Main Street Matters

Beth Dozier, CEO of Revel Communications and spokesperson for Keep Us Posted, discusses the importance of a reliable and affordable U.S. postal service. Keep Us Posted is a nonprofit advocacy group that represents consumers, nonprofits, news media organizations, small businesses, and more. They aim to protect the mail and advocate for mail reliability and affordability. Beth highlights the negative impact of the Delivering for America plan, which favors packages over traditional mail and drives up costs for mailers and the public. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

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Patrick Duffy, the business retention and expansion manager for the city of Covington, Kentucky, discusses how he helps small businesses thrive through a special grant program. He focuses on both larger companies and mom-and-pop shops, connecting them with resources and subject matter experts. The Small Business Incentive Program offers a rent subsidy program for new and existing businesses, reimbursing half of their rent up to $500 for the first year. Covington also has programs to maintain and restore historic buildings, as well as an Electric Sign Program to bring back neon signs. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

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Congressman Tim Walberg joins Main Street Matters to discuss proposed legislation that would block Joe Biden from rescinding Donald Trump's rule that expanded association healthcare plans. Association healthcare plans allow small businesses to band together and provide their employees with healthcare plans similar to those offered by larger corporations or unions. The Trump era rule was seen as a game changer for small businesses, providing them with greater purchasing power and the ability to offer competitive benefits. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

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Grady Block, an attorney for Mountain States Legal Foundation, discusses the new SEC rule on climate change disclosure and its impact on small businesses. The rule requires SEC registrants to disclose any climate-related information that could have a material impact on their business. Grady explains the challenges and costs associated with compliance and how it will affect not only large companies but also small businesses in their supply chains. He also discusses the main arguments in the legal challenge against the rule, including the major questions doctrine and the arbitrary and capricious action of the SEC. Grady highlights the importance of considering the real-life impact on small business owners in the legal arguments. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

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The conversation with Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot and founder of Job Creators Network, delves into the challenges faced by small businesses, the impact of government regulations, the American dream, and the future of the economy. Bernie shares his personal journey, the importance of small businesses, and the need for advocacy and support. The conversation also touches on the role of Job Creators Network in representing small businesses and the impact of government policies on the economy. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

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In this episode Alfredo & Elaine welcome North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to the show. His top priorities are the economy, energy and national security. Make no mistake, Doug’s a conservative on other important issues too, but he knows if we get the economy, energy and national security right, we will unlock the best of America and improve every American life. Find out more at DougBurgum.com. Main Street Matter is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. Find out more at JobCreatorsNetwork.com

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The conversation with Damien Brady, Vice President of Research for the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, focused on the recent report by the Treasury Inspector General for the Tax Administration about the IRS's failure to effectively audit high net worth individuals. The report found that the examinations were unproductive and that the IRS was shifting its focus to individuals with $400,000 or more. The conversation also touched on the need for IRS reform, the impact of tax complexity, and the challenges of balancing the federal budget. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com 

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E.J. Antoni, a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Herman Center for the Federal Budget, discusses the negative impact of government spending, borrowing, and printing money on small businesses and the American middle class. He explains that the increase in payrolls does not necessarily mean an increase in employment, as many Americans are taking on multiple part-time jobs due to financial strain. Antoni also highlights the challenges small businesses face due to rapid inflation, including the inability to offer competitive wages and the lack of flexibility in storing capital. He emphasizes the financial struggles of the American consumer, who is tapped out and heavily in debt. Antoni predicts that the Federal Reserve will continue transferring capital from the private market to the public sector, leading to higher interest rates for small businesses. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

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Brandon Dente, a health advisor at Monument Health Plans, discusses the challenges and solutions for small businesses in finding affordable health coverage. He highlights the gaps in coverage options for self-employed and small business owners, such as high participation levels and high costs in group plans and the limitations of Obamacare marketplace plans. Monument Health Plans offers customizable health plans, including PPO plans that are portable and nationwide. They also provide tools for affordability, such as medical underwriting and programs with low deductibles and co-pays. The lack of price transparency and the rising costs of employer-sponsored plans are major concerns for small businesses. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

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Maureen Tusty, co-owner and film director of Sky Films Inc., discusses her latest documentary film, She Rises Up, which follows the journeys of three women who are using their businesses to lift their communities out of poverty. The film highlights the barriers that women face in entrepreneurship, such as limited access to financial resources and cultural obstacles. Tusty emphasizes the importance of job creation and economic growth in impoverished countries as a means to address the migrant crisis and alleviate poverty. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

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