America's Small Business Congress
AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE
Registration Confirmation
Thank you for registering for NSBA's biennial townhall meeting - the Small Business Congress. Since 1937, NSBA has been America's Small Business Advocate, and we're looking forward to furthering the legacy of our community's impacts at America's Small Business Congress. #SBC25
A Few Things...
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SBC25 will be held at the Capital Hilton located at 1001 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036 in the heart of downtown. If requested on the registration form, NSBA will send you a special booking link with the discounted rate to book your room directly with the hotel. Once you have booked directly with the hotel using NSBA’s exclusive link, you will receive a confirmation directly from the hotel. If you have any questions regarding your registration or hotel reservation, please contact Son Thach at: sthach@NSBAadvocate.org
Dress for the two-day duration of SBC25 is business attire. In early Feb., the temperature in D.C. usually ranges from the mid-30s to mid-40s, and it can be very chilly and humid. Most of our events will take place inside the Capital Hilton, but, with the White House grounds, L'Enfant Park, and several Smithsonians a short stroll away, you'll want to bring a coat and enjoy the waning winter weather in Washington!
This annual event is designed to bring our members to Washington, D.C., to discuss policy, hear from issue experts, and lobby on behalf of NSBA on important issues for small business. We have outlined below the tentative schedule; however, these times and topics may change slightly.
Working Schedule
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Registration will begin at the Capital Hilton at 8:00 a.m. When you pick up your registration packet, you will receive a complete schedule and other materials.
The first event of SBC25 will be the Welcome and Opening Ceremony at 9:00 a.m., followed by our first two Issue Pannels from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. Next, we will head to our Keynote Luncheon at 12:00 p.m., where we will hear from some outstanding speakers and thought leaders on what to expect from the new Session of Congress.
Following the luncheon, the SBC25 delegation will start their second round of Issue Panels, where we will hear from policy experts and think tank representatives on more critical small-business policies. Next, you will get to choose between two concurrent business tools sessions aimed at providing you real-world insight and advice on how to navigate complex emerging technologies, federal contracting, and more.
Closing out the day, NSBA will host a lively reception from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for attendees and special invited Capitol Hill guests.
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Our Congressional Breakfast will start the day for SBC25 on Friday at 7:30 a.m., where you will hear from leading Members of Congress on what small-business legislation is moving in Congress, as well as some insights from their key priorities.
At 9:00 a.m., NSBA's official Legislative experts will provide perspective on what Congress is most likely to do on our key issues.
Finally, the SBC25 Delegation will start the Small Business Townhall – the culmination of Small Business Congress, where members will vote on NSBA’s Priority Issues for the next two years.