Thursday night's vice presidential debate doubled down on the importance of small business to our economy and our recovery. The focus on small employers was as apparent during the vice presidential debate as it was during the first presidential debate in Denver. We're pleased to see that the health and welfare of small business is such a huge part of the discussion.
Press Releases
Press Release Date:
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding the continued focus on small business during Thursday night's vice presidential debate:
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Poll of 470 businesses with 10 employees or fewer shows they're key drivers of our economy and looking to grow, however nearly six in 10 who need credit to do so say getting it is a serious problem
Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2012: A scientific opinion poll released today shows the majority of the country's smallest businesses, those with 10 employers or fewer, are optimistic about the future of their business and the economy, despite recent reports claiming otherwise. What's more, the survey clearly shows these micro businesses have a significant impact on our economy, with over half reporting increased sales or revenues over the last two years and another 50 percent planning to hire within the next two.
Topic(s):
Access to Capital
Press Release Date:
Friday, October 5, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding September jobs reports showing a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment driven by small business growth
With September jobs numbers out and the unemployment rate reported today at 7.8 percent, the lowest since January 2009, more than 40 months ago, it's evident our economy is inching closer to recovery and that small businesses are playing a vital role in getting us there. The U.S. Labor Department reported today that the economy added 114,000 new jobs in September.
Topic(s):
Job Creation
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding the focus on small business during Wednesday night's presidential debate in Denver:
Small businesses' vital importance to our economy and our recovery was underscored in tonight's presidential debate, as both candidates focused much of their discussion on the state of small businesses and how to help them. It's encouraging to see the candidates passion for the small business community, and their acknowledgement that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and create the bulk of new jobs.
However, any new pro-small business policies must help the majority of real, mom and pop businesses in America, not a small sliver of the business community.
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Monday, October 1, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding Gov. Brown's signing of AB 1083, legislation that will align state law with federal healthcare reform, save small businesses money:
Today, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation essential to helping California small business owners save money on their healthcare bills. AB 1083, sponsored by Small Business Majority and Health Access California, will conform state law to the federal healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act. Essentially, the new law will prevent small businesses from seeing spikes in insurance premiums based on the health status, age or gender of their workers.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Friday, September 21, 2012
DENVER: Today President Obama designated the archeological site Chimney Rock in Colorado as America's newest national monument. This announcement is good news for Colorado's small business owners and its economy.
Topic(s):
Public Lands
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Economic report released today by the R Street Institute and Small Business Majority finds small businesses still struggling to get loans; details how proposed bipartisan legislation could help shore up much-needed credit
Small business owners create the majority of new jobs in this country, but are still struggling to play their role as our primary job creators due to a lack of access to credit—something proposed legislation that would expand credit unions' ability to lend to their members could help, according to a report released today by the R Street Institute and Small Business Majority.
Topic(s):
Access to Capital
Press Release Date:
Friday, September 7, 2012
15 small business owners from 12 states head to DC on Sept. 12 to discuss small business issues with Congress members and key White House officials
Washington DC, Sept. 7, 2012: A group of 15 small business owners from across the country will travel to Washington, DC on Sept. 12, where they will spend several days speaking about small businesses, needs with Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chairwoman Mary Landrieu, staffers from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's office, various other Congressional representatives and key White House officials.
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding the finalization of standards to increase national fuel efficiency to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025:
Today, national standards were finalized requiring that all cars and light trucks get 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. These standards official stamp of approval is a victory for entrepreneurs whose businesses have long been plagued by rising fuel costs. Our scientific opinion polling found the vast majority of small business owners believe improving innovation and energy efficiency are good ways to increase prosperity for small businesses.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding the federal appeals court ruling sending the Environmental Protection Agency's interstate pollution standard back for revision:
The U.S. federal appeals court ruling today blocking the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule is a major letdown for hardworking small business owners across the nation who support this standard. According to Small Business Majority's scientific opinion polling, 73 percent of entrepreneurs favor the rule, designed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce smog and soot crossing state lines.
Topic(s):
Energy