(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Small Business Majority Founder and CEO John Arensmeyer commented on the White House’s announcement that the administration is making several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to better serve the smallest businesses and those owned by people of color.
Press Releases
Press Release Date:
Monday, February 22, 2021
Topic(s):
Access to Capital, COVID-19, General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Statement from Awesta Sarkash, Government Affairs Manager for Small Business Majority, on the Virginia Senate Commerce and Labor Committee’s vote to halt the advancement of SB 1341
“We applaud today’s move by the Virginia Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to table SB 1341, which would have expanded access to association health plans and destabilized the marketplace. Had the committee advanced the bill, it would have cleared the path for a less protected insurance market in Virginia, driving up premiums for small businesses that already struggle with their healthcare costs.
Topic(s):
General Small Business, Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Latest national survey by Small Business Majority highlights setbacks business owners of color have encountered in accessing capital, hampering their financial recovery
(Washington, DC) - As Congress advances a $1.9 trillion stimulus package to counteract the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Small Business Majority released results from a new poll today that underscore the ongoing need to deliver comprehensive, long-term relief to struggling small businesses. More importantly, the survey provides further insight into the disproportionate impact of the economic downturn on entrepreneurs of color, who faced systemic barriers to accessing financing and business resources pre-pandemic.
Topic(s):
Access to Capital, COVID-19, General Small Business
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Statement by Mark Herbert, Vice President of California for Small Business Majority, on Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement today that the state will make additional investments in the state’s grant program for pandemic-impacted small businesses
(Sacramento, CA) — “We’re thrilled that Governor Newsom and state legislators have struck a deal that will quadruple the funds available for the California Small Business COVID-19 Grant Relief Program to $2 billion. Small Business Majority has been working tirelessly to educate small businesses about this program, and we know it has the potential to reach many more vulnerable small businesses across the state that desperately need grant assistance to keep their doors open.
Topic(s):
COVID-19, Entrepreneurship
Press Release Date:
Friday, February 5, 2021
Statement from Awesta Sarkash, Government Affairs Manager for Small Business Majority, on the passage of HB 2332 in the Virginia House of Delegates today; calls on immediate Senate approval
“We are pleased by today’s passage of HB 2332 in the Virginia House of Delegates to establish a state reinsurance program, which will help stabilize premiums in the individual marketplace. This legislation would greatly benefit small businesses in the Commonwealth that are struggling with their healthcare costs, especially at a time when many are facing challenges to stay afloat during the ongoing public health crisis.
Topic(s):
COVID-19, Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Colorado Director Hunter Railey transitioning to lead the new Colorado Secure Savings Program; Colorado Outreach Manager Lindsey Vigoda promoted to direct the organization’s work in the state
(Denver) - Small Business Majority announced today that Colorado Director Hunter Railey is assuming a new role as the Director for the Colorado Secure Savings Program later this month and Colorado Outreach Manager Lindsey Vigoda is taking the helm to direct the organization’s work across the state.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship
Press Release Date:
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Small Business Majority Founder and CEO John Arensmeyer comments on the Administration’s executive actions on healthcare and how this impacts small businesses
"We’re glad President Biden signed new executive orders today that will reopen enrollment on the federal Affordable Care Act marketplaces and strengthen the Medicaid program. This is vitally important to small businesses during this challenging time because more than half of all ACA marketplace enrollees are small business owners, self-employed individuals or small business employees.
Topic(s):
COVID-19, Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
New Small Business Majority national survey reveals small business owners anticipate making new cuts in the next few months to sustain their businesses, with business owners of color experiencing greater impacts.
(Washington, DC) - As Congress begins to negotiate a new stimulus package, today Small Business Majority released results from a national poll that reveals the uphill challenges entrepreneurs continue to face during the pandemic. Importantly, the survey underscores the ongoing disproportionate impact of the pandemic on small businesses owned by people of color who already faced systemic barriers to accessing financing and business resources.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Minority entrepreneurship
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Nueva encuesta nacional de Small Business Majority revela que los propietarios de pequeñas empresas latinas están sufriendo mayores impactos en comparación con sus contrapartes blancas, y anticipan hacer nuevos recortes de personal en los próximos meses para sostener sus empresas
(Washington, DC) - Mientras el Congreso de los Estados Unidos inicia negociaciones sobre un nuevo paquete de estímulo, Small Business Majority publicó los resultados de su encuesta nacional, la cual incluyó las opiniones de empresarios latinos, y que revela los desafíos que estos siguen enfrentando durante la pandemia. Es importante destacar que la encuesta subraya el impacto desproporcionado de la pandemia en las pequeñas empresas latinas que ya enfrentaban barreras sistemáticas para acceder recursos de negocios y financiación.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Minority entrepreneurship
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Statement from Awesta Sarkash, Government Affairs Manager for Small Business Majority, on legislative approval for a retirement saving program run by the Commonwealth
“We're thrilled the House of Delegates passed a bill that would create the Virginia Saves Program (HB 2174) yesterday, which would establish a state-run retirement savings program funded by modest payroll deductions. This is an important step to supporting small business owners and their employees in the Commonwealth who face barriers to accessing traditional retirement benefits.
Topic(s):
Entrepreneurship, Retirement