Multicultural Business Alliance
Multicultural Business Alliance was developed by needs of the current business and community landscape. Small business and entrepreneurship in general have taken a
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United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - USHCC
The USHCC is the nation’s largest Latino Business Advocacy organization. The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of five million Hispanic-owned businesses, that combined, contribute over $800 billion to the American economy every year. The USHCC is America's largest small business advocacy group, representing more than 260 local chambers and business associations nationwide.
Small business owners support criminal justice reforms to address persistent workforce challenges
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Small Business Majority
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
This poll, conducted in six states – Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas – found that 84% of small business owners agreed that Clean Slate policies would open up a pool of job applicants that deserve a second chance. Regardless of political affiliation, small businesses shared support for policies that can help boost labor recruitment. Given the ongoing workforce challenges hindering small business growth, the poll results confirmed widespread backing for policies that seal or expunge qualifying criminal records from background checks.
Monica Miller
Monica Miller, President of M. Miller Development Services, LLC, provides consulting services to local, regional, state, and national organizations in community economic development--revitalization, small business development, and redevelopment in downtowns and rural communities creating places for businesses to be successful.
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Submitted by sbm-admin on Fri, 10/14/2022 - 07:36 Leo Carr
Leo Carr, Executive President for the Elite Group, brings a wealth of experience andexpertise to his role as President of the organization. His career with the company began in 2018 as the President of Elite School Staffing. Prior to his employment with Elite, Carr was a 20-year sales veteran for Phillip Morris who capitalized from his unique management and leadership style. Under his supervision, Phillip Morris later became the tobacco and food giant known today as the Altria Group.
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Submitted by sbm-admin on Fri, 10/14/2022 - 07:02 Small businesses optimistic about the future, despite concerns about inflation and barriers to capital
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Small Business Majority
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Thursday, October 13, 2022
Entrepreneurs continue to navigate a number of challenges operating their businesses, more than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Small Business Majority and Start Small Think Big surveyed small business owners and managers in their networks to understand their current business conditions, how they are faring amid rising inflation, and what they need to maintain and grow their businesses over the next six months to a year.
Celebrating Hispanic Entrepreneurship Twitter Chat Recap
Posted: October 7, 2022In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we co-hosted a Twitter chat with Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), Support Latino Businesses and America’s Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) to share opportunities and challenges facing Hispanic and Latino small business owners.
Below is a brief recap of the questions and a sample of the great tips and information shared during the chat.
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Webinar series with the Small Business Administration
: Webinar series with the Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Majority are hosting a webinar series on timely topics to inform and connect small business owners with SBA resources and tools to meet today’s challenges.
Topics for 2023 will include a refresh on SBA capital programs, procurement and contracting opportunities, identifying responsible lenders, and hiring your workforce.
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Submitted by sbm-admin on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 10:22 Small Businesses and Business Organizations add their name in support of the Inflation Reduction Act
Today, hundreds of small business owners and business organizations added their names to a letter urging Congress to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The letter outlines how small businesses stand to benefit from the legislation, namely by improving access to healthcare, increasing tax enforcement on large corporations, and making meaningful climate change investments.
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Submitted by Quintin Reed on Fri, 08/05/2022 - 06:31 Small Business Majority Supports the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Today, John Arensmeyer, CEO and founder, submitted a letter to Congressional leadership offering strong support for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Inflation Reduction Act's provisions would improve access to healthcare, increase tax enforcement on large corporations, and make meaningful climate change investments.
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Submitted by Quintin Reed on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:00