Sooner State News

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Oklahoma organized a Small Business Day event in Oklahoma City. Attendees listened to speeches from Speaker of the House Charles McCall, Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, and Attorney General Gentner Drummond. Before Drummond's address, participants engaged in a Q&A session with House Business & Commerce Committee Chair Rep. Kevin McDugle and Senate Business & Commerce Committee Vice Chair Sen. Kristen Thompson. This panel discussion allowed small business owners to ask questions and receive legislative updates.

The event also included a presentation by the Oklahoma Historical Society.

After the gathering, NFIB State Director Jerrod Shouse commented: “It’s always a treat to have small business owners here in the capital. Our members and small business owners across the state are struggling in this economic environment, as qualified workers remain in short supply and inflation continues to put pressure on prices. Having our small business owners here to talk about the challenges they face helps our lawmakers craft better policies. We’ll continue to work with the Legislature to make it easier to do business in Oklahoma.”