Membership Legislative Meeting Washington, DC February 6, 2017 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Membership Legislative Meeting Washington, DC February 6, 2017

Agenda Convene Meeting President’s Report (Chairman Myhre) (President Rowe) Guest Panel Chairman’s Report Thomas Sullivan, US Chamber of Commerce (Chairman Myhre) Claire O'Rourke, NADCO Glynda Becker, Washington State University Treasurer's Report (Treasurer Panichello) ASBDC Congressional Dream Team Tee Rowe, ASBDC President Committee & Task Group Reports Anthony Bedell, ASBDC Lobbyist (Committee Chairs/Liaisons) Lunch New Business (Board) SBA Leadership Panel Old Business (Board) • Lori Gillen, SBA ED Deputy AA GenStudy Update • Adriana Menchaca-Gendron, OSBDC AA Economic Impact RFP Update Vicky Mundt, OSBDC Deputy AA Old Business (Board) • BUSINESS AGENDA – Non-Board Member Comments Roll Call and Approval of the Minutes Adjourn (Interim Secretary Abraham)

A Congressional Perspective: What Can We Expect? Thomas Sullivan Vice President, Small Business Policy U.S. Chamber of Commerce Claire O'Rourke Vice President of Government Relations NADCO Glynda Becker Director of Federal Relations Washington State University

America’s SBDC Congressional Engagement Strategy Tee Rowe President & CEO Association of America’s SBDC Anthony Bedell Hired Gun Association of America’s SBDC

Roll Call & Minutes • Roll Call • Approval of Minutes from Membership Meeting – September 19, 2016 Michele Abraham Interim Secretary

President’s Report • General Business and Financial • Legislative - Packet – Congressional Engagement Guide – $130M Funding Level Estimates – Sample Congressional Letter – SBA Administrator Confirmation Hearing Testimony • Association Contracts – SBNA (State Dept.) • Other Business Tee Rowe President & CEO

Chairman’s Report Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. John F. Kennedy • Association Mike Myhre Governance Structure Chairman

Partners for Success

Standing Committees America’s SBDC Committees are recognized and formalized groups with delegated authority to consider, investigate, take action, or report on matters of strategic importance concerning the goals and objectives of the national network. Committee Chairs shall provide monthly committee reports to their Board Liaison and bi-annual presentations during in- person (Spring and Fall) America’s SBDC Board and Membership Meetings, or as requested.

Work Groups America’s SBDC Work Groups are recognized and formalized groups of individuals within the SBDC national network with similar organizational responsibilities and organized for purposes that contribute to the goals and objectives of the national network. Work Group Chairs shall provide monthly reports to their Board Liaison.

Task Force America’s SBDC Strategic Task Forces are special units specially organized for the purpose of achieving a defined task or project at the direction of America’s SBDC Board. Task Force Chairs shall provide monthly progress reports to their Board Liaison until the task or project is complete.

Interest Sections America’s SBDC Interest Sections are groups of individuals interested in a particular issue. Interest Sections are organized and self-managed by network personnel that 1) compile and share information, tools, best practices group members, while coordinating with America’s SBDC staff to organize interest section meetings or disseminate information to the network. As appropriate and necessary, Interest Sections will provide recommendations to America’s SBDC Board. No formal Board reporting requirement.

Treasurer’s Report • Financial Statements – Month Ended December 31, 2016 • 2017 Budget Greg Panichello Treasurer

Financial Report – Balance Sheet Highlights Year Ended 1. Cash position strong - a bit ahead of forecast December 31, 2016 2. Strategic and Operational Reserved - holding Treasurer Panichello steady at $2.4 million (after Nat'l Conv) posted updated 3. A/R is at long-term low - $59K (95% SBA) financial statements. 4. Prepaid Conference high due to new Interim Results software deployed (likely reduced in final close of 2016) Final results for Profit and Loss Highlights December will be included in audited 1. Revenue and Expense over budget due primarily to SBA and SBNA not being financial statements – budgeted items (pass-through) available in March. 2. Expenses for Boots to business and Accreditation are being reviewed for final close adjustments 3. Unrealized Gain of 60K is included in "Net Income"

