NFIB http://www.nfib.com/ en Copyright © 2013, NFIB Managing.Editor@Domain.com Tue, 21 May 2013 08:02:06 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSSAshxGen 1.0.0.0 2 On Tax Day, NFIB Asks Legislature to Pass Meaningful Reform The legislative session is coming to an end but meaningful tax relief has not been presented. Call your lawmaker today; ask them to support our reforms. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62891 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT States Join Forces for Healthcare Luncheon Small business owners from Texas and Arkansas got together recently to hear about the affects of the new healthcare law from NFIB's Director of Federal Public Policy. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62821 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A Legislative Roundup We're tracking hundreds of bills during the 83rd Legislature. With just a few weeks left this session, here are some of the highlights. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62666 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Friday Morning Legislative Conference Calls Our legislative director hosts a conference call each Friday morning at 10:00am during session to update you on what's happening at the Capitol. It's free and available to NFIB/Texas members only. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62154 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thank you, Portland Printing Supplies! NFIB/Texas member Portland Printing Supplies Celebrates 35 Years. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62765 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Texarkana Healthcare Luncheon This Friday with NFIB's Director of Federal Public Policy NFIB's Amanda Austin has been on the frontlines of the healthcare reform battle for years. Join her to hear how provisions to the new law will affect your business. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62295 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT San Antonio Luncheon with NAWBO A Success Many thanks to those who attended our San Antonio luncheon, co-hosted with the National Association of Women Business Owners. Check our site regularly for more events like this one. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62662 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Six Texas High School Seniors Win Scholarships for Starting Small Businesses This year's winners of the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation scholarships have been announced and there are 6 high school seniors from the Lone Star State. Are any of them from your hometown? http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62648 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Joins Governor Perry to Announce Tax Relief Plan NFIB/Texas was invited to join Governor Rick Perry in announcing a four-point plan for franchise tax relief that will benefit many small business owners. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62584 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Join Us for a "Tax Talk" in San Antonio NFIB's Manager of House Legislative Affairs will be in San Antonio April 18 to talk about the fiscal cliff, sequestration and more. Register today! http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62296 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Study: Franchise Tax Phase-Out Will Lead to 16,000 Jobs At a recent press conference, NFIB/Texas revealed the results of our Research Foundation study, which finds eliminating the franchise tax will create jobs and increase business activity in Texas. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62466 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Job Loss Predicted for Texas Under New "HIT" Tax Texas may lose over 14,000 jobs as a result of a little known provision of the new healthcare law called the Health Insurance Tax (HIT). http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62428 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Open Letter to the Legislature on Abolishing the Franchise (Margins) Tax We urge you to sign our letter asking the Texas Legislature to repeal the state's franchise tax. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62375 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Workers Comp Seminars: Fall 2013 We are still finalizing the details, but the locations and dates have been selected for our workers comp seminars beginning this September. Will we be in your city? http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62161 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The NFIB/Texas Agenda for the 83rd Legislative Session If you haven't seen our legislative agenda for the current session, take a look here. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62155 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Perry Signs Proclamation Declaring Feb. 26 "Small Business Day" in Texas After he addressed our Small Business Day attendees, Governor Rick Perry signed a proclamation in honor of NFIB's 70th anniversary as an organization. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62153 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thank You! NFIB/Texas members who came to Austin for our 2013 Small business Day and made a splash at the Capitol did the most important thing of all: show up. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62156 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Last Call for Small Business Day! Join Us Feb. 25-26 Have you signed up yet for the biggest event of the biennium? RSVP today for our 2013 Small Business Day at the Capitol taking place Feb. 25 and 26 in Austin. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61550 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT It's Not Too Late: Check Out Our Small Business Day Line-Up You won't want to miss our exciting agenda of guest speakers, including Governor Rick Perry, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Texas House Speaker Joe Straus. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61945 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Take the Survery to Fight the Tax Our brief survey on the state's business tax and federal healthcare reform will better help us represent you at the Capitol. Please take a few minutes to respond. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61973 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT