America's Small Business Fly-In
AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE SINCE 1937
Registration Confirmation
Thank you for registering for NSBA's annual fly-in - Washington Presentation. 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 Fly-In. #WP25
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:
A Few Things...
Thank you for registering for the National Small Business Association’s 2025 Washington Presentation. We are grateful for your participation in America’s Small Business Fly-In.
If you were not routed to NSBA’s Stripe payment platform after registering, please contact Son Thach at sthach@nsbaadvocate.org.
This annual event brings NSBA members and small-business owners from across the country to Washington, D.C., to discuss policy, hear from issue experts, and advocate on Capitol Hill on behalf of NSBA’s Priority Issues and initiatives to support America’s most important economic community.
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If you requested NSBA to schedule your meetings on Capitol Hill, you will receive a complete meeting(s) schedule by COB of Day One.
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If you did NOT request meetings to be scheduled through NSBA on your behalf for WP 2025, you are welcome to schedule your own meetings on Capitol Hill or across Washington that may be helpful to your business.
The attire for the entirety of WP is business.
The temperature in D.C. during early September usually ranges from the mid-70s to mid-80s.
The Darcy Hotel is a 4-minute walk from where our Day One programming will be held at the National Home Builders Association (NHBA) headquarters.
In addition to this short commute, WP Advocates should anticipate a great deal of walking, particularly between meetings on Capitol Hill. NSBA encourages WP Advocates to pack comfortable walking shoes and/or plan for a taxi or other rideshare service.
We will keep you informed as updates are made to our programming schedule.
Hotel and Location Information
Day One programming for NSBA’s Washington Presentation (WP) will be held in the meetings’ space of the National Home Builder’s Association (NHBA) building, located at:
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Four minutes walking from the NHBA, is the Darcy Hotel – the official hotel for WP 2025 in the heart of downtown D.C., located at:
1515 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20005-5504
(202) 232-7000
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If requested on the registration form, NSBA will send you our booking link with the discounted rate, which you will use to book your room directly with the hotel.
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Once you have booked directly with the hotel using NSBA’s booking link, you will receive your confirmation directly from the hotel.
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.