TN Small Business Policy News & Information

The latest news and information from NFIB in Washington, D.C., and in Tennessee.

WEBINAR: Critical Legislative and Regulatory Issues for Small Business Owners
NFIB’s public policy staff will explain the latest legislative issues being debated in Congress and regulatory developments from the agencies in Washington, D.C., and explain how your business could be affected.
JIM BROWN: Obama Administration Has Anti-Business AgendaWriting 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 BusinessWe supported legislation in 2012 that made the Work Opportunity Tax Credit process easier and faster for interested employers.
SAVE THE DATE: Legislative Reception June 12 in MemphisHear a recap of this year's session from State Director Jim Brown, thank your legislators for all they do, and network with other NFIB Members in the Memphis area!
VIDEO: Haslam Says NFIB 'Really is Effective'Gov. Bill Haslam says NFIB does a good job of promoting and protecting the rights of Tennessee's small businesses.
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VIDEO: Haslam Signs Workers' Comp Reform Bill at NFIB Member BusinessThe 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 AssemblyThis 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 BusinessesThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors with their own small businesses.
Lawmakers Pass Sweeping Reforms That Help Small BusinessThis 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 BillIt'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)Here the latest on key bills that could affect your ability to own, operate and grow your business!
Workers' Comp Reform Passes TN SenateThe legislation would overhaul existing law, which overly bureaucratic and too complex for many employers and employees.
Support a Young Entrepreneur: Buy a Glass of Lemonade on Lemonade Day
Support the next generation of small-business leaders by pledging to buy a glass of lemonade from a budding entrepreneur in your neighborhood this spring or summer!
It's Time to Pass Meaningful Workers' Comp Reform in Tennessee
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 DocumentsAs 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.
VIDEO: Haslam, Harwell Discuss Workers' Comp Reform at Small Business DayOther speakers at this year's event included Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey.
NFIB Presents Guardian of Small Business Awards to Speakers Ramsey, HarwellState Director Jim Brown says Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey and House Speaker Beth Harwell continue to deliver unwavering support for small business.
Take the TN Environmental Survey to Help Small BusinessThe state Department of Environment and Conservation is seeking to identify obstacles small businesses face in their attempts to comply with environmental regulations.
Are You Complying with Tennessee’s New Immigration Law?The Tennessee Lawful Employment Act will require businesses with more than 5 employees to use the federal E-Verify system or retain one of several identity documents, such as a copy of a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Memphis Entrepreneur Named to NFIB's National Board of DirectorsAs a member of NFIB's Board of Directors, Thomas J. Bryce will assist in devising strategies to support small, independent businesses across the country. Unlike other business organizations,
Help Us Fund Scholarships for Tennessee's Young EntrepreneursThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award is a college scholarship for students who have started their own small businesses.
Workers' Compensation Overhaul, Tax Reform Priorities for Small BusinessThe 2013 NFIB/Tennessee Member Ballot results also show opposition to Medicaid expansion.
Sen. Bo Watson Receives Guardian of Small Business AwardSenator Watson has a perfect NFIB voting record in the General Assembly, and he sponsored and helped pass key regulatory reform legislation during last year's session.
Deadline to Apply for YEF Scholarship EXTENDED to Jan. 6The scholarship is for graduating high-school seniors who have started their own small businesses.
LISTEN: Governor Haslam Briefs NFIB Members on Key IssuesGov. Bill Haslam talked to NFIB/Tennessee members about several important issues such as workers' compensation and health-care reform, including his decision not to support a state-run health-insurance exchange.
Join us Dec. 10 for a Teleforum with Gov. Bill Haslam!Governor Haslam will answer your questions and update NFIB/Tennessee members on important issues such as the need for workers' comp reform and what's next for health-care reform in Tennessee.
Tennessee Unemployment Trust Fund Continues to RecoverState expects 2009 surcharge will be removed in late summer.
NFIB/Tennessee Member Profile: Ruby FallsA member of NFIB since 1980, the iconic East Tennessee attraction was recently named the “Escape to the Southeast Travel Attraction of the Year.”
Meet NFIB/Tennessee's New Member Support ManagerSarah Waters will work closely with State Director Jim Brown to help members engage in the legislative and political processes.
WATCH: What's Next for Obamacare in Tennessee?Here's what the health-care law means to your bottom line!
WATCH: NFIB Members in Tennessee Sweep Into OfficeWith the dust settling from Election Day, small business has emerged stronger than ever in the Volunteer State.
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
NFIB/Tennessee Endorses Hensley in 28th District Senate RaceNFIB/Tennessee State Director Jim Brown says, "NFIB supports candidates who understand how important it is to reduce burdens on small business."
NFIB Unveils Radio Ads in Five Legislative RacesEach advertisement emphasizes the qualifications of these strong supporters of small business.
Congressman Fincher Says Bipartisanship is Needed to Solve ProblemsU.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher addressed the NFIB/Tennessee Memphis Area Action Council.
Sign Up for Workers' Comp Roundtables in Chattanooga, Memphis and KnoxvilleNFIB/Tennessee is teaming up with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry and local chambers of commerce for a series of meetings to get ideas about how to fix workers' compensation.
NFIB/Tennessee Member Wins TNCO Award of ExcellenceCongratulations to NFIB members Natalie and David Erb with The Erb Agency in Clinton, who were recognized as the Tennessee Community Organization’s Business of the Year.
Sen. Jack Johnson Earns 'Guardian of Small Business' AwardNFIB/Tennessee recognizes dedicated leader for reform efforts, perfect voting record.
National Preparedness Month: Is Your Business Ready for a Fire or Natural Disaster?Disaster can strike at any time. Invest the time now to create a disaster plan for your small business.
Tell Us: Who Built YOUR Small Business?President Obama says, “If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.” Tell us: What do you think of the president's statement? Who built your business?
Environmental Resources Available for Small BusinessHere's where to turn if you have questions about how state environmental laws affect your business.
Hargett Supports Independent Review of Tax AppealsSecretary of State Tre Hargett spoke to the NFIB/Tennessee Memphis Area Action Council recently about the appeals process and some of his office's accomplishments.
Rep. Jon Lundberg Earns 'Guardian of Small Business' AwardNFIB/Tennessee recognizes the dedicated legislative leader for reform efforts and perfect voting record.
NFIB Endorses Diane Black for CongressWe support the candidate who will continue to do big things for small business.
Rep. Vance Dennis Earns 'Guardian of Small Business' AwardNFIB/Tennessee recognizes dedicated leader for efforts on tort reform, death tax repeal.
Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday a Big Help to Small BusinessesTennessee's tax holiday will help stores still recovering from the recession.
VIDEO: Obama 'Has Never Done What I've Done'Steve Richards, an NFIB/Tennessee member from Nashville, is featured in a new NFIB video responding to President Obama's claim that big government builds small business. Watch the video and share the link!
LISTEN: What the Obamacare Decision Means for TennesseeNFIB/Tennessee State Director Jim Brown tells Supertalk 99.7 WWTN's Ralph Bristol why the Supreme Court's recent decision is bad news for small business.
NFIB Endorses Candidates in 5 Senate, 20 House PrimariesState primaries are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 2, with early voting beginning July 13 and ending July 28.

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