Press Releases

Press Release Date:
Monday, November 25, 2013

Local entrepreneur in Small Business Majority̢??‰?s network and Founder & CEO joined President Obama on Monday to discuss immigration reform and its impact on small businesses and the economy

Virginia Donohue, a small business owner in Small Business Majority̢??‰?s network and John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, joined President Obama at the Betty Ong Chinese Recreation Center in San Francisco on Monday to discuss how immigration reform will impact small businesses and the economy.

Topic(s):
Immigration
Press Release Date:
Monday, November 25, 2013

Small businesses agree Ohio̢??‰?s current clean energy standard can boost their bottom lines and create market opportunities; believe utility providers should help them implement energy efficiency measures

Columbus, OH̢??‰۝A scientific opinion poll released today shows the majority of Ohio small business owners agree the state̢??‰?s current energy efficiency standard is good for businesses because it spurs innovation and creates market opportunities, and that their electricity providers should be required to offer services that help small businesses become more energy-efficient and save money.

Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2013

Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on Covered California̢??‰?s decision not to allow insurers doing business with the marketplace to sell cancelled policies in the outside market

Small Business Majority commends Covered California̢??‰?s Executive Board for unanimously voting today to prevent insurers that are selling plans inside the new marketplace from selling policies that aren̢??‰?t compliant with the Affordable Care Act outside of the marketplace.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2013

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, in response to the Senate̢??‰?s passage today of a rule change that will allow the confirmation processes for presidential nominees to proceed more easily

The Senate̢??‰?s vote today to change the rule requiring a super majority of 60 votes to confirm most presidential nominees to a simple majority is welcome news to small employers. When Congress holds up the confirmation process for heads of government agencies, it hinders its ability to function properly and do critical work that benefits small businesses, consumers and the economy.

Topic(s):
General Small Business, Government Accountability
Press Release Date:
Monday, November 18, 2013

Letter signed by nearly 500 entrepreneurs urges Congress to support policies that limit carbon pollution and support energy efficiency measures

Washington, DC̢??‰۝Nearly 500 small business owners from seven states signed a letter urging members of Congress to allow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue to set carbon pollution standards for power plants through provisions of the Clean Air Act.

To read the letter, visit www.smallbusinessforcleanenergy.com.

Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2013

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on the Senate̢??‰?s passage today of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013

The Senate̢??‰?s passage today of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 is good news for small business owners, their workers and the economy. Small employers support policies that maximize their ability to attract and retain quality workers and help them grow their businesses. This legislation would do just that by leveling the playing field for small employers and workers and eliminating inefficiencies and costs that cut into profits and undermine small businesses̢??‰? bottom lines.

 

Topic(s):
LGBTQ Nondiscrimination
Press Release Date:
Thursday, October 24, 2013

Entrepreneur in Small Business Majority̢??‰?s network and Vice President of External Affairs joined President Obama at the White House on Thursday, Oct. 24 to discuss immigration reform and its impact on small businesses and the economy

Washington, DC̢??‰۝ Muneer Baig, a small business owner in Small Business Majority̢??‰?s network, and Small Business Majority̢??‰?s Vice President of External Affairs, Rhett Buttle, joined President Obama and Vice President Biden at the White House today to discuss how immigration reform will impact small businesses and the economy.

Topic(s):
Immigration
Press Release Date:
Monday, October 21, 2013

Open to all small business owners; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about healthcare law and share ideas about how to implement it in Connecticut

Washington, DC̢??‰۝National small business advocacy organization Small Business Majority is launching a weekly webinar series and holding several in-person events on the healthcare law̢??‰?s impact to Connecticut small businesses and how they can benefit from the state̢??‰?s health insurance marketplace, Access Health CT, which opened for enrollment on Oct. 1.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, on lawmakers̢??‰? short-term agreement to fund government, raise debt ceiling to avoid default

**Small business experts and small businesses across the country available for comment **

Lawmakers̢??‰? agreement today on a short-term bill to fund the government and avoid a default is a relief given the damage the shutdown has done to small businesses and the havoc a default could have wreaked on the economy. However, it̢??‰?s imperative lawmakers find a long-term solution to our budget woes and the ongoing debt ceiling debate, so small businesses and the economy don̢??‰?t continue bearing the brunt of this chaotic style of governing.

Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Friday, October 11, 2013

Entrepreneurs from Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Minnesota join President Obama at the White House on Friday, Oct. 11 to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and how it is impacting small businesses.

**Owners available to comment on their meeting with the president**

Washington, DC̢??‰۝Small business owners in Small Business Majority̢??‰?s network joined President Obama at the White House today to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and how it is hurting small businesses and the economy.

Topic(s):
General Small Business, Government Accountability

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