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Survey: 70 percent of small businesses say they are bracing for COVID-19 resurgence

Fifty-six percent report that they believe it will take six months to a year before the small business climate returns to normal.
July 30, 2020

Governor announces “Revive Alabama” $100 million small business grant program

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Alabama will reimburse small businesses up to a combined $100 million for expenses they have incurred due to operational interruptions caused by the pandemic and related business closures. “In many ways, … Continued
July 9, 2020

Sewell, Rogers vote for bipartisan bills to improve Paycheck Protection Program

U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, and Mike Rogers, R-Saks, voted in favor of a bipartisan bill aimed at improving the Paycheck Protection Program, dubbed the Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act. “The Paycheck Protection Program has been a lifeline for tens of thousands of Alabama businesses, but there are still too many small businesses that have … Continued
May 29, 2020

Jones supports passage of aid for workers, small businesses and hospitals

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Tuesday said he was pleased Congress approved more funding for small businesses, workers and hospitals, but called for support for state and local governments struggling with budget shortfalls during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congress on Tuesday approved a $484 billion package that includes $310 billion to replenish the Paycheck Protection … Continued
April 21, 2020

BCA partners with Alabama Public Television to help small businesses

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) will present the Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public Television (APT) Thursday night, an event designed to help small businesses apply for federal stimulus funding under the new CARES Act. In partnership with APT, BCA will bring together experts in business, banking, accounting and law to answer phone calls … Continued
April 6, 2020

Jones proposes “small business lifeline fund” to continue payroll for workers

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, spoke in the Senate chamber this weekend to propose a new model to direct money to small businesses by funding payroll service companies. His proposal, the “Small Business Lifeline Fund,” would establish a new fund that would offer short-term, no-interest “bridge” loans to employers that would be directed through their … Continued
March 23, 2020

Bill would require legislative approval of some agency rule changes

A pre-filed bill would require agencies to seek legislative approval from Alabama lawmakers before enacting any new rule or rule change that would have an economic impact of more than $1 million. Rep. Wes Allen, a Republican, said he is proposing the legislation because new regulations make it hard for small businesses and farmers to … Continued
March 1, 2019

A partial summary of the Senate “Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill”

By Rep. Tim Wadsworth House District 14 Early Saturday morning the United States Senate along party lines passed a “Tax Bill” as promised by President Trump.  As with any tax bill there are winners and losers.  Only your accountant or tax lawyer can tell you the full impact on your particular tax situation.  The tax … Continued
December 4, 2017

Alabama Small Businesses Still Concerned About Economy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In a written statement on Tuesday George Washington University and Thumbtack.com announced survey results of small business owners nationwide, including the state of Alabama. Alabama small business owners says that the economy and jobs are the most important issues in selecting a President. 34% of Alabama small business owners … Continued
September 26, 2012