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Small Business Bill Cannot Wait - Voice Your Support, This Bill MUST Pass!

1:59 PM August 27, 2010

Before Congress went on August recess, important small business legislation was left unresolved. Despite WIPP's efforts to rally support for the bill, Democrats and Republicans were unable to agree on the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297) before the break.


Although I am disappointed this bill did not pass before the August recess, I continue to remain optimistic. This bill contains a number of provisions that have far-reaching effects on small businesses, and mirror the struggles our members have identified in our Annual Survey. The small business provisions in the bill include (full summary available by clicking here):

- Major - and critically important changes - to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) federal procurement programs (including Parity legislation, which I blogged about earlier this week)
- A number of tax incentives for small businesses
- The establishment of a $30 billion loan fund for community banks 

Small Businesses are struggling to survive this current economic recession. I continue to call on members of the small business community to voice their support for this bill. Click here for information and instructions on how to contact your local Congressional Delegation. 

 

Posted in Access to Capital ,   Action Alert ,   Economy ,   Healthcare ,   Procurement ,   Small Business ,   Taxes ,   Women Impacting Public Policy by Barbara | | Comments (0)

 

 

 

Small Business Football

12:17 PM August 2, 2010

The back and forth debate between the small business jobs bill (H.R.5297) reminds me of classic Charlie Brown gag between him and Lucy. The story goes something like this; Lucy invites Charlie Brown to kick the football while she holds it. As soon as Charlie is about to kick it, Lucy pulls the football away from Charlie, knocking him straight to the ground.

This classic scenario between Charlie Brown and Lucy is exactly what is playing out in the Senate right now. Last week, Democrats and Republicans argued back and forth about how many amendments to offer.  Democrats threw in some of their other pet programs which had nothing to do with small business and Republicans tried to act like they were interested in moving the bill forward, but just as it looked like an agreement was in the works, they pulled the football out from under the Democrats. This has been going on for three weeks. The Senate has pulled the bill off the floor at least three times to consider other, more pressing legislation.  In the meanwhile, small businesses wait for tax incentives, increased lending and contracting reform--all of which they need immediately.

This week is the last attempt to pass the bill before Congress goes home for the rest of August and part of September.  Now is the time to show leadership and pass a much needed bill.  We need a touchdown.

 

Posted in Access to Capital ,   Economy ,   Healthcare ,   Jobs ,   Procurement ,   Public Policy ,   Small Business ,   Taxes ,   WIPP ,   Women Impacting Public Policy by Barbara | | Comments (0)

 

 

 

Healthcare: Policy, Trends, & Opportunities Event a Success!

4:52 PM June 15, 2010

WIPP and the California Black Camber of Commerce co-hosted an event in San Francisco, entitled Healthcare: Policy, Trends, & Opportunities. The event was sponsored by Pfizer, and I am happy to report that it was a resounding success. If you were not able to attend, you missed out on a tremendous event. Members of our audience included representatives from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Our panel of speakers represented many areas of healthcare, but each of them echoed the same concept: small businesses can and should take advantage of these changes.


We heard a few on the panel speak to business opportunities that lie in security, technological development, biomedical, and management. Since these areas are constantly evolving with healthcare policy changes, small businesses who enter these fields can take advantage of this growing and dynamic field.

To those who were not able to attend, be on the lookout for future events! Our next event will be in Seattle, Washington on July 8. Information and registration for that event can be found by clicking here. 

 

Posted in Events and Opportunities ,   Health ,   Healthcare ,   WIPP ,   Women Impacting Public Policy by Barbara | | Comments (0)

 

 

 

Plan Ahead for Tax Credits

1:43 PM March 29, 2010

Whether or not you supported the overall health care reform law that was just enacted, you should know what the new law says. We have prepared an easy to understand analysis on www.wipp.org.  Take a look.  You should know the implications for your business. 

There are tax credits that you should be aware of and new state/ multi-state pools that begin in 2014.  Elimination of pre-existing conditions will affect employee behavior.  If you plan ahead like I do, you should know the facts.

 

Posted in Healthcare ,   Taxes ,   WIPP ,   Women Impacting Public Policy by Barbara | | Comments (0)

 

 

 

WIPP ACTION ALERT: VOTE ON SUNDAY - MAKE SURE THE VOICE OF SMALL BUSINESS IS HEARD!

6:40 PM March 19, 2010

TAKE ACTION TODAY - HOUSE VOTE IS SET FOR SUNDAY!


With the US House of Representatives set to vote on Healthcare on Sunday, it is imperative that we make sure the voice of women small business owners is heard! Please complete the following ACTION ALERT now, urging members of Congress to act on much needed small business healthcare reforms.


TAKE ACTION NOW by writing your Congressional Representatives today to ask for their support on key healthcare reforms that will greatly benefit small business.


While the future of comprehensive healthcare reform is uncertain, small business owners need access to more insurance plans and better insurance rates. We are asking Congress to move forward with reforms small businesses need even if it does not move forward with a major overhaul of the healthcare system.


Click here to learn more about what these crucial small business healthcare reforms include and to contact your Congressional Representatives to move these reforms forward!


Please contact Angelin Barrios at abarrios@wipp.org with any questions.

 

Posted in Action Alert ,   Advocacy ,   Healthcare ,   WIPP ,   Women Impacting Public Policy by Barbara | | Comments (0)

 

 

 

 

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