Scientific Opinion Poll to Reveal Small Business Owners’ Views on the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs

For Immediate Release: 
Thursday, December 1, 2016

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6:

Scientific Opinion Poll to Reveal Small Business Owners’ Views on the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs

WHAT: Small business advocacy organization Small Business Majority will host a tele-press conference on Tuesday, December 6 at 11:30am EDT/10:30am CST/8:30am PST to reveal the results of new scientific opinion polling on small business owners’ views on prescription drug prices, and how the cost of prescription drugs affects the bottom line of small business owners. The poll will also reveal solutions small business owners believe could help lower the cost of prescription medications, thereby making insurance plans more affordable for businesses.

WHO: Our small business panel includes:

  • David Chase, Vice President of National Outreach for Small Business Majority

  • Julie Pancoast, owner of Pancoast Pizza in Walnut Creek, Calif.

  • Virginia McAllister, owner of Iron Horse Architects in Denver, Colo.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 // 8:30am PST, 10:30am CST, 11:30am EST

CALL-IN INFORMATION: Dial: (641) 715-3670; Access Code: 605872#

TO REQUEST AN INTERVIEW: Contact Simon Brown, Media Relations Manager for Small Business Majority: (202) 289-0957 or sbrown@smallbusinessmajority.org.

About Small Business Majority
Small Business Majority was founded and is run by small business owners to focus on solving the biggest problems facing small businesses today. Since 2005, we have actively engaged small business owners and policymakers in support of public policy solutions, and have delivered information and resources to entrepreneurs that promote small business growth and drive a strong economy. We regularly engage our network of 50,000 small business owners, along with a formal strategic partnership program of more than 150 business organizations, enabling us to reach more than 500,000 entrepreneurs. Our extensive scientific polling, focus groups and economic research help us educate and inform policymakers, the media and other stakeholders about key issues impacting small businesses and freelancers, including access to capital, taxes, healthcare, retirement, entrepreneurship and workforce development. Learn more about us on our website and follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram.

Press State: 
National