TN Small Business Policy News & Information

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

U.S. Rep. Diane Black Outlines Priorities to Small Business AudienceThe 6th District representative touted 30 job-creating bills passed by the House and challenged the Senate to have a debate on each one.
Governor Signs Bill Providing Fee Relief for Contractors and SubcontractorsThe legislation reduces both registration and renewal fees by 50% associated with the Workers’ Compensation Exemption Registry for construction contractors.
What You Need to Know About Tennessee's New Unemployment LawsTennessee is in the process of adopting significant reforms that will better serve employers and employees in our state. The General Assembly passed targeted legislation in 2011 and 2012 that will help all employers who experience unemployment claims.
Haslam Signs Unemployment Bills Supported by NFIBGov. Bill Haslam credited NFIB/Tennessee with helping craft legislation to overhaul the state's unemployment program.
Coming Up: NFIB/Tennessee Roundtable with U.S. Rep. Diane BlackSign up today to find out what Congress has in store for your small business!
TN Students Earn NFIB Young Entrepreneur AwardsWhile some of their classmates were looking for part-time jobs, these graduating seniors were building their own small businesses!
Major Unemployment Reforms Pass General AssemblyLegislative package helps small businesses and protects the integrity of Tennessee's unemployment trust fund.
Vote to Phase Out 'Death Tax' a Big Relief to Small, Family BusinessesUnder the legislation, taxable thresholds on the death tax would be increased gradually before being phased out in 2016.
Lawmakers Focus on Death Tax, Unemployment, Eminent DomainHere's a look at legislation that could affect your ability to own, operate and grow your small business!
Profile: West Tennessee Member Kenny CrenshawThe 18-year member is very active in protecting free enterprise at the local, state and federal levels, and he's a tremendous supporter of his community.
Brown: Court Must Strike Down 'Obamacare'NFIB/Tennessee State Director Jim Brown explains why we asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the president's health-care law as unconstitutional.
Help Us Stop the 'Death Tax' NOW!Send a message to your local lawmakers asking them to pass legislation phasing out this onerous tax.
NFIB Members Support Full Repeal of Tennessee's 'Death Tax'High taxes on productive family businesses and farmers are very counterproductive, inhibiting job growth and investment in our local communities.
VIDEO: Governor Haslam Says NFIB/Tennessee Makes a DifferenceGov. Bill Haslam spoke in support of NFIB at this year's Small Business Day at the Capitol.
Help Us Pass Unemployment Reform in Tennessee!Contact your legislators TODAY and encourage them to vote "yes" on legislation to lower unemployment taxes, reduce red tape and restore integrity to our unemployment review process.
Have New Rules and Fees Caught You by Surprise?NFIB/Tennessee is urging lawmakers to vote "yes" on legislation that would let employers choose to receive notice of upcoming board and commission meetings where rule and fee changes are on the agenda.
Could Your Business Survive a Disaster?The recent tornadoes that tore across parts of the Midwest and South highlight the need for small-business owners to plan ahead.
Small Business Supports Governor's Plan to Cut Inheritance TaxGov. Bill Haslam wants to raise the threshold for paying the tax from $1 million to $5 million.
Unemployment, Regulatory Reform Top NFIB/Tennessee's 'Proactive Agenda'These are the issues that matter most to the state's small, family businesses.
Early Ballot Results Show Strong Support for Bills to Improve Unemployment System, Repeal Death TaxUnlike other business groups, NFIB bases its public-policy positions on input from members like you, and early results from this's ballot shows a clear trend in favor of reform.
Memphis-Area Members to Chair NFIB Leadership, Tax Advisory CouncilsThe NFIB/Tennessee Leadership Council and Tax Advisory Council provide valuable insight into legislation and regulations that affect the state's small businesses.
Plan to Attend the Memphis Area Action Council Meeting Jan. 18Network with other small-business owners and find out what's happening in the General Assembly from NFIB/Tennessee State Director Jim Brown.
Classes to Help Middle Tennessee Entrepreneurs Grow Their BusinessesThe program runs Jan. 17-May 8 and will be aimed at growing businesses who need tools in their second-stage of development to sustain their growth rate and move towards becoming a mature enterprise.
Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, NFIB Wrap Up 'Red Tape' Tour with Stops in Chattanooga, Nashville NFIB partnered with the speaker of the Senate on this statewide tour to talk to small-business owners about issues holding back job creation and productivity.
Tennessee's Tough New Immigration Law Takes EffectWatch the replay of our recent Webinar to find out what your obligations are under an employer. There's no cost to watch the replay. (Registration is required.)
Lawmakers Will Return to Nashville on Jan. 10NFIB/Tennessee will be there to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
