Small businesses

“I’m concerned about big challenges like recovering from Hurricane Helene, affordability for working families, and preserving our environment and culture. I’m also outspoken about the need to support local businesses and putting Western North Carolina first.”

“Growing Small Businesses and Good Jobs”

“Empower workers and small business owners to earn more and get ahead”

“Supporting Small and Independent Businesses: Monopolies like Amazon make it impossible for small businesses to get ahead. We need to make sure that every small business can compete fairly with companies like Amazon that run giant marketplaces. And we need to make sure giant corporations pay their fair share.”

“That’s why, in 2020, I took on the political establishment and defeated a 20-year incumbent of my own party to serve in the Iowa House of Representatives. There, I fought for our public schools, our farmers and small businesses, clean air and water, and our rights and liberties.”

“Help Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Grow”

“Supporting small businesses by cutting red tape, expanding access to affordable capital, and making sure that small businesses can attract talent with expanded access to affordable healthcare.”

“Rebecca started a nonprofit organization that has helped over 70 small businesses create local jobs and she served on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board, aiding in the success of rural businesses.”

“Support Small Business”

“Keeping Main Streets Strong”

“Ford has been one of Springfield’s leading champions for working families, small businesses, and returning citizens.”

“Throughout his tenure, Ford has championed social justice, equity, and expanded opportunity, driving legislation that advances jobs, education, health, second chances for returning citizens, small business development, housing, and veterans’ services.”

“My approach pairs higher wage standards with targeted support for truly small, locally owned businesses. That means lowering health care costs, improving access to affordable credit, enforcing labor laws evenly, and ensuring that responsible employers are not punished while bad actors cut corners.”

“Support working women and responsible small businesses together”

“In Congress, I’ll fight to raise wages and support local small businesses—not by writing blank checks, but by investing in apprenticeships, vocational schools, community colleges, and job training programs that prepare Iowans for high-skill, high-wage work.”

“Oliver will fight in Washington to reinvest in job training, especially in high-paying technical fields that can’t easily be taken away by AI, and to strengthen support for entrepreneurs and small business owners.”

“I’ll fight to cut red tape and expand access to loans and grants for our small businesses affected by Helene.”

“Expand access to affordable capital for small businesses”

“Mobilize capital for minority entrepreneurs. Increase access to capital for minority entrepreneurs by expanding federal small business lending and investing in Community Development Financial Institutions that support underserved communities.”

“Supporting small businesses by cutting red tape, expanding access to affordable capital, and making sure that small businesses can attract talent with expanded access to affordable healthcare.”

“Create a regional fund that seeds dollars for second stage growth – investing more deeply in start-ups that are ready to grow, create more jobs and manufacture in Wisconsin.”

“Passed laws to support micro-loans for returning citizens, state contract access for small businesses, and banking equity in underserved areas.”

“Introduced legislation that became law establishing a micro-loan program for qualified ex-offenders who are establishing their own businesses (Public Act 096-0656)”

“My approach pairs higher wage standards with targeted support for truly small, locally owned businesses. That means lowering health care costs, improving access to affordable credit, enforcing labor laws evenly, and ensuring that responsible employers are not punished while bad actors cut corners.”

“Startup grants and affordable financing to get your idea off the ground.”

“The SBA Growth Line offers low-interest loans to help you scale up.”

“A strengthened SBA 504 program makes buying property and expanding easier.”

“Boosting small business growth with SBA micro-loans and Main Street accelerator funds.”

“Reduce barriers for small businesses by simplifying access to federal loans and capital, particularly for local entrepreneurs and first-time business owners.”

“Alicia will work to reduce unnecessary barriers, expand access to capital, and ensure local businesses have a fair opportunity to compete and grow.”

“I’ll fight to cut red tape and expand access to loans and grants for our small businesses affected by Helene.”

“Supporting small businesses by cutting red tape, expanding access to affordable capital, and making sure that small businesses can attract talent with expanded access to affordable healthcare.”

“Eliminate outdated and mistaken regulations that stifle small businesses, including restaurants.”

“I’ll cut red tape so we can quickly build new homes, expand childcare options, and support our small businesses.”

“Reduce barriers for small businesses by simplifying access to federal loans and capital, particularly for local entrepreneurs and first-time business owners.”

“Alicia will work to reduce unnecessary barriers, expand access to capital, and ensure local businesses have a fair opportunity to compete and grow.”

“In Congress, Dr. Pan will work to reduce unnecessary red tape, expand access to affordable capital, and push back on policies that increase uncertainty and drive up costs for small businesses.”

“Small businesses are key to Central Pennsylvania’s economy and in Congress, I will ensure my office helps with SBA loans and I will advocate to cut through red tape so our small businesses can thrive.”

“Supporting Small and Independent Businesses: Monopolies like Amazon make it impossible for small businesses to get ahead. We need to make sure that every small business can compete fairly with companies like Amazon that run giant marketplaces. And we need to make sure giant corporations pay their fair share.”

“In Congress, I’ll fight to end this senseless trade war, support free and open trade that helps our farmers and distillers compete globally, and make sure Main Street can compete with Wall Street to lower prices for us all.”

“The forum began with questions from Main Street Alliance about issues related to operating small businesses, giving Jake a chance to share his belief that we need to fund the agencies responsible for enforcing antitrust laws, so that they can go after the monopolies squeezing local operations out of business.”

“Level the playing field for Colorado small businesses and entrepreneurs so they can compete fairly and improve our economy”

“Support small businesses over corporate monopolies”

“Alicia will work to reduce unnecessary barriers, expand access to capital, and ensure local businesses have a fair opportunity to compete and grow.”

“Dr. Pan will stand with small businesses, not corporate monopolies, and fight to keep our local economy strong.”

“My approach pairs higher wage standards with targeted support for truly small, locally owned businesses. That means lowering health care costs, improving access to affordable credit, enforcing labor laws evenly, and ensuring that responsible employers are not punished while bad actors cut corners.”

“Address rising costs that hit small businesses directly including healthcare, energy, and insurance so they can grow without passing those costs onto employees or customers.”

“In Congress, Dr. Pan will work to reduce unnecessary red tape, expand access to affordable capital, and push back on policies that increase uncertainty and drive up costs for small businesses.”

“I’ll fight to cut red tape and expand access to loans and grants for our small businesses affected by Helene.”

“Introduced and passed House Resolution 1652 (96th GA) urging Congress to establish a small business recession rescue task force”

“As we continue our recovery following Helene, Congress must step up and prioritize the people and small businesses on the ground. We need a representative who will fight for the funding we were promised, rather than completely ignore the issue.”

“Mobilize capital for minority entrepreneurs. Increase access to capital for minority entrepreneurs by expanding federal small business lending and investing in Community Development Financial Institutions that support underserved communities.”

“Support for minority-owned and locally rooted small businesses.”

“Passed laws to support micro-loans for returning citizens, state contract access for small businesses, and banking equity in underserved areas.”

“Educación, capacitación laboral y oportunidad económica Deberíamos fortalecer y expandir los beneficios educativos, invertir en capacitación laboral que conduzca a empleos sindicalizados bien remunerados en oficios, salud y la economía verde, y expandir los programas de la SBA y las oportunidades de contratación federal para pequeñas empresas propiedad de veteranos.”

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“As someone who helps grow a small business daily, Houston knows how important it is we keep our economy strong and support our business community.”