Contact: Bob Keener, bobkeener@businessforsharedprosperity.org, 617-610-6766
With Tuesday, July 24, the anniversary of the last federal minimum wage increase in 2009, small business owners say another raise would be good for business and our economy. At $7.25 an hour, the current minimum wage comes...
MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Bob Keener, bobkeener@businessforsharedprosperity.org, 617-610-6766
This Tuesday, July 24, will mark the third year in a row without an increase in the minimum wage from $7.25. If the minimum wage had kept pace with the cost of living since reaching its highest value...
For Immediate Release: May 24, 2012
Contact: Raymond Rodriguez, raymond@berlinrosen.com, 646-200-5309; Holly Sklar, hsklar@businessforsharedprosperity.org, 617-522-2923
New York – Today, business leaders across New York called on Governor Cuomo and the State Senate to support the minimum wage increase passed last week in...
Business for a Fair Minimum Wage For Immediate Release: March 29, 2011
Contact: Bob Keener, (617) 610-6766, bobkeener@businessforsharedprosperity.org
MARYLAND – Today nearly 60 Maryland business organizations, owners and executives endorsed legislation to raise the state’s inadequate minimum wage to $9.75 per hour by 2013. Representing...
John Shepley, Co-Owner of Emory Knoll Farms, Statement at Press Conference Launching Campaign to Raise Maryland Minimum Wage, James Senate Office Building, Annapolis, January 18, 2011
To arrange interviews with Mr. Shepley and other business people, contact Bob Keener, 617-610-6766.
John Shepley is Co-Owner...
Raising minimum wage will help economy, say national business leaders and small business owners from states affected by July 24 increase
Contact: David Lerner, Riptide Communications, 212-260-5000, news [at] businessforsharedprosperity.org
July 21, 2009, Boston, MA – Business owners across the nation are welcoming the July 24 increase in the federal minimum wage from $6.55 to $7.25. National business leaders and small business owners in states where workers are getting a raise say the increase will boost consumer buying power and promote economic recovery.
Restaurants, Retailers, Manufacturers, Healthcare Providers, Construction Companies, Hotels, Farms, Investment Firms and other Businesses Applaud Higher Minimum Wage
For Immediate Release July 26, 2007
Contact: Ateqah Khaki or David Lerner
Riptide Communications, 212.260.5000
Contrary to Conventional Wisdom, Growing Numbers of U.S. Businesses Say Increase in Minimum Wage is Good for the Bottom Line
Contact: Ateqah Khaki or David Lerner, Riptide Communications, 212.260.5000
Contact: Ateqah Khaki, Riptide Communications, 212.260.5000
Contact: Mahdis Keshavarz, Riptide Communications, 212.260.5000
Contact: Mahdis Keshavarz, Riptide Communications, 212-260-5000, mahdis@riptideonline.com
Contact: Mahdis Keshavarz, Riptide Communications, 212-260-5000
Washington, DC -- Business owners and executives across the nation are telling Congress that a $5.15 minimum wage hurts business, workers and the economy. The House passed a clean bill to raise the minimum wage. Now, it's the Senate's turn.