Spring Summit 2024
Learn | Connect | Advocate
Washington, DC
2024 Spring Summit: May 5-8 | 2024 Spring Board Meeting: May 8-9
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COME TO DC
Let’s learn, ideate and plan for tomorrow. It’s time to come together to get the latest regulatory news, network with the SBA and CDCs, and advocate for modernization.
The NADCO Spring Summit is an amazing annual gathering of industry experts, CDCs from across the nation, the SBA and government representatives.
As the SBA’s trusted partner, NADCO has put together an array of keynote speakers, general and breakout sessions, special events, and workshops led by top industry professionals that will be sharing the latest information. You will also have time to network, explore the marketplace of exhibitors and sponsors, and advocate on the Hill.
BRING THE TEAM
NADCO’s Spring Summit offers a wealth of valuable and timely information for everyone at your CDC from Executive Leadership to Loan and Business Development Officers to Servicing, Credit and Processing Teams. The Spring Summit provides a wide range of benefits including professional development, tips to streamline operations, tactics to increase approvals, and much more.Top of Page
REGISTRATION FEES
Register and Take advantage of Early Bird Rates through March 28, 2024.
Interested in our Scholarship Program? CLICK HERE for the details.
This is an in-person only event. CLICK HERE to review the COVID Policy for this event.
| Main Conference Registration | Through 3/28 | After 3/28 | |
| NADCO Member | $699 per person | $899 per person | |
| SBA/Federal Government | $649 per person | $849 per person | |
| Non-Members | $1099 per person | $1299 per person |
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NADCO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The NADCO Scholarship Program is designed to create opportunities for as many CDC employees as possible to access education, training and industry events.What:
- Up to five (5) scholarships for individual registrations will be awarded for the Spring Summit conference in Washington, DC
- The selected recipients will receive a registration fee waiver for just the main registration
- The scholarship covers only the cost of the conference registration fee
- The scholarship does NOT cover hotel, travel, or per diem expenses
- Recipients are required to stay in the NADCO hotel block
- All scholarship requests must come from CDCs that are current NADCO members
Who is Eligible:
The scholarships are intended for employees at CDCs that would not otherwise send someone due to financial restrictions. CDC employees that match this description are encouraged to apply for one of the scholarship awards. All information is kept confidential.CDC employees might consider applying for the following reasons:
- The cost of the registration is too much when combined with travel and hotel expenses
- The CDC feels it's necessary to send an additional person, but can only afford one set of registration fees
How to Apply:
- Download and complete the NADCO Scholarship Program application
- Submit your completed application by March 28, 2024 via email to Mandy Robertson at mrobertson@nadco.org
- NADCO staff will review the applications (keeping all information confidential) and respond by April 5, 2024
- NADCO will continue accepting applications after the deadline only if we have not yet awarded all five (5) scholarships
- Applicants should NOT register for the conference; registrations will be processed by NADCO once the scholarships have been awarded. Applicants that register for the conference will NOT be considered for the scholarship. Refunds will not be given to anyone that has already registered and is eligible for a scholarship as scholarships are intended for individuals that would not otherwise attend the conference.
Important Information
- This is an IN-PERSON conference (there is no virtual option).
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds less a $75 processing fee are granted through 03/28/202450% refunds are granted 03/28/2024 through 04/19/2024
No refunds will be issued after 04/19/2024
No refunds are available after April 19, 2023. We will gladly transfer the registration to another individual if a refund is no longer possible. ALL cancellation, refund and transfer requests must be submitted in writing via email to Mandy Robertson at mrobertson@nadco.org.
NADCO understands that there are circumstances outside of your control that prevent you from attending an event once registered, which is why we've done our best to craft an understanding and fair cancellation policy. Please understand that after the close of the housing block, NADCO is fully committed to the expenses of each person attending the conference. Any room cancellations after the housing block ends cannot be resold to other NADCO attendees and will count as attrition to NADCO. NADCO must balance the need to provide enough housing to accommodate all of our attendees without incurring attrition charges.
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COVID POLICY
Our members’ health and safety is our number one priority and we understand that each person will take into consideration their own wellness when deciding whether to attend in-person.NADCO is following the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance in regard to travel, group settings and holding safe conferences. NADCO will also adhere to all state, local and hotel guidelines. Requirements for attending are listed below and are subject to change should the CDC; federal, state, or local government; or the hotel change their policies prior to the start of, or during, the 2024 Spring Summit or Spring Board Meeting.
Here is the 2024 Spring Summit and 2024 Spring Board Meeting protocol, based on the most recent information from the CDC:
- Vaccination: NADCO will not require proof of vaccination for attendance at the 2023 Spring Summit or 2023 Spring Board Meeting.
- Liability: By attending, speaking at or participating in any and all Activities associated with the NADCO 2023 Spring Summit and 2023 Spring Board Meeting whether onsite at the hotel or offsite at other venues, you agree to the assumption of risks associated with these events, absolve NADCO of liability and agree to the full disclaimer below.
- Masks: NADCO recommends that attendees in high-risk groups wear masks and practice social distancing when able to do so. It is highly advisable to wear masks during travel and in public transportation settings. The CDC recommends getting tested for COVID-19 after travel if your travel included situations with greater risk of exposure such as being in crowded places.
- Follow: the guidelines below for COVID-19 exposure and positive tests.
RISK AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
In consideration of your attendance and participation in the 2024 NADCO Spring Summit and/or Spring Board Meeting Events of the National Association of Development Companies and related activities (collectively, the “Activities”), You agree to and understand that you, do hereby forever release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the National Association of Development Companies, and its past, current, and future officers, directors, employees, members, volunteers, representatives, affiliates, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, “NADCO”) from any and all damages, injuries, losses, liability, claims, causes of action, litigation, or demands, including but not limited to those for personal injury, sickness, or death, as well as property damages and expenses, of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred, directly or indirectly, now or in the future, in any way related to or connected with your participation in or attendance at the Activities, and any travel related thereto, to the fullest extent permitted by law.ASSUMPTION OF RISKS. You understand and acknowledge that some of the Activities and related travel involve, or may involve, contact with heat, humidity, cold, wind, precipitation, water, ice, or snow, dirt, rocks, and/or branches, physical exertion, physical impact, or that may involve activities off the ground are inherently high risk. You assume all responsibility and assume all risk associated with participation in the Activities and associated travel.
COVID-19 RELATED RISKS. You further understand that while NADCO has undertaken reasonable steps to lessen the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in connection with the Activities, NADCO is not responsible in any manner for any risks related to COVID-19 in connection with the Activities. You understand that the World Health Organization has classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. You further understand that COVID-19 is a highly contagious and dangerous disease, and that contact with the virus that causes COVID-19 may result in significant personal injury or death. You are fully aware that participation in the Activities and related travel carries with it certain inherent risks related to COVID-19 transmission (“Inherent Risks”) that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid such risks. Inherent Risks may include, but are not limited to, (1) the risk of coming into close contact with individuals or objects that may be carrying COVID-19; (2) the risk of transmitting or contracting COVID-19, directly or indirectly, to or from other individuals; and (3) injuries and complications ranging in severity from minor to catastrophic, including death, resulting directly or indirectly from COVID-19 or the treatment thereof. You voluntarily accept and assume all risk of loss, personal injury, sickness, death, damage, and expense arising from such Inherent Risks.
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QUESTIONS?
Please email Mandy Robertson at mrobertson@nadco.org.Top of Page
