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Small business loans: What can HFA members expect?
Hundreds of lenders — from national institutions to small-town banks — are preparing for a deluge from small businesses this week seeking financial help from the coronavirus economic fallout. The $2 trillion CARES Act signed into law Friday by President Trump includes $349 billion for…
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Paid sick leave, family leave law takes effect
Many furniture retailers and other businesses must provide their employees with paid sick leave and family leave under some circumstances, according to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The new law, which takes effect April 1, covers businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Businesses with…
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HFA lobbyist answers members’ relief package questions
On Friday, Home Furnishings Association Executive Vice President Mark Schumacher, HFA government relations liaison Doug Clark and Washington lobbyist Chris Andresen held a webinar with more than 400 HFA members to discuss the $2 trillion bipartisan financial-rescue package signed by President Trump. Members were particularly…
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Our team of retail volunteers and staff work closely with our Washington, D.C. counsel and industry and national associations and organizations to bring you the up-to-the-minute information on government issues that can and will impact your business.
We do the research, gather the information, and monitor the issues so we can keep you well-informed and prepared to take action when needed. As members you’ll receive the benefit of timely information tailored to our industry and recommendations on how to respond—whether it’s making a simple phone call to your representative or taking a more active role and joining our Government Relations Action Team.
Government relations are a critical part of business. It’s not just about politics—it’s about the Marketplace Fairness Act for sales tax collection, interchange fees on bankcard processing, EPA regulations, Department of Transportation regulations, healthcare reform, tax reform, and much, much more. We’ll be your eyes and ears in Washington, D.C.
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THE FUTURE IS NOW! JUNE 1-3, 2020 Ashley Furniture • Arcadia, WI At Ashley Furniture, the future is here! Take a behind-the-scenes look at how…
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