As a small business owner, I know firsthand that what is good for the goose is good for the gander. When times are good, my family-owned business is able to hire additional staff and offer more generous benefits. This has a positive ripple out into our local community beyond ourselves and those we employ, which is a great source of pride for my family. Conservatives in Augusta often talk about the importance of protecting workers and Maine businesses from over-taxation and heavy-handed regulations. We hold these values because we understand that small businesses and their employees are the backbone of…