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.
Seagram’s 7 American Blended Whiskey And Comedian Iliza Shlesinger Team Up To Show Support For Small Businesses, Including Dive Bars, Across The Country With The New ‘Keep the Dive Alive’ Campaign
June 24, 2021
Iconic American Whiskey Brand is Proud to Partner with Main Street Alliance to Help Small Businesses, Including Local Bars, Leading up to National Dive Bar Day on 7/7
In time for National Dive Bar Day this summer, Seagram’s 7 Crown American Blended Whiskey is raising a glass to small businesses, including dive bars, across the country by teaming up with actor and comedian, Iliza Shlesinger, to launch the brand’s new “Keep the Dive Alive” campaign. As part of the platform, Seagram’s 7 will release a series of tongue-in-cheek ‘training materials’ featuring Iliza that support the reopening of small businesses, including local dive bars, that bring moments of cohesion and celebration to our communities.
West Virginia small business leaders urge U.S. Senator Joe Manchin to support a national paid leave policy
June 23, 2021
Today, West Virginia small business leaders met virtually with staff representing U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) to express their support for national paid family and medical leave policy.
Companies with a paid leave policy have found increased productivity and improved employee morale and retention. Moreover, a nationwide paid family and medical leave program would allow smaller businesses to compete with larger businesses, which is why the majority of small businesses support the policy.
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan encouraged to back a national paid leave policy by New Hampshire business leaders
June 23, 2021
Today, business leaders based in or with key facilities in New Hampshire met virtually with staff representing U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to express their support for national paid family and medical leave policy.
Global Companies, Small Business Owners Join Together to Support a National Paid Leave Policy
This week during Businesses for Paid Leave Week of Action businesses from around the country will join together to show support for a federal paid family and medical leave policy. Over the course of the week, businesses will participate in meetings with key members of Congress, engage in social media activations, and be available for select media opportunities.