“We strongly believe that just because someone has a criminal record doesn't mean they should automatically be prohibited from realizing the American Dream," said Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer. "That's why we're pleased Sen. Markey has reintroduced the New Start Act to help support justice-impacted individuals looking to launch their own businesses.
Small Business News
04/28/2025 |
U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
04/28/2025 |
The Sum & Substance
Samantha Allbritton, a health-insurance broker connected to the group Small Business Majority, recently said in an interview that the pending death of HB 1174 must force legislators to think of other ways to limit small employers’ healthcare costs at a time when many are dropping health-insurance coverage for workers due to costs.
04/26/2025 |
CNN
While businesses of all sizes are impacted by tariffs, smaller operations — like Retuned Jewelry — are more exposed, according to John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, an advocacy group that represents a network of 85,000 small businesses. Arensmeyer said small businesses usually don’t have the cash reserves to ride out unexpected price hikes.
04/25/2025 |
Florida Record
Simon Brown, spokesman for the advocacy group Small Business Majority, said the China tariffs are causing anxiety among many small businesses such as Ley’s. “Most small businesses operate on thin margins to begin with, so even a slight increase in operating costs can put a small business in the red,” Brown told the Florida Record in an email. “Since many small businesses cannot afford to absorb the cost of tariffs that are even 10%, some small companies will inevitably have to make the difficult decision to pass cost increases on to their customers.”
04/23/2025 |
Inc.
Alexis D’Amato of Small Business Majority, a Washington, DC, based advocacy group with more than 85,000 small businesses in its network, advises business owners to sign up for webinars and alerts from both agencies in case a process for exemptions opens up. “It’s a pretty lengthy process,” she warns…Organizations such as the US Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Majority, and Small Business for America’s Future offer advice for small businesses across sectors. D’Amato also recommends reaching out to the constituent affairs office of your local member of Congress.
04/23/2025 |
The Denver Post
As the owner of a brokerage firm, I see firsthand how my small business clients have scaled back their health plan offerings due to high costs. I support House Bill 1174 because it would lower health care costs for Colorado small businesses by establishing reimbursement limits for prices paid to certain hospitals through the small group market.
04/23/2025 |
Radio Bilingüe
As Trump's tariffs and trade war against other nations continue to rage, economists fear far-reaching effects on low-income people in the United States. They predict that the poor and working-class people who already struggle to make ends meet because of higher prices will be hurt the most. What are the prospects for the economy in these communities? Also, should retirees be concerned about their retirement funds at a time when markets are going through tariff turbulence?
04/22/2025 |
The Business Journals
In a battle for survival, small businesses are at a disadvantage, said John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of the Small Business Majority, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy organization for small businesses. "Every business is affected by this but small businesses don't have the flexibility to come up with extra cash to purchase inventory ahead of time or to quickly find other sources," Arensmeyer said.
04/22/2025 |
Forbes
A recent poll from Small Business Majority indicates that 53% of small business owners are concerned with the current tariff strategy’s impact on their business.
04/22/2025 |
Crain's Chicago Business
With the federal government signaling that it is no longer interested in helping level the playing field for under-resourced small businesses in Chicago, local small businesses are counting on our city to help them grow and thrive. It’s certainly no easy task, but it is one we are capable of accomplishing. I’ve seen the signs.
