On January 13, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman joined Small Business Majority on our monthly policy brief to talk about new initiatives, programs and policies small businesses can expect to see in the new year.
Watch on-demand »On March 1, CEO John Arensmeyer attended the White House press conference for President Biden’s official announcement of the nomination of Julie Su as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Read our statement on the nomination »Small Business Majority has released a set of surveys of small business opinions in six states–Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas–revealing widespread support for Clean Slate policies at the state and federal level. Small business owners believe that Clean Slate proposals at the state level can help small employers fill gaps in their workforce and remove barriers to employment or entrepreneurship opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Read the reports »As President Biden prepares to deliver his second State of the Union address, Small Business Majority surveyed small business owners around the country to understand key issues they want to see addressed by Congress and the administration.
Read the report »On January 11, Small Business Majority released a new state poll revealing that Georgia small business owners strongly support criminal justice reforms at the state and federal level. Clean Slate proposals at the state level can help small employers fill gaps in their workforce and remove barriers to employment or entrepreneurship opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Read the report »Alicia Castaneda, owner of Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas was featured in "Grit & Grace: The Fight for the American Dream," a first-of-its-kind documentary produced by Congress. Alicia's story of being an immigrant determined to start her own business was filmed and produced by the U.S. House Select Committee on Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth. This film premiered on December 13 at the National Archives.
Watch the premiere event »On November 3, Small Business Majority and 42 other business organizations submitted recommendations to the U.S. Department of Treasury concerning the distribution of funding for Technical Assistance (TA) programs and activities that support small business ecosystems.
Read the recommendations »On October 26, Small Business Majority released a new opinion poll that explores the intersection of small business issues—particularly pertaining to workforce—and criminal justice reform. The poll covers small business opinions from six states, and reveals bipartisan support for criminal justice reforms, including Clean Slate policies, and occupational licensing reforms.
Read the report »On October 13, Small Business Majority and Start Small Think Big published a new survey that explores how entrepreneurs continue to navigate a number of challenges operating their businesses, two years after the COVID-19 pandemic started. The new survey reveals that despite challenges with inflation, access to capital and supply chain disruptions, business owners are optimistic about the next six months.
Read the report »On August 24, White House staff and Small Business Majority provided an overview of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and how it will benefit the small business ecosystem. Among the key provisions in the legislation are investments to increase access to healthcare, a fairer tax system, and climate change policies.
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