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Glen Casada Earns NFIB's 'Guardian of Small Business' Award

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The award honors legislators for their efforts on behalf of Tennessee's small businesses.

NFIB Honors Steve McManus with Guardian Award

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/Tennessee today recognized state Rep. Steve McManus with its 2013 Guardian Award for his commitment to the small-business agenda.

NFIB Presents Mark Norris with Guardian Award

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB today recognized Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris with its 2013 Guardian Award for his consistent leadership on key small business issues.

Blackburn Discusses the Debt Crisis, Constitutional Issues, Obamacare

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn spoke recently at an NFIB Small Business Roundtable in Franklin.

JIM BROWN: Obama Administration Has Anti-Business Agenda

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Writing in The Tennessean, the NFIB/Tennessee state director says, "Over the past few years, the Obama administration has overstepped its authority time and again to promote and protect Big Labor."

NFIB-Supported Work Opportunity Tax Credit Could Help Your Small Business

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We supported legislation in 2012 that made the Work Opportunity Tax Credit process easier and faster for interested employers.

SIGN THE PLEDGE: Support a Young Entrepreneur by Buying a Glass of Lemonade

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

School's out and kids everywhere will be setting up lemonade stands. Support the next generation of small-business leaders by pledging to buy a glass of lemonade from a budding entrepreneur in your neighborhood this summer!

Follow NFIB/Tennessee State Director Jim Brown on Twitter

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Keep up with the latest small-business news and developments @jimbrownjwb.

VIDEO: Haslam Says NFIB 'Really is Effective'

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Gov. Bill Haslam says NFIB does a good job of promoting and protecting the rights of Tennessee's small businesses.

VIDEO: Haslam Signs Workers' Comp Reform Bill at NFIB Member Business

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB-supported legislation removes systemic subjectivity and friction by ensuring awards are determined through a set formula and prohibiting the filing of lawsuits until all administrative remedies have been exhausted.

Small Business Celebrates Big Victories in General Assembly

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This year's session gave us major victories that include reforms to our workers' compensation, unemployment, labor, tort and tax systems.

4 Tennessee Seniors Earn Scholarships for Running Their Own Businesses

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors with their own small businesses.

Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Reforms That Help Small Business

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This year's session of the General Assembly is over, and independent businesses are celebrating major victories that include reforms to our workers' compensation, unemployment, labor, tort, regulatory and tax systems.

House Joins Senate, Passes Major Workers' Comp Reform Bill

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It's the most sweeping reform to the workers' compensation system since its inception in 1919.

Tennessee Bills of Interest to Small Business (Updated 4/15/2013)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Here the latest on key bills that could affect your ability to own, operate and grow your business!

Time is Running Out to Pass Workers' Comp Reform!

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The House is expected to vote April 11 on sweeping legislation to fix Tennessee's broken workers' comp system. Tell your representative to vote YES on House Bill 194!

Workers' Comp Reform Passes TN Senate

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The legislation would overhaul existing law, which overly bureaucratic and too complex for many employers and employees.

It's Time to Pass Meaningful Workers' Comp Reform in Tennessee

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeping legislation to overhaul our state's broken workers' comp system is working its way through the General Assembly. Help us get it passed into law!

Secretary of State Announces New Online Filing Service for Uniform Commercial Code Documents

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As part of an ongoing effort to make it more convenient and efficient for businesses and other entities to send required documents to the state, the Secretary of State's office will soon allow Uniform Commercial Code filings to be handled online.

NFIB Presents Guardian of Small Business Awards to Speakers Ramsey, Harwell

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

State Director Jim Brown says Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey and House Speaker Beth Harwell continue to deliver unwavering support for small business.