2017 1. 2017 Budget Summary – a summary of the major revenue categories, conference assumptions, Budget staffing/benefits, and total expense by class; all comparing 2017 Budget to 2016 Forecast total Presentation revenue and expense. Please note the value in E21, which is the increase in conference Treasurer Panichello registration fees to maintain in 2017 the 2016 conference margin – business model discussion posted the approved item (the value in E21 is not included in the 2017 Budget, provides budget). detail on the 2017 2. Dues Summary – Summary data on the three major SBA funding categories (Minimum Funded, operating budget for Middle, and “Capped” programs). There are 18 minimum funded, 33 “middle” funded, and 12 our association. “Capped Funding” dues paying members. The chart at the top of the worksheet lays out 2011- Budget includes the 2017 percent of the overall SBA funding and dues following: for the middle funded and capped programs. 3. Dues Detail – trend data 4. Detail Budgets by Class – Staff budget by class 5. Staff Assumptions – staff worksheet of assumptions Please note the SBNA budget of $990K (revenue and expense) that is a new federal grant, year one of three.

2017 • Total Revenue $3.24 million, $1.059 Budget million increase that includes $.990 increase from SBNA grant Presentation • Total Expense Budget $3.2 million Key Assumptions – ($2.1 million in 2016) Overall • Budgeted Net Operating Profit $18.6K ($94K in 2016) • Nominal revenue changes in dues, conference, pass through for accreditation and boots-to-business. • Staffing includes addition of .5 FTE for small grants coordinator • Salary Adjustment of 2.6%; 6% increase in the cost of benefits • Computed Annual Dues decreased by .5% due to allocation model • Budgeting for five 2017 board meetings ($11.7K increase)

2017 • Total Conference Budgeted Revenue Budget $1.3 million (same as 2016) • Presentation Total Conference Budgeted Expense $1.175 million ($1.301 million in Key Assumptions – 2016) Conference • Budgeted Conference Margin $140K ($234K in 2016) • 1,300 Conference Attendees (1,344 in 2016) • 150 Sponsor/Exhibitor Attendees (115 in 2016) • Conference registration rate of $695 (same as 2016) • Planned conference margin of $140K ($234K in 2016) • Conference registration increase needed to maintain 2016 margin $81.48

2017 • Membership Dues - Budget revenue decrease trend Presentation and equity of rates Association Business Model Discussion • SBNA Grant - impact on Points staff, impact financially • Maintaining Conference "Margin" - need to consider how to maintain the 2016 margin – $50 conference registration fee increase - $745

Committee, Work Group and Task Force Reports Accreditation Committee Conference and Education Subcommittee Beth Melnik, Chair Drew Tonsmeire, Chair Katie Sewell, Board Liaison Mark Langford, Board Liaison Communications, Marketing and Branding Committee Leadership Development Subcommittee Jacquline Taylor, Chair Kristin Johnson, Diane Howerton, Allan Adams, Co-Chairs; Bill Cummins, Board Michele Abraham, Board Liaison Liaison Legislative Committee Research and Data Committee Christian Conroy, Chair and Board Liaison Lisa Shimkat, Chair Operations Committee Mike Myhre, Board Liaison Pam Benedon and Mary Hoffman, Co-Chairs; Strategic Task Force – Core Competency Greg Panichello, Board Liaison Report Lyle Wright, Chair Greg Panichello, Board Liaison

Accreditation Committee Beth Melnik, Chair; Katie Sewell, Board Liaison Report • New Committee Leadership • February Committee Meeting Summary

Communications, Marketing and Branding Committee Jacquline Taylor, Chair; Michele Abraham, Board Liaison Report – SBDC DAY

Legislative Committee Christian Conroy, Chair and Board Liaison HERITAGE FOUNDATION REPORT FYI ONLY - DO NOT REFERENCE DURING CONGRESSIONAL VISITS Page 7 – Eliminate MEP & ITA Page 15 – Eliminate funding for energy R&D and commercialization Page 25 – With the language in the NDAA we are well positioned to address the request for DHS to improve cybersecurity! Page 38 – OSHA as a resource to help companies improve workplace safety Page 53 – Eliminate EPA grants Page 67 – We are well positioned for evidenced based and program efficacy budgeting – we need to constantly play this up!