https://www.nfib.com NFIB Small Business Association en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:30:43 +0000 Join us and engage with legislative leaders on key issues. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nc-small-business-day-coming-up-may-12/ 23 Apr 2026 15:34:56 +0000 nc-small-business-day-coming-up-may-12 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NC-Small-Business-Day-2-1.jpg The measure eases the financial burden on Main Street businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/new-report-shows-impact-of-20-small-business-deduction-on-north-carolina/ 15 Apr 2026 12:43:44 +0000 new-report-shows-impact-of-20-small-business-deduction-on-north-carolina https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Tax-Forms-on-Desk-1-scaled.jpg Lawmakers will begin work at noon on April 21. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/theres-a-lot-riding-on-this-years-session-of-the-general-assembly/ 14 Apr 2026 12:02:27 +0000 theres-a-lot-riding-on-this-years-session-of-the-general-assembly https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NC-General-Assembly-2.jpg The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Rep. Chuck Edwards for re-election to the United States House of Representatives to represent North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/north-carolina-small-businesses-endorse-rep-edwards-for-re-election-to-congress/ 26 Mar 2026 14:04:47 +0000 north-carolina-small-businesses-endorse-rep-edwards-for-re-election-to-congress https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/capitol-dome-partial-01-Fotolia_48285489_Subscription_Monthly_M-1.jpg Right to repair, warnings instead of excessive fines for first-time regulatory errors among top priorities. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-member-ballot-highlights-top-legislative-issues/ 26 Mar 2026 12:09:26 +0000 nfib-member-ballot-highlights-top-legislative-issues https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/North-Carolina-Legislative-Building-1-2.jpg Last year's legislative session ended without a spending plan for fiscal 2026-27. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-urges-nc-lawmakers-to-pass-a-budget-that-doesnt-hurt-small-businesses/ 17 Mar 2026 13:11:00 +0000 nfib-urges-nc-lawmakers-to-pass-a-budget-that-doesnt-hurt-small-businesses https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Raleigh-North-Carolina-capitol-state-government-legislature-complex-scaled.jpg The primary focus of this year's session will be spending. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/short-session-of-nc-general-assembly-to-begin-on-april-11/ 03 Mar 2026 13:16:48 +0000 short-session-of-nc-general-assembly-to-begin-on-april-11 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/North-Carolina-Legislative-Building-1-2.jpg The event gave small business owners a chance to engage with their representative https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-members-connect-with-state-rep-jeff-zenger-in-winston-salem/ 03 Feb 2026 19:26:40 +0000 nfib-members-connect-with-state-rep-jeff-zenger-in-winston-salem https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NC-Roundtable-1.jpg Join us and learn more about the issues affecting your business. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/save-the-date-nc-small-business-day-scheduled-for-may-12/ 03 Feb 2026 19:11:07 +0000 save-the-date-nc-small-business-day-scheduled-for-may-12 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Raleigh-North-Carolina-capitol-state-government-legislature-complex-scaled.jpg Forecasters are warning of snow and ice in a band stretching across 33 states. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/is-your-small-business-ready-for-this-weekends-winter-storm/ 22 Jan 2026 15:32:22 +0000 is-your-small-business-ready-for-this-weekends-winter-storm https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Alaska-State-Capitol-in-the-Winter.jpg Many owners are still struggling to find qualified workers. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nc-small-businesses-more-optimistic-but-challenges-remain/ 14 Jan 2026 14:58:01 +0000 nc-small-businesses-more-optimistic-but-challenges-remain https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Gregg-Thompson-2.jpg Your input helps determine our positions on key issues affecting independent businesses throughout the state. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/your-nfib-member-ballot-is-coming-soon/ 30 Dec 2025 16:38:28 +0000 your-nfib-member-ballot-is-coming-soon https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Tax-Deduction-1-scaled.jpg 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 The panel will advise officials on health-related illnesses and injuries in the workplace. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-state-director-named-to-n-c-heat-advisory-council/ 13 Nov 2025 13:41:14 +0000 nfib-state-director-named-to-n-c-heat-advisory-council https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Gregg-Thompson-2.jpg North Carolina’s financial well-being is threatened by soaring insurance premiums. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-urges-n-c-lawmakers-to-address-rising-healthcare-costs/ 30 Oct 2025 12:40:54 +0000 nfib-urges-n-c-lawmakers-to-address-rising-healthcare-costs https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Healthcare-Transparency-eNews-size-scaled-1.jpg The national report shines a light on what's happening in the Tar Heel State. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/heres-what-the-latest-nfib-optimism-index-suggests-about-north-carolina/ 14 Oct 2025 15:48:23 +0000 heres-what-the-latest-nfib-optimism-index-suggests-about-north-carolina 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-n-c/ 02 Oct 2025 17:27:25 +0000 what-does-the-latest-nfib-jobs-report-say-about-n-c https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/North-Carolina-Legislative-Building-1-2.jpg State Director Gregg Thompson says the national data reflects what's happening here. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/what-does-the-latest-nfib-optimism-index-say-about-north-carolina/ 17 Sep 2025 15:47:17 +0000 what-does-the-latest-nfib-optimism-index-say-about-north-carolina https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Raleigh-North-Carolina-capitol-state-government-legislature-complex-scaled.jpg Rising costs threaten North Carolina’s small businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/guest-column-general-assembly-needs-to-look-at-health-insurance-costs/ 02 Sep 2025 18:17:56 +0000 guest-column-general-assembly-needs-to-look-at-health-insurance-costs https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/North-Carolina-Legislative-Building-1-2.jpg Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this summer. Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. There’s a 60% chance of an above-normal season with 13 to 19 named storms. Out of those, six to 10 could become hurricanes https://www.nfib.com/news/news/theres-still-time-to-prepare-your-small-business-for-peak-hurricane-season/ 15 Aug 2025 14:00:07 +0000 theres-still-time-to-prepare-your-small-business-for-peak-hurricane-season https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mick-haupt-XTZHvQ9MUKI-unsplash-scaled.jpg