https://www.nfib.com NFIB Small Business Association en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:33:12 +0000 Action on swipe fees still needed at the federal level. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/column-alabama-takes-a-stand-for-small-business-fairness/ 22 Apr 2026 19:01:53 +0000 column-alabama-takes-a-stand-for-small-business-fairness https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rosemary-Elebash.jpg The decision to make it permanent will boost the state's economy. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/new-report-shows-impact-of-20-small-business-deduction-on-alabama/ 15 Apr 2026 12:01:11 +0000 new-report-shows-impact-of-20-small-business-deduction-on-alabama https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Tax-Forms-on-Desk-1-scaled.jpg Bills address cash transactions, swipe fees and licensing. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/alabama-legislature-ends-with-important-wins-for-small-business/ 13 Apr 2026 13:49:43 +0000 alabama-legislature-ends-with-important-wins-for-small-business https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HB381-Signing-04-08-2026-scaled-1.jpg NFIB members from across the state gathered in Montgomery. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-hosts-small-business-day-in-montgomery/ 25 Mar 2026 17:46:54 +0000 nfib-hosts-small-business-day-in-montgomery https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AL-SBD-Sen-Will-Barfoot.jpg The event gives owners a chance to learn more about issues in the legislature. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/save-the-data-alabama-small-business-day-will-be-march-24/ 13 Mar 2026 11:39:39 +0000 save-the-data-alabama-small-business-day-will-be-march-24 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sen.-Arthur-Orr-speaks-at-Small-Business-Day-scaled.jpeg The fees are charged by credit card companies for processing transactions. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-supports-bill-to-stop-taxing-credit-card-swipe-fees/ 24 Feb 2026 16:18:16 +0000 nfib-supports-bill-to-stop-taxing-credit-card-swipe-fees https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CreditCardSettlement.jpg NFIB is tracking several bills that would affect Main Street businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/judicial-reform-regulatory-limits-advance-in-alabama-legislature/ 17 Feb 2026 13:23:36 +0000 judicial-reform-regulatory-limits-advance-in-alabama-legislature https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/service-pnp-highsm-07000-07064v-2.jpg The survey shows small business owners' views on key issues. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-delivers-2026-alabama-member-ballot-results-to-lawmakers/ 26 Jan 2026 16:56:02 +0000 nfib-delivers-2026-alabama-member-ballot-results-to-lawmakers https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/service-pnp-highsm-07000-07064v-2.jpg The proclamation affects 19 counties across northern Alabama. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/gov-ivey-declares-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-winter-storm/ 23 Jan 2026 20:05:01 +0000 gov-ivey-declares-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-winter-storm https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Snow-measure-2-2.jpg Economic injury loans can help cover payroll, fixed debts, and other expenses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/sba-offers-disaster-relief-to-small-businesses-affected-by-drought/ 20 Jan 2026 16:41:21 +0000 sba-offers-disaster-relief-to-small-businesses-affected-by-drought https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1280_ik5mwYNW784-25.jpg Governor Ivey is term-limited and cannot seek a third consecutive term. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-commends-gov-ivey-ahead-of-her-final-state-of-the-state-address/ 12 Jan 2026 13:53:28 +0000 nfib-commends-gov-ivey-ahead-of-her-final-state-of-the-state-address https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Alabama-Gov-Kay-Ivey-screengrab-from-NFIB-thank-you-video.png The regular session begins on Tuesday, Jan. 13. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-workforce-regulatory-reform-and-tax-relief-top-priorities-as-alabama-legislature-convenes/ 08 Jan 2026 20:26:00 +0000 nfib-workforce-regulatory-reform-and-tax-relief-top-priorities-as-alabama-legislature-convenes https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/service-pnp-highsm-07000-07064v-4.jpg Your input helps determine our positions on key issues affecting independent businesses throughout the state. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/take-action-help-the-voice-of-small-business-be-heard-by-voting-your-member-ballot-6/ 07 Jan 2026 15:12:40 +0000 take-action-help-the-voice-of-small-business-be-heard-by-voting-your-member-ballot-6 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NFIB-Taxes.png It's a chance for Main Street shops and restaurants to attract new customers and turn them into regulars. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/time-is-running-out-to-prepare-for-small-business-saturday/ 13 Nov 2025 14:06:31 +0000 time-is-running-out-to-prepare-for-small-business-saturday https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Toy-Soldiers-2.jpg Glow Floral Event Design in Tuscaloosa will provide floral arrangements this holiday season. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-member-business-chosen-to-help-decorate-the-white-house/ 29 Oct 2025 21:51:12 +0000 nfib-member-business-chosen-to-help-decorate-the-white-house https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-29-at-43839-PM.jpg The report shines a light on what's happening in the Yellowhammer State. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/heres-what-the-latest-optimism-index-says-about-al/ 14 Oct 2025 15:58:28 +0000 heres-what-the-latest-optimism-index-says-about-al https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/colorful-sidewalk-scene-main-street.jpg Worker shortages remain a challenge, with job openings holding steady. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/what-does-the-latest-nfib-jobs-report-say-about-alabama/ 02 Oct 2025 17:33:23 +0000 what-does-the-latest-nfib-jobs-report-say-about-alabama https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/service-pnp-highsm-07000-07064v-2.jpg NFIB has partnered with the community colleges on several training programs that help small businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/alabama-workforce-exchange-to-tackle-training-and-future-workforce-needs/ 01 Oct 2025 17:48:13 +0000 alabama-workforce-exchange-to-tackle-training-and-future-workforce-needs https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/employee-training.jpg State Director Rosemary Elebash says the survey reflects what's happening in the Yellowhammer State. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/what-does-the-latest-nfib-small-business-optimism-index-say-about-al/ 26 Sep 2025 13:40:18 +0000 what-does-the-latest-nfib-small-business-optimism-index-say-about-al https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Decatur-Alabama-farm-public-domain-library-of-congress-highsmith.jpg 1819 News recently published NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash's guest column https://www.nfib.com/news/news/column-small-business-dodged-a-bullet-but-threat-remains/ 17 Sep 2025 15:16:39 +0000 column-small-business-dodged-a-bullet-but-threat-remains 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