Why Advocacy Matters
The live events industry is one of the largest economic engines in the United States. Twelve million workers and nearly 1.1 million small businesses rely on events to make a living, support local communities, and drive economic growth. Yet despite our size, we remain largely invisible in policy conversations.
Advocacy is how we change that.
Our Mission
We ensure policymakers understand our impact, our vulnerabilities, and the realities we face. Our mission is to protect and strengthen the live events ecosystem through fair policy, economic stability, and representation at every level..
Why It Matters
1. Our Industry is Still Fragile
Small businesses and freelancers operate with thin margins. Policy can stabilize or destabilize us overnight.
2. Policymakers Need Real Voices
Without accurate stories and data, assumptions fill the gaps.
3. Advocacy Drives Access to Support
Relief funding, workforce support, tax credits, and protections all come from policy.
4. If We Don’t Speak Up, Others Will
And their priorities may not represent our industry.
What We Fight For
Small business protections
Access to capital
Fair classifications for freelancers and ICs
Relief and recovery support
Workforce development
Access to healthcare and benefits
Policies that reflect how our industry actually operates