MO Small Business Policy News & Information

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

Absentee Voting Underway in the 8th District Special ElectionOn Tuesday, June 4, voters in Missouri's 8th Congressional District will elect a new Representative to Congress
Tell the Governor to Sign the Tax-Reduction BillCall the governor's office today and tell him to sign House Bill 253, legislation that would reduce business taxes across the board.
NFIB Urges Nixon to Sign Tax Relief BillHB 253 is going to leave employers with more money to invest in inventory, advertising and employees. It's going to allow them to hire additional workers. That's only going to help drive Missouri's economy.
NFIB Endorses Jason Smith in 8th District Congressional RaceSmith earned a 100 percent NFIB/Missouri voting record during the most recent session of the state Legislature.
Senate's Tax Reform Bill Clears the House, with ChangesThe legislation would reduce the state income tax.
4 Missouri Students Earn YEF ScholarshipsThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors who have started their own small businesses.
'Affordable Care Act' Workshop Planned for Mount VernonJoin us as we explain what the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act means to small-business owners like you!
WORTH READING: The Missouri Times Profiles NFIBWith more than 9,000 members, NFIB/Missouri is the state's largest and most-respected small-business association.
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!
Find Out What the 'Affordable Care Act' Means to You at Seminars in St. Louis, Quincy, Ill.Sign up today and stay ahead of the federal health-care law.
Legislative Roundup: Tax Relief High on Legislators' AgendaFind out more in the latest update from NFIB/Missouri State Director Brad Jones.
VIDEO: Small Business Day Draws NFIB Members to CapitolThe Feb. 14 meeting was an opportunity for small-business owners to network and speak out about the issues affecting your companies.
Help Us Fund Scholarships for Missouri's Young EntrepreneursYour tax-deductible contribution will help fund college scholarships for students who have started their own small businesses.
YEF Scholarship Deadline EXTENDED to Jan. 6The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation award recognizes graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.
St. Louis Entrepreneur is the 2012 Small Business ChampionThe award honors a NFIB/Missouri member who has gone the extra mile to help NFIB as well as Missouri's small-business community.
Missouri: Shop Local on Small Business SaturdayShopping at small, locally-owned businesses this holiday season is a great way to invest in the community.
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
What Matters to Small-Business Owners on Election Day?Small business is facing some of its most daunting challenges in recent years, underscored by an alarming rate of complex new regulations coming out of bureaucratic federal agencies. Here's what a few of our members have to say about the upcoming election.
Kirksville Entrepreneur Marks 35 Years as a Member of NFIB/MissouriHarriett Beard, owner of Beard's Gallery & Decorating, helps promote the interests of small business as a member of the NFIB/Missouri Leadership Council.
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.
Do Your State Legislators Really Support Small Business?Read the just-released 2011-12 NFIB/Missouri Voting Record to find out how every member of the Legislature voted on the issues that matter most to you!
Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday a Big Help to Small BusinessesMissouri's tax holiday will help stores still recovering from the recession.
Workshop Warns Small-Business Owners of Job-Killing RegulationsThe event in Jefferson City focused on how small-business owners like you can help stop the torrent of federal rules and regulations already in the pipeline.
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.

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