Make Your Voice Heard at Maryland Small Business Day 2017

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(This event took place in 2017)

Make your voice heard! Small business owners and friends of the small business community are invited to join us on Monday February 27th as we meet to discuss the issues being considered in Annapolis that will impact you. Now more than ever, it’s important that small businesses are educated on the push for mandated paid leave in Maryland and take action. We have a great lineup of speakers and will host a reception with MD legislators following the speaking portion of the program.

Speakers:

Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford
Delegate Warren Miller
Maryland Chamber of Commerce President Christine Ross
Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation Deputy Commissioner Steven Lakin will talk about what the department can offer small businesses and staff from the department will be on hand to answer your questions
NIFB’s Steve Keen will give a federal update – There has been a lot going on in Washington since President Trump took office, we’ll give you a quick and easy to understand update at Small Business Day. NFIB Federal Lobbyist Steve Keen spends most of his days on Capital Hill working on your behalf, he’ll give you his insider knowledge on what you can expect to see in the coming months.
Get an update on the 2017 Maryland legislative session and the push for mandated paid leave from NFIB State Director, Mike O’Halloran

Mix and mingle with other small business owners, NFIB staff, and Maryland legislators during our Small Business Reception with General Assembly members! Light food and drinks provided with registration

Maryland Small Business Day
Monday February 27, 2017
4:00 – 7:00PM
     3:30-4:00PM: Registration
     4:00-5:30PM: Speakers
     5:30-7:00PM: Reception with Maryland lawmakers
Loews Annapolis Hotel
Mainsail/Spinnaker Room
126 West Street Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

RSVP REQUIRED TO ATTEND, GUESTS ARE WELCOME

Registration Types:

General Registration: $30 REGISTER HERE

NFIB Member Sponsorship: $100 REGISTER HERE

     – This is an exclusive offer for NFIB Members to spread the word about their businesses
     – Your logo will be included in all email correspondence with members, on our website, and on print materials
   – NFIB Maryland will tweet regularly about your business thanking you for your sponsorship
     – A mention during Small Business Day
     – Covers the registration fee for one attendee

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The National Federation of Independent Business hosts a Small Business Day annually in Annapolis. This event allows small business owners to meet with their lawmakers, learn about the business community’s legislative concerns, and network with other business owners. This is also a great opportunity for your organization to make its voice heard or for your company to reach our members.

Aside from thanking our event sponsors at the event and noting your sponsorship, we offer additional benefits based on your sponsorship level. Last year we had around 120+ attendees at Small Business Day in Annapolis and your support will be seen by thousands of Maryland’s Small Business owners, even those that do not attend the event.

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