Small Business Majority

10/15/2026

We're excited to be co-hosting a Mayor Forum in the Village of Niles on October 27. If you live in the area, drop by to discuss the rise of un-regulated, online predatory lending capital; how to avoid financing that can be potentially abusive with deceptive marketing and agreements; and engage in an interactive coffee discussion and networking with Mayor Alpogianis and the presenters.

Join SBM and SBAC at the Village of Niles Mayor Forum with Mayor George D. Alpogianis on the Small Business Affordability Crisis

10/14/2026

Want to see your feedback included in our next survey? This quarter we are asking about business conditions and operating challenges.

Your story is important and this research will be shared with policymakers and the media to highlight the top issues impacting small businesses that need to be addressed now. It only takes five minutes to make an impact.

10/13/2026

Colorado: Sign up for the Colorado Commercial Tenant Rights Forum this Thursday for a first-of-its-kind event bringing together business owners and landlords to discuss the proposed Commercial Tenants’ Rights Bill. You'll get a breakdown of the proposed bill, a chance to share your experiences and feedback, and have an opportunity to help shape policies for Colorado businesses.

This event is currently not available. Check back later to see the event page in all its splendour, or contact the event Host directly for any updates.

10/09/2026

Colorado small businesses are getting squeezed by childcare costs while small providers can barely pay their staff. Amendment 87 invests directly in help affording child care, better pay for the workforce and stronger early childhood education programs.

10/08/2026

Did you know you can receive up to $2,000 per employee who uses California's state-run paid family leave program? These grants help businesses offset costs associated with employees taking Paid Family Leave, including cross-training current staff and hiring and training new or temporary employees to maintain operations during an employee's absence. Businesses with up to 100 employees may qualify if at least one employee used California Paid Family Leave on or after June 30, 2026.

California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program, which the Employment Development Department administers (EDD), provides eligible employees with up to 8 weeks of wage replacement benefits when an employee is off work for certain qualifying reasons. Businesses with employees using PFL may have increas...

10/07/2026

New Grant Opportunity: Verizon Small Business Digital Ready has announced their $5,000 Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Mitigation Grant from the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Learn more about how you can become eligible.

​​​The return on being prepared is significant. Prepared businesses are more likely to continue operating through disasters and recover faster. Taking s

10/06/2026

Tomorrow: Want to learn how you can become eligible for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready's $10k grant opportunity? Join us to learn how to assess your business's financial condition, understand the key ratios that matter most and see what lenders typically focus on when evaluating a loan application.

Do you know what lenders see when they look at your financials? In this webinar, Small Business Majority and Business

10/05/2026

Denver: This Sunday we'll be at The People's Festival celebrating employee-owned businesses. If you're interested in employee-ownership models, including worker cooperatives, employee stock option plan (ESOP), employee ownership trust (EOT) and alternative equity structure, this is the perfect event for you. Make sure to stop by our table and say hi!

Discover upcoming RMEOC events, workshops, and webinars focused on employee ownership, cooperative development, and inclusive workplace practices.

10/02/2026

Something to keep in mind: Our national opinion poll reveals voters' strong bipartisan support for small businesses and pro-small business policies. Voters believe by dramatic margins that the success of small businesses is better for their families and the economy than the success of large corporations, and it's personally important to them that local small businesses in their communities thrive.
Read the full report to learn more:

This national opinion poll of likely voters, conducted for Small Business Majority by Lake Research Partners, reveals overwhelming bipartisan support for small businesses and pro-small business policies. Voters believe by dramatic margins that the success of small business is better for their famili...

09/30/2026

Want to learn how you can become eligible for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready's $10k grant opportunity? Join us on October 7 to learn how to assess your business's financial condition, understand the key ratios that matter most and see what lenders typically focus on when evaluating a loan application.

Do you know what lenders see when they look at your financials? In this webinar, Small Business Majority and Business