In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine and Jordan discuss the challenges faced by small business owners, particularly in California, with restaurant owner John Marquez. John shares his experience with cancel culture and a lawsuit that closed his business due to a ladies' night promotion. The conversation delves into the burdens of legal challenges, the regulatory landscape, and the impact of rising minimum wage laws. John emphasizes the importance of community support and offers advice for other small business owners navigating similar challenges. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

<p>In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine and Jordan discuss the challenges faced by small business owners, particularly in California, with restaurant owner John Marquez. John shares his experience with cancel culture and a lawsuit that closed his business due to a ladies' night promotion. The conversation delves into the burdens of legal challenges, the regulatory landscape, and the impact of rising minimum wage laws. John emphasizes the importance of community support and offers advice for other small business owners navigating similar challenges. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com</p>

Main Street Matters with Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz explores the intersection of small business and government policy. With more than 90 million Americans either owning or depending on small business for their household income, policies like taxes, regulations, and access to credit have a huge effect on the American Dream. Elaine and Alfredo talk with small business owners, government officials and office holders, and experts about everything from education to the labor market on this interesting and entertaining podcast.

<p>Main Street Matters with Elaine Parker and Alfredo Ortiz explores the intersection of small business and government policy. With more than 90 million Americans either owning or depending on small business for their household income, policies like taxes, regulations, and access to credit have a huge effect on the American Dream. Elaine and Alfredo talk with small business owners, government officials and office holders, and experts about everything from education to the labor market on this interesting and entertaining podcast.</p>

Main Street Matters

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine and Jordan discuss the challenges faced by small business owners, particularly in California, with restaurant owner John Marquez. John shares his experience with cancel culture and a lawsuit that closed his business due to a ladies' night promotion.