100 episodes
Main Street Matters Main Street Matters
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4.2 • 6 Ratings
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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.
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Main Street Matters 100th Episode: An Interview with Bernie Marcus
The conversation with Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot and founder of Job Creators Network, delves into the challenges faced by small businesses, the impact of government regulations, the American dream, and the future of the economy.
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Engagement, Education, and Proactive Decision-Making in Healthcare with AMAC's Andy Mangione
In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker interviews Andy Mangione, the Senior Vice President of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC), about the Biden administration's Medicare cuts and AMAC's initiatives.
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The Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Small Businesses with Nicole Wolter
Nicole Wolter, President and CEO of HM Manufacturing, shares her journey of saving her family business from financial hardship and the challenges facing American manufacturing.
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Fixing America's Civic Education Crisis with Jeff Sikkenga
Jeff Sikkenga, author of 'A Republic If We Can Teach It: Fixing America's Civic Education Crisis,' discusses the lack of civic knowledge among Americans, particularly young people.
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The Importance of Parental Engagement in Education with Nicole Neily
Nicole Neily, President and Founder of Parents Defending Education, joins Elaine and Jordan to discuss the challenges parents face in advocating for their children's education.
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The Impact of the Homelessness Crisis on Small Businesses with Steve Trussell
Steve Trussell, executive director of the Arizona Rock Products Association and the Arizona Mining Association, joins Elaine and Jordan to discuss the homelessness crisis in Arizona and its impact on small businesses.
Customer Reviews
good stuff! but...
i really want to connect with many if your guests & it would be easier if your show notes were more informative. it is a podcast feature you're barely using. i always go to the show notes looking for your guests links. it would be nice