Georgia Small-Business News From NFIB

2008 Small Business Legislative Recap May 19 in Augusta

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

Join other local small business owners and David Raynor, NFIB/Georgia state director, to discuss the small business victories and challenges from the 2008 Georgia legislative session, May 19 in Augusta.

2008 Small Business Legislative Recap Athens May 19 in Athens

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 PST

2008 Small Business Legislative Recap in Atlanta May 20

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:00:00 PST

2008 Small Business Legislative Recap in Columbus May 21

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

2008 Small Business Legislative Recap in Rome May 22

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Join other local small business owners and David Raynor, NFIB/Georgia state director, to discuss the small business victories and challenges from the 2008 Georgia legislative session, May 22 in Rome.

Triangle Grocery Marks 50 Years as a Member of NFIB/Georgia

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Some businesses survive only a few years, but Triangle Grocery Inc. of Rockmart has been in business since 1949. The family-owned store recently marked its 50th anniversary as a member of the National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small business association.

NFIB/Georgia News From the Gold Dome -- April 15, 2008

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

The 2008 Session of the Georgia General Assembly was marked by some big victories for small business. Healthcare reform, small business tax breaks and limiting government regulation topped the list of issues NFIB won on behalf of its members statewide.

April/May 2008 Georgia MyVOICE

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as activism, healthcare and taxes, April/May 2008 edition.

NFIB/Georgia News From the Gold Dome -- March 13, 2008

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will increase fines for employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers, beginning March 27. The penalties are severe. For example, the maximum fine per employee will be $16,000, meaning that an employer who hires 10 illegal immigrants could be fined as much as $160,000.

Athens Entrepreneur Named Small Business Champion in Georgia

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

The National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small business association, has named Irene Dodge its 2008 Small Business Champion in Georgia.

NFIB/Georgia News From the Gold Dome -- March 3, 2008

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Please call members of the Employment Security and Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of Industrial Relations and urge them to vote NO on House Bill 901! HB 901, sponsored by Rep. Roger Bruce (Atlanta), mandates that employers grant their employees a total of 24 hours of leave, paid or unpaid, during a 12 month period

NFIB/Georgia News From the Gold Dome -- Feb. 21, 2008

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

On Thursday, the Senate passed Senate Bill 359, sponsored by Sen. Tim Golden (Valdosta), which would create the "Made in Georgia" program. SB 359 would enable the Georgia Department of Economic Development to create a "Made in Georgia" program to promote goods manufactured in the state.

Be Heard: NFIB/Georgia Special Member Survey

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

NFIB/Georgia is asking for your input on workers' compensation and health insurance. Please take a moment to download, print and return your survey to NFIB/Georgia by fax at 404-876-1253.

NFIB/Georgia News From the Gold Dome -- Feb. 13, 2008

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

In a major victory for NFIB and its members, Congress gave final approval on Feb. 7 to a stimulus package that includes important tax breaks for small businesses.

Nearly 130 Entrepreneurs Gather for Small-Business Day at the Capitol

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

A record number of NFIB members from across the state traveled to Atlanta for the 18th Annual Small-Business Day at the Capitol on Jan. 30. Entrepreneurs gathered to hear from the state's top officials regarding upcoming policy initiatives that will have positive implications for Georgia's small-business community. Gov. Sonny Perdue, Lieutenant Gov. Casey Cagle and House Majority Leader Jerry Keen (St. Simons Island) were among the featured guests who discussed health care and tax reforms as two of the state's top legislative priorities.

NFIB/Georgia News From the Gold Dome -- Feb. 5, 2008

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

A record number of NFIB members from across the state traveled to Atlanta for the 18th Annual Small-Business Day at the Capitol on Jan. 30. Entrepreneurs gathered to hear from the state's top officials regarding upcoming policy initiatives that will have positive implications for Georgia's small-business community. Gov. Sonny Perdue, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and House Majority Leader Jerry Keen (St. Simons Island) were among the featured guests who discussed health care and tax reforms as two of the state's top legislative priorities. Many members felt encouraged by the speakers' remarks since these issues have consistently been of utmost concern to small businesses in Georgia.

February/March 2008 Georgia MyVOICE

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Special NFIB member report on small business issues such as property taxes, health care and activism, February/March 2008 edition.

Register for 2008 NFIB Summit

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Register 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.

NFIB/Georgia News From the Gold Dome -- Jan. 25, 2008

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Congressional leaders announced an agreement on an economic stimulus package that includes provisions that double small business expensing limits from $125,000 to $250,000. Increasing expensing for small businesses "would represent a huge victory for the National Federation of Independent Business, which sought the change," said a recent article in Congress Daily, an influential publication covering the ins and outs of Congressional action. We were the only group lobbying for this provision.

Tax Reform, Access to Affordable Health Insurance Top Small-Business Agenda

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST

A clear majority -- 62 percent -- of members of the National Federation of Independent Business, Georgia's leading small-business association, favor eliminating Georgia's property tax for both commercial and residential property and expanding the existing sales tax to cover both goods and services, according to the results of the 2008 NFIB Member Ballot, released as the governor prepares to deliver his State of the State speech.

December/January 2008 Georgia MyVOICE

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST

Special NFIB member report on the look ahead to 2008, December/January edition.

SBA 2007 State Small Business Profile: Georgia

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

The U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy has compiled the 2007 Small Business Profile for Georgia.

Important Death-Tax Update: We Need Your Story

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Despite 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.

NFIB/GA Member Spotlight: Gwen Fulcher Young

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST

Gwen Fulcher Young of Augusta operates a successful real estate business and is an active NFIB member.

October/November 2007 Georgia MyVOICE

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

Special NFIB member report on the small-business issues such as health care, activism and education in Georgia, October/November 2007.

NFIB/Georgia News From the Gold Dome -- Sept. 6, 2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST

In anticipation of the upcoming 2008 session of the Georgia General Assembly, NFIB/Georgia will conduct a series of grassroots Area Action Council meetings focusing on pending tax reform legislation and implications for small businesses. We will have a specific focus on the "Georgia Repeal of Every Ad Valorem Tax," or GREAT proposal, which strives to eliminate all property taxes in the state including those placed on business inventory. Members of the Legislature will join NFIB staff to present the proposal and answer your questions.

Small Business Celebrating Labor Day With a Watchful Eye on Congress

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST

"In a few days, many Georgians will join Americans across the country to take time to celebrate Labor Day, established by Congress 113 years ago.

"Each Labor Day, employers and employees take time to be with family and friends and to reflect on a year's worth of hard work. Unfortunately, while Americans are enjoying hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, Congress is considering cooking up ideas that would prove costly to small employers and their employees."

NFIB Highlighted in Health Insurance Partnership News Coverage

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST

NFIB was prominently featured in press coverage of Gov. Sonny Perdue's announcement of his proposed Health Insurance Partnership for Georgia. Georgia Leadership Council member Mike Sullivan, owner of Southeast Sealing in Conyers, appeared on 11 Alive News, WXIA-TV in Atlanta. Watch the video here.

Read more about the proposal, including comments by NFIB/GA State Director David Raynor, in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Member Spotlight on Hunter Vereen: Is Bigger Better?

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST

Riverside Uniform Rentals has been a family owned and operated business since 1962. There are three locations in the Southeast and Hunter Vereen has been running the Griffin operation since 2000. He believes in doing business with other independent business owners and focusing on the customer. NFIB recently spoke with Vereen about his business and competing with the "bigger is better" motto.