2001
NFIB Legal Foundation files the legal challenge to the ergonomics rule in the D.C. District Court. The rule is overturned under the Congressional Review Act.
2000
The NFIB Legal Foundation is established to represent the interests of small business as the voice of small business in the courts and a legal resource for small business owners nationwide.
1999
NFIB’s rank in the annual Fortune magazine “Power 25” moves up to No. 2, as the top business lobby on the list.
1998
The first NFIB Congressional Small Business Summit is held in Washington, D.C.
1998
NFIB creates the Leadership Trust, NFIB’s major donor program.
1997
NFIB launches a campaign to Abolish the IRS Code in Independence, Mo. In 1998, NFIB the campaign continues with, “It’s Our Money, Not TheIRS” day.
1997
NFIB unveils the Small Business Works for America campaign.
1996
The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) is signed into law.
1996
NFIB launches a digital presence with NFIBonline.com
1995
NFIB holds its first national sales conference in Washington, D.C., and ends with staff being snowed in by the blizzard of ’95.