Banks and Small Business Lending

March 10, 2010

by Brad Peck Giovanni Coratolo was on MSNBC yesterday discussing small businesses lending -- as a bonus Knowland Group CEO Michael McKeana gives a small business success story. Have a look: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy...[more]

In Defense of Profit

March 2, 2010

by Brad Peck Don Brunell, president of the Association of Washington Business, "Why America needs to stop acting like profit is a 4-letter word" (via awbolympia): Our economy is the best in the world because anyone can take a chance and start a business, whether it’s kids selling lemonade or Boeing delivering a 747. That’s why people flock to America! Profits also allow companies to do good th...[more]

Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards

March 2, 2010

by Margaret Shepard Yesterday, the Chamber honored 75 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winners and 25 Free Enterprise Honorees as a part of the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Awards program. We have companies represented from coast to coast in industries ranging from manufacturing to chocolatiering. No matter what the industry or where they were located, each of these businesses has one thin...[more]

Health Care Fight Continues

February 24, 2010

by Bill Miller A few weeks ago Nancy Pelosi vowed to go over, around, or through the wishes of the American people to pass a health care bill they don't want, and can't afford. Now -- only a few days before the planned health summit with congressional leaders, the President has unveiled his massive $950 billion proposal, building on the flawed legislation passed by the House and Senate last year. ...[more]

A Tax, Borrow, and Spend Budget

February 23, 2010

by Tom Donohue It is often said that the budget is a statement of priorities. If that’s the case, the Obama administration’s FY 2011 budget should give the American people reason to worry. The proposals, if enacted, would significantly expand an already swollen deficit, dramatically increase taxes amidst a weak economy, and undermine job creation while the unemployment rate stands at 9.7%. Let...[more]

Reading List - 11 February 2010

February 11, 2010

by Brad Peck As a celebration that my internet connectivity is back I give you: Pelosi Aide Calls Democratic Plan to Pass Health Care Bill "A Trick" Regulation of the Day 114: Unlicensed Fruit Candy Unions Threaten President Unless He Appoints Becker to NLRB “Of course, Nader is simply wrong about what the Supreme Court did” Tax Hikes for the Middle Class?...[more]

The CFPA, Consumers and Small Businesses

February 10, 2010

by Ryan McKee As demonstrated in this Wall Street Journal op-ed the way Elizabeth Warren and consumer groups "frame" the debate about strengthening consumer protection is: you either support the CFPA, or you’re altogether anti-consumer and anti-family. This argumentative and narrow view on an important public policy debate does a significant disservice to consumers across the country. Proclaimin...[more]

Obama Nominee vs. Small Business?

February 9, 2010

by Blair Latoff Glenn Spencer on Fox News discussing NLRB nominee Craig Becker: Take action here....[more]

A NLRB Storm for Employers

February 9, 2010

by Bill Miller As of Monday night, the Senate was still scheduled to hold a 5 p.m. vote today on a judicial nomination, followed by a cloture vote on the nomination of Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). But Senate aides and leaders, too, are watching the storm, and not just the snow. Becker's first nomination was placed on hold due to concerns over his extreme positions, es...[more]

New Report Highlights Intellectual Property's Value to Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises

February 3, 2010

by Mark Esper Last week, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk announced the designation of an Assistant USTR for Small Business, Market Access, and Industrial Competitiveness. The newly created position will help address the challenges facing small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that sell their goods abroad and promote the global export opportunities these businesses need to cre...[more]