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Small Business Majority Submits Comments to Federal Register on Department of Labor's Proposed Classification Rule

Today, John Arensmeyer submitted a comment letter for the Department of Labor's propsed rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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2022 The Bottom Line Webinar Series

This fall, The Bottom Line webinar series has brought together U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) officials, small business advocates and subject matter experts for discussions on how to address the economic challenges facing small businesses today. Through these webinars, members of the small business community have been connected to tools and resources for long-term, stable growth. 

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Small Business Majority Supports Daniel Werfel as IRS Commissioner

John Arensmeyer, Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority, submitted a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance today supporting President Biden's nominee, Daniel Werfel, as Commissioner of the IRS. Daniel Werfel has the experience, knowledge, and skills to excel as the IRS Commissioner. We urge the Senate Committee on Finance to quickly confirm him.

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Small Business Majority and business organizations submit comments to U.S. Treasury Department regarding SSBCI funding

Today, Small Business Majority and 42 other business organizations submitted recommendations to the U.S. Department of Treasury concerning the distribution of funding for Technical Assistance (TA) programs and activities that support small business ecosystems.

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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

Publisher: 
Small Business Majority
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Date: 
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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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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Small businesses optimistic about the future, despite concerns about inflation and barriers to capital

Publisher: 
Small Business Majority
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Date: 
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.

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