Small Biz applaud historic investment in care economy outlined in budget framework
August 12, 2021
On the heels of the Senate passing the budget resolution, as well as Vice President Kamal Harris meeting with business leaders on the importance of the care economy today, Co-Executive Directors of Main Street Alliance Chanda Causer and Stephen Michael had this to say:
“Small businesses applaud the historic investment in our care economy outlined in the budget resolution. It is time to invest in our 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…”
Senator Patty Murray speaks to representatives of 500+ small business owners urging Congress to pass paid leave
August 5, 2021
This afternoon, Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) spoke with small business owners representing over 530 small business owners nationwide who have called on Congress to prioritize the urgent call for a comprehensive federal paid family and medical leave program.
Small Business Owners Cite Paid Leave and Child Care as Critically Needed Investments in NEW survey
July 14, 2021
Main Street Alliance released results of its latest pop member survey today showing critical need and support for investments in care infrastructure including paid leave and child care support as part of the recovery packages.
With 15 industries represented across 24 states, over 120 small business owners shared their challenges with the lack of a comprehensive, national paid leave program and affordable child care as well as priorities for investment in the upcoming recovery packages.
Small Businesses Applaud President Biden’s Executive Order Promoting Competition in the American Economy
July 9, 2021
On President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, Main Street Alliance Executive Co-Directors Chanda Causer and Stephen Michael had this to say:
“President Biden's executive order today addresses key concerns on competition we hear from small business owners across the country. This important action moves us closer to real solutions to combat increased corporate consolidation and levels the playing field against monopolistic market practices.