NFIB http://www.nfib.com/ en Copyright © 2013, NFIB Managing.Editor@Domain.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:19:57 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSSAshxGen 1.0.0.0 2 VT Evening with Entrepreneurs Recap Thank you to all who attended recent Evening with Entrepreneurs. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=63120 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT VT hosts Public Forums and Webinars on Vermont Health Connect Join state officials as they help you learn more about health reform and the new Vermont Exchange, Vermont Health Connect. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=63119 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont 2013 Legislative Session Adjourns Tax wrap-up: income tax, cloud computing tax, property and gas tax, legislative staff have access to tax filings; labor issues, reach-up time limit, agency fees, unfinished business, healthcare reform: employer assessment, single payer financing. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=63001 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Evening with Entrepreneurs June 11 Network with other small business owners at this complimentary event on June 11 in Waterbury. RSVP today! http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62992 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB Vermont Calls Last-Minute Budget Deal a Tax Hike Director Shawn Shouldice today said that a last-minute deal between legislators to cap income tax deductions for some Vermonters is a tax hike aimed straight at small businesses. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62846 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT VT Legislature Pushes toward Adjournment Key issues: $10 million tax package, gas tax, paid sick leave, flexible hours/equal pay, education. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62759 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT VT Legislative Action Needed Today! Paid Leave Hearing TAKE ACTION! Please fax a note on why you oppose mandatory paid leave on your businesses letterhead to the NFIB/VT office 802-223-9162. We will deliver your message. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62595 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT VT Legislative Update and Call To Action Issue update and action needed: unemployment insurance, tax debate, a change to the estate tax, and a health care. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62596 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Small Business Owners Say $140 Million in Taxes Will Damage Economy NFIB members say sales tax expansion, gas tax and property tax will dampen consumer demand and hurt Vermont's economy. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62489 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Legislative Update and Future Health Insurance Costs Tax bill and equal pay legislation advances, Reach-Up welfare program update and and is the new health care changes still on track. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62481 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT VT Webinar with BlueCross BlueShield June 20 at 4PM RSVP for free health insurance meetings aimed to educate Vermont small businesses about changes to the healthcare system. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62485 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Overwhelming Opposed to Gas Tax Hike Small business owners in Vermont overwhelmingly oppose raising the gas tax as a way to pay for transportation improvements, according to a new NFIB survey. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62388 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT NFIB/Vermont Member weighs-in Small business owner health care op-ed. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62369 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont, Under the Dome in Montpelier Legislative action items and issue update: Catamount Employer Assessment, Equal Pay Absolutely, Paid Leave Bill, Property Taxes. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62367 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Health Care Reform; as the World Churns NFIB/VT continued to express strong concern over the uncertainty surrounding health care reform, the implementation of the Vermont Health Care Exchange, out of pocket costs, premiums, benefits and how the single payer plan will be financed. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62219 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Mid-Session Legislative Update This week, marks the mid-point of the 2013 legislative session. Learn what's happening on health care reform, clean energy proposals, food labeling taxes on heating fuels, gas and property, and unfounded liabilities. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62218 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Small Business Day and Health Care Forums Attend NFIB/VT's annual Small Business Day Tuesday, March 26 and participate in one of our upcoming Health Care Forums http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62221 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Health Care NFIB sponsored forums, Catamount Assessment and healthcare costs http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62096 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Legislation of Interest Progressive Tax Proposals, Cloud Tax, Gas Tax, Independent Contractor legislation and Wind Moratorium. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=62098 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Governor Shumlin's Budget Address During his Budget Address to the Legislature on January 24, Governor Peter Shumlin laid out a fairly sobering picture of Vermont's finances and indicated that it would be a year for making tough budget choices. Shumlin's $5.34 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 2014, represents a 4.5% increase over fiscal year 2013 and a 9.2% over fiscal year $4.9 million budget in 2012. http://www.nfib.com/press-media/press-media-item?cmsid=61958 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT