Michigan Business Woman Joins Majority Leader Eric Cantor in Washington DC as He Unveils the JOBS Act

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Laurie Cunnington, President of Ward Williston Oil Company of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan was in Washington DC this week as part of a delegation of entrepreneurs selected from high-growth companies who were meeting with key elected government officials to discuss economic policies. She was asked by Majority Leader Eric Cantor to speak at the press conference unveiling his JOBS Act on Tuesday, February 28th.

"As we look at our country and how to motivate our economy, it's entrepreneurs," Laurie told the crowd. "Every company in the country was started by an entrepreneur and what Majority Leader Cantor has done for us is give us the opportunity to unshackle some of these things that have been binding us so that my company, which is an energy company, can create jobs and for this I am grateful." http://www.youtube.com/user/EricCantor#p/u/3/ZGjNIXx5uSo

Laurie Cunnington was among a number of select entrepreneurs asked to participate in the Ernst & Young Pioneers and Patriots delegation to Washington DC. The purpose was to create a forum where successful entrepreneurs could interact directly with policy makers in Congress and the White House, providing policy makers with additional perspective and insight into key economic issues such as starting new businesses, sustained economic growth, innovation and job creation.

"The time is now," said Cunnington. "Our countryʼs economic stability is at stake. As a business owner I understand personally the challenges we all face competing in these tough times. This has been a great opportunity for real entrepreneurs to explain to policy makers and business leaders what the situation on the ground is really like and to help determine what needs to be done to bolster our nationʼs economy."

Laurie Cunnington is President of Ward Williston Oil Company with corporate headquarters located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and operations in North Dakota. Ward Williston Oil Company is a multi-winner of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing companies in America. Laurie has won numerous awards including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. More information at www.wardwilliston.com

Information regarding the JOBS Act can be obtained by going to www.ericcantor.com.

SOURCE Ward Williston Oil Company