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By Julie PittsNSGA Director of Public Affairs Concentrated power is a formidable threat facing small, independent businesses. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) closely monitors this movement as our mission is to help our members grow their businesses and advocate on their behalf. NSGA participates in advocacy efforts with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), a national research and advocacy organization that strives to provide a healthy … Continued

Determine if your organization is eligible for Employee Retention Credit.

Key Points as the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law.

Borrowers of the COVID EIDL program received an additional deferment of principal and interest payments.

Contact: Jess Del Fiacco, delfiacco@ilsr.org WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2022) – The following statement was issued by Small Business Rising, a coalition of nearly 30 national and local associations representing over 150,000 small and independent businesses, including the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), in response to a letter from Members of the House Judiciary Committee urging the … Continued

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 8, 2022) – The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed the final passage of the first major postal reform legislation approved by Congress in more than 15 years. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) also supported this legislation. “The U.S. Postal Service has long played a key role in ensuring that retailers can deliver … Continued

NSGA report shows more than 75% of Gen Z sporting goods shoppers prefer to purchase sporting goods products in-store rather than online.

NSGA contributor Ritchie Sayner discusses the importance of retailers forming an emotional connection with their customers.

A report from McKinsey & Company and the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry highlighted 5 trends that will shape the sporting goods industry in 2022.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 24, 2022) – With the opening of the tax season on January 24, Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, offered the following advice for the American public and the nation’s small business community in filing this year’s … Continued