Small Business Majority is proud to be a referral partner for the SCALE Program, connecting entrepreneurs with trusted experts who provide 1:1 coaching, personalized training and help navigating the loan process. startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-s...

Time is running out to apply for Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 grant. Learn how you can apply today: digitalready.verizonwireless.com/grants?utm_s...

#Smallbiz continues to grow, reaching record heights with 473,000 new business applications in August alone. To sustain this surge, #smallbiz need lawmakers who understand how policy impacts growth, access to affordable healthcare, safe capital and more. www.forbes.com/sites/natali...

Rising tariffs and inflation have many Colorado #smallbiz feeling uncertain this holiday season. One result is that seasonal hiring is down. www.denverpost.com/2025/11/20/t...

Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 grant could be the boost you need this holiday season, plus their virtual learning program is full of great gems for the growing small business. Learn how you can apply today: digitalready.verizonwireless.com/grants?utm_s...

ICYMI: Last week we held a webinar all about Open Enrollment for small business owners. Check out the recording to see what you missed! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Updates to SBA lending programs are changing the small business landscape. Join us tomorrow to learn about these changes and how small business borrowers and lenders can navigate these updates. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Open Enrollment is here and Colorado #smallbiz owners have big decisions to make. Join us and the @mikeconwayCODOI tomorrow to learn about the best ways for Colorado small business owners to access healthcare coverage. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

NEW REPORT: #Smallbiz strongly supports (89%) immigration reform that modernizes the legal immigration system to reduce backlogs and makes it easier for qualified workers to come into the U.S. legally. Read the full report: smallbusinessmajority.org/our-research...

With the holiday season right around the corner, #Smallbiz Saturday offers the perfect opportunity to boost visibility and attract new customers. To help you prepare, here are some ways to make the most of the day and capture the momentum of the season. venturize.org/blog/5-ways-...

All too often, lawmakers overlook the relationship between policy decisions and their impact on #smallbiz. Read our latest blog to learn about our efforts over the last 20 years to help lawmakers make that connection through data from real #smallbiz owners. smallbusinessmajority.org/blog/20-stor...

NEW REPORT: Only 42% of small business owners are optimistic about their business prospects over the next six months as 66% report that business expenses increased over the past three months. smallbusinessmajority.org/our-research...

Open Enrollment here and Colorado small business owners have big decisions to make. Join us and the Colorado Commissioner of the Division of Insurance Michael Conway on 11/18 to learn about the Colorado Option plan. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This week, Congress voted to reopen the government without extending the ACA's premium tax credits that make healthcare more affordable. Our new Voice of Main Street report reveals #smallbiz support for healthcare premium relief amid stagnating optimism. smallbusinessmajority.org/our-research...

Next week: Join us to learn about how recent changes to SBA lending programs will impact small business lenders and borrowers: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

No matter your business size, digital tools and new technology can help boost efficiency, reach new customers and provide valuable insights. Explore new digital solutions and resources that can help your small business grow on Venturize. venturize.org/business-ess...

Boost your #smallbiz finances by applying for a $2,500 Galaxy Grant! The initiative aims to level the playing field and provide funding for women and minority entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. Applications close November 30, 2025. galaxyofstars.org/galaxy-grants/

Understanding when to pivot from personal credit to alternative financing options is an important step for any business owner. Learn when it might be time to consider a loan, plus practical tips for securing financing on our resource hub, Venturize. venturize.org/business-ess...

An agreement that would reopen the federal government without renewing the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits deals a huge blow to the fortunes of small businesses in America. Read our full statement: smallbusinessmajority.org/press-releas...

Open Enrollment is almost here! Join us, Affiliated Workers Association and Main Street Alliance on November 13 for a webinar that will walk you through how to enroll through the marketplace. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Want to learn about grant opportunities through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready? Join us on 11/12 for a free webinar. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join Small Business Majority and Public Counsel for a "Know Your Rights" webinar on 11/5 focused on immigration issues that impact small business owners, employees and immigrant entrepreneurs. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

As open enrollment begins, #smallbiz are bracing for even higher healthcare costs. Without the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, small firms could see costs jump 75%, forcing many to cut coverage. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/31/h...

This Friday, we'll be at Good Business Colorado's 3rd Annual Level Up Academy where we'll be presenting on how to be a small business advocate. whova.com/portal/regis...

While formerly incarcerated people are 50% more likely to start their own business, they face unique barriers to entrepreneurship. Read our latest blog to learn how we’ve worked over the years to support second chances for justice-impacted entrepreneurs. smallbusinessmajority.org/blog/20-stor...

Join Small Business Majority and Public Counsel for a "Know Your Rights" webinar focused on immigration issues that impact small business owners, employees and immigrant entrepreneurs. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Big win for #smallbiz! Today, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution from Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) to overturn global tariffs. This is encouraging for small businesses and consumers alike facing rising costs. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

Another win for #smallbiz this week as the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution from @schumer.senate.gov, @kaine.senate.gov, @markwarner.bsky.social, @klobuchar.senate.gov and Rand Paul overturning tariffs on Canadian imports. abcnews.go.com/Politics/sen...

Thinking about starting a small business? You'll need a business plan. Join us, Business Consortium Fund and U.S. Bank on November 4 for a free webinar to help you develop your plan. bcfcapital.com/events-news/...

We’re pleased to see the U.S. Senate passed a resolution from @kaine.senate.gov & Rand Paul overturning tariffs on Brazilian imports. This is a win for #smallbiz that rely on these goods, and we encourage lawmakers to continue to push back against harmful tariffs. www.politico.com/live-updates...

Colorado: There are updates to FAMLI coming in the new year. Join us and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's FAMLI Division to learn all about these changes and what small business owners can expect! A Q+A will follow the presentation. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Take your business to the next level with our free resource hub, Venturize.org. Discover strategies and digital tools to help you expand your operations, boost your finances and more. venturize.org/business-ess...

As policy changes continue to impact the small business landscape, having expert guidance is more important than ever for #smallbiz owners. Find trusted local organizations that can help you start, grow and strengthen your business on Venturize. venturize.org/provider-fin...

Atlanta: Our Women's Economic Equity Business Forum is almost here. Register to join us and Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project for an empowering gathering of women committed to driving change and shaping solutions. lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uztgu...

Colorado: Join us and Cobalt Advocates on October 28 for a webinar about how to align your business with your values and attract like-minded customers. Register here: act.cobaltadvocates.org/a/blue-your-...

Affordable healthcare is vital for #smallbiz. In places like Colorado, rural counties could see premiums rise 300% if the ACA’s premium tax credits expire. Without action from Congress, entrepreneurs may have to choose between insurance & their business. coloradosun.com/2025/10/21/o...

We’re halfway through our day on Capitol Hill, continuing our #smallbiz advocacy efforts! Our small business owners are meeting with the House Committee on Small Business and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)'s office to discuss tariffs and the need to extend the ACA's enhanced premium tax credits.

Today we’re on Capitol Hill with #smallbiz owners from our network advocating for policies that help entrepreneurs thrive. First stop: the office of Rep. Carol Miller to discuss affordable healthcare and tariff relief. Stay tuned for more from the Hill!

Tired of big retailers getting unfair pricing advantages? Join a free virtual briefing on Oct 28 at 1pm ET to learn how these illegal deals work—and how small businesses can fight back. www.smallbusinessrising.net

While #smallbiz ownership is a path to financial freedom, many entrepreneurs are held back by big business practices that leave #smallbiz owners behind. Read our latest blog to learn how we’re working to level the playing field and promote fair competition. smallbusinessmajority.org/blog/20-stor...

There are a lot of new updates coming to Colorado's Family & Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program. Join us on Nov 3 for a free webinar to learn more. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

With ACA enhanced premium assistance set to expire at the end of the year, it's crucial that lawmakers keep #SmallBiz interests in mind. Watch SBM’s CEO John Arensmeyer’s chat with Rep. Troy A. Carter Sr. on healthcare cuts and the government shutdown. www.instagram.com/reel/DP4GXc-...

10M adults covered by the Affordable Care Act are #smallbiz owners, their employees or self-employed, and they stand to lose the most if ACA enhanced premium tax credits aren’t renewed. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program is offering a new $10,000 grant opportunity for entrepreneurs. Complete two online courses or events between July 1 and December 10, 2025, to qualify. digitalready.verizonwireless.com/grants?utm_s...

Georgia: On October 21, we're hosting a financial protection and economic opportunity summit with Georgia Financial Protection Coalition on October 21. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Last Friday, the U.S. Treasury Department laid off all staff of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, which provides capital to many of the smallest businesses. Without it, many #smallbiz owners could lose access to critical funding. www.inc.com/melissa-ange...

Many #smallbiz owners struggle to afford benefits like paid family and medical leave on their own. Visit our resource hub to learn about state-run programs helping small businesses access paid leave without burdening their bottom line. venturize.org/other-benefi...

We're extremely concerned by news that the entire staff at the CDFI Fund has been laid off. This is a devastating – if not fatal – blow to a critical program that supports #smallbiz. Read our statement: smallbusinessmajority.org/press-releas...

For 20 years we’ve been amplifying the voices of #smallbiz. Today, we’re looking ahead: as AI and e-commerce reshape entrepreneurship, we must ensure every business has the chance to thrive. Learn more about our work with digital transformation. smallbusinessmajority.org/blog/20-stor...

#Smallbiz owners and employees are 3X more likely to rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) than the national average. Join us and Main Street Alliance for a free webinar to learn how the expiration of the enhanced ACA tax credits shifts the #smallbiz landscape. secure.everyaction.com/YbiqXqETq0us...