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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 Sept. 04 2025:
Updated Schedule
SEPT. 10
Registration | 9:00-11:00 a.m., NAHB Atrium
Registration opens at 9:00 a.m., starting things off in the National Home Builders Association (NHBA) Atrium, where WP Advocates will have time to network and meet other small-business owners, as well as check out big supporters of small business at the sponsor tables.
National Housing Center National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) - 1201 15th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20005
Regulatory Roundtable - PENDING* | 10:00-11:30 a.m., NAHB
Not like other roundtables, this prospective event will feature experts from the SBA Office of Advocacy, where leaders will seek input on the biggest regulatory hurdles facing small business, as well as provide an update on the latest regulatory changes happening now and in a look ahead.
Advocates' Luncheon | 12:00-1:00 p.m., NAHB Atrium
Washington Presentation’s official kick-off is the Lew Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award luncheon, where WP Advocates will hear from speakers and recognize the nation’s best-and-brightest small-business leaders.
Depart for White House Briefing | 1:00 p.m., NAHB Atrium
WP Advocates will be directed to buses to travel to the White House.
White House Briefing | 2:00-3:00 p.m., Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EOB)
Washington Presentation’s official kick-off is the Lew Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award luncheon, where WP Advocates will hear from speakers and recognize the nation’s best-and-brightest small-business leaders.
Afternoon Issues Briefing | 4:00-4:45 p.m., NAHB
Washington Presentation’s official kick-off is the Lew Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award luncheon, where WP Advocates will hear from speakers and recognize the nation’s best-and-brightest small-business leaders.
Advocacy 101 | 4:45-5:15 p.m., NAHB
Washington Presentation’s official kick-off is the Lew Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award luncheon, where WP Advocates will hear from speakers and recognize the nation’s best-and-brightest small-business leaders.
Reception | 5:30-7:00 p.m., Darcy Hotel - Bader Ginsburg Room
Work hard, play harder – meet and mingle with fellow WP Advocates and small-business owners.
The Darcy Hotel - 1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
SEPT. 11
Board Buses to Capitol Hill | 6:30-6:45 a.m., Darcy Hotel Lobby
Yes, you read that right – Thursday starts at 6:30 a.m. sharp, when WP Advocates will meet in the Darcy Hotel Lobby to board buses to depart to Capitol Hill. If checking out from the Darcy on Thursday, be sure to check your luggage with the desk prior to meeting for the buses. Accounting for distances between Hill meetings and across the Capitol complex, please be prepared for significant walking with appropriate, comfortable shoes. Average counts often exceed 10,000 steps on Hill days.
Congressional Breakfast | 7:30-9:30 a.m., Reserve Officers Association Building
During our annual Congressional Breakfast, WP Advocates will hear from leading Members of Congress on what small-business legislation is moving in Congress, and what is likely ahead. This is our last official meeting together at the Washington Presentation and where we will formally close the event before you take to Capitol Hill. NSBA does NOT provide transportation back to the Darcy hotel after the breakfast or at any time during the day. Please plan to utilize taxis or rideshare services.
Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center, One Constitution Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Hill Meetings | 10:00-4:00 p.m., Capitol Hill
Yes, you read that right – Thursday starts at 6:30 a.m. sharp, when WP Advocates will meet in the Darcy Hotel Lobby to board buses to depart to Capitol Hill. If checking out from the Darcy on Thursday, be sure to check your luggage with the desk prior to meeting for the buses. Accounting for distances between Hill meetings and across the Capitol complex, please be prepared for significant walking with appropriate, comfortable shoes. Average counts often exceed 10,000 steps on Hill days.
Wednesday, Sept. 10: Administration
Board Meeting: NSBA Conference Center - for NSBA Trustees and staff only*
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Day One Programming: National Housing Center National Association of Home Builders, 1201 15th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20005
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Administration Briefing: The White House Briefing is now full. As of 27 Aug. 2025, registrants will be unable to attend this event during Washington Presentation. We are grateful for accommodation by the Administration, and we will continue to update attendance availability in real time. New registrants as of 27 Aug. 2025 will be automatically added to the attendance wait list, however, NSBA is not able to guarantee options for attendance. We appreciate your understanding and interest in this opportunity for our community to continue to impact productive change for small business.
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Reception: The Darcy Hotel - Bader Ginsburg Room and Terrace, 1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
Thursday, Sept. 11 Administration
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Breakfast: Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center, One Constitution Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002
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.
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This week, NSBA announced the finalists for the 2025 Lewis Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award. The award winner will be announced during NSBA’s Annual Advocate of the Year Award Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 10, which is the kick-off event for the NSBA Washington Presentation on Sept. 10-11.
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.
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