>> hearing to consider appointing two members, terms ending jan nouri 6, 2016 to the small business commission. there are seven applicants. >> it wanted to state having read all the applicants' applications last night we are fortunate and lucky to have so many qualified and engaged small-business owners that want to take a seat at one of our -- and our commission which advises us on small-business issues. we have 7 applicants. i will be asking you to come up and briefly talk about your experience. and why you want to serve on the small business commission and maybe if you'd like to highlight prior we would like to pursue. i will be calling you in the order listed on the agenda. there are many members of the public who are here to speak on behalf of their applicants. the first i have is pete mulvilhill. >> thank you for considering my appointment. i am one of the co owners of green apple bucks. the store -- books. they have owned part or all of it since the late 1990's. we have 20 employees. we have a peaceful relationship with that organization. there is a free box out front four passersby to