1995
NFIB holds Campaign ’96, a three-day event for members, providing members with information about running a campaign. All eight GOP presidential candidates speak to participants
1994
NFIB establishes a political department, urging members to become active in voting for pro-small business candidates.
1994
“…the NFIB’s role in the demise of Clinton’s sweeping overhaul plan marks a major shift in Washington’s – and the nation’s – political culture. No longer do a handful of lobbyists for corporate titans … call the shots for conservatives on big economic issues. The era of grass-roots-oriented, small-business lobbying…
1994
The Clinton healthcare plan is defeated. A lion’s-share of credit is given to NFIB’s grassroots strength, NFIB members.
1993
In Washington, D.C., NFIB holds its 50th Anniversary. President Bill Clinton addresses NFIB members.
1992
New President Jack Faris is selected as the 4th NFIB president. NFIB headquarters moves from San Mateo, Calif., to Nashville, Tenn.
1987
NFIB Wisconsin holds a state capital Small Business Day. The annual state capital lobby day continues today across the nation.
1986
NFIB plays a major role in the White House Conference on Small Business, placing emphasis on state member activism.
1985
The Business Edge, an NFIB membership newsletter, serves as the primary communication to NFIB members. Later, it becomes the Independent Business, and then MyBusiness, and then Small Business Playbook.
1985
NFIB reaches a long-held goal, a lobbyist in every state capital, with Wayne Campbell leading the state government relations department.