Small business owners make up 99% of organizations employing the American workforce, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Nearly half of all U.S. employees (48%) work for small businesses (fewer than 500 staff), while nearly a fifth (18%) work for companies with fewer than 20 employees, according to JP Morgan Chase.

Yet, when it comes to fairness and balance in legislation at the state and federal level, it often feels as though main street America seldom gets the attention it deserves. That’s why lobbying as we just did at last month’s Legislative Conference is critical for every member of ...