Midterm elections are a pivotal time for small businesses during a presidential term. In this episode, National Political Analyst Jim Ellis breaks down what's at stake for small business and key races to watch. Learn more about how seat changes in the U.S. Senate and House could impact top legislative priorities, including bills on healthcare, taxes, and regulations that affect small businesses nationwide.

Learn more:

• Learn about ways to vote and NFIB-endorsed candidates with NFIB's Voter Guides
• Access the How Congress Voted Scorecard to see which lawmakers support small business policies

Take Action:

Find your nearest voting station and register to vote with NFIB's Voting Hub

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Soaring health benefit costs leave many small business owners without affordable coverage options for their employees. In this episode, a panel of small business owners joined NFIB’s Small Business Cost of Health Coverage Summit on Capitol Hill, where they discussed firsthand how escalating healthcare expenses affect their businesses and workers. The podcast offers practical solutions for small employers and explains how meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill can change the related laws and regulations.

Take Action:

• Fix the broken health benefits system
• Share how health coverage costs have affected your business

Learn more:

• Small Business Owners Visit Capitol for Healthcare Summit

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Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) provided a lifeline for small business owners during the height of the COVID pandemic, helping to cover business expenses and other financial obligations. Larry Webb, District Director at the Small Business Administration, discusses the EIDL repayment process and the resources available to small business owners struggling with repayment. The podcast also explores important information for business owners to avoid penalties and additional fees.

Learn more:

NFIB Fact Sheet on U.S. Treasury Collection Procedures

Manage your EIDL | U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA Loan Portal

SBA Resources (SBDC, SCORE, Veterans and Women Outreach Centers): Resource Partners - Small Business Administration

SBA District Offices Contact Information

Email the SBA EIDL Servicing Team at CESC@SBA.gov or call 833-853-5638 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

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