Entrepreneurship

New Colorado Report Reflects Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses

Posted: July 19, 2012

Tim Gaudette

In Colorado, Main Street businesses are working to rebuild the state’s economy. These entrepreneurs are doing all they can to hire, grow and move their businesses forward. For their wellbeing and that of Colorado’s economic future, it’s important they have ample opportunity to innovate—particularly in the energy efficiency arena, as indicated by a report released Wednesday.

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After Blocking Small Business Jobs Bill, Congress Must Do Something to Help Entrepreneurs

Posted: July 16, 2012

John Arensmeyer

Lawmakers passed up a golden opportunity recently to shake the recession’s effects and put American small businesses back on the hiring track. Congress has a lot more work to do this summer if they plan to support entrepreneurship. Small businesses across the nation are poised for growth, and now is the time to facilitate their expansion by passing smart jobs legislation and helping them access capital.

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Small Business Majority Joins Business Groups, Advocates, Officials in Celebrating National Small Business Week

Posted: May 23, 2012

Rhett Buttle

May 20-26 marks National Small Business Week, and over the next several days, Small Business Majority is joining a host of small business advocates and government agencies for events, conference calls and online seminars to honor our leading job creators—small business owners.

 

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POLL: Small Businesses Want Government Investments in Renewable Energy Technologies and Support EPA Clean Air Standards

Posted: April 26, 2012

Mary Huttlinger

Original statement issued April 24, 2012:

Small business owners support government investments in clean energy and believe such investments have an important role in creating jobs and boosting the economy, according to an opinion poll of 600 small business owners in six states released today by Small Business Majority.

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Signed Into Law, JOBS Act Provides Hope for Small Businesses Struggling to Access Capital

Posted: April 10, 2012

Rhett Buttle

Original statement issued on April 5, 2012:

The bipartisan Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, signed into law by President Obama today, will help address one of small business owners’ biggest problems: a lack of access to capital.

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New Greenhouse Gas Rules Can Create Opportunities for Small Businesses

Posted: March 27, 2012

John Arensmeyer

Original statement issued on March 26, 2012:

Rules proposed today by the Environmental Protection Agency that would limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants will help spur innovation and provide opportunities for small businesses to grow. What’s more, rules such as these are supported by a majority of small businesses—our primary job creators.

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Bipartisan Transportation Bill Could Drive Small Business Hiring and Growth

Posted: March 19, 2012

Rhett Buttle

Original statement issued on March 14, 2012:

The bipartisan transportation bill passed in the Senate today would create an environment conducive to small business growth if enacted. We applaud senators for working together toward the good of our nation’s entrepreneurs.

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