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Connections with Small-Business owners from across the country.
Exclusive insights from leaders in Congress and the Administration.
For America's most important economic community.
BECOME PART OF SOMETHING BIG FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Connect Direct with Congress and Lead the Charge for Changing Small-Business Policy
This annual event is designed to bring our members to Washington, D.C., to discuss policy, hear from issue experts, and meet with Members of Congress to advocate for NSBA's Priority Issues for the 119th Congress. The following is the working schedule as of April 2025:
SEPT. 10
Working Schedule
SEPT. 11
About NSBA's Annual Awards
The Lew Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award recognizes small-business owners who go above and beyond in advocating for the small-business community. Finalists and winners are announced at NSBA’s annual Washington Presentation in Washington, D.C.
The following shape the criteria of our Rising Stars and Advocates of each Year:
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A demonstrated commitment to small-business advocacy above and beyond policies that specifically impact their own business or industry;
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A proven history of volunteer efforts to advance and improve the overall small-business community;
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Success in advocating for pro-small business policies; and
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Success and growth as a small-business owner.
The application process for 2025 is currently open!
*Individuals running for federal public office are not eligible for application. For more information on how to apply and nominate a worthy small business for this year, contact Ian Elsenbach any time with questions:
Support America's Most Important Economic Community
Partnering with NSBA to sponsor WP and our year-round programming is a great way to advertise that your organization is serious when it comes to supporting small businesses and working with Washington to ensure common sense prevails for America's most important economic community.
For the robust needs required to drive real change for small-business policy, we have two tracks for NSBA sponsorships: one for our corporate partners, and one for NSBA members.
Learn how to support a strong identity for Small Business with NSBA.