Main Street Alliance on the State of the Union
March 2, 2022
In reaction to President Biden’s State of the Union speech last night, Co-Executive Director of Main Street Alliance Chanda Causer had this to say:
“Last night, President Biden spoke directly to the American people about the progress of the last year in the face of deep challenges, as well as his optimism for the future. The Biden-Harris economic strategy is producing historic results, in large part due to the public investment of the American Rescue Plan. Entrepreneurship and business investment rebounded, and the economy achieved its fastest job growth in American history. Six million small businesses were supported, and over 5 million new ones were created. It's important to emphasize that this progress is occurring amidst an historic shift from the old, outdated trickle-down approach to one that centers workers, families, and what small businesses need - public investment.
West Virginia Small Business Owners Reaffirm Support for Build Back Better
December 20, 2021
The status quo continues to harm small businesses in West Virginia, Main Street Alliance Members say. Small businesses across West Virginia strongly support the Build Back Better Act and will not rest until the Senate passes these needed critical investments in our economy. The Build Back Better Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make critical investments we need to boost our economy and rebuild our communities. One without the other is a job half done.
Main Street Alliance Applauds House Passage of Build Back Better Act, Urges Senate to Swiftly Pass These Critical Investments
November 19, 2021
In response to the House passing the Build Back Better Act, Co-Executive Director of Main Street Alliance, Chanda Causer, had this to say:
“Main Street Alliance and our member businesses applaud the House for passing a historic piece of legislation that will support entrepreneurs across the country. With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and now this first step on Build Back Better, we are on the precipice of a more equitable economy.
The inclusion of paid family and medical leave is a win for small businesses and an opportunity to build back better with equity. Paid leave is one of the most widely supported policies in the Build Back Better plan and can unite the country and boost the economy. Creating a national paid leave program would be a historic achievement and a worthy legacy to build on for future generations.
Main Street Alliance Applauds House Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act- Urges Congress to Take Up the Build Back Better Act Immediately
“Main Street Alliance and our member businesses applaud the House for moving forward two historic pieces of legislation that will support entrepreneurs across the country. With the passage of the IIJA and continued legislative movement on Build Back Better, we are on the precipice of a more equitable economy….
Now, we are urging the House and Senate to swiftly pass the Build Back Better bill so that President Biden can sign both of these transformative bills into law as soon as possible and deliver on the promises for millions of people and small businesses in America.”
Main Street Alliance Applauds Inclusion of Paid Leave in Build Back Better, Urges Swift Passage
November 3, 2021
“Main Street Alliance supports the Build Back Better deal and urges swift passage. The inclusion of paid family and medical leave is a win for small businesses, and an opportunity to build back better with equity. Paid leave is one of the most widely supported policies in the initial Build Back Better plan and can unite the country and boost the economy. The creation of a national paid leave program would be a historic achievement and a worthy legacy.