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How to build a federal advocacy program from zero, using NANA's own policy shop as the model.
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Association Health Plan Rulemaking
A pending Department of Labor rule would tighten eligibility for association-sponsored health plans.
Updated Sep 2, 2026
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Chapter Leader Onboarding

Required orientation for newly elected chapter chairs and vice chairs.

Oct 14, 2026
Live virtual · Virtual
1.5 CAE hrs
Free

Offered the month after each chapter election cycle closes.

What you’ll learn

Locate chapter budget and reporting templates
Schedule the first-quarter roundtable

Instructor

Dominic Ferrante
Vice Chair · National Council of Building Officials
Simone Radcliffe
Director of Public Policy · NANA

Pricing

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NANA members

$0

Active NANA membership required.

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Not yet a NANA member

$0

Open to everyone.

Register for Chapter Leader Onboarding

Required orientation for newly elected chapter chairs and vice chairs.