MO Small Business Policy News & Information

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

Five Missouri Seniors Earn Young Entrepreneur ScholarshipsThe winners balanced schoolwork with running their own successful small businesses.
NFIB/Missouri Still Fighting for Workers' Comp ReformA Senate committee has taken up a House bill addressing co-employee liability, occupational disease and Missouri's bankrupt Second Injury Fund.
Governor Vetoes Small-Business BillsWe're still working to pass pro-business legislation before this year's session ends on May 18.
Help Us Strike Down the NLRB's 'Ambush Election' RuleJoin us for a special teleconference March 21 to learn more about a new National Labor Relations Board rule designed to help unions organize -- and about our efforts to overturn it.
Governor Nixon: Sign Workers' Comp Reform Into Law
Click here and tell Gov. Jay Nixon to sign commonsense legislation that would help employers like you by reducing the potential cost of workers' comp claims.
Join Us for a Special Teleforum with U.S. Rep. Jo Ann EmersonTalk to your representative from Missouri's 8th District about key issues such as health-care reform, energy policy and agribusiness.
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.
Sign Up Today for NFIB Legal Center Luncheon Feb. 22 in Kansas CityKaren Harned of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center in Washington will bring you up to speed on key issues such as the federal health-care lawsuit and efforts by the federal government to support struggling labor unions at the expense of small businesses.
Five Entrepreneurs from Throughout the State Join NFIB/Missouri Leadership CouncilThe LC helps in the development of NFIB's statewide agenda and strategies to support small businesses throughout the state.
NFIB Supports Bills to Finally Put an Expiration Date on Old RegulationsThe legislation would help clear away outdated rules and regulations and force lawmakers to reconsider every rule that's still on the books.
You're Running Out of Time to Sign Up for Small Business Day at the Capitol Jan. 26This is a great chance to network with other small-business owners from across the state and speak out about the issues facing your small business!
NFIB, Other Missouri Business Groups Outline Their Legislative AgendaThis year's priorities include workers' compensation reform, employment law and tort reform.
The Missouri Legislature is Back in SessionWe're there to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
Lawmakers to Return to Jefferson City Jan. 4NFIB/Missouri 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.
NFIB Ready to Defend the Rights of Property OwnersWe oppose legislation that would change the rules so that property owners could be held liable for injuries sustained by people trespassing on their land.
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.
E-Verify Essentials Webinar November 30Immigration law enforcement through mandatory use of E-Verify is on the rise. Join the webinar presented by a nationally recognized immigration law attorney who will walk business owners through the E-verify program.
BLACK FRIDAY: Shop Small, Support the Local EconomyShop at small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- and throughout the holiday season!
Incentives BIll Dies in LegislatureNFIB/Missouri supports legislation to help small businesses grow and create jobs.
WATCH: It's Time for Small-Business Owners to Run for OfficeNFIB/Missouri co-hosted a workshop with U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer and other elected officials about how small-business owners can fix government policies from the inside out.
Small-Business Owners in Missouri, Nationwide Losing Confidence in EconomyPoor sales remain the No. 1, discouraging owners from expanding and creation jobs.
New NLRB Rule Hurts Missouri BusinessesThe NFIB Small Business Legal Center warns the rule creates a "gotcha" situation for employers.
Missouri Businesses Face New Rules on Parking SpacesBeginning Aug. 28, new or restriped lots must allow extra room for "accessible parking."
Lawmakers to Look at Ways to Connect Midwest Companies with ChinaGov. Jay Nixon has called a special session of the General Assembly for September to consider a proposed economic development package.
Missouri Sales Tax Holiday a Big Help to Small BusinessesNFIB/Missouri State Director Brad Jones says the Aug. 5-7 holiday will put people in the mood to spend again.
What Happens if Pirates Use Your Wi-Fi to Steal Music and Movies?Take steps now to prevent customers or someone else from logging in and using your account to illegally download copyrighted material.
