NFIB http://www.nfib.com/ en Copyright © 2013, NFIB Managing.Editor@Domain.com Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSSAshxGen 1.0.0.0 2 Small Business Says Tax Deal is Fair and Necessary Director Kristen Failor said today that a tax deal struck by the Legislature isn't perfect, but it's still a very positive result for small businesses. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62897 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Says Mediocre Biz Ranking Points to Need for Proptax Reform Director Kristin Failor said that another average ranking for Iowa, this time from CEO Magazine, should signal to lawmakers that the state needs real property tax reform to break into the top tier. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62817 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT IWRC Launches Online Food Waste Reduction Resource http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62801 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB/IA Recognizes YEF Winners NFIB/Iowa today awarded three high school students with the NFIB Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62651 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Small Business Wants Direct Tax Relief, not Complicated Tax Credits NFIB says Democratic plan for tax credits puts the burden on taxpayers to file for relief. A better idea is to pass a plan that provides direct relief http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62587 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Small Business Wants Direct Relief, not Complicated Credits Director Kristin Failor today said that small business owners want direct property tax relief as opposed to a Senate plan that would offer indirect tax credits. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62574 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT IA Small Business Optimism Going in Wrong Direction Director Kristin Failor said that the latest small business optimism index shows a disconnect between what's happening in the Stock Market and what's happening among Main Street businesses. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62536 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Says Pregnancy Bill will have Unintended Consequences Director Kristin Failor today told lawmakers that a bill to require employers to make vague accommodations for pregnant workers will invite lawsuits and destroy some small businesses. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62365 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Small Business Owners Favor Lower Tax Rates in Exchange for Fewer Deductions Iowa Director Kristin Failor today said that a national survey reflects local concerns that federal and state taxes are too complicated and that small business owners want lower rates and fewer loopholes. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62258 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Small Business Owners Tell Committee that Property Tax Reform is Crucial Members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) explain to lawmakers how Iowa's broken property tax system hurts small business and the economy http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62195 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT IA Small Business Urges Action on Gov's Property Tax Reform Director Kristin Failor today urged lawmakers to make the Governor's property tax reform measure, introduced yesterday in the Legislature, a high priority. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62067 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Small Business Optimism Barely Moves Director Kristin Failor reacted today to new research showing that small business optimism hasn't improved. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62016 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Small Business Day on the Hill is Wednesday, March 20th Please mark your calendars to join us! http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61942 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Department of Revenue seeks input from NFIB http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61949 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iowa Small Business Testifies that State Needs Tax Reform Director Kristin Failor today testified before the House Commerce Committee to let lawmakers know that Iowa badly needs tax reform to keep up with the regional competition. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61878 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Iowa Small Business Reacts to Governor's Property Tax Reform Plan Director Kristin Failor today said the Governor's property tax reform proposal, which he introduced in his State of the State Address, will provide lasting relief to small business owners and boost the state's economy. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61760 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Small Business Ballot Released on Key Legislative Issues Director Kristin Failor today released the 2013 NFIB Statewide Ballot showing what small business owners think about key issues. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61716 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB/IA Reacts to Fiscal Cliff Deal Iowa Director Kristin Failor and CEO Dan Danner react to the fiscal cliff deal struck on New Year's. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61667 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT IA 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=61536 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Backs Schneider in Special Election for 22nd District Senate Seat Director Kristin Failor today announced NFIB's endorsement of Charles Schneider in the upcoming special election for the 22nd District State Senate seat. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61547 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT