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NFIB Members Come Together for Small Business Day at the Capitol

NFIB Members Come Together for Small Business Day at the Capitol

February 19, 2025

Tennessee News

The event gave owners the opportunity to engage with legislators and other leaders

Small business owners from across Tennessee gathered at the State Capitol on Tuesday for NFIB’s annual Small Business Day. The event gave NFIB members the opportunity to engage with legislators and state leaders on key issues affecting Main Street businesses.

The morning began with Gov. Bill Lee’s Policy Director Michael Hendrix giving an overview of the governor’s 2025 agenda.

Newly elected representatives Renea Jones (HD 4), an NFIB member from Unicoi, and Rick Scarbrough (HD 33) from Clinton shared what life is like as “freshmen” legislators.

NFIB Small Business Legal Center Beth Milito (at podium) spoke about immigration paperwork, while NFIB Tennessee Labor Advisory Council attorneys John Rodgers (left) and Michael Moschel reviewed labor bills NFIB is closely tracking for our members.
NFIB Small Business Legal Center Beth Milito at podium spoke about immigration paperwork while NFIB Tennessee Labor Advisory Council attorneys John Rodgers left and Michael Moschel reviewed labor bills NFIB is closely tracking for our members

Labor & Workforce Commissioner Deniece Thomas engaged attendees on how the state is working to add jobs, while Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Carter Lawrence shared that average workers’ compensation rates are about to drop for the 12th year in a row.

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State Reps Renea Jones left and Rick Scarbrough talked about life as freshmen legislators with NFIB State Director Jim Brown

Labor & Workforce Commissioner Deniece Thomas engaged attendees on how the state is working to add jobs, while Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Carter Lawrence shared that average workers’ compensation rates are about to drop for the 12th year in a row.

Labor & Workforce Commissioner Deniece Thomas gave an excellent speaks at Small Business Day.
Labor Workforce Commissioner Deniece Thomas gave an excellent speaks at Small Business Day

The audience then heard timely updates from panels on health insurance and benefits issues, as well as labor proposals that could impact NFIB members.

NFIB Tennessee Leadership Council Chair Connie Vaughan (far right) moderated a discussion about health benefits with Michael Curcio, chair of the Tennessee Employer Benefits Alliance, Sen. Becky Massey, and Rep. Brock Martin, who chairs the House Health Subcommittee.
NFIB Tennessee Leadership Council Chair Connie Vaughan far right moderated a discussion about health benefits with Michael Curcio chair of the Tennessee Employer Benefits Alliance Sen Becky Massey and Rep Brock Martin who chairs the House Health Subcommittee

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