Karen Kerrigan


Recent Articles about Karen Kerrigan

And The SBA's Next Chief Is...

...Magic Johnson? Perhaps not, but that's who Karen Kerrigan, president and CEO of the Small Business...  Read more

Business Groups Say Immigration Reform "Not Going Away"

Following the collapse of a reform bill on Capitol Hill, advocates are now pushing for incremental changes.  Read more

Congress Extends Internet Tax Ban

Small-business groups say the move will boost investment and innovation online.  Read more

What Does a Democratic Takeover of Congress Mean for Your Company?

Leading small-business experts say the shift in power could result in more scrutiny for the SBA and federal contracts, but also higher taxes and a minimum-wa...  Read more

Business Groups Mixed on Bailout

The $700 billion plan to rescue Wall Street has smaller firms worried about footing the bill.  Read more

Minimum-Wage Increase: A Blow to Small Businesses?

While critics say the House bill will hurt business owners, many companies are already paying higher wages.  Read more

Business Owners Expected to Vote in Record Numbers

Tax cuts, health-care costs, and energy prices -- not Iraq -- top the list of concerns among the nation's entrepreneurs.  Read more

Best Friends In D.C.: Power Brokers Activists

Operatives and advocates with serious clout.  Read more

Washington Insiders React to Preston's Hearing

President Bush's pick to lead the Small Business Administration received generally positive reviews.  Read more

Tech Spending Top Small Business Concern

April 28, 2005 --A new survey of the nation's small business owners says that today's entrepreneurs are actively planning to boost their t...  Read more

Tech Spending Top Small Business Concern

A new survey suggests small business owners plan to boost IT spending to help cut costs and grow businesses.  Read more

West Best for Taxes

Entrepreneurs continue to struggle with capital gains taxes, an advocacy group reports.  Read more

President-Elect Obama: What Will Change Really Mean?

Touting a message of change throughout a marathon campaign, Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday in a decisive and his...  Read more

Washington Insiders Express Criticism, Cautious Optimism Over SBA Nominee

Some inside the Beltway complain that Steven Preston has spent his career at large, public companies, not small businesses.  Read more

Washington Insiders Express Criticism, Cautious Optimism Over SBA Nominee

Some inside the Beltway complain that Steven Preston has spent his career at large, public companies, not small businesses.  Read more

Business Groups Attack Energy Bill

A House move to raise oil industry taxes will result in higher energy prices for small-business owners, opponents say.  Read more

Business Groups Attack Energy Bill

A House move to raise oil industry taxes will result in higher energy prices for small-business owners, opponents say.  Read more

D.C. Contact List

They're busy folks, but here's where to find them.  Read more

California Health Committee to Vote on New Health-Care Bill

National Small Business Advocacy Group Urges Defeat of the Costly Bill, Citing Increased Fees to Small Businesses  Read more

How Should Goldman Sachs Spend Its $500 Million?

The experts weigh in on Goldman Sachs' $500 million small-business initiative.  Read more

Mail

Learning to Enjoy the Small Things The stories of Jay Goltz and the other entrepreneurs who chose to "be great instead of big" hit close to home...  Read more

Which States are Best for Entrepreneurs?

South Dakota and Nevada top new rankings by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council.  Read more

Small-Business Groups Hail Executive Order on Eminent Domain

President Bush instructed federal agencies to limit the seizure of private homes and businesses.  Read more

California Health Committee to Vote on New Health-Care Bill

National Small Business Advocacy Group Urges Defeat of the Costly Bill, Citing Increased Fees to Small Businesses  Read more