Conclusion
At the conclusion of the summit, the Chamber helped coordinate dozens of visits between summit participants and their members of Congress to discuss topics critical to small businesses.
In a post-summit survey of attendees, 93% said that the event was worthwhile, with 85% reporting that it was a good value for the money. Nearly all respondents thought that the program was well run and well organized and that the staff was helpful and courteous.
Two additional factors driving the success of the summit were the quality of the speakers and the session topics: 87% of the respondents said that the speakers were engaging and informative, and 85% said that the sessions were relevant and educational. Further, 82% of the participants’ expectations were met, and 83% plan to return in spring 2006.
