Politics, Small Business, California Policy

Why NFIB’s Endorsement of Ted Nordblum Matters for California Small Businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business’ endorsement of Ted Nordblum for State Assembly signals a clear choice for California professionals who are worried about the future of entrepreneurship and local jobs.

A Small Business Owner Who Understands the Stakes

Nordblum is not a career politician; he is a small business owner who has navigated payrolls, permits, and compliance in California’s challenging environment. That hands-on experience gives him a practical understanding of how costly taxes, overlapping regulations, and constant rule changes strain employers’ ability to hire, invest, and plan for the long term.

Cutting Red Tape to Unlock Future Growth

Central to Nordblum’s campaign is a pledge to reduce government regulations and red tape that slow hiring, expansion, and innovation. From rising wage mandates to complex privacy and reporting rules, California’s policy landscape has become increasingly burdensome for smaller firms, especially those without in-house legal or compliance teams. NFIB’s backing underscores confidence that Nordblum will fight for simpler, more predictable rules that still protect workers and consumers while giving businesses room to grow.

📌 Key Takeaway: NFIB’s support reflects deep concern about how regulation and costs are affecting Main Street employers.

“Ted Nordblum would bring the type of experience to Sacramento we see too little of but desperately need more of,” said John Kabateck, state director for NFIB in California. “As a small business owner, he has built a successful Main Street enterprise, provided livelihoods for his employees, and made his community more vibrant. We especially like his pledge to do more to reduce government regulations and red tape that are causing such harmful impacts on Californian's cost of living. We wholeheartedly endorse Ted Nordblum for State Assembly. His agenda is what is needed most—policies that will prepare California for future growth.”

— John Kabateck, NFIB California State Director

In response to the endorsement, Nordblum emphasized what is at stake for local employers and their workers: “I'm honored to earn the support of our small businesses. As a local business owner, I understand how California's costly taxes and regulations are making it difficult for local businesses to keep their doors open. It's time for a change in our state's leadership,” declared Nordblum.

Small business leaders are seeking lawmakers who will ease taxes and regulations, not add to them.

A Signal for California’s Small Business Community

For professionals who advise or operate small enterprises, NFIB’s endorsement is more than a campaign headline; it is a statement about the kind of leadership needed in Sacramento. California’s entrepreneurs face high taxes, escalating compliance costs, and uncertainty around new regulations. They need policies that support future growth—policies that reward investment, protect property rights, and streamline the path from idea to job creation. Nordblum’s record as a business owner, coupled with his commitment to cutting red tape, positions him as a candidate focused on making California a place where small businesses can not only survive, but thrive in the years ahead.