WV Small Business Policy News & Information

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

Session May Be Over, but Legislators Will Still Work on Small-Business Bills"Interims" are a great opportunity for small business to help shape legislation before it reaches the Legislature.
West Virginia Senior is Finalist for Young Entrepreneur of the YearThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors with their own small businesses.
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!
How Could the Legislature Help Small Business?Lawmakers want to hear from small-business owners like you!
Help Us Fund Scholarships for West Virginia's Young EntrepreneursThe NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award is a scholarship for graduating high-school seniors who have started their own small businesses.
Deadline to Apply for a YEF Scholarship EXTENDED to Jan. 6The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation award recognizes graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.
West Virginia: Shop Local on Small Business SaturdayShopping at small, locally-owned businesses this holiday season is a great way to invest in the community.
Digging Out from Hurricane SandyThe storm dumped two feet of snow on parts of the state, shutting down roads and preventing many small businesses from opening. Here's some advice for weathering Sandy and other natural disasters.
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
Here's a List of Legislative Candidates Endorsed by NFIB/West VirginiaOur members support the candidates who will support small business.
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.
Make a Difference in This Year's Elections: Join the NFIB/West Virginia Leadership CouncilHelp us support the candidates who support small business by taking on more of a leadership role with the state's largest small-business association!
'HIT' Makes Health Insurance too Expensive for W.V. Small BusinessesThe NFIB is part of the Stop The HIT Coalition, which held a roundtable in Fairmont recently to discuss the looming health-insurance tax, or HIT, and what it would mean to the state's small businesses.
NFIB/West Virginia is Working to Stop the 'HIT' on Small Business (VIDEO)We're calling on Congress to repeal the health-insurance tax, known as the "HIT," a costly, unfair and hidden tax that was enacted as part of Obamacare.
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.
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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!

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