Carroll County Times: John Shepley, Higher Wage Is Good Business Sense
By John Shepley
Carroll County Times, 3/22/11. Distributed by the American Forum.
As a small business owner, I support legislation to increase Maryland's inadequate minimum wage because it makes good business sense. It's an important part of our economic recovery and economic progress. I know businesses can pay a better minimum wage and still make a profit - it helps the business prosper.
Opponents of this legislation like the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Retailers Association, and the Restaurant Association tell you the time is not right to increase the minimum wage because the economy is weak.