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SUMMARY:USBC Policy & Advocacy Briefing - May 2026
LOCATION:USBC Policy & Advocacy Briefing - May 2026, Las Vegas, NV, 89106
DESCRIPTION:USBC Policy & Advocacy Briefing - May 2026\n\n05/18/26 09:00 AM PST\n - 05/18/26 11:00 AM PST\Description:\nJoin us for key updates on policies affecting Black businesses and how to advocate effectively. Be informed. Be empowered. Act now. Be part of the movement for a thriving Black business community.This event aimed to clarify Congress's priorities following recent funding debates and political shifts for USBC members and stakeholders.\n\nKey Focus Areas\n\n\n	Legislative Review: Discuss the work of Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13), focusing on the impacts of their legislative and committee efforts on Black businesses, economic development, and civil rights.\n	Strategy & Dialogue: This event seeks to strengthen USBC's congressional engagement strategy by showcasing key relationships with Members of Congress and offering a platform for transparent dialogue between federal policymakers and the USBC national network.\n	Purpose: To bring together regional (Midwest) Black business owners, local chamber leaders from across the country, and community partners for a forward-looking conversation on economic opportunity, available resources, and opportunities for federal engagement.\n\n\nRegister to attend!\n\Details:\nAttend the USBC Policy & Advocacy Briefing to stay informed on key issues. ⚠️ Start/end time was estimated from context — please verify before activating.\Location:\nUSBC Policy & Advocacy Briefing - May 2026\n\nLas Vegas, NV 89106
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:USBC Policy & Advocacy Briefing - May 2026<br /><br />05/18/26 09:00 AM PST - 05/18/26 11:00 AM PST<br />Description:<br /><h2>Join us for key updates on policies affecting Black businesses and how to advocate effectively. Be informed. Be empowered. Act now. Be part of the movement for a thriving Black business community.This event aimed to&nbsp;<strong>clarify Congress's priorities</strong>&nbsp;following recent funding debates and political shifts for USBC members and stakeholders.</h2>

<p><strong>Key Focus Areas</strong></p>

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	<li><strong>Legislative Review:</strong>&nbsp;Discuss the work of&nbsp;<strong>Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13)</strong>, focusing on the impacts of their legislative and committee efforts on&nbsp;<strong>Black businesses</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>economic development</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>civil rights</strong>.</li>
	<li><strong>Strategy &amp; Dialogue:</strong>&nbsp;This event seeks to&nbsp;<strong>strengthen USBC's congressional engagement strategy</strong>&nbsp;by showcasing key relationships with Members of Congress and offering a platform for&nbsp;<strong>transparent dialogue</strong>&nbsp;between federal policymakers and the USBC national network.</li>
	<li><strong>Purpose:</strong>&nbsp;To bring together regional (Midwest) Black business owners, local chamber leaders from across the country, and community partners for a forward-looking conversation on economic opportunity, available resources, and opportunities for federal engagement.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Register to attend!</strong></p>
<br />Details:<br />Attend the USBC Policy &amp; Advocacy Briefing to stay informed on key issues. ⚠️ Start/end time was estimated from context &mdash; please verify before activating.<br />Location:<br />USBC Policy & Advocacy Briefing - May 2026<br /><br />Las Vegas, NV 89106
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