Now that Congress has passed significant changes to programs that small businesses rely on—including Medicaid—while also failing to reform the tax code with the needs of Main Street in mind, it's time to remind members of Congress that they work for YOU.
New York Small Business Owner Highlight
If there’s one thing you want so fresh it’s practically able to jump off your plate, it’s fish. Luckily, Sea to Table has made a business out of providing just that. Without the jumping fish, of course.
Owned and operated by Michael Dimin and his family, Sea to Table partners with fisherman from sustainable, small-scale fisheries and delivers the freshest of catches straight from the docks overnight.
New York Events
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 |
2:00pm ET
Workshop | National
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
3:00pm ET
Webinar | National
Join Small Business Majority, the Business Consortium Fund and U.S. Bank for a free virtual workshop on building strong relationship with your bank. We will review different banking products and services for businesses.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025 |
3:00pm ET
Webinar | National
Join Small Business Majority and Business Consortium Fund for a free webinar designed to help business owners approach financing with a clear strategy.
New York Policy
Browse our latest state-based regulatory comments and legislative testimony in this area below, or click the button to view all records.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is at the center of a thriving and inclusive economy in New York.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
On February 26, New York Director Lindsey Vigoda testified in support of the 2025 Executive Budget Proposal to update the state's paid medical leave program.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
On February 11, New York Director Lindsey Vigoda submitted testimony in support of the Fair Pricing Act, which would provide needed relief to thousands of New York small business owners and employees and save up to $1.5billion annually in healthcare spending in the state.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Small Business Majority offers a Memorandum of Support for the Fair Pricing Act S9705/A2140, which would provide needed relief to thousands of New York small business owners and employees and save up to $1.5 billion annually in healthcare spending in the state.
New York Research
Published:
Mon, 04/21/2014
New York small business owners are still recovering from the Great Recession and doing everything they can to fortify their businesses, and with them, the economy. In order to grow and thrive, entrepreneurs need smart policies that help bolster their bottom lines and fuel the consumer demand that underpins economic success. They believe increasing the minimum wage will do this, and support granting cities and counties the authority to set higher minimum wages above the state level.
Published:
Mon, 12/16/2013
Small business owners in the Empire State have been working tirelessly to pull the state’s economy back from the brink of the Great Recession. The long hours and commitment they put into their businesses are rivaled only by their employees, whose hard work is crucial to the success of the business. That’s why New York small business owners feel it makes good business sense to take care of their employees, as it’s crucial they retain a loyal, talented workforce.
