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NFIB’s New York Small Business Day a Great Success

NFIB’s New York Small Business Day a Great Success

March 21, 2024 Last Edit: July 22, 2024

70 small business advocates came together in the Capitol to share and discuss pressing Main Street challenges and visit with leadership offices and dozens of lawmakers.

On March 19, small business owners and business allies from across New York traveled to Albany to advocate their positions on a wide range of issues including high taxes, the cost of health care, retail theft, outdated COVID regulations, and other measures that impact the state’s business climate and affordability. The NFIB-hosted event was attended by 70 Small Business Day participants, who heard from legislators, business leaders, and policy experts, and concluded with small business owners from all parts of the state meeting with lawmakers in the Capitol to share their concerns.

State Director Ashley RanslowState Director Ashley Ranslow kicked off the event, noting proudly that NFIB members and fellow small business owners were gathering in-person to speak with lawmakers face-to-face for the first time since the pandemic, having convened successful virtual Capitol advocacy days the last three years.

NFIB member activists called on lawmakers to give serious consideration to Main Street issues as they work through this year’s budget and the remainder of the legislative session.

“Small Business Day recognizes the importance of small business owners to our state, and it also serves as a critical reminder to lawmakers of the complex issues owners are burdened with and how legislation can worsen these challenges,” said Ranslow. “From tax relief to public safety to sensible regulations, including the sunset of the outdated COVID sick leave law, the small business agenda is essential to the sustainability of New York’s small business owners and Main Street jobs. Small business is the backbone of New York’s economy, Main Streets, and job growth, and we are proud of the work are members did today and appreciate the Senators, Assembly Members, and staff who met with our activists.”

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