Main Street Alliance Announces Series of Health Care Forums Across VT
Curious about the current state of healthcare in Vermont? You’re not alone. Our Main Street Alliance team has been reaching out to business owners across the state to hear their thoughts on the...
View ArticleFlorida Small Business Owners: Ban The Box!
The Main Street Alliance of Florida took part in the Volusia County Action Assembly Monday evening at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach. The event was organized by Daytona Beach based group...
View ArticleKeeping felons from earning a living doesn’t make us safer, only poorer
OpEd by Paul Heroux, originally published by The Guardian on March 31, 2015 I have a lot of titles in my life. I am a husband, father, college graduate, former corporate and small business employee,...
View ArticleMain Street Alliance of Washington Leaders call for $12 Min Wage
Business owners working with The Main Street Alliance of Washington came together in Olympia on Monday, 3/30 to call on the Washington Legislature to “do their jobs” and support economy-boosting...
View ArticleNew report on benefits of Paid Sick Days to small business in Oregon
Tuesday, March 31 – The Main Street Alliance of Oregon released a new report today, highlighting support of Paid Sick Days for Oregon from the small business community. Understanding Paid Sick Time in...
View ArticleWhite House Honors Red Hen Bakery
White House Honors Randy George, co-owner of Red Hen Bakery, as “Champion of Change” Working Families Champions of Change event highlights importance of paid sick days and paid family leave policies...
View ArticleMain Street Business Owners to Congress: Vote NO on Fast Track!
Today, small business owners across the country are calling on their House Representatives to Vote NO on Fast Track. In Oregon, Main Street business owners recently met with Congresswoman Bonamici’s...
View ArticleNational Executive Committee Member Kelly Conklin Testifies Before U.S....
Stay focused on the goal, which is to make sure every American has access to high quality health care. That was National Executive Committee Member Kelly Conklin’s message to the U.S. Senate Committee...
View ArticleSmall Business Owner Helps Launch Raise the Wage Campaign in Oregon
Portland, OR – Today, Wednesday July 22, 2015, Main Street Executive Team member, Deborah Field co-owner of Paperjam Press in Portland, Oregon, stood in front of one of the largest fast food giants in...
View ArticleSmall Business Wins With Fair-Chance Hiring
Forty years ago Main Street Alliance of Florida member Charles McKinney made a mistake. A mistake he was reminded of every time he had to answer ‘yes’ on the criminal conviction question on job...
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