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February 13, 2024 Last Edit: June 5, 2025
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds spoke the night before at the Boots & Business Dinner
NFIB members from throughout the state gathered in Tallahassee on Feb. 13 for NFIB’s annual Small Business Day at the Capitol. This year’s event was held at the Governor’s Club.
“Small Business Day gives our members the opportunity to hear directly from elected officials about the issues affecting Main Street businesses,” NFIB State Executive Director Bill Herrle said.
It was great hearing from state Rep. Jennifer Canady today at @NFIB’s annual #FLSmallBusinessDay! pic.twitter.com/cafyq2eqt7
— NFIB Florida (@nfib_fl) February 13, 2024
Thank you, Rep. Shane Abbott, for joining @NFIB members to talk about important legislative issues at #FLSmallBusinessDay #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/UnVO6hQnPP
— NFIB Florida (@nfib_fl) February 13, 2024
State Rep. Sam Garrison spoke with @NFIB members about key legislation today at #FLSmallBusinessDay #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/SJyXVb6vwX
— NFIB Florida (@nfib_fl) February 13, 2024
Our #SmallBusiness members truly appreciate state Sen. Corey Simon for coming to @NFIB #FLSmallBusinessDay to update them on crucial legislation #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/dUd4LodbIS
— NFIB Florida (@nfib_fl) February 13, 2024
We’re having a great @NFIB #FLSmallBusinessDay in Tallahassee with great updates from legislators including Rep. Toby Overdorf #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/Ik52sdumNz
— NFIB Florida (@nfib_fl) February 13, 2024
Rep. Tommy Gregory spoke with our members this morning about pro-small business bills working their way through the #FlaLeg @NFIB #FLSmallBusinessDay #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/BpxdcNAnsk
— NFIB Florida (@nfib_fl) February 13, 2024
Following the morning session, NFIB members walked to the State Capitol, where they engaged with lawmakers and met with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
We had a good turnout for @NFIB #FLSmallBusinessDay and a great visit with @GovRonDeSantis! #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/0lff57XDpZ
— NFIB Florida (@nfib_fl) February 13, 2024
The night before Small Business Day, NFIB members met at the Governor’s Club for the annual Boots & Business Dinner. The evening’s keynote speaker was U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.
Big thanks to U.S. Rep. @ByronDonalds for coming to last night’s @NFIB Boots & Business dinner to talk about some of the issues facing #SmallBusiness in Congress! #FlaPol pic.twitter.com/tdK7M3AoEZ
— NFIB Florida (@nfib_fl) February 13, 2024
“On behalf of our members, I want to thank Congressman Donalds, Governor DeSantis, and all of the leaders who took the time to attend these events and engage with our members,” Herrle said. “I always want to thank our members for coming and speaking out on the issues affecting their businesses. NFIB is the voice of small business, but without our members, our voice won’t be heard.”
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