U.S. Chamber Members Embrace Energy Innovation
Paine's Inc., in East Granby, Connecticut, has cut it's heating costs about 75% by using waste oil from its fleet of trucks. The company also switched from gasoline to soybean-based biodiesel.
NORTHEASTNew HampshireBusiness Tax Collections Add up to Budget Surplus
ColoradoGovernor Vetoes Union BillThe business community heaped praise on Gov. Bill Ritter (D) for his veto of a bill that would have made it easier for unions to negotiate all-union shops. Ritter broke from his party and ignored a campaign pledge.Source: The Denver Post
Where can you go to get the latest tax information and upcoming deadlines? The IRS has all the answers through its free, online weekly newsletter. This publication, e-News for Small Businesses, is distributed every Wednesday and provides updates on tax legislation, information on what's new for small businesses, reminders and tips on tax compliance, and news releases and special announcements.
NORTHEASTMaineCommittee Debates Paid Sick Leave Bill
NORTHEASTConnecticutLawmakers Call for More Job Growth Incentives
NORTHEASTMassachusettsHospitals Launch Education Drive on Mandatory Insurance
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has selected seven regional finalists for its 2007 Small Business of the Year Award. The finalists are recognized for their excellence in several categories, including financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business planning.
By Tom Sawner, Ed.D.You've seen photos of me in this publication before-I'm exuberantly holding up the Small Business of the Year Award during a shining moment for my company at ACCESS 2006: America's Small Business Summit. During the past year, this award has been a source of pride, recognition, and, of course, more business.
Most Are Good, Some Are NotAs the U.S. Chamber continues its efforts to alleviate the federal tax burden on small businesses, more than a dozen states are undertaking similar efforts.
