NFIB/Texas Executive Director Will Newton was invited to be the keynote speaker at a recent Tomball Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
NFIB/Texas presented Sen. Dan Patrick with the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award, our organization's most coveted award for lawmakers.
Andy Ellard, chairman of the NFIB/Texas Leadership Council, spoke about job development at an event hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
During these economic times, it's important that small business owners work together to make sure that your right to own, operate and grow your business is protected. Please join NFIB and the Austin Independent Business Alliance for a luncheon and discussion on state and federal issues affecting your bottom line.
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, you will have an opportunity to vote on 11 proposed amendments to the Texas constitution. As the drivers of our state's economy, you should exercise your right to vote not just during general election years, but during years when amendments that could affect your business are up for consideration.
More than two dozen small business owners gathered in San Antonio this week as part of a grasstops pilot project, started by local NFIB activists Wanda Rohm (Chandler Consulting), Chuck Toudouze (Toudouze Market) and Pete Van de Putte (Dixie Flag). The grasstops group consists of NFIB members who share a desire to meet frequently to discuss hot topics and issues affecting their business.
More than two dozen small business owners showed up for an Austin luncheon co-hosted by NFIB/Texas and Texas Mutual Insurance Company to learn about workers' compensation issues.
We have put together a high-powered, one-hour seminar on one of the biggest costs of running your business: workers' compensation. Find out if we're hosting one in your city!
Will Newton talks healthcare and taxes.
Joint seminar addresses one of business' top costs.
NFIB head says president can choose to stand with small businesses who need healthcare reform.
Congressman John Culberson met with NFIB/Texas members in his district last week to discuss issues ranging from healthcare to cap and trade.
What's next for healthcare reform? NFIB's Washington lobbyists join us for a members-only conference call to answer your questions and give you the latest on what's happening on Capitol Hill!
Posted On: Sunday, Jul. 12 2009
By Don Bolding
Killeen Daily Herald
Small-business owners are breathing a little easier with some of the burden from the notorious "margin tax," or revised franchise tax, lifted for a couple of years.
The National Federation of Independent Business, Texas’ leading small business association, released the following statement on June 30, 2009, from Executive Director Will Newton, regarding the Special Session of the 81st Texas Legislature.
This 18-minute video from the press conference highlights some of the key players in getting this legislation signed into law.
Will Newton, executive director of NFIB/Texas, applauded the Texas Legislature and Governor Rick Perry for passage of House Bill 4765, which will spare 40,000 businesses from the state’s margin tax.
The 81st Legislative session was a good one for small business owners across the state, but the margin tax and other priority issues for the organization require action prior to next session.
NFIB/Texas Executive Director Will Newton was featured earlier this year on the Governor’s web site in a segment called “In Their Words.” Click here to see the one-minute video.
Read the February/March 2009 MyVOICE for details on healthcare, taxes and activism in Texas.
"This morning, Texas Governor Rick Perry called on lawmakers to enact legislation increasing the exemption for the state’s new margin tax to $1 million. This is welcome news to Texas small business owners, the engine that drives the Texas economy."
Read the December/January 2009 Texas MyVOICE for details on Small Business Day at the Capitol, workers' compensation and looking to the session ahead.
The Texas office of the National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small business association, reiterates its support for former criminal district judge Joan Huffman in the run-off election for Senate District 17.
The Texas office of the National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small business association, Thursday said San Antonio small business owner Wanda Rohm urged the state Comptroller's Business Tax Advisory Committee to support significant reforms to the state's new margin tax.
The political action committee of the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, has announced additional endorsements of candidates in Texas for reelection to the U.S. Congress. NFIB supports candidates who have pro-small business voting records and are strong advocates for small business owners.
Read the October/November 2008 Texas MyVOICE for details on taxes, workers' compensation and activism.
Read the August/September 2008 Texas MyVOICE for details on taxes, activism and unemployment insurance.
The National Federation of Independent Business, Texas' leading small business advocacy group, has named Texas State Sen. Jane Nelson (Flower Mound) its 2008 Guardian of Small Business Award.
Read the June/July 2008 Texas MyVOICE for details on taxes, health insurance and activism.
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs recently published an online tax calculator to assist small business owners who want to estimate their new tax bill under the revised tax structure. NFIB members across Texas will be affected by this new margins tax, also called the revised franchise tax, which will be collected on May 15 for a business’ gross receipts for the 2007 calendar year.
Many small business owners will soon be feeling the affects of the new Texas Margins Tax. NFIB/Texas has been the only statewide organization fighting to reform this onerous new tax. This month, the state Comptroller's office will host two free seminars in Dallas (April 23) and Houston (April 30) to inform taxpayers about the tax, which is also being called a 'revised franchise tax.' If you are interested in attending one of these free seminars, please see the press release below for details.
Your legislators' voting record on small business issues, 2007 edition.
Read the April/May 2008 Texas MyVOICE for details on taxes, small business issues and getting involved.
The political action committee of the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business group, has announced a roster of candidates in Texas for reelection to the U.S. Congress. NFIB supports candidates who have pro-small business voting records and are strong advocates for small business owners.
Local small business owners voiced concerns stemming from the upcoming Texas Margins Tax Wednesday in Texarkana at a luncheon hosted by the National Federation of Independent Business.
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