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Chad Heinrich is a regular voice on Arizona small business, tax, and regulatory policy, with bylined columns and quoted analysis appearing in the Phoenix Business Journal, the Arizona Capitol Times, the Daily Independent, statewide broadcast media, and other outlets across the state. Selected recent commentary and coverage is collected below.
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Arizona unemployment drops but small businesses still struggle to find workers
(The Center Square) - The Arizona economy experienced an increased labor force and decreased unemployment between November and December 2022, according to a new report from the Office of Economic Opportunity.
Phoenix area has nation’s highest inflation
(The Center Square) – The Phoenix metropolitan area has the highest annual inflation rate in the nation.
Arizona small businesses applaud low, single state income tax rate
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona state director for National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) says Arizona is now ready to weather economic headwinds.
Flagstaff Restaurant Owner Reacts to New High Minimum Wage Coming in 2023
Lynda Fleischer, the owner of the Flagstaff restaurant Altitudes Bar & Grill, told The Arizona Sun Times that the Flagstaff minimum wage increase will be challenging for businesses like hers.
Small Business PAC endorse 32 candidates for Arizona Legislature
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - On Monday, the Small Business PAC has endorsed 32 candidates for Arizona Legislature.
Arizona’s tax break on business equipment aims to spur economic development
Companies will get a break on the personal property taxes they pay on equipment, which members of the business community hope will help spur economic development and attract major manufacturers to Arizona.
NFIB Arizona Announces its Guardian of Small Business Winners
Today, Arizona’s leading representative association of small business recognized five state legislators with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award.
Inflation negatively impacting Arizona small businesses
“Arizona’s small-business owners are battling the effects of inflation from multiple fronts. And sadly, the more than 1 million Arizonans who work for small businesses are struggling as well,”
Arizona lawmakers get graded on business friendliness, three failed
“The Legislature is still in session, but the votes on key issues vital for small-business survival have been cast and we need not wait until the very end to publicize them,” said Chad Heinrich, Arizona state director for NFIB. “I think it impressive that nearly half...
Personal property tax reform hailed by business community heads to governor’s desk
Chad Heinrich, the Arizona state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, said in a state Senate Commerce Committee hearing earlier this month that it’s an issue of major importance for small businesses. “Our members rank it second only to federal...