NFIB thanks its small-business-owning members for braving the hail, sleet, ice, and snow to attend this year’s Small Business Day in Olympia, held on February 4.

The weather conditions outside were equal in force to the storms inside the State Capitol swirling around some bad legislation for small businesses. NFIB members took to the halls of power to lobby for the Main Street agenda after spending the morning hearing from key policymakers on a variety of topics, including:

— Can a $12 billion budget hole be filled without new taxes? Presented by Sen. Chris Gildon, ranking member, Senate Ways & Means Committee

— The Republican response to Gov. Bob Ferguson and Democrat supermajorities. Presented by Senate Republican Leader John Braun

— Small business legislative priorities. Presented by Patrick Connor, NFIB Washington State Director

— Health insurance options for small businesses. Presented by Ingrid Ulrey, CEO,  Washington Health Benefit Exchange

— The Legislature needs more small business owners, like you! Presented by Rep. Andrew Barkis, ranking member, House Transportation Committee

Small business owners who attended also heard about the new version of the $25 minimum wage proposals. What’s your opinion of the proposed increase? Use this Action Alert to easily send your message to your legislators today.

NFIB Washington thanks its sponsors of this year’s event, Larson Financial Group & Rock Point Oyster. And again, thank you to those who braved the weather to join!