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Bowser Family Shares Value of NFIB Membership

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how the entrepreneurial Bowsers, Pam and husband Steve, is growing two new businesses with sons Kevin and Pete and, of course, NFIB.

NFIB/Ohio is on Facebook!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB is working for you in Columbus! Find us on Facebook for more opportunities to get the latest information on the issues that affect your business. Become a fan of NFIB/Ohio on Facebook at facebook.com/nfib.oh today!

NFIB's Roger Geiger visits Franciscan University to discuss importance of small business

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB's Roger R. Geiger traveled to Franciscan University of Steubenville to speak with the members of Students in Free Enterprise.

NFIB member legislators lead the charge with pro-small business bills

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At last count, there were 29 members of the Ohio Legislature who are also members of NFIB, and they're pushing legislation that's good for business.

Watch your mailbox for your 2010 NFIB/Ohio Group Rating Program invitation!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Our group rating program is one of the state's premier workers' comp premium savings programs. Watch your mailbox for your invitation to the group.

NFIB member legislators Jones, Beck meet with Leadership Council

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

State Senator Shannon Jones and state Representative Peter Beck, both of whom are NFIB members, met with members of the NFIB/Ohio Leadership Council this week to discuss the importance of small business and the challenges facing Ohio.

NFIB Small Business Legal Center Files Brief Against Mandatory Leave

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the Ohio Supreme Court bolstering the argument that neither federal nor state law currently impose a mandatory pregnancy leave requirement on all Ohio employers.

NFIB Members Participate in Roundtable Discussion with Attorney General Cordray

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Several small business owners had an opportunity to participate in a roundtable discussion with Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray at his Columbus office to talk about small business concerns. Attorney General Cordray also took the opportunity to highlight a recent decision to accept and process complaints from small businesses that have been treated unfairly or deceptively in the marketplace.

NFIB Member Peter Beck Appointed to Ohio House

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Longtime NFIB member and business owner Peter Beck was appointed to fill the vacant seat for the 67th Ohio House District. Beck replaces fellow NFIB member Shannon Jones, who was appointed to the Ohio Senate last month.

Register to Attend an Area Action Council Meeting Near You!

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One of the most important ways you can benefit from NFIB membership is through networking with other like-minded members. We established Area Action Councils as an efficient way to enable you to share your thoughts with fellow small business owners face to face, hear from our lobbyists, meet elected officials and gain valuable insight and information to help you operate and grow your business.

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.

New TV Ads Explain Dangers of Cap-n-Trade for Ohio

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB and partner organizations recently unveiled two new TV ads to air in Ohio highlighting the dangers of Cap-n-Trade legislation as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

"Cap-and-trade" caps a long list of business disincentives

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It's no secret that times are tough for small businesses. A large part of the problem is that sales are down, people aren't buying, and, frankly, there's just less money coming in. But that's only half of the story. The other, arguably bigger, problem is the amount of money small businesses are being forced to pay out as a direct result of government policies.

NFIB member Shannon Jones appointed to state Senate

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB member and former state Rep. Shannon Jones (Springboro) has been appointed to serve as state senator for the 7^thSenate District in southwest Ohio.

Let NFIB Help Handle Your Workers' Comp, Unemployment Comp

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Imagine having your own team of experts to manage your company's workers' compensation and unemployment compensation needs. You're busy running your business; let us help with the paperwork and navigation of the complex systems of workers' compensation and unemployment compensation. We offer a menu of choices at competitive prices to meet your needs and can assist you in staying current with the ever-changing rules and regulations.

NFIB Honors Senator Bill Harris with Guardian of Small Business Award

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/Ohio today presented the 2009 Guardian of Small Business award to state Senator Bill Harris (Ashland) in recognition of his outstanding efforts to support small business issues in the Ohio Legislature.

"I am honored to be recognized by an organization that fights every day to remove the artificial barriers to success in business," Harris said. "I believe our state economy will be stronger when government gets out of the way and lets our entrepreneurs run their businesses, turn a profit and create jobs. I look forward to continuing to work with the NFIB in that effort."

NFIB helps Dennis Sollmann fight against government regulation

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dennis Sollmann says running his small business the way he thinks is most effective used to be the best part of his job. Now the president and part-owner of Sollmann Electric Co. in Sidney is concerned about more and more government regulations being placed on small businesses, and he does not like being told how to run his.

NFIB member business speaks out on healthcare proposal

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Willson Builders in Toledo is an NFIB member business with a big stake in the healthcare debate. WTVG Channel 13 in Toledo recently visited the business to learn how healthcare reforms being discussed in Congress would affect the company and its employees.

HRS teams with NFIB to serve small businesses

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Most small businesses do not have an in-house human resource department like larger businesses do, but Human Resources Systems can serve those needs. HRS allows businesses to outsource their human resource department so they can focus on the core product or service they provide for their customers. A member of NFIB for approximately seven years, HRS President Jim Sasse was first attracted to the organization because of its reputation for representing small businesses. Sasse said, "Banning together under the NFIB flag simply makes a lot of sense."

NFIB serves as resource for Greenville's Rebsco, Inc.

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tyeis L. Baker-Baumann wants to see her small business grow and develop. As the second-generation owner and operator of Rebsco, Inc., she knows it plays a vital role in her Western Ohio community. Because of NFIB's devotion to small business, she maintained Rebsco, Inc. as a member when she came into the business in 1996. She said NFIB is the type of grassroots organization that really can have a positive voice for small business because it surveys the membership for feedback and direction on legislation and regulatory issues.