Press Releases

Press Release Date:
Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Interactive call to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about the federal and state Earned Income Tax Credit and how they can benefit from these tax credit opportunities

DENVER—The Colorado Fiscal Institute, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will host an interactive call on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, on the federal and Colorado state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and how small businesses, their employees and families can benefit from these economic opportunities.

Topic(s):
Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
Monday, February 9, 2015

Interactive call open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about individual and small business health insurance marketplaces

Portland, Ore.—The Portland District Office of the Small Business Administration, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will hold webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, on the healthcare law's impact on Oregon small businesses and how entrepreneurs can access health insurance even though the state's marketplace, Cover Oregon, is no longer available.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Friday, February 6, 2015

Event open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about new small business and individual marketplaces, how to enroll, and receive assistance to help enroll and qualify for help to pay for coverage

CHICAGO—Enroll America, Health & Disability Advocates and the Campaign for Better Healthcare, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will host an enrollment event on Saturday, February 7, 2015 for the self-employed, small business owners and small business employees before the close of the health insurance marketplace on February 15.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Event open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about new small business and individual marketplaces, and how to enroll in one of the health insurance marketplaces

Pomona, Calif.—BIENESTAR and Ortiz & Associates, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will host an interactive event on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, on the healthcare law's impact on California small businesses and how entrepreneurs can benefit from the state's health insurance marketplaces, Covered California.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on legislation considered by the House Ways & Means Committee today that would make it easier for small businesses to buy new equipment and improve their property

We are pleased the House Committee on Ways and Means took action today on America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (H.R. 636), a bill that would improve a crucial part of the tax code for small firms and give small businesses more financial confidence while promoting investment.

Topic(s):
Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
Monday, February 2, 2015

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on the release today of President Obama's proposed 2016 budget

The president's 2016 budget plan includes key provisions small businesses support and have long been asking for, such as closing tax loopholes that benefit large corporations, increasing consumer demand by strengthening the middle class, supporting better workforce training, and creating infrastructure initiatives that can provide small businesses with economic opportunities and encourage job growth.

Small Business Majority's scientific opinion polling shows America's primary job creators support many of the proposals in the president's budget, including:

Topic(s):
General Small Business, Tax and Budget Reform
Press Release Date:
Monday, February 2, 2015

Event open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about new small business and individual marketplaces, how to enroll, and receive assistance to help enroll and qualify for help to pay for coverage

CHICAGO—Enroll America, Health & Disability Advocates and the Campaign for Better Healthcare, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will host an enrollment event on Saturday, February 7, 2015 for the self-employed, small business owners and small business employees before the close of the health insurance marketplace on February 15.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Monday, February 2, 2015

Interactive call open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about individual and small business health insurance marketplaces

Portland, Ore.—The Portland District Office of the Small Business Administration, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will hold webinars on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, and Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, on the healthcare law's impact on Oregon small businesses and how entrepreneurs can access health insurance even though the state's marketplace, Cover Oregon, is no longer available.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Friday, January 23, 2015

Event open to all small businesses; chance for entrepreneurs to learn about individual and small business health insurance marketplaces

Boulder, Colo.—The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Boulder Small Business Development Center, in conjunction with small business organization Small Business Majority, will host an interactive event on Monday, January 26, 2015, on the healthcare law's impact on Colorado small businesses and how small employers can benefit from the state's insurance marketplace, Connect for Health Colorado.

Topic(s):
Healthcare
Press Release Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Statement by John Arensmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, on President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday

The president's State of the Union speech touched on many of small business owners' key concerns, particularly increasing consumer demand by strengthening the middle class, closing corporate tax loopholes and ensuring open and fair Internet access for all.

Topic(s):
General Small Business

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