http://www.nfib.com/Keep up with the latest news, politics and events for small business in West Virginiaen-usEM3 iOnwebmaster@nfib.orghttp://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36691.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on collective bargaining, taxation and frivolous lawsuits in West Virginia, February/March 2008.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36656.htmlHerb Colker, the 87-year-old chairman of West Virginia Electric Supply in Huntington, has been named the 2008 Solveras/NFIB Small Business Champion for West Virginia by the National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small business association.Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36252.html"Small business is the heart and soul of West Virginia's economy, and we're grateful that the Legislature and Governor Manchin have reached a compromise on a plan to phase out the state's burdensome business franchise tax."Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36014.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on workers' compensation and activism in West Virginia, February/March 2008.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_35773.htmlMembers of the National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small-business association, overwhelmingly support measures to limit governments' ability to tax businesses, as well as punishing attorneys who file frivolous lawsuits, according to the results of the 2008 NFIB Member Ballot released as the governor prepares to deliver his State of the State speech.Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35470.htmlSpecial NFIB member report looking ahead to 2008 in West Virginia, December/January 2008.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_34943.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on small-business issues such as health insurance and lawsuit abuse in West Virginia, October/November 2007.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34185.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on small-business issues such as taxes and health care in West Virginia, August/September 2007.Wed, 25 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_33592.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on small-business issues such as taxes, minimum wage and unemployment compensation in West Virginia, June/July 2007.Fri, 25 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_32959.htmlSuccessful entrepreneurs know that a key factor in running a thriving business is a good relationship between owners and their employees. In the current economy, with nearly full employment and intense competition for good workers, it's clearly in their interests to foster that relationship.Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_32618.htmlThe 2007 legislative session ended at midnight, Saturday, March 10. Of the 2,035 bills introduced, 273 passed both houses of the Legislature. The following are bills of high interest to NFIB/West Virginia members.Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_32197.htmlWest Virginia's legislative session, which began Jan. 10, is off to a somewhat slow start. While 801 bills have been introduced in the House of Delegates and 434 in the Senate, only 25 have passed one chamber of the Legislature. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_31902.htmlMany thanks to NFIB members who voted the 2007 West Virginia State Ballot! NFIB will use the results to advance our members' collective agenda in Charleston and to educate West Virginia elected officials and the public on where small business stands on key issues. Combined with ballots from previous years, NFIB will lobby in 2007 on our members' behalf for their right to own, operate and grow their businesses. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 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_30986.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/stateVoteWV.htmlYour legislators' voting record of small-business issues in West Virginia, 2006 edition.Tue, 12 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_29682.htmlWed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_29650.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_29462.htmlState Delegate and congressional candidate Chris Wakim recently outlined a five-point plan to help bolster small business in West Virginia and across the country. Wakim is challenging U.S. Rep. Alan Molohan, 1st Dist.-W.Va., in what is one of the most-watched races this election year.Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_29353.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on small-business issues in West Virginia, August/September 2006.Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_29108.htmlThe following links are provided to give you quick links to helpful government and small-business resources in West Virginia.Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_29113.htmlAs weather is heating up, so too are the elections, and it's important that the small-business community connect with candidates. A candidate meet-and-greet event provides small-business owners the opportunity to interact with candidates and elected officials in an informal and welcoming manner while discussing important issues affecting your business. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PST