Former SVP of public policy was named interim president in December after Duggan's departure; has been at group since 2002 Close The $100 million-revenue National Federation of Independent Business has tapped 18-year veteran Brad Close as president. He had been acting president since December, when Juanita Duggan suddenly stepped down after nearly four years in the role. "Brad has been a key leader at NFIB for many years," NFIB Chair Tom Bryce said in a statement. "Since the start of his career on Capitol Hill to his nearly two decades with NFIB, he's demonstrated an unrivaled commitment to the cause of small business." NFIB is one of the nation's largest advocacy groups,… Read More