Join NFIB and eBay for one of this year's most important small business conferences in Washington, D.C. Of the small business events taking place this year, this is the one you don’t want to miss. For more about what to expect over the three-day conference, see the agenda below. Note: All events take place at the Grand Hyatt unless otherwise indicated.
11 a.m.
Leadership Trust 12th Annual Meeting
*This program is open to Leadership Trust members only
11 a.m.
Meeting registration11:30 a.m.
Reception12 p.m.
Luncheon and awards1:30 p.m.
Keynote: The Honorable Trent Lott and John Breaux3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Leadership Trust Roundtable: State PAC Fundraising
4 - 8 p.m.
Registration - Independence Foyer
Dress for evening program is casual
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Summit Game Night – Independence Ballroom
Sponsored by Wells Fargo
Entertainment by The Fabulous Hubcaps
9 p.m.
DC After Dark Trolley Tour
Please meet at the Grand Hyatt 10th Street entrance
(Pre-registration and tickets are required)
Dress for day program is business attire
7 a.m. - noon
Registration - Independence Foyer
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Opening General Session
Independence Ballroom
Welcome:
Tod Cohen, vice president and deputy general counsel, Government Relations, eBay, Inc.
Keynote speakers:
Todd A. Stottlemyer, NFIB president and CEO
Meg Whitman, former president and CEO eBay, Inc.
Guest speaker:
William D. Novelli, CEO, AARP
10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Business and Policy Breakout Sessions
12:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Lunch - Independence Ballroom
Presentation of Dell/NFIB Small Business Excellence Award
Political Overview: Charles Cook and Stuart Rothenberg
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Afternoon General Session - Independence Ballroom
Healthcare Panel
Moderator: Former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey
Participants: U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, Stuart Butler
Audience response system sponsored by InfoUSA
Dress for evening program is business attire
7 -10:30 p.m.
Reception/Dinner at the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture
Sponsored by Bank of America
Guest speaker: Tony Snow, CNN political commentator and former White House press secretary
Transportation will be provided to and from the Grand Hyatt
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Summit Breakfast Program - Independence Ballroom
Presentation of the SBTV/Sam's Club/NFIB Small Business Makeover Award
Presentation of the YouTube Small Business Works for America Award
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Keynote Address – U.S. Sen. John McCain
10:30 a.m.
Departure for Capitol Hill via METRO subway
10:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Office visits on Capitol Hill
Lunch will be available. You'll receive details when you check in.
Dress for evening program is cocktail attire
6:30 -10:30 p.m.
Summit Closing Gala at Union Station
Sponsored by Sam's Club
Recognition of the Solveras/NFIB Small Business Champions
Keynote Address: Roger Staubach, executive chairman, Staubach Company and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Transportation will be provided to and from the Grand Hyatt
Departures
"It was my first Summit and I was extremely impressed. The speakers were great and it is worthwhile to be in a group of like-minded people - not Democrats or Republicans, but small-business people."
Tom Ulbrich,
Mow More Supplies,
Alden, N.Y.
"With the commitment of money and time to attend it is important to have an organized Day on the Hill. The impact NFIB has means that Congress has to listen to us. As individual small-business owners, we don't have the ability to call and get a Hill appointment, but NFIB can get it for us. That is something other organizations cannot do."
Gordon Whitbeck,
Whitbeck Laboratories, Springdale, Ark.
"The Hill visits were pretty effective. We shook up the Senate and House buildings for at least a day. I think it is much better to be there in person than to rely on phone calls and e-mails. When there is a large group on the Hill, lawmakers know these people are serious."
Douglas Furnell,
Western Metal Company, Louisburg, Kan.
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