Press Releases

Press Release Date:
Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Small Business Majority, in partnership with the National Association for the Self-Employed, released series of ads Tuesday calling on the president to protect public lands for the good of small businesses and the economy

With the most recent jobs report showing signs of economic improvement, Small Business Majority and the National Association for the Self-Employed released a series of ads today in several Western states and Washington, DC calling on the president to keep the economic ball rolling by protecting public lands for the good of small business owners and the economy.

Topic(s):
Public Lands
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2013

In wake of news that online portion of federal small business health insurance marketplace will be delayed, Small Business Majority launches state-specific health coverage guides to help entrepreneurs navigate the enrollment process through the small business marketplaces

Small Business Majority today launched a set of new Health Coverage Guides for a number of states̢??‰۝California, Colorado, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Monday, December 2, 2013

Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority about the announcement today that Covered California, the state̢??‰?s new insurance marketplace, has opened online enrollment for its small business portal

The announcement today that California̢??‰?s health insurance marketplace̢??‰۝Covered California̢??‰۝opened the online enrollment portal for small businesses is excellent news for entrepreneurs looking for more affordable insurance options. Small business owners can now enroll online for an insurance plan through the state̢??‰?s Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). This is a critical step forward to ensuring small business owners have a convenient option for finding an affordable and comprehensive insurance plan that fits their needs and budget.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Monday, December 2, 2013

Entrepreneurs in Small Business Majority̢??‰?s network join President Obama on Tuesday to discuss healthcare reform̢??‰?s impact on small businesses

Washington, DC̢??‰۝ Nine small business owners in Small Business Majority̢??‰?s network joined President Obama at the White House today to discuss the Affordable Care Act and its impact on small businesses and the economy.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, about the announcement today that the online portion of the federal small business health insurance marketplace will be delayed

It̢??‰?s disappointing that the online portion of the federal small business marketplace through Healthcare.gov will be delayed and it̢??‰?s important it get up and running as soon as possible. However, it doesn̢??‰?t change the fact that the marketplace can offer the most competitive combination of price and quality for small businesses purchasing health insurance.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Monday, November 25, 2013

Small businesses agree Ohio̢??‰?s current clean energy standard can boost their bottom lines and create market opportunities; believe utility providers should help them implement energy efficiency measures

Columbus, OH̢??‰۝A scientific opinion poll released today shows the majority of Ohio small business owners agree the state̢??‰?s current energy efficiency standard is good for businesses because it spurs innovation and creates market opportunities, and that their electricity providers should be required to offer services that help small businesses become more energy-efficient and save money.

Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Monday, November 25, 2013

Local entrepreneur in Small Business Majority̢??‰?s network and Founder & CEO joined President Obama on Monday to discuss immigration reform and its impact on small businesses and the economy

Virginia Donohue, a small business owner in Small Business Majority̢??‰?s network and John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, joined President Obama at the Betty Ong Chinese Recreation Center in San Francisco on Monday to discuss how immigration reform will impact small businesses and the economy.

Topic(s):
Immigration
Press Release Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2013

Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on Covered California̢??‰?s decision not to allow insurers doing business with the marketplace to sell cancelled policies in the outside market

Small Business Majority commends Covered California̢??‰?s Executive Board for unanimously voting today to prevent insurers that are selling plans inside the new marketplace from selling policies that aren̢??‰?t compliant with the Affordable Care Act outside of the marketplace.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2013

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, in response to the Senate̢??‰?s passage today of a rule change that will allow the confirmation processes for presidential nominees to proceed more easily

The Senate̢??‰?s vote today to change the rule requiring a super majority of 60 votes to confirm most presidential nominees to a simple majority is welcome news to small employers. When Congress holds up the confirmation process for heads of government agencies, it hinders its ability to function properly and do critical work that benefits small businesses, consumers and the economy.

Topic(s):
General Small Business, Government Accountability
Press Release Date:
Monday, November 18, 2013

Letter signed by nearly 500 entrepreneurs urges Congress to support policies that limit carbon pollution and support energy efficiency measures

Washington, DC̢??‰۝Nearly 500 small business owners from seven states signed a letter urging members of Congress to allow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue to set carbon pollution standards for power plants through provisions of the Clean Air Act.

To read the letter, visit www.smallbusinessforcleanenergy.com.

Topic(s):
Energy

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