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Windell Pascascio

At 26, Windell Pascascio achieved his lifelong dream of establishing an electrical contractor firm after starting out of his garage. He’s received multiple certifications that has allowed Imperial Electric Service to become experts in electrical and civil engineering, utility infrastructure, electric vehicle charging stations, energy storage and photovoltaic systems. Imperial Electric Services has two facilities in the Central Valley and is an established electric vehicle charging expert in California and Washington.

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Joe Mata

Joe A. Mata III is an accomplished CRM & Operations consultant who brings a wealth of knowledge and problem-solving capabilities to his work. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies with a minor in Public Policy from UC Berkeley, Joe founded Mata Consulting LLC in 2022. As a first-generation Latino entrepreneur, Joe actively supports causes aligned with his values to promote community well-being. As a trusted advisor and partner, Joe guides organizations towards sustainable growth and prosperity by drawing upon his expertise in government, nonprofits and startups. 

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Opinion Poll: California small business owners support expanding paid family leave protections, increasing paid sick days

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Small Business Majority
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

As the California Legislature considers updating the state’s small business paid family leave and sick day policies, a new poll shows that small businesses owners strongly support expanding family leave protections and other benefits to their employees, including increasing the amount of paid sick days that employees can take. 

Small Business Majority testifies in favor of continued APR disclosures for small businesses

Small Business Majority submitted testimony to the California Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of SB 33, which would protect SB 1235’s most critical protection: disclosure of the Annual Percentage Rate (APR).

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Submitted by Small Business Majority on Fri, 06/23/2023 - 07:09

Greg Dulan

Greg Dulan co-owns Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen which he and his siblings inherited from their father. After attending Howard University, Greg worked for J.P. Morgan Chase for several years before coming back to run the family restaurants in 1986. Over the past 36 years, Greg has opened his own Dulan Food Truck and become co-owner of Hotville Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant rated as one of the Best Restaurants of 2020 by Los Angeles Magazine. 

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Meet our Outreach Team - Antonio Aguilar

Posted: April 14, 2023

Small Business Majority’s Outreach Team advocates for entrepreneurs on two fronts: It supports policies that benefit small businesses and it offers webinars and in-person events that help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. We have found this work to be even more important as small businesses experience rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and workforce challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic.

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Small Business Majority testifies in support of the California Historically Significant District Program

On April 11, Small Business Majority's California Policy Director Bianca Blomquist testified before the Assembly Committee on Arts, Tourism, Sports and Entertainment in support of AB 1669, legislation that would establish the California Historically Significant District Program, an important program that can revitalize and support historically and culturally significant commercial corridors and small businesses in the state.

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Small Business Majority supports the establishment of the California Historically Significant District Program

On April 4, Small Business Majority's California Policy Director Bianca Blomquist submitted a letter in support of AB 1669, legislation that would establish the California Historically Significant District Program, an important program that can revitalize and support historically and culturally significant commercial corridors and small businesses in the state. 

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Submitted by Mayra Ordonez on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:51

Small Business Majority supports diversity in hospital supplier procurement in California

On April 4, Small Business Majority's California Policy Director Bianca Blomquist submitted a letter in support of AB 1392, legislation that would require large hospitals to submit a plan to the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to increase procurement from minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises.

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