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On May 12, Small Business Majority released a new survey of its network to understand how small businesses are currently performing, and how they accessed federal relief programs to sustain their bottom lines during the pandemic.
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On May 10, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) joined Small Business Majority to talk about the importance of child care in the small business ecosystem and why she is pushing for a bill in Congress to make child care more affordable. We were also joined by two small business owners from New York and Virginia who see the need to support small child care providers from two different perspectives.
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Leveraging our MatchFinder technology, Funding Fresno connects small businesses owners in the Fresno region to resources, capital and business support through one easy form–when they need it, at the right time.
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On April 5, CEO John Arensmeyer was invited to the White House to witness President Biden sign a new executive order that proposes fixing the "family glitch" in the Affordable Care Act. This is an important change that will allow more small business owners, employees and their families access affordable healthcare.
Read our statement »On March 30, Small Business Majority released a new scientific opinion poll that reveals our nation's entrepreneurs are being harmed by a number of anti-competitive practices, and they're seeking commonsense policies that will create a more equitable business landscape.
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On March 16, LaJuanna Russell, founder and president of Business Management Associates, Inc. (BMA) and Small Business Majority's Board Chair, testified before the U.S. Select House Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth about the critical role of entrepreneurship as a pathway to long-term financial stability and growth for Americans, as well as to discuss barriers to starting and sustaining small businesses.
Read the testimony »On February 16, LaJuanna Russell, founder and president of Business Management Associates, Inc. (BMA) and Small Business Majority's Board Chair, testified before the U.S. House Committee on the Budget about how eliminating the debt limit can mitigate financial risks and uncertainty for businesses of all sizes.
Read the testimony »On January 27, President Biden announced that Small Business Majority's Midwest Director Geri Aglipay has been appointed to serve as the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Regional Administrator for Region 5. We're proud of her accomplishments and the support she has provided to thousands of small business owners whose entrepreneurial journeys will be more successful because of her efforts. We look forward to continuing our work with her at the SBA!
Read the press release »On January 24, Small Business Majority along with 13 state, local and national organizations, sent a letter to President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin urging the leaders to reignite negotiations surrounding the Build Back Better package. The Build Back Better package provisions include access to affordable healthcare, childcare, paid family and medical leave, and leveling the playing field on taxes, which would benefit the small business ecosystem.
Read the letter »On December 30, Small Business Majority alongside the American Independent Business Alliance and network member Mary Sue Milliken filed an amicus brief urging the court to uphold the administration’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for businesses with 100 or more employees. The brief outlines how workplace-related safety policies will impact small businesses, as well as research demonstrating strong support for the rule from the business community.
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