Office Saves Small Firms $7B in Regulatory Costs
Phoenix Business Journal - by Kent Hoover |
Input on proposed regulations from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy in fiscal 2009 helped save small firms $7 billion in regulatory compliance costs, according to the office.
The Office of Advocacy works with federal agencies to make sure they comply with a law that requires them to analyze the impact their rules have on small businesses, and to consider less costly alternatives. It reviewed hundreds of regulations last year, convened roundtables to get comments from small businesses and sent 30 comment letters to federal agencies.
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CalChamber Urges Support for Prop. 16
Taxpayers Right to Vote Act on June Ballot |
The California Chamber of Commerce is a strong supporter of Proposition 16, The Taxpayers Right to Vote Act, and is asking local chambers of commerce and other members to endorse this important measure on the June ballot.
This initiative simply requires that voters have the final say if a local government chooses to spend public money or incur public debt to create a government-run electricity business. Like most other local special tax and bond decisions in California, a two-thirds vote would be required.
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CalChamber2010.com Launched
Website Offers Voters Side by Side Comparison of Candidates |
The California Chamber of Commerce unveiled CalChamber2010.com, a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind website offering voters videos and side-by-side comparisons of the gubernatorial candidates' stance and history on issues most important to the state's economy and job climate.
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Win Four Networking @ 5 Passes
Become a Fan of the Cahmber's Facebook Page and Win! |
Click here to become a "fan" of the Chamber. Leave a comment on what information you would like to see posted on the Chambers Facebook Page. If you are already a fan you can also play to win. The most interesting post will win four passes to a 2010 Networking @ 5. |
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Promote Your Business for Free
Vallejo Chamber Members in the News |
We would like help get the good word out about your business. Please send us a press release or a paragraph about company milestones, important events or other good news for posting at wwww.vallejochamber.com.
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Welcome New Member
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Know of a business that would benefit from Chamber membership? Contact Anita Hawkes at (707)644-5551. |
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President and CEO
We will be calling on our members to talk about what you look for from your Chamber of Commerce. My goal is to meet with as many of you as possible, I will also be asking you to be more involved in the Chamber and keep our businesses at the "Top of Mind" in the minds of the City government and in the mind of the State government.
Currently we are searching for a results focused Sponsorship and Membership Director to recruit and retain Members. If you or someone you know would be interested in this position please send your resume and cover letter no later than March 15, 2010. No phone calls. (more info)
We value your membership and if we can be of assistance to you please call 644-5551.
Warm Regards,
Anita Hawkes, President and CEO
Vallejo Chamber of Commerce |
