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Small Business Majority supports reducing cost-sharing for Covered California enrollees

As a leading representative of the four million small businesses in California, Small Business Majority writes to Assemblymember Wood to express support AB 1208 (Schiavo), which will dramatically reduce cost-sharing for Covered California enrollees. This is particularly important to entrepreneurs who struggle to afford healthcare costs.

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Submitted by Small Business Majority on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 14:53

Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - RHCC

The Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce empowers minority business communities by developing and implementing educational programs. Since its inception in 2000, the Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has grown many distinguished programs to educate and enhance the Southern California Business Community. We continue to work to increase the visibility of Latinos and promote an image of diverse professionals. We realize the enormous potential of the Hispanic business community, and we are proud to represent its interests before the public and private sectors.

Submitted by sbm-admin on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 11:33

The Agenda for California’s Entrepreneurs

Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is recognized as the lifeforce of a thriving and inclusive economy in California. The state’s 4.3 million small businesses comprise 99.8% of all businesses in the state, and they employ 7.6 million residents–nearly half of all California employees.

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Submitted by Small Business Majority on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 07:15

California brothers use their father’s legacy to bring soul into their community

Posted: March 1, 2023

In 1975, Adolf Dulan opened his first restaurant in South Los Angeles and became the “King of Soul Food” in his community. 

45 years later, Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen stands as a well-loved community establishment. With Adolf’s children—Greg Dulan, Terry Dulan, and other siblings—at the helm, it has grown to more than 60 employees and multiple locations across LA. Their mission goes beyond serving first-rate soul food in generous portions—they strive to be a socially responsible, successfully operated business with hospitality that reminds one of being at Grandma's for Sunday dinner. 

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Navajo small business owner emphasizes the importance of clean energy transitions for small businesses

Posted: November 22, 2022

When Terry Norris left the Marine Corps, he needed a part-time job. He soon found one at a calibration lab working with the government on aerospace initiatives. On his first day there, he met his now wife. Just a few months later, they opened their own calibration lab in Palmdale, California. 27 years and 17 employees later, Precision Labs Calibration serves a variety of customer bases, including the medical, aerospace, agricultural and film industries. 

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Small businesses and business organizations support the expansion of the California Paid Family Leave Program

On August 29, small businesses and business organizations signed their names to a letter urging Governor Newsom to make worker-funded Paid Family Leave (PFL) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) more accessible to California’s low-wage workers. The letter outlines how California’s PFL program can level the playing field for California small business owners who want to provide quality jobs for their workers.

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Submitted by Mayra Ordonez on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 12:49

Small Business Majority supports CalSavers eligibility expansion

On August 13, Small Business Majority submitted a letter to California Governor Newsom in support of Senate Bill 1126, which will enable the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program to achieve its mission of ensuring all Californians have a path to financial security in retirement.

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Submitted by Small Business Majority on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 07:02

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