MS Small Business Policy News & Information

The latest news and information from NFIB in Washington, D.C., and in Mississippi.

Have You Updated Your Disaster Plan?The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1. Before it's too late, make sure you're prepared to keep your business up and running in the event of a storm or some other natural disaster.
Governor Signs Bill Allowing Small Businesses to Compete for State ContractsNFIB/Mississippi fought to repeal a law barring private companies from bidding against the nonprofit Mississippi Prison Industries.
Small Business Regulatory Review Committee Wants to Hear From YouNFIB/Mississippi State Director Ron Aldridge chairs the panel, and several NFIB members serve as members.
NFIB/Mississippi Scores Important Victories in 2013 LegislatureHere's a roundup of some of the bills that are going to make it easier for you to operate and grow your small businesses.
Support a Young Entrepreneur: Buy a Glass of Lemonade on Lemonade Day
Support the next generation of small-business leaders by pledging to buy a glass of lemonade from a budding entrepreneur in your neighborhood this spring or summer!
Grassroots Activism Draws NFIB Members to Small Business DayThe event was a great opportunity to meet other small-business owners from around the state and learn how to help the voice of small business be heard in the Legislature!
Bay St. Louis Entrepreneur is 'How I Built My Business' Video Contest FinalistNine finalists from across the country will compete for a $5,000 grand prize in online voting that begins Monday, March 11.
Ruling Upholding Limits on Punitive Damages a Big Win for Small BusinessWithout a commonsense limits on damages, every family-owned business could be one outrageous jury award from having to close its doors.
NFIB Scoring Big Wins for Small Business in the LegislatureMidway through this year's session, we've succeeded in persuading lawmakers to pass several good bills -- and defeat some bad ones.
Help Us Fund Scholarships for Mississippi's Young EntrepreneursThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award is a college scholarship for students who have started their own small businesses.
STATEMENT: Bryant's Plan for Accelerated Tax Reduction Welcome News for Small BusinessIn his State of the State Address, Gov. Bryant called for moving forward with the Accelerated Tax Reduction.
Meet NFIB/Mississippi's New Member Support ManagerSarah Waters will work closely with State Director Ron Aldridge to help NFIB members engage in the legislative and political processes.
What's at Stake for Small Business in the Legislature?We'll be fighting for tax relief and lawsuit reforms when lawmakers return to Jackson on Jan. 8.
Deadline for YEF Scholarship EXTENDED to Jan. 6The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation award recognizes graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.
What Should Mississippi Small Businesses Know About Obamacare?Find out Dec. 12 when NFIB hosts a free webinar explaining health-insurance exchanges and other components of the federal health-care law.
Governor's Position on Accelerated Tax Reduction is Welcome News for Small BusinessesGov. Phil Bryant's call for lawmakers to stop delaying the Accelerated Tax Reduction is good news for small business.
Small Business Saturday a Chance for Shoppers to Help the Local EconomyShopping at small, locally-owned businesses this holiday season is a great way to support the community.
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
NFIB/Mississippi Endorses Candidates for Supreme Court, Court of AppealsThe courts can have a tremendous influence on small business. We need judges who will be fair to all sides and won't legislate from the bench.
House Speaker to Begin Statewide Listening TourThis is a great chance for NFIB/Mississippi members to tell Speaker Philip Gunn about the issues that matter most to small business!
National Preparedness Month: Is Your Business Ready for a Fire or Natural Disaster?Disaster can strike at any time. Invest the time now to create a disaster plan for your small business.
How to Navigate the Insurance Process When Disaster StrikesWe're in the middle of hurricane season. Hurricane Isaac just socked Louisiana and Arkansas, and more Atlantic storms are possible. Here are some tips for rebuilding your small business after a hurricane or another disaster.
Tommy Culligan is Your New Member Support Manager for MississippiHe'll work closely with NFIB/Mississippi State Director Ron Aldridge to engage with our members and help the voice of small business be heard throughout the state.
NFIB Opposes Tax Increase on Recyclers, Scrap DealersProposal would increase the sales-tax rate on these businesses from 1.5 percent to 7 percent.
Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday a Big Help to Small Businesses"It gets people fired up and in the mood to shop, and that's exactly what our economy needs right now," says NFIB/Mississippi State Director Ron Aldridge.
Lawmakers Delivered Big Wins for Small BusinessNFIB/Mississippi helped secure lower taxes and better protections for small, family businesses during this year's legislative session.
Tishomingo County Student Earns NFIB Young Entrepreneur AwardWhile some of her classmates were looking for part-time jobs, Tishomingo County High School senior Haley Brown was building her own small business.
Historic Workers' Comp Package Passes House, SenateThe legislation is a win-win for employers and employees alike because it means a safer workplace and a more efficient system for everyone.
Inventory Tax Bill to Bring Relief to Mississippi BusinessesCompromise legislation giving businesses a larger income tax credit when they pay inventory taxes is headed to Gov. Phil Bryant.
Veto Protects Business' RightsGov. Phil Bryant has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the Revenue Department to padlock your small business without giving you a chance to defend yourself in court.
We're Running Out of Time to Pass Workers' Comp Reform!Contact your senator TODAY and tell him or her to vote "YES" on the House version of Senate Bill 2576.
Lawmakers Weighing Bills That Affect Your Small BusinessHelp us pass much-needed workers' comp reform and inventory-tax relief bills!
COLUMN: 'Obamacare' before Supreme Court is 'bad medicine'NFIB/Mississippi State Director Ron Aldridge explains why we oppose the president's health-care law.
Much-Needed Regulatory Reform Bill Clears SenateThe legislation will help ensure that Mississippi weighs the impact unnecessary regulations might have on small businesses.
Premises Liability Bill Passes House Over Trial Lawyers' ObjectionsNFIB/Mississippi is fighting for legislation that would protect property owners in cases where a crime is committed on their property.
We're Running Out of Time to Pass These Four Bills!Call your local legislators today and ask them to vote "yes" on workers' comp reform and tax relief.
Help Us Pass Two Important Small-Business Bills!The House is debating a bill that would ease the burden the state's inventory tax places on small businesses, while the Senate is considering legislation that would force state agencies to consider the impact new rules and regulations would have on small businesses.
Don't Forget to Vote Your NFIB Member Ballot!Tell us what issues are important to you, and we'll deliver your message to the Legislature!
Could Your Business Survive a Disaster?The recent tornadoes that tore across parts of the Midwest and South highlight the need for small-business owners to plan ahead.
Urge Lawmakers to Vote 'Yes' on Small-Business Regulatory Review PanelThe legislation would create a committee of small business owners would provide input on the impact of proposed and current state regulations on small businesses.
NFIB/Mississippi Members to Chair Key Legislative CommitteesState Director Ron Aldridge says he looks forward to working with the member-legislators in this year's session.
The Mississippi Legislature is UnderwayHere's a look at some of the issues we'll be supporting in this year's session.
Bryant Supports NFIB's Plan for Regulatory Review PanelThe panel's goal will be pointing out state rules and regulations that make it hard for businesses to grow and create jobs.
Lawmakers to Return to Jackson Jan. 3NFIB/Mississippi will be there to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
Learn the Basics of E-Verify and I-9 RequirementsWatch this replay of our recent webinar with attorney Christina Wallace to find out your obligations when it comes to verifying whether a job applicant can legally work in the United States.
Deadline for LLCs to File Annual Reports is Dec. 5NFIB/Mississippi helped pass legislation making sure in-state LLCs don't have to pay a filing fee.
Governor-Elect Taps NFIB State Director to Chair Key Advisory CommitteeRon Aldridge will advise Gov.-elect Phil Bryant on state regulations that discourage small businesses from growing and creating jobs.
Deadline to Apply for an NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarship is Dec. 15Graduating high school seniors with their own businesses could earn a scholarship worth $1,000 to $10,000.
BLACK FRIDAY: Shop Small, Support the Local EconomyMake a point of shopping at small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- and throughout the holiday season!
Mississippi Small Businesses to Get Their Day in CourtThe U.S. Supreme Court is going to hear the case brought by NFIB, Mississippi and 25 other states challenging the constitutionality of the federal health-care law.

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