The 2008 Elections & Priority Issues

Crash Course Economics - 2008
Join in on the coversation about the trends and developments in the small business economy. Gain insight from some of Washingtons key players into the threats and economic opportunities that lay ahead for the small business community.
>>Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Invited)

Elections 101
How do the presidential candidates view small business, and how can small business’ voice be heard? This session is guaranteed to be informative and all attendees will walk away with a clear picture of how the shifiting political landscape will impact small businesses across the country.
>>Senator Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), Democratic Presidential Candidate (Invited)
>>Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), Republican Presidential Candidate (Invited)
>>Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.), Democratic Presidential Candidate (Invited)

Taking It to the Bank
How is the turmoil in the credit markets affecting small businesses? What will the future hold for small business lending? You don't want to miss this session to find out how the banking mess is impacting small business financing.
>>Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Invited)

Lobbying 101
So you are a little nervous about lobbying your elected officials office? You don't need the power of a K Street lobbying shop to have your message heard. Be sure to join this session as NSBA staff members bring you up to speed on the talking points and issue briefs that will resonate with your representatives.
>>NSBA Staff

Got Credit?
Small businesses are increasingly relying on credit cards as an important source of capital, but are often the victims of unfair credit card practices. Make plans to attend this critical session to find out what is being done in Washington to clean up the credit card industry to create a level playing field for small business owners.
>>Senator Carl Levin (D-MI.), Senior Member of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Invited)

70 Million Strong and Voting
We CAN make a change this Election Season. Together, we comprise more than half of the U.S. workforce. Together, we make up one-third of the voting population. Together, we count.Together we are Small Business: 70 Million Strong . . . And Voting.

Learn how to join the NSBA campaign to recognize the importance of small business to American society.
>>NSBA Staff and Leadership