Government can be a huge cost of doing business when you consider what you pay in local, state and federal taxes, state workers compensation insurance, and complying with state and federal regulations. Participating in the lawmaking process at the local level (or grassroots lobbying) means that you have the opportunity to reduce these expenses, create a favorable business environment, minimize unfavorable legislation, and establish contacts within government before a crisis arises.

Grassroots lobbying is not difficult to do. We all already lobby – or persuade others to our point of view – in family settings with spouses and children, in discussing campaign issues or when we ask for a raise. Our role as a grassroots lobbyist is the same though somewhat more formal. Read more

This event will be held May 5-7, 2012, at the Liaison Hotel in Washington, D.C. Registration is FREE for AANP members and $150 for others interested in participating! The AANP Group Rate for hotel stay is $199 per night.

For reservations by phone call 866-233-4642. Please be sure to reference the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians group when making reservations or provide the Reservation ID: AANP12.

For email reservations contact [email protected]. Please reference the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians group, confirm dates and provide payment information. Guests may reference Reservation ID AANP12 also.

For online reservations click here.