May 3, 2005

Senator Clinton Congratulates New York City's Small Business Person of the Year

Clinton meets with Brian Drum in Washington, DC
to offer personal congratulations

Washington, DC -- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton offered her personal congratulations late last week to Brian Drum, owner of Drum Associates, for winning the Small Business Administration's (SBA) New York City Small Business Person of the Year Award for 2004. Senator Clinton met with Brian last Thursday, during his visit Capitol Hill to celebrate National Small Business Week (April 25-29).

"It was an honor to meet Brian and to congratulate him on winning this award. His dedication to his employees and his company is only matched by his concern for the future of Downtown Manhattan and New York City. This award is truly a testament to his tremendous courage and commitment -- it is an honor well deserved," said Senator Clinton.

Brian Drum was selected by the SBA as New York City's Small Business Person of the Year for promising his staff, "I will not let the terrorists win" and for keeping his 37 year old executive search firm Drum Associates downtown at 150 Broadway-- a block from Ground Zero. Drum, an outspoken advocate for all small businesses and Downtown New York, thanked Senator Clinton for her continued commitment to Downtown New York and the Small Business Community.