Main Street Alliance Calls on State of Minnesota to Invest in Small Business Economy

Minnesota Management and Budget reports a $17.6 billion in surplus revenue while communities lack basic public investments

Main Street Alliance calls on the State of Minnesota to use its large budget surplus to invest in public policies that will benefit small businesses and their communities. The $17.6 billion in surplus for the next two years announced by Minnesota Management and Budget provides a unique chance for Minnesota to pass large-scale investments that make it possible for small businesses to create good, high-quality jobs. 

“Underserved and marginalized communities continue to experience unacceptable disparities in the labor market. Black and Latina women, in particular face significant challenges accessing paid leave and child care in the labor force,” said Chanda Causer, Main Street Alliance Executive Director. 

Minnesota is home to over a half million small businesses employing over 1.3 million workers who need public investments in paid family and medical leave and healthcare to level the playing field with giant corporations. 

The small business owners of Main Street Alliance want to see Minnesota officials invest in small business economy and will continue to work with coalition partners to advocate to that end.

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