Newark, N.J.—Small Business Majority, a small business advocacy organization, in conjunction with the New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters (NJAHU), will host a monthly interactive event starting Thursday, March 26, 2015, to help health insurance brokers learn how to connect with and be a resource for small employers looking to secure affordable and quality healthcare coverage.
Press Releases
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Event open to all health insurance brokers; chance for brokers to learn more about the small business and individual health insurance marketplaces, and how to connect with small businesses looking to secure healthcare coverage
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Event open to all small businesses; chance for Virginia entrepreneurs to learn about the impact of climate change and extreme weather on small businesses and how strong energy policies can lessen their effects
Norfolk, Va.—Small business advocacy organization, Small Business Majority, will host an event on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, on how extreme weather and climate change are impacting small businesses and how clean energy policies can help mitigate the effects. The event will also cover energy efficiency resources available to help small business owners save money on their energy bills.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Monday, March 23, 2015
Event open to all small businesses; chance for Michigan entrepreneurs to learn about the impact of climate change and extreme weather on small businesses and how strong energy policies can lessen their effects
DETROIT—The Michigan League for Public Policy and U.S. Green Building Council, Detroit Regional Chapter, in conjunction with small business advocacy group Small Business Majority, will host an event on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, on how extreme weather and climate change are impacting small businesses, and how clean energy policies can help mitigate the effects. The event also will cover energy efficiency resources available to help small business owners save money on their energy bills.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Friday, March 20, 2015
Interactive call open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about available healthcare coverage options for small businesses
Springfield, Mo.—Small business advocacy group Small Business Majority will host a webinar on Monday, March 23, 2015, outlining how to understand health insurance coverage for small businesses and employees. The presentation will provide an overview of the healthcare law, the new health insurance marketplaces, how to use your new health coverage, and other key health literacy components.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Friday, March 13, 2015
Statement by Trent Varva, Michigan Outreach Manager for Small Business Majority, on a plan released by Gov. Snyder today that seeks to increase Michigan's renewable energy production and reduce energy waste, which can help cut costs and increase business opportunities for entrepreneurs
Gov. Rick Snyder announced a plan today to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy waste in Michigan within the next decade. This is great news for small businesses, because entrepreneurs believe clean energy measures are good for the economy, the environment and their bottom lines.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Interactive call open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about Colorado's proposed Family Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program and how it would affect small business owners
DENVER—9to5, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will host a webinar on Thursday, March 12, 2015, on the state's proposed Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program and how it would impact small employers.
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Press Release Date:
Monday, March 9, 2015
Interactive call to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about the federal and state Earned Income Tax Credit and how they can benefit from these tax credit opportunities
DENVER—The Colorado Fiscal Institute, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will host an interactive call on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, on the federal and Colorado state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and how small businesses, their employees and families can benefit from these economic opportunities.
Topic(s):
Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Statement by David Chase, Healthcare Policy Director of Small Business Majority, on oral arguments heard before the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act tax credits
Small Business Majority urges the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act as it begins to hear oral arguments today about whether the Affordable Care Act should allow consumers in states with federally run health insurance marketplaces to receive federal tax credits to help offset the cost of insurance.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Monday, March 2, 2015
Forge Columbus members gain access to critical business information and government officials, with opportunities to advocate for small business in Washington, D.C.
Columbus, Ohio—Forge Columbus has joined Small Business Majority's strategic partnership program-a network of more than 100 business organizations across the country working together to educate small business owners about national and state-level legislation and how it impacts their business.
Forge Columbus strengthens community business in Columbus by investing in entrepreneurs who give back to their community. Their mission is supported by a grassroots brigade of citizens who Buy Local and invest in community business.
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Friday, February 27, 2015
Statement by Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer about the short-term agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security for seven days
A short-term agreement to keep the Department of Homeland Security open for another seven days doesn't do small businesses or the economy any favors. Just the threat of entire government agencies closing up shop diminishes consumer confidence and creates uncertainty, which wreaks havoc on small businesses' bottom lines.
Topic(s):
General Small Business