“America’s small businesses are desperate for a lifeline, and the U.S. House of Representatives extended one today by passing a stimulus package that will provide some of the hardest-hit small businesses with the funds they need to hold on for a few more weeks or months.
Press Releases
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on the U.S. House of Representatives vote to approve the American Rescue Plan, which will provide critical relief to small businesses
Topic(s):
Access to Capital, COVID-19, General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, calling for the U.S. Senate to move swiftly on the stimulus package as more small businesses face closures in the next few months
"As we approach the one-year mark of the COVID-19 crisis in the U.S., small businesses around the country continue to make difficult decisions in order to keep their doors open, and more than 400,000 have already closed for good. Small businesses hanging on by a thread can’t afford to wait for additional relief, which is why Senate lawmakers must work quickly to pass the American Rescue Plan.
Topic(s):
COVID-19, General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Latest survey by Small Business Majority highlights challenges small business owners have faced during the COVID-19 crisis, and their views on state policy solutions to support their businesses
(Atlanta, GA) — As the Georgia legislature considers a number of policies that would impact the small business community, a new opinion poll released today by Small Business Majority reveals the extent to which the COVID-19 crisis has pushed small businesses across the state to the brink, as well as their views on legislation that could boost their businesses.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Retirement, Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Statement from Awesta Sarkash, Government Affairs Manager for Small Business Majority, on the passage of SB 1146 in the Virginia Assembly; calls on immediate approval from the Governor
“We are pleased by today’s passage of SB 1146 in the Virginia Assembly, which will allow small businesses in the Commonwealth to deduct allowable expenses covered by forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from their state taxes, easing another financial hardship small businesses are facing during the COVID-19 crisis.
Topic(s):
COVID-19, Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
Monday, March 1, 2021
Statement from Awesta Sarkash, Government Affairs Manager for Small Business Majority, on the passage of HB 2332 in the Virginia Assembly
"We are pleased by this weekend’s passage of HB 2332 to establish a state reinsurance program, which will help stabilize premiums in the individual marketplace. This is particularly important for small business owners right now as they continue to experience financial setbacks from the pandemic.
Topic(s):
COVID-19, Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Friday, February 26, 2021
New survey reveals 3 in 10 small businesses, 36% of Black and Latino-owned businesses face closure in the next few months without additional stimulus funding
(Washington, DC) — As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote on the American Rescue Plan today, Small Business Majority released a new network survey that reveals the challenges small businesses continue to face a year into this crisis, and called on Congress to quickly pass a robust stimulus package that includes grants for small businesses.
Topic(s):
COVID-19, Entrepreneurship, General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Declaración de Xiomara Peña, Vicepresidente de Colaboraciones Estratégicas de Small Business Majority, a medida que el Senado de los Estados Unidos avanza la confirmación de Isabel Guzman para convertirse en la nueva administradora de la Administración Federal de Las Pequeñas Empresas de Estados Unidos
“Nos complace la votación de hoy en el Comité Senatorial de Pequeñas Empresas y de Emprendimiento para avanzar la nominación de Isabel Guzman como la nueva administradora de la Administración Federal de Las Pequeñas Empresas de Estados Unidos (SBA). Con su experiencia previa en la SBA y en la Oficina de Abogacía de las Pequeñas Empresas de California, la Sra. Guzman tiene un historial comprobado como defensora de las pequeñas empresas.
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Statement from John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, as the U.S. Senate moves forward with Isabel Guzman’s confirmation to become the new Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
“We are pleased by today’s vote in the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship to advance the nomination of Isabel Guzman as the new Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). With her previous experience at the SBA and at California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate, Ms. Guzman has a proven track record as a champion for small businesses.
Topic(s):
General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Latest survey by Small Business Majority highlights setbacks business owners of color have encountered in accessing capital, impeding their financial recovery
(Sausalito, CA) — As the California legislature makes additional investments in state-backed small business relief, a new survey of California small businesses released today by Small Business Majority reveals that their struggles during the pandemic are being exacerbated by challenges in accessing capital. The poll also sheds new light on the systemic barriers entrepreneurs of color face when seeking financing pre-pandemic and how that has impacted their businesses throughout the crisis.
Topic(s):
Access to Capital, COVID-19
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
La última encuesta hecha por Small Business Majority destaca los contratiempos que los empresarios de color han enfrentado al acceder capital, impidiendo su recuperación
(Sausalito, CA) — A medida que la legislatura de California hace inversiones adicionales para las pequeñas empresas en alivio respaldado por el estado, una nueva encuesta de pequeñas empresas de California publicada hoy por Small Business Majority revela que sus luchas durante la pandemia han sido exacerbadas por los desafíos para acceder capital. La encuesta también saca a relucir las barreras sistémicas que los empresarios de color enfrentaban al buscar financiamiento previo a la pandemia y cómo estas barreras han impactado sus empresas durante la crisis.
Topic(s):
Access to Capital, COVID-19