Step Into National Leadership

The NSBA Leadership Council is an invitation-only group of small business owners and executives who want to play an active role in federal advocacy. Council members are engaged leaders who work directly with NSBA and lawmakers to influence legislation that impacts the small business community.

What Leadership Council Members Gain

Direct Access to Lawmakers

Participate in meetings and briefings with policymakers.

Policy Influence

Help shape NSBA’s national policy positions and priority issues.​

Exclusive Resources

Receive in-depth policy updates, briefings, and council-only content.​

National Visibility

Be recognized as a trusted voice in small business advocacy.​

Peer Leadership Network

Collaborate with a select group of high-impact business leaders.​

Represent Small Business in the News

Be among the first group of small-business experts contacted for local, regional, and national news stories.

Designed for small business leaders ready to shape policy.

Ideal candidates are:​

  • Business owners, founders, and senior executives
  • Interested in policy and advocacy
  • Leaders committed to strengthening the voice of small business on the national stage
  • Existing NSBA members seeking to take on a more active leadership role​​