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On May 9, Small Business Majority network members Christin Evans, owner of Booksmith and Kepler’s Books in San Francisco, and Walter Rowen, owner of Susquehanna Glass Co. in Pennsylvania, appeared on Fox News to discuss their experiences as small business owners amid the coronavirus crisis on "America’s News HQ." They also discussed the limitations of the Payroll Protection Program and the challenges in reopening their businesses.
Watch their interview »On June 18, Small Business Majority called on U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza to develop an oversight mechanism of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In a letter sent to the Administration, Small Business Majority proposed a straightforward approach to collecting relevant borrower information, while making publicly available only the full data of the highest 15% of borrowers. The recommendation addresses the concerns raised by the Administration and some lawmakers about protecting borrower privacy, while also conducting oversight of the program.
Read the letterOn May 7, Small Business Majority released "Small business needs during and after the coronavirus crisis: A roadmap recovery," a comprehensive outline of the impacts small businesses face today, how their views on policy solutions can shape recovery for Main Street during and after COVID-19 and short and long-term recommendations for a stronger small business infrastructures in the future.
Read the report »On May 5, CEO John Arensmeyer joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, business leaders and small business owners for a discussion on the needs of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners during the COVID-19 outbreak. John discussed the state of small businesses today and additional policies that are vitally needed, including robust grant assistance, to ensure Main Street recovers from this crisis.
On April 14, Small Business Majority released new polling that shows how small business owners across the country are being impacted by the spread of COVID-19 and what they need from Congress and the federal government to ensure they are able to reopen after this crisis is over.
Read the report »On April 6, CEO John Arensmeyer joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a telephone town hall with her constituents to discuss what's in the new stimulus package for small businesses and additional steps Congress can take to ensure Main Street businesses will reopen.
Over the weekend of March 27, Small Business Majority network member Pam Gueldner, owner of Manndible Cafe in New York, and Small Business Majority CEO John Arensmeyer appeared separately on Fox News to speak about the impacts of COVID-19 on small businesses and how Congress needs to support the small business community.
On March 12, Small Business Majority released a policy agenda to address the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on the small business community. The agenda outlines immediate actions state and federal policymakers should take to bolster small businesses and the economy. The document also shares tips for small businesses that need resources and timely information.
Read the recommendations »On March 10, Small Business Majority released a new poll of California small business owners, which found a majority support expanding the state’s paid leave program, which is funded through employee contributions, as well as job protection for employees who take leave. They also support a variety of proposals to help offset the costs to employers whose employees take leave.
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On February 27, Colorado Director Hunter Railey spoke at Governor Polis and Lieutenant Governor Primavera's press conference to talk about what the state is doing to secure affordable healthcare access for small business owners.
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