Feb. 12th event in Prince Frederick drew small business owners, lawmakers, and policy experts
On February 12th, NFIB members and other small business owners, state lawmakers, and policy experts from Charles County, Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, and Prince George’s County joined together for a well-attended and informative discussion about the legislation coming out of Annapolis and the challenges facing Maryland’s Main Street businesses. The morning event at the College of Southern Maryland in Prince Frederick also provided attendees an enjoyable breakfast and time to network with the small business community.
NFIB, along with the Maryland Retailers Alliance (MRA), and the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, hosted this opportunity for NFIB members and fellow business owners to get in front of Southern Maryland state representatives, put a face to their businesses, and share small business concerns with their legislators. NFIB, MRA, and the Chamber also briefed the audience about their respective advocacy efforts for their members and free enterprise in the state.
Following presentations and breakfast, attendees were able to ask the speakers questions, bring home their experience as small business owners to attention of state delegates. The issues discussed included changes to the unemployment insurance program, elimination of the state’s tip credit, bans on natural gas, heat oil, and propane, and the state’s looming budget deficit.