Business for a Fair Minimum Wage is a national network of business owners and executives who believe a fair minimum wage makes good business sense
Press Releases
Op-Ed By Bob Goodrich, Owner, Goodrich Quality Theaters
...A lot has changed and improved in the 50 years since I’ve owned the business ... One thing that has not changed enough, though, is the Missouri minimum wage. ...
Op-Ed By Blake Ralston, Owner, Ralston Agency
... Raising the minimum wage is an important type of insurance for businesses as well as workers. ...
...We support gradually raising Maryland's minimum wage. It’s good for business, customers and our economy. Workers are also customers..... Read More & SIGN
Op-Ed By Gabriele Ruggieri, Owner, Gabriel's Food + Wine
...I had the opportunity to make my dream of owning a restaurant come true. ...Raising Missouri's minimum wage will have a ripple effect, benefiting local businesses and our community. ...
...We support gradually raising Missouri’s minimum wage because it’s good for business, customers and our local economy. Today’s minimum wage ... Read More. Over 700 Signers
Op-Ed By Joe Edwards, Owner, Blueberry Hill restaurant, Moonrise Hotel & other businesses
... The increased spending that comes with better wages kicks off a virtuous economic cycle that leads to business growth and investment and, ultimately, more and better jobs. ...
Op-Ed By Holly Sklar, CEO, Business for a Fair Minimum Wage
...In February 1968, the federal minimum wage increased to $1.60 an hour, giving minimum wage workers what would turn out to be the highest level of purchasing power they would enjoy for the next 50 years. ...
Op-Ed By Chris Lu, former Dep Labor Secretary
This week marks the ninth anniversary of the last time the federal minimum wage was raised on July 24, 2009. ... employers around the country agree that higher wages are good for the bottom line. ...
Op-Ed By Keith Bradley, Owner, Made in KC
Paying fair wages ... has been a key reason for our success and rapid growth. ...The proposed ballot initiative to gradually raise Missouri’s minimum wage to $12 by 2023 makes good business sense...
As business owners and executives, we support gradually raising the federal minimum wage to at least $12 by 2020. It’s good for business, customers and our economy. Today’s outdated minimum has far less buying power... Read more
Current signers include • Ben & Jerry's • &pizza • Eileen Fisher • New Belgium Brewing • Parnassus Investments • Dr. Bronner's • Zingerman's • and Over 1,000 MORE • Statement sponsored by Business for a Fair Minimum Wage.
Op-Ed By Mary Faucett, Owner, Bambino's Cafe
... When Missouri raises the minimum wage, and all businesses, including the large chains, have to pay a decent wage, it will level the playing field for us little guys and help us grow our business. ...
BFMW In the News
See Sampler of business support for raising minimum wages to $15 at the federal, state and local level.
Op-Ed By Richard Lawton, Small Business Owner and Executive Director, New Jersey Sustainable Business Council
... Raise the minimum wage and you create a virtuous cycle: increase consumer demand, decrease the number of working people who must rely on taxpayer subsidies, and level the playing field among businesses. ...
Op-Ed By Michael Kanter, Owner, Cambridge Naturals
...My daughter Emily and I give a seminar called “Stand Out Or Watch Out: How to Be Extraordinary in a Competitive Retail Environment.” One of the key points we make is how vital it is to create a business culture that motivates your staff and keeps customers coming in your doors. ...
Extensive research refutes the claim that increasing the minimum wage causes increased unemployment and business closures.
...We support gradually raising Maryland's minimum wage. It’s good for business, customers and our economy. Workers are also customers..... Read More & SIGN
Op-Ed By Mary Faucett, Owner, Bambino's Cafe
... When Missouri raises the minimum wage, and all businesses, including the large chains, have to pay a decent wage, it will level the playing field for us little guys and help us grow our business. ...
See Sampler of business support for raising minimum wages to $15 at the federal, state and local level.
Op-Ed By Holly Sklar, CEO, Business for a Fair Minimum Wage
...In February 1968, the federal minimum wage increased to $1.60 an hour, giving minimum wage workers what would turn out to be the highest level of purchasing power they would enjoy for the next 50 years. ...
Op-Ed By Michael Kanter, Owner, Cambridge Naturals
...My daughter Emily and I give a seminar called “Stand Out Or Watch Out: How to Be Extraordinary in a Competitive Retail Environment.” One of the key points we make is how vital it is to create a business culture that motivates your staff and keeps customers coming in your doors. ...
Extensive research refutes the claim that increasing the minimum wage causes increased unemployment and business closures.
Op-Ed By Jerome Dodson, President, Parnassus
We’ve found that firms with ethical business practices, coupled with good products or services, quality management and sustainable competitive advantages offer the most attractive opportunities for investment. Companies that do right by their employees and their communities fare better.
Kyle Garner, CEO
Organic India USA, Colorado
...We support gradually raising Missouri’s minimum wage because it’s good for business, customers and our local economy. Today’s minimum wage ... Read More. Over 700 Signers
Op-Ed By Gabriele Ruggieri, Owner, Gabriel's Food + Wine
...I had the opportunity to make my dream of owning a restaurant come true. ...Raising Missouri's minimum wage will have a ripple effect, benefiting local businesses and our community. ...
Op-Ed By Blake Ralston, Owner, Ralston Agency
... Raising the minimum wage is an important type of insurance for businesses as well as workers. ...
Op-Ed By Bob Goodrich, Owner, Goodrich Quality Theaters
...A lot has changed and improved in the 50 years since I’ve owned the business ... One thing that has not changed enough, though, is the Missouri minimum wage. ...
Op-Ed By Richard Lawton, Small Business Owner and Executive Director, New Jersey Sustainable Business Council
... Raise the minimum wage and you create a virtuous cycle: increase consumer demand, decrease the number of working people who must rely on taxpayer subsidies, and level the playing field among businesses. ...
Op-Ed By Joe Edwards, Owner, Blueberry Hill restaurant, Moonrise Hotel & other businesses
... The increased spending that comes with better wages kicks off a virtuous economic cycle that leads to business growth and investment and, ultimately, more and better jobs. ...
Op-Ed By Chris Lu, former Dep Labor Secretary
This week marks the ninth anniversary of the last time the federal minimum wage was raised on July 24, 2009. ... employers around the country agree that higher wages are good for the bottom line. ...
Op-Ed By Keith Bradley, Owner, Made in KC
Paying fair wages ... has been a key reason for our success and rapid growth. ...The proposed ballot initiative to gradually raise Missouri’s minimum wage to $12 by 2023 makes good business sense...
Rebecca Hamilton, Family Owner
Badger Balm
As business owners and executives, we support gradually raising the Massachusetts minimum wage. It’s good for business, customers and ... Read More. More than 300 Signers
Anne O'Connor, Director of Public Affairs
Organic Valley