WE ARE AMERICANGROWTHMULTISECTORAL COMPANIES
American Business Conference members are founders and C-level executive leaders of high-growth companies spanning many industries, and with decades of business, governance and policy expertise.
WE INFLUENCE TRADEGOVERNANCETAXBUDGETINFRASTRUCTUREJOB CREATION POLICY.
Policy-makers seek feedback and advice from our membership. ABC holds closed-door, off-the-record policy discussions and briefings with top leadership from both parties and all three branches of government to help guide them, and to better understand the current and near-term business climate. ABC helps establish business and trade policy that encourages a strong and healthy regulatory and policy environment for small and medium-sized American companies.
OUR MEMBERS
Entrepreneurial leaders of high-growth companies, and citizens with a strong interest in our country.
At its core, ABC’s mission is educational – we leverage our unique business perspectives to better understand how Washington works. This makes us more informed leaders positioned to advocate responsible economic policies.
OUR MEETINGS
We convene twice per year in Washington, DC, where we discuss federal policy topics of the day with a variety of high-level officials.
“Our meetings are confidential and off-the-record, enabling an open exchange of ideas and perspectives. This can provide speakers with thoughtful feedback, and ABC members with an understanding of complex policy issues and ways to impact change.”
Matt Lawlor, Founder & Fmr. CEO of Online Resources Corp.
Ancillary Benefits
Our meetings may be the cake, but the icing is our insights into what makes Washington tick. Confidential member reports and analysis are available to ABC members.
Corporate members also enjoy expanded membership benefits and industry specific insights that conform to lobbying rules and ABC’s dedication to nonpartisanship.
Our Values
“Since its founding over 40 years ago by Arthur Levitt, ABC has a tradition of nonpartisan Washington leadership. We value our independence and balance, especially the varied opinions of our members and speakers, which is why we do not to operate a political action committee.”
Al West – Chair, American Business Conference
Founder & Fmr. CEO, SEI Investments Company