The NFIB National Small-Business Summit puts you and hundreds of other small-business owners in touch with the policymakers who affect your business every day. Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard—take it to the Hill!
| Sunday, June 18 | |
| 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Registration Grand Hyatt—Independence Foyer |
| 4 p.m. | Leadership Trust meeting** Keynote address: Mary Matalin, political commentator |
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6 p.m. - |
Summit Fest Grand Hyatt—Independence Ballroom Sponsored by Bank of America, AIG-AGLA, GatesMcDonald, Bizfilings.com and PC Magazine Entertainment by The Fabulous Hubcaps Dress: Casual |
| Monday, June 19 NFIB Small-Business Champion Hall of Fame exhibit opens in the rotunda of the Russell Senate Building. The exhibit will run the entire week of the Summit. Dress for day programs: Business attire | |
| Early morning | Breakfast at your leisure Coupons for dining at the hotel will be provided |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Opening general session Grand Hyatt—Independence Ballroom Keynote address: Todd A. Stottlemyer, NFIB president and CEO Guest speaker: David Gregory, NBC News chief White House correspondent |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
Breakout sessions Independence level Business- and policy-related sessions |
| 12:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Lunch Independence Ballroom Presentation of Dell/NFIB Small-Business Excellence award Presentation of BizFiling's Plan for the Future award Keynote address: The Honorable Haley Barbour, governor of Mississippi |
| 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Breakout sessions Independence level Business- and policy-related sessions |
| 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Afternoon general session Independence Ballroom Sponsored by Wells Fargo Guest speaker: U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson (Utah-Dist. 2) Political overview: Charles Cook and Stuart Rothenberg Region Round-Ups—Capitol Hill Day |
| 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Reception/dinner at the Smithsonian Institution's Air & Space Museum Sponsored by Salesgenie.com Dress for evening program: Business casual |
| Tuesday, June 20 Dress for day programs: Business attire |
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| 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Summit breakfast program Independence Ballroom Sponsored by FedEx Keynote address: Meg Whitman, president and CEO, eBay Guest speakers: U.S. Sen. Michael Enzi (Wyo.) Karl Rove, deputy chief of staff and senior advisor to the president U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson (Neb.) |
| 10 a.m. | Departure for Capitol Hill via Metro subway |
| 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Office visits on Capitol Hill Lunch will be available in the Gold Room of the Rayburn House Office Building (room 2168) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | All attendees re-group at Grand Hyatt after Hill visits Remarks: Todd A. Stottlemyer, NFIB president and CEO |
| 6:15 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Visa Awards Dinner at the National Building Museum Presentation of NFIB/Visa Young Entrepreneur awards Recognition of NFIB Region Small-Business Champions Dress: Cocktail attire |
| Wednesday, June 21 | |
| 7:30 a.m. | Leadership Trust breakfast |
| 8 a.m. | Leadership Trust morning session Guest speakers include: U.S. Rep. Tom Reynolds (N.Y.-26) U.S. Rep. Mark Kennedy (Minn.-6) Candidate for U.S. Senate U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole (N.C.) |
| 10 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. | The Honorable Michael Steele, lieutenant governor of Maryland |
| 10:45 a.m. | Political briefing |
| 11:15 a.m. | Leadership Trust economic briefing Sponsored by Visa Guest speakers: Wayne Best, Visa senior vice president, business and economic analysis Dr. Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB chief economist |
| 12:15 p.m. | Leadership Trust lunch Keynote address/book signing: The Honorable Newt Gingrich, former House Speaker "Winning the Future: A 21st Century Contract With America" |
NOTE: All sessions are tentative. A final agenda will be provided with your registration materials at the Summit registration desk.
