The return of the NFIB Maine Virtual Small Business Day last month was a great success, as small business members from across the state heard directly from policy and advocacy experts and a key lawmaker on the Maine Legislature’s Taxation Committee.

Maine State Director David Clough assembled a full and informative program, providing the latest updates on the key legislation and regulatory policies that affect you and your business and employees. State Director Clough led discussions that highlighted the top small business issues moving through the Capitol in Augusta, including a comprehensive presentation with Senator Bruce Bickford (Androscoggin), the ranking Republican senator on the powerful Taxation Committee, as well as a federal issues update with Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations. Opportunities for NFIB in Washington, D.C. Member Activism and success stories were also discussed.

Below you will find the key sections of the Maine Small Business Day program, available for you to watch in separate videos.

• State Update
• Grassroots Advocacy
• Federal Update
• Senator Bruce Bickford
• Member Spotlight: Cathy DeMerchant
• Meet Your Maine Team

If you have any questions about this year’s Small Business Day Program, would like to further engage in advocacy efforts, or have any other queries, please contact Julianna Rauf, your grassroots manager, at julianna.rauf@nfib.org.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

• Book a meeting:Are you interested in opportunities to get more involved, such as attending or hosting events, meeting with legislators, or testifying? Let’s talk about it! Book a meeting with your Grassroots Manager, Julianna, here.
• Update your profile:When was the last time you updated your preferences with NFIB? Update policy areas of interest and willingness interests by clicking here.
• Listen to our podcast:The Small Business Rundown podcast offers small business owners an inside source in Washington, D.C. and the nation’s state capitals.
• Tell me about your tax savings:NFIB members urged Congress to make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent. This huge victory was achieved in 2025 as a direct result of your tireless advocacy.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Julianna Rauf, NFIB Grassroots Manager | 857-228-9978, Julianna.Rauf@NFIB.org
• David Clough, NFIB State Director | 207-578-5383, David.Clough@NFIB.org
• Louis Bertolotti, NFIB FGR Principal | 201-370-9255, Louis.Bertolotti@NFIB.org