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.
Press Releases
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
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
Press Release Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on the Senate̢???s passage today of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
The Senate̢???s passage today of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 is good news for small business owners, their workers and the economy. Small employers support policies that maximize their ability to attract and retain quality workers and help them grow their businesses. This legislation would do just that by leveling the playing field for small employers and workers and eliminating inefficiencies and costs that cut into profits and undermine small businesses̢??? bottom lines.
Topic(s):
LGBTQ Nondiscrimination
Press Release Date:
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Entrepreneur in Small Business Majority̢???s network and Vice President of External Affairs joined President Obama at the White House on Thursday, Oct. 24 to discuss immigration reform and its impact on small businesses and the economy
Washington, DC̢?? Muneer Baig, a small business owner in Small Business Majority̢???s network, and Small Business Majority̢???s Vice President of External Affairs, Rhett Buttle, joined President Obama and Vice President Biden at the White House today to discuss how immigration reform will impact small businesses and the economy.
Topic(s):
Immigration
Press Release Date:
Monday, October 21, 2013
Open to all small business owners; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about healthcare law and share ideas about how to implement it in Connecticut
Washington, DC̢??National small business advocacy organization Small Business Majority is launching a weekly webinar series and holding several in-person events on the healthcare law̢???s impact to Connecticut small businesses and how they can benefit from the state̢???s health insurance marketplace, Access Health CT, which opened for enrollment on Oct. 1.
Topic(s):
Healthcare