NFIB http://www.nfib.com/ en Copyright © 2013, NFIB Managing.Editor@Domain.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:54:40 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSSAshxGen 1.0.0.0 2 Delaware Unemployment Insurance On the Horizon Legislation has been introduced to the Assembly and may move quickly. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=63000 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Urges Lawmakers to Reject Minimum Wage Hike Director Ellen Valentino said today that lawmakers should reject a bill that would drive up labor costs for small businesses and damage the state's economy. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62828 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT DE Small Business Day: Healthcare and Workers Compensation Attend Small Business Day June 5th and learn about current legislative issues and how to prepare for the Federal Healthcare Law and workers' compensation reform. RSVP today! http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62597 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB: Small Business Optimism Going Wrong Way Director Ellen Valentino says that the booming stock market doesn't accurately reflect the problems facing small business owners. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62579 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Delaware Small Business Health Insurance Tax Attend a FREE meeting and learn about the costly new Health Insurance Tax that will raise the cost of small business health insurance premiums. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62208 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minimum Wage Testifiers Needed Request: volunteers willing to testify against a minimum wage hike at March 13 hearing. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62207 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT DE Hearing and Call to Action on Minimum Wage Take Action! Urge your legislators to oppose mandatory wage increase. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61963 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Says Minimum Wage Hike would Damage Delaware's Economy and Reputation Director Ellen Valentino said today that legislation proposing to raise the minimum wage would damage the state's reputation as a great place to do busines and risk jobs. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61811 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Small Business Says Workers Comp Increase Too High Director Ellen Valentino said that while state officials are trying to mitigate increases in Workers Compensation, the rates are still too high and the system should be reformed. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61698 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT January 6 Scholarship Application Deadline Approaches Give a state student a helping hand with college tuition. The scholarship application process for an NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award for the class of 2013 has been extended to January 6, 2013. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61656 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Regulatory Reform Hearings: Please Plan to Attend Governor Jack Markell needs to hear from you. Please attend one of these public hearings. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61650 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pete Schwartzkopf Voted Speaker of the House The Delaware General Assembly members from both parties have picked their new leadership for 2013. The General Assembly will convene on January 8, 2013. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61519 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT DE NFIB Says Make Holiday Parties Fun for Employees, Not Lawyers The NFIB Legal Center provides tips for small businesses to have great holiday parties without risking safety or lawsuits. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61535 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Workers Compensation Hearing Rescheduled for Dec. 20 The Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau has proposed 43% increase in worker's compensation rates. The recommendation for an increase is based on high catastrophic losses and a high volume of medical claims. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61521 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Leadership Positions to be Made in the Coming Week Both the House and Senate will meet in the coming week, tentatively scheduled for Nov. 20th, to elected new chamber leaders. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61450 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Members Elected to Hold Office Congratulations to three NFIB members who were reelected to the Delaware General Assembly http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61449 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Governor Markell Surveys Storm Damage Assesses Restrictions Governor Markell is urging residents and small businesses to keep up to date on announcements related to the recent storm. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61291 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Posts Important Link For Small Business Owners Impacted By Sandy Does Your Business Have a Disaster Plan? http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61290 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Hearing Scheduled for 43% Increase in Workers' Compensation Rates The Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau has proposed 43% increase in workers' compensation rates effective December 1, 2012. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61226 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Help Prevent a 43% Increase in Your Worker Compensation Rates NFIB Delaware needs you to contact Insurance Commissioner Stewart today! http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61094 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT