Washington, D.C.—Small Business Majority, a national small business organization that empowers America's diverse entrepreneurs to build a thriving and equitable economy, today asked the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and 11th Circuits for permission to intervene in two lawsuits challenging the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule that would ban the enforcement of most non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
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Press Release Date:
lunes, enero 13, 2025
Small business advocacy group asks the Fifth and 11th Circuit Courts to allow it to defend Federal Trade Commission rule prohibiting non-compete agreements in case the Trump administration does not support the rule
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
jueves, diciembre 12, 2024
Statement from Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer on the importance of the Federal Trade Commission’s Robinson-Patman Act enforcement lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
“The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) enforcement action against Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is a significant victory for small businesses because it sends the message that the federal government is serious about leveling the playing field for small firms.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, General Small Business
Press Release Date:
miércoles, diciembre 4, 2024
Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer issued the following statement on President-elect Trump’s choice of former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration:
“In recent years, America’s small businesses have grown at an unprecedented rate. The U.S. Small Business Administration has helped fuel that growth. If confirmed, we urge Kelly Loeffler to continue SBA’s investment in our nation’s small businesses and we hope that she continues the agency’s non-partisan, non-ideological tradition. We look forward to working with Loeffler toward a common goal of helping ensure that small businesses are empowered to succeed.”
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, General Small Business
Press Release Date:
lunes, noviembre 18, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Main Street Alliance (MSA) and Small Business Majority have launched the Small Business Tax Fairness Coalition (SBTF), a national initiative to advocate for a tax code that prioritizes the needs of America’s entrepreneurs. This partnership comes as Congress prepares to renegotiate the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) ahead of the sunset of many of its key provisions in 2025—a pivotal moment for small businesses across the country.
Topic(s):
Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
jueves, noviembre 7, 2024
Although Colorado is facing difficult decisions due to a budget shortfall, governor’s proposal offers support for entrepreneurs of color, women entrepreneurs and those in rural communities, as well as investments in childcare infrastructure
Denver—Gov. Jared Polis’ recent FY 2025-2026 budget proposal offers a number of items that would benefit small businesses, including increased support for minority business development and greater funding for a program that reduces childcare costs. Highlights include:
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, General Small Business, Minority entrepreneurship, Rural Entrepreneurship, Women's Entrepreneurship
Press Release Date:
jueves, octubre 24, 2024
Seventy-nine percent of Michigan small employers favor a national program funded by both employee and employer contributions
A scientific opinion poll released today shows that an overwhelming majority of Michigan small companies support a national paid family and medical leave program funded by a combination of employee and employer contributions.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Women's Entrepreneurship
Press Release Date:
jueves, octubre 24, 2024
Nearly 80% of small employers favor a national program funded by both employee and employer contributions; small business support for these programs has grown in recent years
Washington, D.C.— A scientific opinion poll released today shows that an overwhelming majority of small companies support a national paid family and medical leave program funded by a combination of employee and employer contributions.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance, Paid Sick Leave
Press Release Date:
jueves, octubre 24, 2024
Ninety percent of South Carolina small employers favor a national program funded by both employee and employer contributions
A scientific opinion poll released today shows that an overwhelming majority of South Carolina small companies support a national paid family and medical leave program funded by a combination of employee and employer contributions.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Women's Entrepreneurship
Press Release Date:
jueves, octubre 24, 2024
Eighty-two percent of North Carolina small employers favor a national program funded by both employee and employer contributions
A scientific opinion poll released today shows that an overwhelming majority of North Carolina small companies support a national paid family and medical leave program funded by a combination of employee and employer contributions.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Women's Entrepreneurship
New Poll Finds Pennsylvania Small Businesses Strongly Support Paid Family and Medical Leave Policies
Press Release Date:
jueves, octubre 24, 2024
Seventy-eight percent of Pennsylvania small employers favor a national program funded by both employee and employer contributions
A scientific opinion poll released today shows that an overwhelming majority of Pennsylvania small companies support a national paid family and medical leave program funded by a combination of employee and employer contributions.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Women's Entrepreneurship