Seattle, WA̢??A scientific opinion poll released today shows the majority of Washington entrepreneurs believe most Washingtonians are unprepared for retirement, and believe the state should do more to help workers prepare for their golden years. One solution they strongly support is proposed legislation that would make it easier for small businesses to establish basic retirement plans for their employees.
Press Releases
Press Release Date:
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Small businesses agree Washington residents are largely unprepared for retirement; support legislation that would make it easier for entrepreneurs and workers to save for the future
Topic(s):
Retirement
Press Release Date:
Friday, January 17, 2014
Event open to all small businesses, insurance agents and brokers; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about healthcare law and share ideas about how to implement it in Missouri
Springfield, MO̢??The University of Missouri Extension, Taney County Small Business and Technology Development Center, in conjunction with small business advocacy organization Small Business Majority, will host an interactive event on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 on the healthcare law̢???s impact to Missouri small businesses and how small businesses can benefit from the health insurance marketplace.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority on President Obama̢???s nomination of Maria Contreras-Sweet to head the Small Business Administration
The nomination of Maria Contreras-Sweet to lead the Small Business Administration is welcome news for small businesses and our economy. Contreras-Sweet̢???s distinguished career includes being founding chairwoman of ProAm???rica Bank, a founding director of The California Endowment and cabinet secretary of the California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency. Her diverse background working to expand access to capital, encourage investment and promote job creation in the government, non-profit and private sectors will be an asset in her new role as SBA administrator.
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Friday, January 3, 2014
Event open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about healthcare law and share ideas about how to implement it in Missouri
St. Louis, MO̢??Justine PETERSEN, in conjunction with small business advocacy organization Small Business Majority, will host an interactive event on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 on the healthcare law̢???s impact to Missouri small businesses and how small businesses can benefit from the state̢???s health insurance marketplace, which opened this month.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Monday, December 16, 2013
Washington, DC - A scientific opinion poll released today by Small Business Majority found a strong majority of small business owners in New York State support creating a publicly administered family and medical leave insurance program, financed through payroll contributions by employees and employers. This idea was put forward in new legislation introduced Dec. 12 by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY and Rep.
Topic(s):
Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on the bipartisan budget agreement introduced today by House and Senate lawmakers to prevent additional sequester cuts
We're glad lawmakers have come to an agreement on a plan to repeal the sequester and stave off another round of drastic spending cuts that could devastate small businesses and our economy. We̢???re pleased this proposal is a bipartisan effort and look forward to seeing more of the details from the agreement. Small businesses need a pragmatic budget blueprint that provides certainty and opportunities for the future.
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Small Business Majority, in partnership with the National Association for the Self-Employed, released series of ads Tuesday calling on the president to protect public lands for the good of small businesses and the economy
With the most recent jobs report showing signs of economic improvement, Small Business Majority and the National Association for the Self-Employed released a series of ads today in several Western states and Washington, DC calling on the president to keep the economic ball rolling by protecting public lands for the good of small business owners and the economy.
Topic(s):
Public Lands
New Websites Walk Entrepreneurs Through Ins and Outs of Small Business Health Insurance Marketplaces
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
In wake of news that online portion of federal small business health insurance marketplace will be delayed, Small Business Majority launches state-specific health coverage guides to help entrepreneurs navigate the enrollment process through the small business marketplaces
Small Business Majority today launched a set of new Health Coverage Guides for a number of states̢??California, Colorado, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Monday, December 2, 2013
Entrepreneurs in Small Business Majority̢???s network join President Obama on Tuesday to discuss healthcare reform̢???s impact on small businesses
Washington, DC̢?? Nine small business owners in Small Business Majority̢???s network joined President Obama at the White House today to discuss the Affordable Care Act and its impact on small businesses and the economy.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Monday, December 2, 2013
Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority about the announcement today that Covered California, the state̢???s new insurance marketplace, has opened online enrollment for its small business portal
The announcement today that California̢???s health insurance marketplace̢??Covered California̢??opened the online enrollment portal for small businesses is excellent news for entrepreneurs looking for more affordable insurance options. Small business owners can now enroll online for an insurance plan through the state̢???s Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). This is a critical step forward to ensuring small business owners have a convenient option for finding an affordable and comprehensive insurance plan that fits their needs and budget.
Topic(s):
Healthcare