Many small businesses rely on small financial institutions, like credit unions and community banks, to meet their capital requirements. Without them, these small businesses would have to close their doors. Sam Graves bankbusinesscapital share on social
Trade agreements are important because they open up new marketplaces to small businesses, which ultimately translates into more jobs and greater economic growth. Sam Graves agreementbusinesseconomic Change image and share on social
Part of any solution to get our economy going should include steps to free up our small businesses by peeling back unnecessarily burdensome regulations, ending the continual threats of tax hikes, and addressing the cloud of federal debt that hangs over our economy. Sam Graves addressbackburdensome share on social
When the EPA says that property owners, farmers, and livestock producers must stomach higher costs, longer delays, and bigger headaches, it's up to Congress to put up a roadblock. Sam Graves bigcongresscost Change image and share on social
Kansas City is one of the most convenient airports in the nation. Sam Graves airportcityconvenient Change image and share on social
By and large, small companies don't want to settle for part-time employees over full-time positions. Sam Graves companyemployeefull Change image and share on social
The federal government has invested billions in Metro, yet the system is not safe and is not reliable. Sam Graves billionfederalgovernment Change image and share on social
The few effective provisions of Dodd-Frank are masked by its many flaws - flaws that have been and will continue to be detrimental to the American economy and our financial future if not reversed. Sam Graves americancontinuedetrimental Change image and share on social
Claiming to 'fight for small business' is often used as a political tool in Washington D.C., but it is actually the policies behind that battle cry that small firms care about. Sam Graves battlebusinesscare Change image and share on social
The SBA should be redirected to focus on its core missions of capital access, contracting, and counseling, while reducing duplication, overlap, and wasteful spending. Doing so will greatly improve its ability to better advocate for small businesses. Sam Graves abilityaccessadvocate share on social
