In this episode of Main Street Matters, Alfredo Ortiz speaks with former Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta about the importance of deregulation, the role of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in supporting small businesses, and the impact of Trump administration policies on the economy. They discuss the labor shortage, the need for workforce training, and the significance of association health plans in reducing healthcare costs for small businesses. The conversation also touches on reciprocal licensing for military spouses and the overall need to unleash the economy by reducing bureaucratic regulations. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com

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In this episode of Main Street Matters, Alfredo Ortiz speaks with former Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta about the importance of deregulation, the role of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in supporting small businesses, and the impact of Trump administration policies on the economy. They discuss the labor shortage, the need for workforce training, and the significance of association health plans in reducing healthcare costs for small businesses. The conversation also touches on reciprocal licensing for military spouses and the overall need to unleash the economy by reducing bureaucratic regulations. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.com
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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.

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.

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In this episode of Main Street Matters, Alfredo Ortiz speaks with former Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta about the importance of deregulation, the role of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in supporting small businesses, and the impact of Trump administration policies on the economy. 