1. Small Business Coalitions and Engagement
Jona Van Deun
Vice President,
Small Business Coalitions and Engagement
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

2. Agenda

3. by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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4. Workforce
Immigration
Career Readiness / Skills Gap

5. Small Business Fly-in
During the Small Business Summit in D.C. on October 16th
Featuring small business advocates from across the country
Training session on advocacy over lunch
Briefings from U.S. Chamber Policy experts
Meet with your Representative and two Senators

6. Dream Big Awards
The Dream Big Awards program celebrates the success of small business and honors its contributions to America’s economic growth. In addition to the Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award (which comes with $25,000), eligible small businesses may apply to be considered for a Business Achievement Award.
Visit for more information.
June 14th Nomination Deadline
July 12th Application Deadline
October 16 – 17th Dream Big Gala and Co- National Summit

8. Overview
Main Street Leaders is an invite-only program designed exclusively for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across the country to advocate for the issues most important for their success
If selected, we’ll give businesses the tools to ensure that the voice of small business is heard loud and clear in the conversations that will shape the future of our country.

9. Benefits Private briefings with US Chamber policy experts
Exclusive webinars, conference calls, and videos
Small business newsletters and publications
Invitations to select small business national and regional events
Opportunities to engage with your elected officials
To apply visit:

11. Who are Main Street Leaders?

12. What’s in it for you? Advocacy and media experience
Testing ground for future participants to your board
Ability to offer a maintenance free training opportunity

13. Thank you!