Iowa’s small business owners, farmers, community leaders and concerned citizens have until Aug. 20 to register for Iowa Congressman Tom Latham’s 2010 Iowa Community Conference. This year's community conference, scheduled for Aug. 26 in the Scheman Building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, will focus on topics related to small businesses and job growth for Iowa communities. “Small bu... Read more »
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 to examine the effect small business trade policy has on job creation and economic development. WHAT: “Evaluating the Impact of Small Business Trade Policy on Job Creation and Economic Growth” WHEN: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 1:00 p.m. WHERE: 2360 Rayburn House Office Building Witness List—for planning purposes o... Read more »
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Small Business Administration and its Programs” on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. During the hearing, the Committee will examine a wide range of matters concerning the operation and efficacy of SBA programs. WHAT: “Oversight of the Small Business Administration and its Programs” WHEN: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:00 ... Read more »
On Wednesday, April 14th, the House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled, “Entrepreneurs and Tax Day: How IRS Policies and Procedures Impact Small Businesses.” The hearing will examine IRS policies on non-compliant taxpayers, customer service, and the administration of recent tax policies affecting small businesses. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Douglas Shulman wi... Read more »
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled, “Small Business Participation in the Federal Procurement Marketplace” on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing will examine the role small businesses play in the government contracting process. WHAT: “Small Business Participation in the Federal Procurement Marketplace” WHEN: Wedne... Read more »
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled, “Business Incubators and Their Role in Job Creation” on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing will examine the impact that business incubators have on fostering entrepreneurship and job creation across the United States. The hearing will also explore the relationship between angel... Read more »
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a markup on the Committee’s Views and Estimates of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Budget for Fiscal Year 2011. The markup will take place on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2360 Rayburn House Office Building. WHAT: Markup of the Committee’s Views and Estimates of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Budget for Fiscal Yea... Read more »
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled "Small Businesses and the Estate Tax: Identifying Reforms to Meet the Needs of Small Firms and Family Farmers." The hearing will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 2360 Rayburn House Office Building. The Committee will evaluate ways to improve current laws to ensure that small firms can continue to grow ... Read more »
The House Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing entitled, “The Recovery Act and Broadband: Evaluation of Broadband Investments on Small Businesses and Job Creation,”on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 10:00 am in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The Committee will review steps to advance broadband deployment through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 programs... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) will be a guest on Fox Business’ America’s Nightly Scoreboard, Tuesday, October 27, during the second half of the show between 6:30 and 7 p.m. CDT. Luetkemeyer will discuss the state of small businesses and the economy. Luetkemeyer, a freshman, is a member of the House Small Business Committee and is Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Entre... Read more »
