Main Street Alliance Applauds President Biden Signing Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act- Urges Congress to Take Up the Build Back Better Act Immediately
November 15, 2021
In response to President Biden signing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law today, Co-Executive Director of Main Street Alliance, Chanda Causer, had this to say:
“The Infrastructure Act’s critical investments in our roads, bridges, supply chains, and broadband networks, particularly important for our rural small businesses, are needed to rebuild the economy and support entrepreneurs across the country. Main Street Alliance and our member businesses applaud President Biden for signing the Infrastructure Act into law. We are particularly supportive of the law-making permanent and expanding the Minority Business Development Agency - the only federal agency solely dedicated to supporting minority-owned businesses. With the passage of the IIJA and continued legislative movement on Build Back Better, we are on the precipice of a more equitable economy….
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.”
Budget Resolution passage brings us one step closer to an equitable recovery for America's Main Streets
August 24, 2021
“Small businesses applaud the historic investment in our care economy outlined in the budget resolution and thank the House members who voted to move both pieces of critical legislation forward. It is time to invest in our overall care infrastructure. Small businesses are demanding these programs, like paid leave and child care, that will help ease the burden of high costs on working families and support entrepreneurs. It's past time to level this playing field. An investment in our overall care economy is an investment in small businesses and our local community.
Small businesses applaud Senate’s Bipartisan Infrastructure passage, and call for addressing the gaps
“Small businesses are applauding the step towards critical investment in our roads, bridges, and broadband networks, which will support entrepreneurs across the country,” said Co-Executive Directors of Main Street Alliance Chanda Causer and Stephen Michael. “But we know these aren’t the only critical needs for small businesses…”
Bipartisan Deal a Positive Step Forward, but Not the Only Step Needed
June 24, 2021
On the announcement of a bipartisan deal for infrastructure investments, Co-Executive Directors of the Main Street Alliance Chanda Causer and Stephen Michael had this to say:
“Small businesses are applauding the step towards critical investment in our roads, bridges and broadband networks, which will support entrepreneurs across the country. But we know these aren’t the only critical needs for small businesses. Investment in our care infrastructure, including a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program, and affordable, quality child care, must move along in tandem to this deal. One without the other will not ensure an equitable or sustainable recovery.