Advocacy Comments on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information…
On August 4, 2023, the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division (DOJ) published a proposed rule that would require state and local government entities make their websites and mobile devices accessible under the Americans…
Advocacy Comments On The Council On Environmental Quality Proposed Rule On National Environmental…
On July 31, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) published a proposed rule titled “National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Revisions Phase 2."
For more, read the public comment letter and fact sheet, which highlights…
Carriages of Acadia
The National Park Service celebrated its birthday on August 25th. This marks 107 years since President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act of 1916, which created the National Park Service (NPS). As stated in the act, the agency’s mission…
Advocacy Submits Comments on the Food and Drug Administration’s Proposed Rule on Requirements…
On March 10, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule titled “Requirements for Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practice.”
For more, read the public comment letter and fact sheet, which highlights…
Facts About Small Business: Hispanic Ownership Statistics
Advocacy has released its newest infographic spotlighting Hispanic-owned businesses. Hispanics own more than 4.5 million businesses and employ over 2.9 million people. Advocacy’s infographics use the most recent Census Bureau data to show…
Annual Report for the Office of Economic Research, FY 2022
In FY 2022, the Office of Economic Research continued to provide stakeholders and policymakers with timely research and analyses on the state of small businesses, including the economic impacts and recovery from the pandemic. Throughout…
Spotlighting Hispanic Heritage
We recognize the contributions and historic impacts of people with Hispanic heritage from September 15 through October 15. Hispanic Heritage Week was introduced in 1968 and evolved into Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988 to allow for further…
Small Business Roundtables: DOL’s Proposed Overtime Rule – Multiple Dates
The next Office of Advocacy Roundtable will meet virtually to discuss the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Proposed Overtime Rule. DOL proposes to increase the minimum salary threshold for the “white collar” exemption under the Fair Labor…
What’s the Buzz?
By Region 10 Advocate, Jennifer Clark
When meeting small business owners, I have always been struck by the enthusiasm they have for what they do. Carol Wardlow, owner of Golden Girls Honey and Hives in Woodinville, WA, was no exception.…
Spotlighting Labor Day
On the first Monday in September, we recognize and honor the American labor force. Since the late 1800s, this federal holiday has been celebrated annually. Labor Day typically signifies the end of summer and the beginning of fall. While…