NFIB’s annual Small Business Day in Columbus will take place on May 12-13, 2026. The event will kick off with the Ohio Small Business Day Legislative Reception on May 12 at the Athletic Club of Columbus. Join legislators and staff for an evening of networking and engaging discussions on Ohio policies.

On May 13, join NFIB for Small Business Day – a morning designed to connect small business owners with the decision-makers shaping Ohio’s future. Hear directly from Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Matt Huffman, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court Sharon Kennedy, and NFIB policy experts during a fast-paced breakfast briefing.

Details below:

Ohio Small Business Day Legislative Reception
May 12, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Athletic Club of Columbus

Ohio 2026 Small Business Day
May 13, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Please contact Grassroots Manager Liz Roe for questions related to registration for both events and room block information.