SMC ADVOCACY POSITIONS
UNLEASH THE POWER OF SMALL BUSINESSES by creating a more competitive business climate.
Historically small business has been a proven leader when it comes to creating new jobs and stimulating the economy. They fill an especially critical role during economic downturns.
- More than half of the people in the US private workforce own or are employed by a small business.
- Small companies produce 60 to 80 percent of all new jobs.
- Small firms create 13 times more patents per employee than large firms.
This growth situation is in jeopardy of changing because small businesses are slowly being strangled. They face serious threats to both their stability and capacity to be robust contributors to the growth of our economy.
- The following points are the major problems facing SMC members and all small businesses.
- Escalating Health Care and Insurance Costs
- Increasing Tax Burdens
- Labor
- Difficulty Accessing Capital
- Lack of a skilled workforce
Great Summary of Issues, Incumbent Positions & Election Data
The Pennsylvania Prosperity Project is a non-partisan effort that assists employers in communicating with their employees and stockholders about the people and policies that impact their jobs and industries. It has been documented that this is a very effective way to educate the workforce on critical issues and candidate positions affecting your company. It is managed by Pennsylvanians for Effective Government (PEG) in cooperation with partner associations.
Firms who share this information with their employees and stockholders use corporate resources. This is NOT a regulated political activity. A PAC is not necessary to participate in the effort. The best part is that employers don’t have to do much to make this possible. Check the website if you are interested in participating further.
Pennsylvania Prosperity Project
For SMC Business Councils State Issues Survey click here.
