Press Releases

Press Release Date:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Policy paper released today shows small businesses are uniquely vulnerable to extreme weather, and outlines how policymakers can help them endure these events

As the U.S. continues to suffer from extreme weather, including record storms across much of the country and severe droughts in the West, small employers are feeling the strain, according to new research from Small Business Majority. Extreme weather is impacting many small businesses, causing some significant financial hardship and others to lay off workers. ̢???The Toll Extreme Weather Takes on Small Business & the Economy,̢????

Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Scientific opinion polling shows Virginia small firms are suffering significant financial impacts from extreme weather, which has forced some to suspend operations and lay off workers; policy paper released today shows what lawmakers can do to help

A scientific opinion poll Small Business Majority released today shows Virginia small employers have experienced a significant financial impact due to extreme weather, with 59 percent temporarily shutting their doors and nearly 1 in 5 having to lay off workers. A policy paper also being released today by Small Business Majority provides a number of legislative actions lawmakers can take to help small businesses better weather these extreme events, and mitigate the effects of climate change that causes them.

Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Scientific opinion polling shows Michigan small firms are suffering significant financial impacts from extreme weather, which has forced some to suspend operations and lay off workers

A scientific opinion poll Small Business Majority released today shows Michigan small employers have experienced a significant financial impact due to extreme weather, with more than four in 10 temporarily shutting their doors and nearly 1 in 5 having to lay off workers.

Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Saturday, February 22, 2014

Small business owners in Small Business Majority's network will meet with business leaders and policymakers Monday at the White House to discuss the impact Medicaid expansion would have on small business and the economy

** Small business owners nationwide available for interviews**

 

Washington, DC—More than 40 small business owners representing seven states—Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin—will meet with policymakers and business advocates at the White House Monday, Feb. 24 to discuss the importance of expanding Medicaid in their states.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Friday, February 21, 2014

Interact for Health, African American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Small Business Majority and Department of Health and Human Services event gave small businesses a chance to learn about the healthcare law

Cincinnati, OH̢??‰۝Small Business Majority, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, co-hosted a roundtable today with Interact for Health and the African American Chamber of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky on the healthcare law, Ohio̢??‰?s new marketplace and its impact on small businesses. Guest speakers included Sol Ross, Director of Business Outreach for the Health and Human Services Department, and Rhett Buttle, Small Business Majority's Vice President of External Affairs.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Thursday, February 20, 2014

Urban League of Greater Cleveland, the Consortium of African American Organizations, Small Business Majority and Department of Health and Human Services event gave small businesses a chance to learn about the healthcare law

Cleveland, OH̢??‰۝Small Business Majority, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, co-hosted a roundtable today with the Urban League of Greater Cleveland and the Consortium of African American Organizations on the healthcare law, Ohio̢??‰?s new marketplace and its impact on small businesses. Guest speakers included Sol Ross, Director of Business Outreach for the Health and Human Services Department, and Rhett Buttle, Small Business Majority's Vice President of External Affairs.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Thursday, February 20, 2014

Sherril Foundation, Columbus Chapter of Walker̢??‰?s Legacy, Small Business Majority and Department of Health and Human Services event gave small businesses a chance to learn about the healthcare law

Columbus, OH̢??‰۝Small Business Majority, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, co-hosted a roundtable today with the Sherril Foundation and the Columbus Chapter of Walker̢??‰?s Legacy professional collective on the healthcare law, Ohio̢??‰?s new marketplace and its impact on small businesses. Guest speakers included Sol Ross, Director of Business Outreach for the Health and Human Services Department, and Rhett Buttle, Small Business Majority's Vice President of External Affairs.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on today̢??‰?s confirmation of Senator Cantwell to the chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

The confirmation of Sen. Maria Cantwell to chair the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship committee bodes well for the direction of small employer-related legislative policies and our continued economic recovery. Cantwell̢??‰?s diverse background, first as a businesswoman and job creator in the private sector, and then working to expand access to capital and encourage investment as a senator, will be a critical asset for her new role.

Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on today̢??‰?s U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing to move forward with Maria Contreras-Sweet̢??‰?s confirmation process as SBA administrator

Today̢??‰?s Senate hearing to advance Maria Contreras-Sweet̢??‰?s nomination as SBA administrator is an important step forward to providing strong leadership for the small business community. She is a proven champion of small businesses and her diverse background working to expand access to capital, encourage investment and promote job creation in the government, non-profit and private sectors will be a critical asset for her new role as SBA administrator, especially during these difficult economic times.

Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Small Business Majority and Department of Health and Human Services event gave small businesses a chance to learn about the healthcare law and benefits of Medicaid expansion

St. Louis, MO̢??‰۝Small Business Majority, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, co-hosted a roundtable today with the St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce on the healthcare law, and how transforming the state̢??‰?s Medicaid program could benefit Missouri small businesses. Guest speakers included Sol Ross, HHS Director of Business Outreach, and Rhett Buttle, Small Business Majority's Vice President of External Affairs.

Topic(s):
Healthcare

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