The National Environmental Banking Association is proud to announce this year's premier professional networking event to be held in Washington, D.C.
Our Board of Directors are currently organizing this year’s Fly-in and Policy Conference to be held in September 2023.Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements of the Date and Time!
The conference is FREE to NEBA members and provides a great opportunity for members to meet with key senior administration, congressional, and agency leaders whose decisions impact our industry.
This year's event is being headed up by John Paul Woodley, Jr., current NEBA Board Chair. Mr. Woodley is the former Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) and it was he who enacted the 2008 Final Mitigation Rule formalizing the regulatory space for mitigation banking in the United States.Don’t forget about our complimentary member dinner at the Army and Navy Club.
Since its beginning, The Army and Navy Club has been the home away from home for the most illustrious names in America’s political and military history. Many familiar faces from the pages of history books line the grand halls of the Club, where honor and achievement are proud traditions. The NEBA is honored to support this important American treasure.
Army-Navy Club, Washington, D.C.
The conference gives NEBA members a voice in helping to advance the mitigation banking industry, catch-up with your peers, and have some fun!
NEBA will be announcing final dates for the conference soon.Watch for your invitation!
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