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Malaysian Reserve
07-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
New Small Business Data: Uncertainty Weighs Heavily
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the nation celebrates National Small Business Week, the National Small Business Association (NSBA) is releasing new data showing that nearly two-thirds of small businesses picked economic insecurity the top challenge facing their business – the highest this indicator has been in 13 years. NSBA's annual Small Business Economic Report details small-business confidence, economic outlook, financing, hiring and a host of other key indicators. 'We've been hearing from our members for months that they are concerned about the economy, this survey confirms it: the vast majority of small-business owners expect a flat economy or even a recession in the coming year,' stated NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken. 'When compared with six months or even one year ago, the majority believe that today's economy is worse off, and small-business confidence in the financial future of their business is at its lowest point since July 2009.' While the small-business overall outlook isn't great, it isn't all doom-and-gloom. As is typically the case with small-business owners, there is an inherent optimism they have in their ability to manage their own business; most report they are already growing or anticipate growth in the coming year. When it comes to capital, the lifeblood of any small business, there hasn't yet been a marked drop in terms of small-business owners' ability to access loans. That said, 40 percent say they are unable to get the financing the need – which should be a wake-up call given the direct correlation that exists between capital availability and job growth. Among the key policy imperatives, small-business owners expressed growing concern over the impact of tariffs and placed top priority on policymakers ending partisan gridlock and work together. 'I look forward to working with Congress and the administration to ensure pro-small-business policies are sought out—including tax extenders, eliminating the Corporate Transparency Act and strengthening small-business lending,' stated McCracken. Please click here to read the full report. Celebrating more than 85 years in operation, NSBA is a staunchly nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of America's entrepreneurs. NSBA's 65,000 members represent every state and every industry in the U.S. Please visit or follow us at @NSBAAdvocate. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE National Small Business Association
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Holyoke school committee member elected President of National School Boards Association
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A member of the Holyoke School Committee was elected to serve as President of the National School Boards Association (NSBA) for 2025-26. Devin Sheehan was appointed to this national organization's role because of his many years of experience serving on school boards and committees at the local and regional levels. After serving on the Holyoke School Committee from 2010 to 2022, he was appointed as an at-large representative in June 2024. Deerfield to vote on lowering town election age 'Devin Sheehan's election as president of the National School Boards Association comes at a pivotal time for public education. As schools across the country navigate significant federal changes and evolving challenges, we need steady, experienced leadership more than ever,' said Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia. 'His deep roots in Holyoke, his decades of advocacy, and his proven commitment to students make him the leader we need right now. We're proud to see him representing our community on the national stage.' Sheehan has also been part of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), and was nominated as president in 2019. He has actively contributed to the NSBA, chairing numerous board committees and regional nominating committees, and being an advocate for educational equity. In his professional life, Sheehan works as the Chief of Staff to State Senator Jake Oliveira. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. 'It is an incredible honor to serve as president of the National School Boards Association,' Sheehan said. 'As someone who grew up in public schools and has spent my career advocating for students, I know firsthand the power of public education to transform lives. In this role, I remain deeply committed to advancing and protecting our nation's public schools—standing up for equitable resources, supporting our educators, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. Together, we will continue to be strong voices for the future of public education.' WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
SPS students get donated bikes for easier travel
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Students at Springfield Public Schools (SPS) with difficulty in getting to school are receiving assistance with a way to travel. The North Springfield Betterment Association (NSBA) has been donating bicycles to give them a way to get them to school. The NSBA donated 23 bikes on Monday making the total of 82 bikes already sent to the school. This has been through the Removing Obstacles to Academic Development (R.O.A.D) project The goal of the project has been to get students the tools they need to arrive on time and are ready to learn. 'Helping build the R.O.A.D. committee from the ground up has been an incredible journey. We started with little funding and a big dream to give kids the bikes they need to get to school. One student's story, about how a bike helped him improve attendance, join sports, and get a job, sparked a movement we couldn't have imagined. R.O.A.D. Committee Co- Chair Jessica Hunt Anyone interested in donating a bike and helmet, should visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
