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NFIB Urges General Assembly to Consider Small Businesses During Legislative Session

NFIB Urges General Assembly to Consider Small Businesses During Legislative Session

January 6, 2025

Virginia News

The legislature will gavel into session on Jan. 8

NFIB State Director Julia Hammond is calling on Virginia lawmakers to weigh the impact proposed legislation could have on small businesses. The 2025 regular session of the General Assembly will gavel into session on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating jobs and driving growth in our communities,” Hammond said. “It’s critical that the General Assembly evaluates how proposed legislation may affect Main Street.”

The most recent NFIB Small Business Optimism Index indicates that owners are becoming more optimistic about the direction of the economy. However, they continue to grapple with rising costs and a shortage of qualified job candidates to fill open positions, Hammond said.

“Our members are urging their legislators to remember the challenges small business owners face and to pass legislation that helps them grow and create jobs,” Hammond said. This includes adopting a budget that does not attempt to fund expanded programs by increasing taxes and fees on small businesses and seeking input from employers on how state government can better prepare individuals to enter the workforce, she said.

“Our members stand ready to work with legislative leaders and Gov. Glenn Youngkin to find solutions that enable entrepreneurs to own, operate, and grow their businesses,” Hammond said.

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