“Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2024-25 May budget revision leaves opportunities on the table to invest in entrepreneurship and quality jobs. Despite some serious shortcomings in the governor’s proposal, however, the May revise supports long-term recovery efforts for California’s smaller firms, including:
Press Releases
Press Release Date:
Friday, May 10, 2024
Initial reaction to Gov. Newsom's May budget revision by Bianca Blomquist, California Director fo Small Business Majority
Topic(s):
Healthcare, Immigration, Job Creation
Press Release Date:
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Statement from Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer on why the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to restore net neutrality protection in the United States is a win for entrepreneurs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) looked out for the best interests of small businesses when it voted today to restore net neutrality. Without protections in place to keep the internet fair and open, small businesses are at risk of being put at a disadvantage when trying to compete with larger corporations that have the resources to ensure their websites receive special prioritization from their internet service providers.
Topic(s):
Regulations, Technological Innovation
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on the harm caused to small businesses by non-compete agreements.
Washington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule banning non-compete agreements is a victory for the U.S. economy because it will help fuel small business growth.
Topic(s):
Regulations
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
“The EDGE” webinar series will bring together SBA Region 8 officials, small business advocates for discussions on how to build and grow a thriving business
Denver, Colo. – On Tuesday, April 23, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority will launch The EDGE—a new six-part webinar series for small businesses in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Topic(s):
Access to Capital, General Small Business, Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
A new poll finds small business owners are supportive of legislative solutions that would invest in affordable childcare and mitigate workforce disruptions
Washington, D.C. — Today, Small Business Majority released new research that finds a lack of affordable childcare is hindering small business growth, and small business owners are strongly supportive of legislative solutions that would address the high cost of care and expand access.
Topic(s):
Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
New poll finds strong support for licensing reform measures that would help to expand the candidate pool and boost opportunities for entrepreneurship
Austin, TX — Today, Small Business Majority released new research that reveals strong support for licensing reforms that could expand the Texas small business workforce. A majority (67%) of Texas small business owners support solutions that would allow people with criminal records to have fairer access to occupational and professional licensing.
Topic(s):
Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
New poll finds strong support for licensing reform measures that would help to expand the candidate pool and boost opportunities for entrepreneurship
Raleigh, NC — Today, Small Business Majority released new research that reveals strong support for licensing reforms that could expand North Carolina’s small business workforce. More than 8 in 10 North Carolina small business owners (83%) support legislative solutions that would remove barriers to occupational and professional licensing for justice-impacted individuals.
Topic(s):
Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
New poll finds strong support for licensing reform measures that would help to expand the candidate pool and boost opportunities for entrepreneurship
Chicago, IL — Today, Small Business Majority released new research that reveals strong support for licensing reform measures that would expand opportunities for justice-impacted individuals in Illinois to start or work for a small business.
Topic(s):
Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
Thursday, March 7, 2024
New poll finds strong support for licensing reform measures that would help to expand the candidate pool and boost opportunities for entrepreneurship
Nashville, TN — Today, Small Business Majority released new research that reveals strong support for licensing reform measures that could expand Tennessee’s small business workforce. A majority (82%) of Tennessee small business owners support legislative solutions that would remove barriers to occupational and professional licensing for justice-impacted individuals.
Topic(s):
Workforce Issues
Press Release Date:
Thursday, March 7, 2024
New poll finds strong support for licensing reform measures that would help to expand the candidate pool and boost opportunities for entrepreneurship
Atlanta, GA — Today, Small Business Majority released new research that reveals strong support for licensing reform measures that would expand opportunities for justice-impacted individuals in Georgia to start or work for a small business.
Topic(s):
Workforce Issues
