http://www.nfib.com/Keep up with the latest news, politics and events for small business in Delaware.en-usEM3 iOnwebmaster@nfib.orghttp://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36633.htmlRead the April/May 2008 Delaware MyVOICE for details on 2008 NFIB/Delaware Member Ballot results.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36427.htmlDelaware is currently in the middle of raging debate surrounding the possible construction of wind turbines off the coast of Rehoboth Beach. Essentially, Blue Water Wind, the company seeking approval to build these wind turbines, along with their advocates, are asking the Delaware General Assembly to require Delmarva Power and Light to sign a 25-year contract to subsidize the cost of the wind turbines.Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36428.htmlHB291 was introduced seeking to restrict the use of cell phones or other devices used for writing or viewing text messages while operating a motor vehicle.Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36429.htmlOver the last number of years, Delaware Technical and Community College has seen growth in the number of students attending their campuses in all three counties. This has placed a strain upon the various structures and practical "labs" used in the education and training of students in the technical fields, such as nursing and automotive repair. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36430.htmlAs costs for health insurance continue to increase, and in many cases beyond the ability of folks to pay for, there have been a number of attempts to create a government subsidized and run health insurance "pool" for individuals and employers to increase coverage while bringing down monthly costs.Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36018.htmlRead the February/March 2008 Delaware MyVOICE for details on issues such as running for office and activism.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35894.htmlRegister today for the 2008 NFIB National Small-Business Summit! NFIB and eBay have joined forces to create an event you won't want to miss. At the Summit, you'll interact with policymakers, business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs while sharing your experiences and finding new ideas to boost your business. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35370.htmlRead the December/January 2008 Delaware MyVOICE for details on issues such as YEF scholars, getting involved and voting your Member Ballot.Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35127.htmlDespite ill-informed rhetoric that often cites the federal death tax as only affecting wealthy people, this tax affects all Americans, and it strikes no one harder than the small-business community.Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34841.htmlRead the October/November 2007 Delaware MyVOICE for details on issues such as the state budget, lawsuit abuse and workers' compensation.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34096.htmlRead the August/September 2007 Delaware MyVOICE for details on issues such as workers' compensation and the state budget.Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33842.htmlFri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33794.htmlFishermen in Delaware who harvest horseshoe crabs can now get back to their fishing business and forget about dealing with a ridiculous regulation that would have put them out of business for two years. Delaware fisherman can concentrate on their businesses, thanks to a Delaware Court that determined that there was no reasonable basis for placing a two-year moratorium on harvesting horseshoe crabs. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33768.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation today announced the Delaware recipients of the fifth annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program to set future small-business owners on the path to entrepreneurship. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award recipients will attend the university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute of their choice with $1,000 in tuition assistance from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation.Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33497.htmlRead the June/July 2007 Delaware MyVOICE for details on issues such as workers' compensation and taxes.Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33494.htmlMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/2007LTmeeting.htmlWed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_32786.htmlFishermen in Delaware who harvest horseshoe crabs are in danger of losing their jobs due to Regulation 3215, which took effect January 1. The law imposes a two-year moratorium on the harvesting of horseshoe crabs. The National Federation of Independent Business Legal Foundation is supporting a Delaware fisherman trying to protect his business who went to court to challenge this regulation under the Delaware Regulatory Flexibility Act. The DRFA requires state agencies to consider how burdensome any regulation will potentially be to small businesses. The NFIB Legal Foundation, a national leader in ensuring that federal and state governments comply with RFA laws, filed a motion with the court to participate in this case as a friend of the court. Today, the judge found that NFIB's expertise would be beneficial, since this is the first DRFA case to be heard in Delaware. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_32413.htmlVisa USA announced today that they will distribute a $300,000 grant to the National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation to be a copresenting sponsor of NFIB YEF's innovative educational programs that aim to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in students nationwide. Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31556.htmlThough the end of the year is rapidly approaching, there's still time to minimize your exposure to Uncle Sam next year. If you haven't already, consider the following ideas now to ease your tax burden.Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31474.htmlWed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31452.htmlAs of Dec. 13, 2006, 81 percent of SAFE-Trust endorsed candidates won their federal and gubernatorial races.Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31279.htmlNov. 8, 2006--Yesterday's election turned control of the U.S. Congress over to the Democratic Party after one of the most intense midterm campaigns in recent memory. Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_30944.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small-business advocacy group, presented its Guardian of Small Business Awards to members of the U.S. Congress recently. In all, NFIB bestowed Guardian awards to 54 senators and 242 representatives who voted favorably on key small-business issues during the 109th Congress.Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_30301.htmlRead the October/November 2006 Delaware MyVOICE for details on issues such as minumum wage, workers' compensation and the state budget.Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_29731.htmlThe November elections are your chance to help strengthen the small-business community by voting for pro–small-business candidates--but are you prepared?Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_29721.htmlThe 2005 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Kelo v. the City of New London, Conn., gave local governments the right to condemn and seize private property for outside private development, endangering the rights--and livelihood--of small-businesses and homeowners alike. This unfair ruling made it possible for small businesses to be forced to move when a local government decides another business—often a large-scale development project—could make more money in that same location. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_29622.htmlHow can you get involved with NFIB activities in your community?Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_29477.htmlWed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PST