Join our friends at NAWBO National on May 21-23, 2012 for an opportunity to impact public policy in 2012!
Where: Omni Hotel, Washington D.C.
Info from NAWBO National:
As you know, NAWBO recently relocated our headquarters back to Washington, D.C…. just in time to be in the middle of it all for the upcoming 2012 elections! I can think of no better time to be in our nation’s capital than right now as we strive to ensure that the unique needs and concerns of women business owners are being addressed by our elected officials and candidates for public office.
NAWBO is proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Coalition to host next year’s Small Business Summit which will feature speakers like political strategists James Carville and Mary Matalin as well as chairman, president and CEO of Fed-Ex, Frederick W. Smith!
Please consider joining more than 600 small businesses and local chamber and association leaders in Washington, D.C., at the America’s Small Business Summit 2012, from May 21—23.
As the 2012 elections loom, this will be a can’t miss opportunity to make the voice of your small business heard in Washington.
The Summit is THE premiere SMALL business event with BIG results for your business.
Here’s a preview of what you can expect at the 2012 Summit:
- Participate in policy briefings tailored to your priorities.
- Engage with your Members of Congress.
- Prepare for the 2012 elections and their impact on your community.
- Connect with small businesses and chambers and associations from across the country.
- Learn from leading business experts.
In Addition we will have a few NAWBO only sessions, the details of which are currently being finalized.
Further details on the NAWBO only sessions and the event in general will be forthcoming in another email but in the meantime we can tell you that…..
One small business will win $10,000! Applications are now being accepted for America’s Small Business Summit’s DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award! The Awards program is designed to honor our nation’s job creators and recognize their significant contributions as drivers of economic growth.
Apply online or nominate a business at www.uschambersummit.com/award.
Nominations are due on January 6 and applications are due on January 13 so please get yours in soon!
Applications will be judged on the following criteria:
- Staff training and motivation
- Community involvement
- Customer service
- Business strategies and goals
- Financial performance and business history
Someone has to win… it might as well be you or a fellow NAWBO Member!
Please consider applying yourself or nominating someone you know for this prestigious award and please mark your calendar for the America’s Small Business Summit next May 21-23! I hope to see you in Washington, D.C.!
For planning purposes we would like to secure a room block. If you are interested in attending the Summit and would need a room in DC, please CLICK HERE to let us know. The tentative rates at the Omni Hotel/meeting venue would be around $269 a night.