Could Your Small Business Survive a Natural Disaster?Parts of the Midwest were devastated by tornadoes and floods this spring and summer, but disaster could strike at any time, in any season. Here's some advice on creating a disaster plan for your business.
State Rep. T.J. Berry to Speak at Small-Business Roundtable in Kearney on July 26Rep. Berry and NFIB/Missouri State Director Brad Jones will answer questions from NFIB members and other small-business owners.
NFIB/Missouri Advises Small Businesses How to Prepare for an ICE AuditAccording to published reports, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun notifying 1,000 businesses nationwide it wants to review their I-9 forms and other documents to make sure they are hiring only people authorized to work in the United States.
Disaster Relief for Victims of the Missouri StormsHere are some resources for small business owners and individuals affected by the storms that ravaged Jasper and Newton counties.
Small Business Scores Big Wins in 2011 SessionHere's a look at some of NFIB/Missouri's victories in this year's session of the Legislature.
Small Business to Lawmakers: No Deal on Second Injury FundLegislative leaders have decided to back a plan supported by the trial lawyers and organized labor that would mean higher workers’ comp insurance premiums for Missouri’s small businesses at a time when they can least afford to pay.
Ballwin, Bethany Students Win Entrepreneur AwardsThe high school seniors were recognized by the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation for starting and running their own successful small businesses.
Governor Signs Bill Eliminating Missouri's Franchise TaxThe burdensome tax, which NFIB/Missouri has long opposed, will be phased out over several years.
Missouri Small-Business Optimism: 'Maybe This is the New Normal'NFIB's monthly survey looks at small-business optimism at the national level, but what’s happening across the country generally holds true for Missouri.
Small Business Thanks Blunt for Voting to Repeal 1099 ProvisionNFIB State Director Brad Jones says, "“No other rule or regulation has been as widely unpopular as the 1099 mandate, and it was past time to see it go.”
Graves: Small Businesses Need Certainty When it Comes to Tax PlanningSpeaking at a Small Business Forum, Rep. Sam Graves, chairman of the Small Business Committee, talked about the need for Congress to provide more certainty to small businesses when it comes to tax planning.
Small Business Bills Move Through the Missouri LegislatureNFIB/Missouri is working hard to pass legislation repealing the state franchise tax and addressing a couple of recent court decisions that affect Missouri's workers' comp system.
There's Still Time to Sign Up for NFIB/Missouri WebinarsLearn about protecting your customers' data and alternatives for providing health benefits to your employees.
Missouri House Votes 'Yes' on Minimum Wage LimitsThanks to members like you, legislators voted to cap the state minimum wage at the federal rate.
National Entrepreneurship Week: Encourage Young People in their Entrepreneurial SpiritNational Entrepreneurship Week is happening February 18-25, 2012, highlighting how independent business owners are important mainstays of American Society. Learn more about NFIB’s Young Entrepreneur Foundation and donate to the Young Entrepreneur Awards to show your support for the next generation of small business owners.
Senate Bill Would Make Missouri a Right-to-Work StateIf passed, union membership could no longer be a condition for employment.
Free Webinars for Missouri Small BusinessesNFIB/Missouri this week announced a series of free web-based seminars for small businesses.
Four NFIB/Missouri Members to Chair Legislative CommitteesOur members' ongoing support helps to position NFIB/Missouri as the voice of small business in Jefferson City in many ways, including having pro-small business legislators serving as leaders in the General Assembly.
Missouri's Legislature is Back in SessionHere's a look at some of the challenges facing small business in 2011.
Join NFIB/Missouri on Facebook and Keep Up with What's Happening in Jefferson City
Join other friends and members of NFIB/Missouri on Facebook and talk about the bills affecting your small business!
NFIB Sends Letter Supporting Tester AmendmentAmendment to Food Safety Modernization Act must be included in order to protect small-scale farmers and producers from new regulatory burdens.
Missouri Entrepreneur Earns Regional Small Business Champion AwardMembers such as Tom Shaw help our voice be heard in Jefferson City and in Washington, D.C.
Missouri's Small Businesses Were Big Winners on Election DayAll 57 of the legislative candidates we endorsed won their district races.

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