The Small Business Retail Council (SBRC) represents and is responsive to the needs, concerns and interests of local shops and provides the National Retail Federation’s small business members a forum to discuss the most pressing public policy issues and priorities. As a small business retail council member, Sean Brownlee helps identify policy priorities concerning small retail businesses in the U.S. and propose strategies and solutions on those priorities and challenges.
From the NRF Website:
The Small Business Retail Council (SBRC) represents and is responsive to the needs, concerns and interests of local shops and provides the National Retail Federation’s small business members a forum to discuss the most pressing public policy issues and priorities.
Who we are
The Small Business Retail Council will:
- Identify policy priorities concerning small retail businesses in the U.S. and propose strategies and solutions on those priorities and challenges
- Partner with like-minded organizations and stakeholders to amplify the voice of small businesses on the local, state and national level
- Participate in the coordination of grassroots advocacy
- Actively and vocally engage in retail industry priorities and issues
- Provide suggestions and input on content and programs NRF provides to Main Street retailers
The Small Business Retail Council advocates for policies that:
- Protect small business owners from unnecessary and burdensome regulations
- Empower retailers to make decisions based on what is best for their customers, company, associates and employees
- Take into account the impact of a policy on small retail businesses in the U.S.
- Support the future growth and prosperity of America’s small retail businesses
NRF Foundation All Access: Spring 2021
2020 was a year like no other, so we’ve brought together retailers from all corners of the industry – from big box stores to grocery, restaurant and pharmacy – to talk about the incredible challenges and changes that have been brought to retail through the pandemic. How did life change for these retailers? And how did they stay focused on keeping their colleagues, their customers and their community safe over the past year?