Main Street Alliance applauds the efforts of the members of the U.S. House of Representatives to replenish the SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Main Street Alliance applauds the efforts of the members of the U.S. House of Representatives to replenish the SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Main Street Alliance applauds Billionaire Minimum Income Tax in Biden Presidential Budget proposal
On the inclusion of a Billionaire’s tax in the Presidential Budget Proposal today, Main Street Alliance’s Executive Director Chanda Causer had this to say:
“Main Street Alliance applauds President Biden for centering an equitable tax code in his budget, and small businesses across the country are ready to get this over the finish line. Biden’s budget proposal, including a Billionaire Minimum Income Tax, is critical to ensuring the ultra wealthy pay their fair share, resulting in healthier main streets and communities. While America’s billionaires increased their wealth by trillions of dollars during the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of small businesses closed. The Billionaire Minimum Income Tax is an investment in our local economies, small businesses and will help level the playing field for future generations.”
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 It's important to emphasize that this progress is occurring amidst an historic shift from the old, outdated trickle-down approach to one that centers workers, families, and what small businesses need - public investment.
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 Reacts to the Build Back Better Framework
October 28, 2021
On the release of the White House framework for the Build Back Better plan today, Main Street Alliance Co-Executive Director Chanda Causer had this to say:
“Main Street Alliance supports progress on the framework for the Build Back Better plan as the final deal begins to take shape. In partnership, the Build Back Better Agenda and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will make critical investments we need to build our economy and rebuild our communities. The President’s legislative agenda will invest in our nation’s future and build an economy that rewards work, not wealth, by lowering costs for working people, supporting small businesses, and creating millions of new good-paying jobs.
Main Street Alliance Releases Tax Fairness Recommendations that would Support Small Businesses as Committees Debate how to Raise Revenue for Build Back Better
Main Street Alliance today released recommendations for tax reform that would support small businesses and their communities. These recommendations come as the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees are building out their tax plans as part of the investments needed in the Build Back Better package.
The draft plan proposed by the House Ways and Means Committee this week is a major step forward in requiring large corporations to pay their fair share, and a critical means of funding the job-creating investments of the Build Back Better plan. Many of the recommendations are included in this plan. However, there is much farther to go to achieve a truly fair tax system for small businesses than large corporations.