Take Action
Advocacy is a top priority at NFIB. Your involvement in protecting free enterprise will make a difference. It's easy to take action, and NFIB provides a wealth of opportunities to become a part of one of the most influential grassroots networks in the country.
Contact NFIB with Your Legislative Questions
Have a question or concern about state or federal legislative issues or regulations? Need assistance in contacting your lawmaker? Would you like to register your opinion on a small business topic? NFIB’s legislative service representatives are happy to provide assistance. Please call (202) 314-2080 or email legislativeservices@nfib.org today.
Become an advocate for the small business community by contacting your elected officials, and amplify the voice of small business. Personal contact is the best way to influence the policy decisions that affect your bottom line, as well as the future of your business. Contact Your Elected Officials Today
Writing a letter to the editor or calling a local radio station about important business issues allows you to offer a short rebuttal to an article or commentary, or add a crucial missing perspective to the public debate. Most importantly, they provide you with the distinct opportunity to communicate directly to the public, influence policy makers, and frame how a certain issue impacts small business. Contact the Media Today
Do you have or want to develop a close relationship with your lawmaker? The most effective way to impact legislation is by developing a working relationship with top officials, and providing a valuable business perspective. Learn more about NFIB's Key Contact Network program by contacting Kristina Blair, Legislative Advocacy Coordinator, at kristina.blair@nfib.org or (202) 314-2015.
At NFIB, we use the personal stories that entrepreneurs share with us to propel the voice of small business to the forefront of issue debates and influence the outcome of federal legislation. Everyday our government affairs team meets with Members of Congress to share with them the personal stories of NFIB members, which provide lawmakers with real-life situations pertaining to legislation they are considering and how it will affect your business. To share your story, please contact our grassroots team at grassroots@nfib.org
Make a Difference at the Ballot Box through Political Activism
Electing pro-small business candidates is the first step towards protecting your business in Washington, D.C. and your state capitol. If they aren’t elected, they will never have the chance to defend small business at the front lines. There are a variety of ways to be politically active, such as voting, donating money to NFIB’s SAFE Trust, and even volunteering for a campaign. Learn more by contacting Julia Silver, Political Advocacy Coordinator, at julia.silver@nfib.org or (202) 406-4416.