NFIB

Jobs, Business Regs on Minds of Small Business Owners

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Small business owners and civic leaders discuss a host of issues with Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton at NFIB Small Business Roundtable in Kinston.

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.

Cost of Healthcare Among Issues at Small Business Roundtable

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton told members in Brevard that using electronic medical records would help identify waste and reduce the cost of health insurance.

Cap and Trade Would Hurt NC's Economy

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

State Director Gregg Thompson tells Angier Rotary Club that federal legislation would mean higher energy prices and fewer job here.

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.

U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler Discusses Healthcare Reform with NFIB Members

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Congressman says bill must address needs of small businesses. Audio available for members only.

NFIB Takes Part in Rally Against Cap and Trade

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Federal energy bill would mean lights out for small businesses.

Legislature Passes $1 Billion in Tax Increases

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers weighing tax on services as seven-month legislative session ends.

Small Business is Big Winner with Assistance Fund

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We successfully fought for legislation designed to help struggling small businesses.

State Budget Bill Hurts Small Businesses

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

AUDIO State Director Gregg Thompson tells WBT radio in Charlotte this is "worst time the Legislature could pass a tax increase, especially on small business."

Tax Increases Would Hurt Small Businesses

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

State budget bill would hurt job creators.

House plans to keep tax increases that would hurt small, family businesses

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gregg Thompson, North Carolina state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says it would be a big mistake for House members to pass a budget that includes steep tax increases on small, family-owned businesses.

House budget bill would punish North Carolina's small family businesses

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gregg Thompson, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says the House budget includes tax increases that would hurt small, family businesses even as they're trying to recover from the worst recession since the Great Depression.

NFIB/North Carolina Legislative Update (May 26, 2009)

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One of our biggest wins so far this legislative session has been the failure of a bill requiring all employers to offer workers 7 days of paid sick leave. If passed, it would have cost small business owners millions of dollars a year.

Cary High senior wins Young Entrepreneur Foundation scholarship

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

NFIB names Raleigh entrepreneur its 2009 Small Business Champion

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Claude Pope of Raleigh has been named North Carolina's Small Business Champion of 2009 by the National Federation of Independent Business.

NFIB, Catawba Chamber to host small business roundtable with Lt. Gov. Dalton

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The National Federation of Independent Business and the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce will host a roundtable discussion on small business issues with Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton on Monday, April 27, in Hickory.

NFIB thanks North Carolina lawmakers for opposing union bill

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The National Federation of Independent Business, North Carolina's leading small business association, praised the 64 co-sponsors of a House resolution opposing the deceptively named Employee Free Choice Act.

NFIB/North Carolina Capital News Update -- Feb. 6, 2009

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB scored a major victory when we won support for a $250 tax credit for small businesses with 25 or fewer employees that provide health insurance to workers who make no more than $40,000. To qualify, an employer must also pay at least 50 percent of the premium. The law became effective on Jan. 1, 2007, allowing businesses to take advantage of this valuable tax credit on their 2008 and 2009 tax returns.

February/March 2009 North Carolina MyVOICE

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Read the February/March 2009 North Carolina MyVOICE for details on activism in North Carolina.