21 Nov 2023

"Back Friday" at Iowa Small Business: How COVID Changed Small Business, Saturday, November 25

By Emily Helland

Jerry Akers, shown here at one of his Great Clips locations, is doing his best to give his employees shorter shifts and a more flexible schedule

12 May 2022

Small Business Expectations for Better Business Conditions at Record 48-Year Low

By Emily Helland

DES MOINES (May 12, 2022) — The NFIB, or National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business Optimism Index was unchanged in April, remaining at 93.2 and the fourth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased one point to a net negative 50%, the lowest level recorded in the 48-year-old survey.

12 Mar 2021

Small Business Owners Ask Lawmakers for Important COVID-19 Legislation

By Emily Helland

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2021) — As part of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)’ Small Business Day, members here in Iowa engaged with lawmakers about issues that will help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. At top of their concerns was passing important legislation that would lower taxes for hard-working small-business owners across Iowa.

12 Jan 2021

The National Fed of Independent Business (NFIB) 2021 Priorities Include Income and Property-Tax Reform, Eliminating Inheritance Tax

By Emily Helland

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 12, 2021) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) here in Iowa released its 2021 legislative priorities today. NFIB has over 10,000 members in Iowa, nearly 300,000 members nationwide, and a presence in all 50 states.

09 Jan 2020

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Urges Iowa Lawmakers to Think Small Business in 2020

By Emily Helland

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2020) — The Iowa legislature begins its regular session on January 13. Before lawmakers return to Des Moines, NFIB State Director Matt Everson is reminding our elected officials to keep small business in mind this year. Small-business owners create jobs and keep Iowa’s economy running. NFIB has over 10,000 members in Iowa.

26 Aug 2019

Sen Joni Ernst to Take National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Challenge at Winterset Bakery

By Emily Helland

 

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