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On October 7, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico shared a special message with our network about the important role Latino and Hispanic entrepreneurs have in our small business ecosystem in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month.
Watch the short clip »On September 22, Small Business Majority released new opinion polling of small businesses around the country on their views regarding measures to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination and testing at places of business.
Read the report »On August 31, Small Business Majority released new opinion polling of small businesses in California and their views on proposals to mandate vaccinations for customers at consumer-facing businesses and to similarly require employers to mandate vaccinations or negative COVID-19 tests for employees, amid setbacks from the current surge in COVID-19 cases.
Read the report »On August 18, Small Business Majority released a new small business survey to better understand their views on our tax system, as well as their opinions on tax policies that have been proposed to offset the costs of the human infrastructure plan. As lawmakers in Washington consider a robust budget reconciliation package to invest in “human infrastructure,” it’s critical that they take these views into account to support small businesses on their road to recovery.
Read the report »On August 16, Small Business Majority submitted a letter to congressional leadership to strongly support the priorities outlined in the budget resolution of the human infrastructure package, which will help bolster small businesses on their road to recovery. Additionally, the letter provides recommendations to expand access to capital and resources and level the playing field for small businesses through tax reforms, thus ensuring a more competitive environment for our nation’s job creators and innovators.
Read the letter »On August 3, Small Business Majority released a new survey of its network to understand their views on key issues in the $3.5 trillion human infrastructure plan being debated by Congress, such as child care and paid family and medical leave. The survey also examined how small businesses are navigating mask and vaccination requirements, as an increase in coronavirus cases becomes a concern for employers and local economies.
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On July 27, Vice President of Outreach David Chase joined the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for a webinar about state initiatives to support small business recovery. During the event, David shared Small Business Majority's survey data on access to capital and the success of state programs like the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Gant and the SOAR Fund.
On July 15, Small Business Majority joined a private briefing with the White House to learn more about the “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy" and its implementation. Government Affairs Director Awesta Sarkash had the opportunity to ask officials about how the White House will be prioritizing procurement opportunities for small businesses and learned that the administration is committed to requiring agencies to increase procurements with true small businesses.
On July 9, Speaker Nancy Pelosi shared a special message with Small Business Majority's network during its monthly policy briefing about the impacts of infrastructure, healthcare and federal relief programs on small businesses.
Watch the video »On June 16, Small Business Majority CEO John Arensmeyer and network member Heather Whaling joined West Health, Gallup and others for a robust conversation about the future of employer-sponsored health insurance. The event focused on the rising cost of coverage for small businesses and what business owners and the public view as possible policy solutions.
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