NFIB

Unclear How State Fee Adjustments Would Affect Small Businesses

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As officials begin the state budget process, we're encouraging them to make better use of taxpayer money.

Changes to Unemployment Tax Laws on the Horizon

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We met recently with state officials to discuss the need to avoid higher business taxes despite the drain on the unemployment trust fund caused by the weak economy.

Stay On Top of Tax Deadlines

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The latest Small Business Problems & Priorities survey says four of the top 10 challenges facing small businesses are tax related. Order your 2010 Tax Calendar for Small Businesses to help avoid tax problems in the coming year.

Governor Unveils Small Business Jobs Plan

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

State Director Ron Aldridge says Mississippi STEPS would help small businesses lead the state out of the recession.

Small Business Asks President Obama to Support Reforms that Help, not Harm

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB head says president can choose to stand with small businesses who need healthcare reform.

Governor Trims $172 Million from State Budget

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cuts reduce the need for higher taxes on small businesses.

Hear State Director Ron Aldridge on Talk Radio 1640 WTNI-AM in Gulfport

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

State Director Ron Aldridge talks about a range of small business issues Tuesdays at 7:05 a.m. on The Morning Show with Rev and William Sackett.

Mississippi Students Win Young Entrepreneur Scholarships

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation has announced the Mississippi recipients of the seventh annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program designed to reward and encourage entrepreneurial talents among high school students.

February/March 2009 Mississippi MyVOICE

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member report on activism in Mississippi, February/March 2009 edition.

December/January 2009 Mississippi MyVOICE

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member reports on small business issues such as taxes, government waste and activism in Mississippi, December/January 2009 edition.

Holts Summit Entrepreneur Named to NFIB/Missouri's Leadership Council

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The National Federation of Independent Business, Missouri's leading small business association, has named Bill Crull of Holts Summit to its state Leadership Council. Crull co-founded All-Spec Metal Systems LLC in 1997. The company, with 12 to 16 employees, specializes in standing seam metal roof systems, metal siding and custom architectural sheet metal fabrications.

Register to Vote in Mississippi

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Oct. 3 is the deadline to register to vote in Mississippi.

October/November 2008 Mississippi MyVOICE

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member reports on small business issues such as eminent domain, healthcare and taxes in Mississippi, October/November 2008 edition.

August/September 2008 Mississippi MyVOICE

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member reports on small business issues such as legislative victories, taxes and scholarship winners in Mississippi, August/September 2008 edition.

Rising Fuel and Energy Costs Are Hurting Mississippi's Small Businesses

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Soaring fuel and energy costs rank second only to the cost of healthcare among the problems facing small business owners, according to one of several surveys by the National Federation of Independent Business, Mississippi's leading small business association.

June/July 2008 Mississippi MyVOICE

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member reports on small business issues such as activism and taxes in Mississippi, June/July 2008 edition.

Jackson-Area Entrepreneur Chosen as Small Business Champion for Mississippi

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Harold Neal, who cofounded Upton-Neal Interiors Inc. 40 years ago, has been named the Solveras/NFIB Small Business Champion for Mississippi by the National Federation of Independent Business, the state's largest small business association.

Your State Capitol Lobbyist -- March 31, 2008

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The House and Senate have passed different versions of a bill addressing eminent domain -- the right of the government to take private property without the owner's consent. A Conference Committee has now been appointed to iron out the differences between the two versions of the bill. The members include: Reps. Ed Blackmon, House Judiciary A Chairman (Canton); Angela Cockerham (Magnolia) and Harvey Moss (Corinth); and Sens. Joey Fillingane, Senate Judiciary A Chairman (Sumrall); Cindy Hyde-Smith (Brookhaven) and Alan Nunnelee (Tupelo).

April/May 2008 Mississippi MyVOICE

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Special NFIB member reports on small business issues such as politics, taxes and activism in Mississippi, April/May 2008 edition.

Your State Capitol Lobbyist -- March 6, 2007

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For the past two years, the Mississippi House and Senate have been gridlocked over how best to solve Mississippi's eminent domain problem. In an attempt to address the 2005 U.S. Supreme Court decision on eminent domain in the Kelo case, the state Senate has passed Senate Bill 2822.