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Danner: Keep Supporting Healthcare Reform, Opposing Union Agenda

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

VIDEO President and CEO Dan Danner urges the Memphis Area Action Council to support pro-business healthcare reform and oppose the union agenda.

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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NFIB/Tennessee is now on Facebook. Click here to become a fan!

House Panel Weighs More Healthcare Mandates

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tell lawmakers today not to burden small businesses with expensive mandates that drive up the cost of health insurance!

State Agencies Work to Lessen Impact of New Workers' Comp Rule

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Small business owners and lawmakers discuss the rule's effect on the construction industry at a Nov. 10 meeting in Cookeville.

Small Business Keeps a Close Eye on Budget Process

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Governor, General Assembly deserve praise for showing fiscal restraint.

Help a Young Entrepreneur Win an NFIB Scholarship

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Encourage graduating seniors in your community to apply for NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarships beginning on Oct. 31.

Lawmakers Seek Solutions to Workers' Comp Mandate

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Legislative panel hears from small businesses affected by costly new requirement.

State Budget Cuts Looming in 2010

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris tells members he expects lawmakers to trim $350 million from the state budget amid rising debt.

NFIB: Weak sales, thin profits put small business loans out of reach

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Clarksville member says " number of customers that are companies that are having trouble getting credit and that affects their ability to pay."

Officials to Discuss Unpopular New Workers' Comp Rule

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Joint hearing on Oct. 22 will discuss a new rule requiring some construction subcontrators and independent contractors to carry workers' comp insurance on themselves.

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.

Legal Center Offers Help on Immigration Law, Unionization Attempts

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Small Business Legal Center briefs members on immigration law, efforts by workers to unionize.

New State Tax Rules Affect Small Business

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Changes go into effect Oct. 1.

Drop In Malpractice Claims Good for Small Business

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Law leads to decline in med-mal cases.

Bartlett Entrepreneur is Small Business Champion for TN

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kenny Crenshaw, president of Herbi-Systems in Bartlett, has been named this year's Solveras/NFIB Small Business Champion for Tennessee.

Members Share Workers' Comp Concerns with Sen. Diane Black

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sumner County members recently met with state Sen. Diane Black to discuss workers' compensation and unemployment challenges.

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.

Tennessee Businesses Continue to Save with Workers' Comp Reform

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

State employers have saved an estimated $490 million since workers' comp reforms were adopted in 2004.

Unemployment Rate Falls in July

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Commissioner is "optimistic" that another tax increase won't be necessary.

NFIB Joins Other Groups in Opposing Cap-and-Trade Bill

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Member Tonya Jones of Nashville recently joined other business leaders and elected officials at a Nashville rally to oppose energy bill that would mean lights out for small businesses.