WV Small Business Policy News & Information

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

NFIB, Wheeling Chamber to Co-Host Roundtable on Health-Insurance Tax May 24This is a great opportunity to learn more about this costly, unfair and hidden tax that will increase the cost of health insurance in the small business market and would needlessly stifle economic growth.
Top 3 Challenges Facing WV's Small BusinessesThis year's legislation session just ended, but we're already looking ahead to the small-business issues already on the horizon for 2013.
WV Small-Business Owner Explains Why He Joined Our Obamacare LawsuitDave Klemencic, an NFIB/West Virginia member and owner of Ellenboro Floors, discusses why he joined NFIB and 26 states in challenging the constitutionality of the president's health-care plan.
WATCH: WV Small-Business Owner Discusses the Obamacare LawsuitDave Klemencic, an NFIB/West Virginia member and owner of Ellenboro Floors in Ellenboro, is a plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging the president's health-care law.
Don't Forget to Vote Your NFIB Member Ballot!Tell us what issues are important to you, and we'll deliver your message to the Legislature!
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.
West Virginia Deserves Right to WorkNFIB State Director Gil White writes in the Charleston Daily Mail that making West Virginia a right-to-work state would help existing employers and attract much-needed jobs.
West Virginia's Legislature is Back in SessionNFIB/West Virginia is there to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
Learn the Basics of E-Verify and I-9 RequirementsWatch this replay of our recent webinar with attorney Christina Wallace to find out your obligations when it comes to verifying whether a job applicant can legally work in the United States.
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.
BLACK FRIDAY: Shop Small, Support the Local EconomyShop at small businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- and throughout the holiday season!
Sign Up Today for Nov. 30 Webinar on I-9 and E-VerifyJoin the webinar presented by a nationally recognized immigration law attorney who will walk business owners through the E-Verify program.
WATCH: How a Torrent of New Regulations Will Affect Your Small BusinessFind out what’s going on -- and what you can do about it -– in this replay of our recent webinar with NFIB's manager of regulatory policy.
You Might Need a License to Play Music in Your Small BusinessHere's what you need to know before turning on a radio, TV or CD player.
Veteran Lawmaker to Lead NFIB/West VirginiaL. Gil White, who served 14 years in the Legislature, will be NFIB's new state director.
Washington Wants to Fine You Because You're Not PsychicOSHA is working on a new regulation requiring employers to have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program that would have to include every conceivable accident that could happen at your workplace. If there’s an accident you didn't plan for, you’d have to pay a hefty fine.
How Do Government Regulations Hurt West Virginia's Small Businesses?NFIB has launched a campaign to ease the bureaucratic burden on America's job creators. Tell us your stories!
Don't Wait Until the Last Minute: Register to Vote in Special Governor's RaceActing-Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Morgantown businessman Bill Maloney will face each other in the Oct. 4 special election.
Lawmakers Look at Developing the Marcellus Shale FormationNatual gas from the formation would give a big boost to West Virginia's economy.
What Happens if Someone Uses Your Wi-Fi to Steal Music or Movies?Take steps now to prevent customers or anyone else from logging in and illegally downloading 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.
Download the Presentation from NFIB's June 29 Health-Care WebinarYou need to understand your obligations under the federal health-care law.
NFIB/West Virginia Advises Small Businesses How to Prepare for an ICE AuditAccording to published reports, the 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.
West Virginia Launches Program for People Starting a Small BusinessThe program includes workshops and coaching on the basics of owning your own business.
West Virginia Small Business Would Take a 'HIT' on Health CareThe federal health insurance tax, or HIT, will affect more than 120,000 small businesses in West Virginia alone.
Take a Leadership Role in NFIB/West VirginiaWe're looking for members to serve on the NFIB/West Virginia Leadership Council and help us solve the problems facing the state's small businesses.
Drop in West Virginia's Jobless Rate Should Help Small BusinessesLower unemployment means more spending and less pressure to raises taxes and fees on small businesses.
NFIB/West Virginia Applauds Manchin for Bill Repealing 1099 ProvisionSen. Joe Manchin co-sponsored the repeal bill in the Senate, which mirrors legislation that passed the House on March 3. The measure now awaits action by President Obama.
Free Webinar on Essential Workplace Policies, April 13, from NFIB/West VirginiaAre you unsure how to handle problem employees? Have you written more than one internal policy memo this past year? Do your employees constantly ask about sick leave, dress codes, or vacation time? If your answer is yes to any of these questions then you need to attend this free webinar on April 13.
Continued High Unemployment Could Trigger a Tax Increase Later in the YearWest Virginia's high jobless rate is putting a financial strain on the state's Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund.
Autism Mandate Passes as Session EndsNFIB/West Virginia fought successfully to have businesses with 25 or fewer employees exempted from the bill.
NFIB, Business Groups Oppose Bill Expanding Unemployment BenefitsIf passed, the bill would lead to higher taxes even as small businesses are struggling to recover from the worst recession since the Great Depression.
West Virginia House Passes Autism Mandate BillNFIB opposes legislation that would drive up the cost of health insurance across the board.
14 Candidates File to Fill Joe Manchin's Unexpired TermThe primary election for governor will be May 14.
National Entrepreneurship Week: Encourage Young People in their Entrepreneurial SpiritNational Entrepreneurship Week is happening February 18-25, 2012, highlighting how independent business owners are important mainstays of American Society. Learn more about NFIB’s Young Entrepreneur Foundation and donate to the Young Entrepreneur Awards to show your support for the next generation of small business owners.
Senate Bill Would Create State Court of AppealsMeanwhile, a move to transfer $20 million to the state Unemployment Trust Fund would help reduce the need for a tax increase.
Don't Forget to Return Your NFIB/West Virginia Member BallotYour input helps determine our position on the issues affecting small businesses like yours!
State Supreme Court Orders Special Election for GovernorThe court says voters must choose someone to fill the seat left empty when Joe Manchin was elected to the U.S. Senate.
Tomblin Makes Small Business a Priority in State of the State AddressNFIB/West Virginia applauds the acting governor's decision to hold the line on taxes and support the state's coal industry.
Lawmakers Will Return to Charleston on Jan. 12Here's a look at some of the challenges we'll be facing in this year's legislative session.
NFIB Sends Letter Supporting Tester AmendmentAmendment to Food Safety Modernization Act must be included in order to protect small-scale farmers and producers from new regulatory burdens.
West Virginia Small Businesses Were Big Winners on Election DayOur members turned out to help elect pro-small business candidates to Congress.
Don't Forget to Download Your 2010 West Virginia Small Business Voter Guide!Election Day is Nov. 2!
What Does NFIB's Endorsement Mean to the Candidates?WATCH: We're supporting hundreds of candidates for state and federal office this November. Our support means a lot to them, but don't take our word for it. Listen to what the candidates themselves have to say.
3 House Candidates Earn NFIB/West Virginia's EndorsementWhich candidates will stand up for small business?
U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito is Guardian of Small BusinessNFIB honors the lawmaker for her outstanding support of small business in the 111th Congress.
Take Action: The Small Business Tax Increase Clock is TickingLearn how the small business tax increase clock is ticking! Tell Congress to make current tax rates permanent before small business is hit with a massive tax increase.
Just the Facts: Small Business Healthcare Tax CreditSupporters claim 4 million small businesses are eligible for the credit, but sadly the fact is less than 2 million small businesses will receive it. See your state's estimates.
What You Need to Know About the Unemployment Trust Fund
We're working with state officials to come up with ideas for shoring up the state's unemployment trust fund.
NFIB Joins Lawsuit Challenging Healthcare Law

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