This morning, Small Business Majority, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and hundreds of entrepreneurs and small business leaders, sent the U.S. Senate a letter urging lawmakers to confirm Maria Contreras-Sweet as the next administrator of the Small Business Administration. The petition, signed by more than 700 small business owners and organizations, urges lawmakers to confirm Maria Contreras-Sweet now so she can begin her work supporting small businesses and promoting a strong economy.
Press Releases
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
More than 700 small business owners sent senators a letter today, urging lawmakers to confirm Maria-Contreras-Sweet now as administrator of the Small Business Administration
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Small employers support increasing the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour; believe increasing it will boost consumer spending
Washington, DC—A scientific opinion poll released today shows entrepreneurs support increasing the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour and agreed it will enhance consumer spending, which can increase the demand for small firms̢??? good and services and boost their businesses̢??? bottom lines while strengthening the economy.
Topic(s):
Minimum Wage
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding a rule proposed by Obama Administration to delay employee choice in the small business health insurance marketplaces
The Obama Administration released a proposed rule today that would allow states to delay a critical requirement for the new small business health insurance marketplaces until after 2015. The proposed rule̢??which would stall requirements that SHOP marketplaces allow employees to choose among multiple insurance carriers̢??is a major letdown for small business owners and their employees looking forward to choosing between different healthcare plans. But it̢???s not too late to fix it.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Scientific opinion polling shows Virginia small firms are suffering significant financial impacts from extreme weather, which has forced some to suspend operations and lay off workers; policy paper released today shows what lawmakers can do to help
A scientific opinion poll Small Business Majority released today shows Virginia small employers have experienced a significant financial impact due to extreme weather, with 59 percent temporarily shutting their doors and nearly 1 in 5 having to lay off workers. A policy paper also being released today by Small Business Majority provides a number of legislative actions lawmakers can take to help small businesses better weather these extreme events, and mitigate the effects of climate change that causes them.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, in response to President Obama̢???s proposed 2015 budget
The president̢???s 2015 budget plan includes key provisions small businesses support and have long been asking for, such as closing tax loopholes that benefit large corporations and creating manufacturing, infrastructure and clean energy initiatives that can provide small businesses with economic opportunities and encourage job growth.
Small Business Majority̢???s scientific opinion polling shows America̢???s primary job creators support many of the proposals in the president̢???s budget, including:
Topic(s):
Government Accountability
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Scientific opinion polling shows North Carolina small firms are suffering significant financial impacts from extreme weather, which has forced some to suspend operations and lay off workers; policy paper released today shows what lawmakers can do to help
A scientific opinion poll Small Business Majority released today shows North Carolina small employers have experienced a significant financial impact due to extreme weather, with more than four in 10 temporarily shutting their doors and 1 in 5 having to lay off workers. A policy paper also being released today by Small Business Majority provides a number of legislative actions lawmakers can take to help small businesses better weather these extreme events, and mitigate the effects of climate change that causes them.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Policy paper released today shows small businesses are uniquely vulnerable to extreme weather, and outlines how policymakers can help them endure these events
As the U.S. continues to suffer from extreme weather, including record storms across much of the country and severe droughts in the West, small employers are feeling the strain, according to new research from Small Business Majority. Extreme weather is impacting many small businesses, causing some significant financial hardship and others to lay off workers. ̢???The Toll Extreme Weather Takes on Small Business & the Economy,̢????
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Scientific opinion polling shows Michigan small firms are suffering significant financial impacts from extreme weather, which has forced some to suspend operations and lay off workers
A scientific opinion poll Small Business Majority released today shows Michigan small employers have experienced a significant financial impact due to extreme weather, with more than four in 10 temporarily shutting their doors and nearly 1 in 5 having to lay off workers.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Small business owners in Small Business Majority's network will meet with business leaders and policymakers Monday at the White House to discuss the impact Medicaid expansion would have on small business and the economy
** Small business owners nationwide available for interviews**
Washington, DC—More than 40 small business owners representing seven states—Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin—will meet with policymakers and business advocates at the White House Monday, Feb. 24 to discuss the importance of expanding Medicaid in their states.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Friday, February 21, 2014
Interact for Health, African American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Small Business Majority and Department of Health and Human Services event gave small businesses a chance to learn about the healthcare law
Cincinnati, OH̢??Small Business Majority, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, co-hosted a roundtable today with Interact for Health and the African American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky on the healthcare law, Ohio̢???s new marketplace and its impact on small businesses. Guest speakers included Sol Ross, Director of Business Outreach for the Health and Human Services Department, and Rhett Buttle, Small Business Majority's Vice President of External Affairs.
Topic(s):
Healthcare