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NFIB in Your Community

NFIB/California members are involved in many ways across the state.

NFIB/California Member Celebrates 100 Years in Business
NFIB member Emigh Ace Hardware, located in Sacramento, Calif., celebrated their 100th Anniversary this month. The fourth generation, family-owned and operated business has been an NFIB member since 1952.
Keeping Current on Legislative Issues Encourages Member to Stay Active
Ask Manuel Cosme what his biggest concerns are as a small business owner, and the answer comes quickly: "Healthcare insurance is no longer affordable, payroll taxes are a financial burden to small businesses and increased employer mandates are discouraging businesses to start or expand."
Simi Valley Company Exemplifies Family Business
Janine Montoya's father had been a member of NFIB for more than 20 years when she was asked to join about a year ago. "I understood what NFIB was about," she says. "I love that lobbying is their emphasis -- not networking, not group buying ability. They jump into the fray of all that matters to me and my business. I am compelled to be involved in the legislative process as the decisions of my government affect me and my family personally and acutely."
Davis Woman is California's Small-Business Champion of the Year
Davis bookstore owner Alzada Knickerbocker is NFIB's state Small-Business Champion of the Year for 2006, it was announced today.
Clovis Entrepreneur Helps NFIB Champion the Cause of Small Business
Not long after Steve Caughran completed his degree in civil engineering, he knew the life of an engineer wasn't for him.
Business Owner Rises to Challenges of Adversity
Just a few years ago, Jerry Schumacher was the owner of an aerospace engineering firm that did more than $14 million in business annually. That was before Sept. 11, 2001.
Don't Go It Alone: Join an NFIB/California Area Action Council
Owning a small business can feel very lonely sometimes. Your employees may know your business inside and out, but you're the one at the end of the line. Meeting other small-business owners who share your concerns makes a difference.
CPA Proves Every Voice Counts
CPA Ernest Howard is in the business of small business. Not only does he helm a small business of his own -- an eponymous accounting firm with a staff of five -- its specialty is serving the needs of other small companies, from assisting with business licensing to tax planning, financial planning and other accounting services.
Regulatory Expertise Propels Consultant Into Business, Activism
Bruce Cash was well acquainted with the regulatory challenges that face small-business owners even before he became a business owner himself.
Increase the Power of Your Voice With a Letter to the Editor
To make your voice even louder, get involved by writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.
Concrete Block Manufacturer Recognized by SBA for Leadership, Involvement
California Small Business Person of the Year Rick Muth has watched his business change since it opened in 1946.
McKinsey Takes Time to Make a Difference
"I joined NFIB in the late 1970s, but I didn't get involved until the early '90s," says Gary McKinsey, an accountant in Modesto, Calif.
Share Your Personal Story With Your California Lawmakers
For the next two years, your lawmakers will make hundreds of decisions that will affect your business.
Bilingual Business Owner Takes Gloves Off Against Regulations
Manuel Cosme rode a dilapidated bike five miles from home to the office when his truck broke down during his early days as a business owner.
Letters to the Editor a Powerful Grassroots Tool in California
One of the best ways to reach communities is through letters to the editors of local newspapers.
California Small Business Activism Happens at the Grassroots
It's easy to think that what happens in Sacramento is far removed from your daily business activities. However, lawmakers and regulators make changes every day that affect your ability to run your business!

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