Ramsey's 'Red Tape Tour' Coming to Chattanooga, NashvilleJoin us for this unique opportunity to tell the lieutenant governor exactly which government rules and regulations make it hard for you to do business in Tennessee.
Leanne Durm is NFIB/Tennessee's New Member Support ManagerShe'll help our members engage in the legislative and political process and make the voice of small business heard in Nashville.
Deadline to Apply for an NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarship is Dec. 15Graduating high school seniors with their own businesses could earn a scholarship worth $1,000 to $10,000.
E-Verify Essentials Webinar November 30Immigration law enforcement through mandatory use of E-Verify is on the rise. Join the webinar presented by a nationally recognized immigration law attorney who will walk business owners through the E-verify program.
'Red Tape Tour' Coming to Knoxville Nov. 21This is a great chance for NFIB/Tennessee members and other small-business owners to help Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey find and slice through government bureaucracy.
Ramsey Says He'll Help Small Businesses Cut Through Red TapeLt. Gov. Ron Ramsey tells the NFIB/Tennessee Memphis Area Action Council about efforts to make state government more responsive to the needs of small businesses.
NFIB/Tennessee Joins Cooper and Blackburn in support of RELIEF ActU.S. Reps. Jim Cooper and Marsha Blackburn have introduced legislation to fix a federal law that concerns retailers and owners of musical instruments with imported wood.
Becky Duncan Massey Earns NFIB Endorsement in 6th District Special Election for SenateOur members support the candidates who support small business
Chairman of House Finance Committee Talks with Franklin MembersPart of our Coffee Chat series, NFIB/Tennessee hosted the gathering at Sperry’s Restaurant, an NFIB member business in Cool Springs.
U.S. Rep. Diane Black wants to tell you what’s really happening in WashingtonSign up today for a special teleconference with Representative Black, exclusively for members of NFIB.
Small-Business Owners in Tennessee, Nationwide Losing Confidence in EconomyPoor sales remain the No. 1 challenging facing small businesses, meaning owners are still reluctant to expand and hire new workers.
Washington's Cure for Health-Care Crisis: Higher Taxes, More PaperworkWe're challenging the federal health-care law in court, but it's still on the books, and you're required to follow each and every mandate. Sign up for NFIB's free webinar to learn more about your obligations.
Tennessee Small Businesses Not Impressed by President's Jobs SpeechThey wanted to hear the president was finally going to back off when it comes to overreaching regulations and simply let small business owners do their jobs, but what they heard was more of the same.
Tennessee's Small Business Advocate Wants to Hear From YouThe Office of the Small Business Advocate has added an electronic comment form for small business owners who wish to comment on regulatory issues or actions by agency or department employees.
Blackburn to NFIB: Washington 'has a spending problem'U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn talked about the debt crisis, the health-care law and other important issues when she attended the recent Area Action Council meeting in Memphis.
New NLRB Rule Hurts Tennessee BusinessesThe NFIB Small Business Legal Center warns the rule create a "gotcha" situation for employers.
Are You Ready for 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.
Upcoming Webinars Will Answer Your Questions About E-VerifyTennessee law says small business owners with more than 5 employees will have to use E-Verify to check a new worker's employment eligibility or provide an identity or employment authorization document.
U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn Wants to Tell You What's Really Going OnShe'll be the guest speaker at our NFIB/Tennessee Memphis Area Action Council meeting on Aug. 17.
Tennessee's Sales Tax Holiday Could Give a Big Boost to Small BusinessNFIB is urging people to shop at small business over the Aug. 5-7 holiday.
What Happens if Pirates Use Your Wi-Fi to Steal Music and Movies?Take steps to prevent customers or someone else from logging in and using your account to illegally download copyrighted material.
Could Your Small Business Survive a Natural Disaster? (Video)Parts of the South were devastated by tornadoes and floods this spring and summer, but disaster can strike at any time, in any season. Here's some advice on creating a disaster plan for your business.
Tennessee Business Should Be Ready in Case of ICE InvestigationU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun notifying 1,000 businesses nationwide it wants to review their I-9 forms and other documents to make sure they are hiring only people authorized to work in the United States.
Tennessee Immigration Law Will Affect Small BusinessesThe Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, which passed nearly unanimously at the end of session, will require businesses with more than 5 employees to use the federal E-Verify system or retain a copy of a valid Tennessee driver’s license.

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