Virginia small business owners overwhelmingly support government investments in clean energy and believe such investments have an important role in creating jobs and boosting the economy, according to an opinion poll released today by Small Business Majority.
Press Releases
Press Release Date:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Vast majority of small business owners believe clean energy investments spur job creation and economic growth, even after being reminded of Solyndra's bankruptcy
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Affordable Care Act Program Helps Small Businesses Offer Benefits and Compete Against Larger Companies for Best Talent
WASHINGTON, D.C. More than 19 million U.S. workers are employed by the 3.2 million small businesses eligible for $15 billion in tax credits in the federal healthcare reform, according to a new report released today. The tax credit helps small businesses pay for health coverage for their employees. A major obstacle to coverage, the report notes, is that many small business owners are unaware of these tax credits because of the noisy, and often misleading, debate over healthcare reform.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Affordable Care Act Program Helps California Small Businesses Offer Benefits and Compete Against Larger Companies for Best Talent
May 9, 2012: More than 2.4 million California workers are employed by the more than 375,000 small businesses in the state eligible for $1.8 billion in tax credits in the federal healthcare reform, according to a new report released today. The tax credit helps small businesses pay for health coverage for their employees. A major obstacle to coverage, the report notes, is that many small business owners are unaware of these tax credits because of the noisy, and often misleading, debate over healthcare reform.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Friday, May 4, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding data released Wednesday by ADP showing small businesses created the vast majority of jobs in April
ADP released data Wednesday revealing our nation's smallest businesses, those with 1-49 employees, continue to outperform large businesses in the job creation arena. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees created roughly half of all new jobs in April, while small businesses overall accounted for a sweeping 96.7 percent of all new jobs last month. Conversely, large businesses created a mere 3.3 percent of new jobs.
Topic(s):
Job Creation
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Vast majority of small business owners believe clean energy investments spur job creation and economic growth, even after being reminded of Solyndra's bankruptcy
Small business owners support government investments in clean energy and believe such investments have an important role in creating jobs and boosting the economy, according to an opinion poll of 600 small business owners in six states released today by Small Business Majority.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Monday, April 16, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority, about the Senate's failure today to pass the Paying a Fair Share Act, known as the Buffett Rule:
It was disappointing to see the Paying a Fair Share Act, or the Buffett Rule, fail to pass the Senate today. According to national opinion polling, small business owners believe they're at a disadvantage when it comes to taxes and agree individuals earning more than $1 million should be taxed at a higher rate. The Buffett Rule was in line with their views and could have been an important first step in much-needed comprehensive tax reform.
Topic(s):
Energy
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority, about the Paying a Fair Share Act, known as the Buffett Rule:
Small business owners believe they're at a disadvantage when it comes to taxes and support a higher tax rate for individuals earning more than $1 million a year, according to national opinion polling. The Paying a Fair Share Act (also known as the Buffett Rule), introduced today and slated to be voted on in the Senate next week, is in line with the views of our primary job creators and is one piece of much-needed comprehensive tax reform.
Topic(s):
Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, CEO, Small Business Majority, about bipartisan Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act signed into law today
The bipartisan Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, signed into law by President Obama today, will help address one of small business owners biggest problems: a lack of access to capital.
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came together to work for the good of small businesses with this act, which is what our nation's job creators need right now. However, we strongly encourage legislators not to stop here. This bill will give startups a boost, but existing brick-and-mortar Main Street small businesses also need help.
Topic(s):
Access to Capital
Press Release Date:
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Small Business Majority and Trust for America's Health release report summarizing stakeholder gathering discussing opportunities to implement workplace wellness programs at small businesses
Small Business Majority and the Trust for America's Health recently wrapped up a report with recommendations for ensuring small businesses have the resources they need to implement workplace wellness programs, which can minimize their coverage expenses by helping them maintain a healthy workforce. The report reflects a convening of business leaders, government officials, insurers, brokers and small business owners.
Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Monday, April 2, 2012
Statement by John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, regarding Sen. Hagan's proposed Small Business Common Application Act of 2012
Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) today announced a proposal that would lighten small business owners' administrative load by creating a common application for various federal grants, contracts and programs. Filing government paperwork often takes more time than small business owners have to spare. The Small Business Common Application Act of 2012 aims to streamline such processes so our leading job creators can focus on growing and maintaining their businesses.
Topic(s):
Regulations