Blogs

Time for the power sector to get to work

Posted: December 22, 2011

The word on the street is the recession is behind us, but times are still tough. The economy is stagnant and businesses of all sizes are still trying to weather the economic storm that forced many to close their doors and left countless workers unemployed. For these reasons, every other word out of politicians’ mouths is “jobs,” and how we can protect them and create more. Unfortunately, the rhetoric has reached a fever pitch and “job killing” labels are put on everything from tax cuts to sensible standards that protect our communities and us.

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Healthcare Reform Helps Bookstore Owner Keep Doors Open

Posted: March 14, 2011

It’s been a year since the president signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. Many provisions of the law address small businesses No. 1 concern—rising healthcare costs. In Utah, Betsy Burton was saved from making the difficult choice of either closing her business or continuing to offer healthcare to her employees thanks to small business healthcare tax credits.

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Maryland Hobby Store: Eroding Coverage Burdens Employees

Posted: April 10, 2009

Having worked for a few big retailers after college, Mike Brey learned the business and wanted to do it well—professionalize the retail workforce with people who knew the product, were happy in their jobs and provided great customer service. He opened the first Hobby Works store in 1992, and has since grown the business to five locations in Maryland.

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