NFIB/Wisconsin members are involved in many ways across the state.
NFIB Member Fights Continuous Battle for Affordable Health Care Jo Anne Burris was first attracted to NFIB in 1991 because of its stance on supporting affordable health insurance -- an issue that is very important to Burris since she is an insurance agent and former owner of Service Insurance Association.
Former Business Owner Stays Active in Small-Business Legislation Former small-business owner Kathy Ward-Johnson may no longer own a business, but she is still an active member of NFIB. Ward-Johnson joined NFIB in 1985 while she was owner of Auto Specialist Inc. in Illinois.
NFIB Member Working Hard to Protect Small-Business Interests Bonnie Schwid is truly an inspiration to small-business owners. Not only is she an active NFIB member, but she is also the sole consultant at both offices of her business, Anagraphics, Inc., in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Herman Herkert, From Recruitment to Small-Business Award Herman Herkert joined NFIB the same way as most members: "An NFIB salesperson solicited my membership in 1974, and shortly after that I made the acquaintance of Bill Smith [the state director for NFIB/Wisconsin] and the rest is history," said Herkert.
NFIB/Wisconsin Member Has Experienced NFIB as Both Member and Employee Dan Krcma first started investing in real estate 1982. It wasn't long before he opened his own business, K & K real estate, which mainly focuses on residential rental property. K & K is a small but successful business, employing just two employees, Krcma and his wife.
Active NFIB Member Takes Own Advice, Runs for Office "As a former congressional and state legislative aide, I have seen how the worries and concerns of business owners aren't always taken into account when debate about important legislation takes place. I knew that having NFIB fighting for me at the state capitol while I was at my business trying to earn a profit, might be one of the best investments that I could make for the long term health and viability of my company."
Wisconsin Small Business Activism Happens at the Grassroots It's easy to think that what happens in Madison is far removed from your daily business activities. However, lawmakers and regulators make changes every day that affect your ability to run your business!