 | | | | | FROM THE PRESIDENT June 22, 2009 |
| Message From the President
The IBA is a collection of small business owner’s and entrepreneurs who value the concept of the American Dream and provide our members with three basic points of value:
1.) Small Business Advocacy through our government relations firm in Madison
2.) Education on business issues through our monthly member meetings and workshops
3.) A Diverse Network of peers to assist you with the goals of your business
The current recession that we are fighting has been extremely trying for small business. Unfortunately our elected representatives are exacerbating our problems with an increased regulatory climate coupled with an increase in taxes during one of the steepest economic downturns in a generation. Business cycles come and go, but when damaging policy changes such as increased liability laws, sick leave legislation, bank lien laws, employee free choice act, cap and trade, and increased taxes become law, we dramatically alter the competitiveness of our business climate. To run a successful business in a global economy, a small business owner can not afford to be consumed by the threat of government interference at every turn. An issue that the IBA recently lobbied successfully against was the enactment of Joint and Several Liability legislation at a 1% threshold in the Wisconsin State Budget. IBA Board members and our lobbyist, Capital Management, rallied together to let our elected representatives know that this item was a job killer for our State and we needed it removed. While it is unfortunate that it has come to this, it is incumbent upon business leaders to be cognizant of the political climate and loudly voice their opinions in regards to anti business measures that hamper our competitiveness. Small businesses are the true driver of economic prosperity and the more engaged small business is in the political process the more impact we can have in shaping policy and opinion that celebrate free markets and the American Dream.
The IBA is currently searching for engaged business leaders within the State of Wisconsin that are looking to add the voice and ideas of their small business to the organization. Whether you are looking to become politically active to promote a business climate that is conducive to your growth, searching for a network of peers to grow your business, or have an interest in hearing from area business leaders such as John Torinus on how to control your health care costs the IBA can benefit you as a small business owner. I would like to invite you as a guest to our next breakfast meeting so you can see for yourself what value the IBA can bring to your organization
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