Local businesses endorse Jay Kilmartin for SC House District 85

Chapin, SC 04/25/2022 – Local small businesses have chosen their candidate for the open seat in State House District 85 covering the Chapin and Irmo areas of Lexington County in the June 14th Republican Primary. Those business have endorsed Conservative Republican businessman Jay Kilmartin. The endorsements launched the Small Business Coalition for Kilmartin.

“I am thankful for the support of these important local leaders who have the pulse of everyday citizens,” said Kilmartin. “Small businesses face the trials of surviving every day and the obstacles faced during the COVID-19 era on top of the failed policies of the Biden administration. I am honored to join these businesses to lead a South Carolina comeback.”

Coalition Chairman John Eckstrom of Carolina Business Equipment was excited to endorse Kilmartin:

“Jay has not only been successful running his three businesses, but he has also been an advocate for others,” Eckstrom added “Jay understands the plight businesses face on a daily basis and knows the policies which will get the government off of our backs.”

Co-Chair Suzanne Zelling of Caring Healthcare, Inc. added that “Jay not only knows how to create a successful business climate, but he has also been a pillar in the community, giving countless time to community causes. Jay will also work tirelessly to ensure our businesses will not suffer job-killing shutdowns ever again.”

These are the local businesses who have joined together to endorse Jay Kilmartin:

  • Carolina Business Equipment
  • Burgin Roofing Services
  • Eggs Up Grill
  • Alodia’s Cucina Italiana
  • Wingard’s Market
  • Zorba’s Greek Restaurant
  • Lake Murray Hardware and Outdoors
  • Flight Deck Restaurant
  • Caring Healthcare, Inc.
  • The Peanut Man
  • Stanick Sheet Metal and Roofing
  • Steve’s Classic Burgers
  • North Lake Automotive
  • Ziebart
  • B’s Restaurant and Sports Pub
  • Columbia Dental
  • Momma Rabbit’s Nibbles and Sips
  • Shady Grove Construction
  • Willie Jewell’s BBQ
  • Palmetto Wildlife Extractors
  • Palmetto Payroll
  • Mosteller Design
  • Kings’ Furniture Revival
  • Carolina Restoration and Renovation
  • Benjy’s Custom Knives
  • Mystic Wood
  • Watford Tile
  • Good Guys Garage
  • Whetzel’s Automotive
  • McKnight’s Tree Service
  • Link Signs and Graphics

 

Kilmartin invited more businesses and citizens to join his grassroots movement to elect a conservative outsider. He commented, “The response to having a true conservative who will not back down once in office has created an amazing, positive response. Please continue to assist in building our team and learning more about our campaign by visiting jayforhouse85.com.”

 

 

 

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