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News articles written by the Office of Advocacy’s Regional Advocates
Small healthcare provider in Louisiana wants to focus on helping patients
By: Rhett Davis, Region 6 Advocate
The Office of Advocacy recently conducted two small business forums in Lake Charles, Louisiana to find out what regulatory burdens smaller firms in the area face on a daily basis.
A company that…
The Highs and Lows of Regulations in the Bluegrass State
By Joe Knilans, Rural Affairs Advocate
The Other Kentucky Distilleries
Recently, I visited Kentucky to conduct business forums throughout the state. One of the small businesses that I visited was the Casey Jones Distillery in…
Do I really need to worry about Cybersecurity for my Business?
By Christine Myers, Region 2 Advocate
Earlier this month more than 20 business owners gathered in Bridgewater, NJ for a forum on cybersecurity. With no pre-arranged seating, it was fascinating to witness a natural divide take place in…
El Paso Small Businesses Call for Simplicity and Fairness From Government
By: Rhett Davis, Region 6 Advocate
“Tax laws across the U.S. unfairly favor large online retailers over small businesses.” That’s the view of one of the small business owners who attended the Office of Advocacy’s Small Business Forum…
Trucking Regulations Affect More Than Just Trucking Companies
By: Rhett Davis, Region 6 Advocate
Trucking regulations implemented by the federal government in recent years have had an adverse effect on one suburban Baton Rouge firm, and the company doesn’t even own a fleet of trucks.
“The…
In Alaska, “You can’t do that” is not in their vocabulary
Apollo Fuhriman, Region 10 Advocate
While meeting with businesses in Fairbanks, Alaska, it was clear that the entrepreneurial spirit of finding creative solutions is built into the DNA of Alaskans; but sometimes, regulations from DC are…
Need Health Care? Try Craig’s List
By Christine Myers, Region 2 Advocate
Recently, more than 30 health services professionals from all over the state of New Jersey gathered to share their experiences, their stories and their frustration with government…
Sometimes the Little Things can Morph into Big Problems
By Christine Myers, Region 2 Advocate
Oftentimes, people associate labor unions with big business, significant PACs, and tremendous governmental influence. But most trade unions are comprised of workers employed by small…
The SBA Office of Advocacy – Declassified
By Les Davies, Region 5 Advocate
SBA Administrator Linda McMahon says it often – the SBA is the best kept secret in the U.S. government. In my travels throughout my region, I have learned that if the SBA is the best kept secret, then the…
Businesses on the Bayou are Burdened by Regulations and Paperwork
By Rhett Davis, Region 6 Advocate
The Office of Advocacy has conducted a series of small business outreach meetings across southern Louisiana since Labor Day, and the conversation was as spicy as the area's cuisine.
We asked dozens of…