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.
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.
Add your name to the growing list of Maine businesses calling for action on climate and clean energy and ask Senators Collins and King to support the President’s plan to reduce carbon pollution from power plants through the Clean Air Act.
The Maine Small Business Coalitionis 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.
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.
Small businesses all across Maine are asking questions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and we’re hearing from lots of you about the information you’re looking for to implement the ACA and help your employees and community members have better access to quality, affordable health care.
Please take this quick survey to provide us with a bit more feedback to let us help get your questions answered.