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This week, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) accepted the 2020 ‘Spirit of Enterprise' Award from the United States Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented by the local Luray-Page County Chamber during their ‘Business After Hours' event at Shawnee Farms Estate.

The ‘Spirit of Enterprise' Award recognizes Members of Congress who are committed to supporting pro-business legislation, bipartisan leadership, and constructive governing.

Congressman Ben Cline said, "I am proud to have worked during my first term to enact laws that help small businesses and their employees, and I will continue fighting for pro-growth policies that help rather than hinder the prosperity of our business community."

Thomas J. Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said, "In these uncertain times with daunting economic and social challenges facing our nation, it is imperative that leaders in Washington are focused on propelling American businesses forward to create jobs and economic growth from California to Maine. As we rebuild our economy, legislators must lead by pursuing bipartisan solutions that create jobs and promote a free enterprise system. I'm proud to recognize these Members of Congress for their commitment to driving opportunity and prosperity in America's workforce and on Main Streets across the nation."

This is the 32^nd year in which the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has named ‘Spirit of Enterprise' Award recipients.

Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children.