Washington, DC̢????In celebration of National Small Business Week, Small Business Majority released a comprehensive guide today to help Rhode Island small business owners understand the state̢???s recently enacted Temporary Caregiver Insurance program and how to take advantage of its benefits. The TCI program, which became effective in January, provides up to four weeks of wage replacement benefits to workers who need to take time off from work to bond with a new child or to care for a seriously ill child, spouse or family member.
Press Releases
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
In honor of National Small Business Week, Small Business Majority releases FAQ for small business owners about Rhode Island̢???s new Temporary Caregiver Insurance program
Topic(s):
Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
In honor of National Small Business Week, Small Business Majority releases FAQ for small business owners about Connecticut̢???s family medical leave policies and how businesses could benefit from a more robust program
Washington, DC̢????In celebration of National Small Business Week, Small Business Majority released a comprehensive guide today to help Connecticut small employers understand the state̢???s current family medical leave policies and how enacting a stronger family leave insurance program could benefit their small business.
Topic(s):
Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance
Press Release Date:
Friday, May 9, 2014
National small business organization, Small Business Majority, is hosting a variety of events and educational seminars in honor of National Small Business Week (May 12 ̢???? 16). The events are aimed at keeping small employers up-to-date on a variety of hot-button issues, from what's happening with immigration reform and workforce issues, to how implementation of the new healthcare law impacts small firms.
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Statement by Jackiethia Butsch, Midwest Outreach Manager for Small Business Majority, on the Ohio Senate̢???s passage Thursday of SB 310, a bill that will roll back the state̢???s current energy efficiency standards. Butsch previously testified in front of the state Senate about Small Business Majority̢???s opposition to the bill.
The state Senate̢???s passage early Thursday morning of SB 310, a bill that would eliminate Ohio̢???s clean energy standards, is a huge disappointment to small business owners across the state. Some lawmakers claim the state̢???s clean energy standards hurt businesses. But Small Business Majority asked Ohio small businesses what they think and found just the opposite: Small businesses believe stronger clean energy standards save them money, create market opportunities and spur job growth.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Statement by David Chase, California Director for Small Business Majority, on legislation being considered in the state Senate that would allow insurance companies to renew small businesses̢??? health insurance plans that are not compliant with the Affordable Care Act through 2015. Chase testified about Small Business Majority̢???s opposition to this legislation Wednesday in front of the Senate Health Committee.
Legislation being considered by the state Senate that would allow insurance companies to renew existing small business health plans that don̢???t meet standards put in place by the healthcare law would create volatility in the new insurance marketplaces and cause premiums to skyrocket for small firms. SB 1446, introduced by Sen. Mark DeSaulnier, would remove protections for the 2.5 million small business owners and employees who purchase health coverage in California̢???s small group insurance market.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Hampton Roads-area small business owners met with Regional EPA Administrator today to discuss how EPA can better work with small employers
Washington DC̢??The Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, hosted a roundtable discussion today between Virginia small employers and EPA Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic Region Shawn M. Garvin. The event gave Hampton Roads-area entrepreneurs a chance to engage in a candid conversation with EPA representatives and other small business leaders about the EPA̢???s work promoting smart clean energy policies that can spur innovation, and help business owners save money and grow their companies.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Monday, May 5, 2014
Open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about healthcare law and share their ideas and concerns
Washington, DC̢??National small business organization Small Business Majority is launching a webinar series and partnering with the Red Bank Downtown Business Alliance and the Somerville Public Library to hold several in-person events on the healthcare law̢???s impact on New Jersey small businesses and how they can benefit from the state̢???s health insurance marketplace.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on lawmakers̢??? move to block a bill from advancing in the Senate that would raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10
Some senators̢??? decision today to stall a bill that would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour is disappointing to our nation̢???s small businesses looking for smart policies that will stoke consumer demand and bolster the economy.
Topic(s):
Minimum Wage
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Small employers across the country support legislation that would change the rules and regulations surrounding the nation's patent system
Washington, DC—A scientific opinion poll released today shows small business owners across the country agree our nation̢???s patent system needs to be reformed and support current legislation that would strengthen it, while protecting small business interests.
Topic(s):
Technological Innovation
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Small employers across the country support legislation that would change the rules and regulations surrounding the nation's patent system
Washington, DC—A scientific opinion poll released today shows small business owners across the country agree our nation̢???s patent system needs to be reformed and support current legislation that would strengthen it, while protecting small business interests.
Topic(s):
Technological Innovation