As small business owners, we advocate for policies that promote responsible economic development, environmental stewardship, and investment in community. We are the backbone of Maine’s economy, and we help provide a political voice for Maine’s small business community. We believe that good economic policy works both for small business owners and the customers they serve.
published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 11:24
Tell legislators that access to health care is good for community and Maine’s economy
published by admin on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 09:42
Added revenue could prevent deep, unnecessary cuts to local services
As the legislature debates how to prevent cuts to revenue sharing funds for municipalities, the Maine Small Business Coalition released a new report today that details how Maine can take steps to curb offshore tax dodging, making available millions of dollars in revenue previously lost to corporate tax havens.
published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 09:10
The Maine Small Business Coalition, comprised of more than 3,600 small business owners from across the state, is pleased to endorse the Waterfront Protection Ordinance, which will keep tar sands oil out of South Portland, risking spills and air pollution that will harm the environment and damage the community on which local small businesses rely. MSBC has over 100 businesses in South Portland specifically, and many others in the Casco Bay region that would be impacted by a tar sands facility there.
published by admin on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:35
Discuss effects of shutdown; look forward to upcoming federal budget fight
On Wednesday, small business owners from the greater Portland area met with staff from the offices of Representatives Pingree and Michaud to discuss the damaging effects of the shutdown of the federal government earlier this month and why further federal conflicts looming on the horizon must be avoided.
published by admin on Mon, 08/12/2013 - 16:34
The Maine Small Business Coalition, representing more than 3,400 small businesses in Maine, opposes the construction of the East-West Corridor. As small business owners, we favor economic development that works for our shops as well as our customers, and the proposed corridor does neither.
published by admin on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 12:04
Urge Senator to support motion to open floor debate on Gang of Eight immigration bill
With first floor votes on the bi-partisan Senate Gang of Eight’s immigration package scheduled for this afternoon in the U.S. Senate, the Maine Small Business Coalition released the following statements from small business owners on the unfolding immigration debate:
Sharon Peralta, owner of Custom Computer and More in Springvale:
published by admin on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 14:21
Strong support for roadmap to citizenship for current immigrants
Members of the Maine Small Business Coalition gathered at the Tawakal Store in Portland today to react to the results of a new national poll of small business owners on the issue of immigration reform. The survey found that by a margin of two to one (67% - 27%), small business owners not only support immigration reform, but a roadmap to citizenship for the more than 11 million immigrants living in this country as well.
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