Register today to attend the Maine State Chamber’s eighth annual Washington, D.C., Fly-In

Tuesday, April 28 through Thursday, April 30, 2020
 
In collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the national Association of Manufacturers

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce takes pride in putting together this unique opportunity for our members. As we continue to find ourselves in the middle of important issues in Washington that have a significant impact on our members, such as health care, energy, taxes, regulations, etc., the Washington, D.C., Fly-In has proven to be extremely beneficial to our member attendees as well as to our Congressional Delegates.

In order to touch on several critical federal issues that impact our member businesses, this year's trip will include a presentation by The National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to provide a Joint Policy Briefing in advance of the Capitol Hill visits. Appointments have been confirmed with each of our U.S. Congressional Delegates and their key staffers-to provide you with an opportunity to share your business concerns, as well as discuss challenges and solutions.
      
The itinerary illustrates the value – the partnership with the National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Chamber, with individual meetings with our delegates and their staffs, access to a Joint Policy Briefing, dinner with our U.S. Congressional Delegates, and finally, an opportunity to schedule one-on-one visits to discuss policy issues specific to your industry.
      
Each year, we leave these meetings knowing we've been heard. And, knowing that Maine is fortunate to have congressional leaders who are caring, competent and accessible, we are certain that we have delivered an invaluable experience for our attendees. We do hope that you will join us!
      
Registration for this event is required, and all information for that can be found at this link: https://bit.ly/2uXtN5J.
 
Important Member Registration Information…

• Event Registration: $750 per attendee. Attendees are responsible for all travel arrangements. (If you are an employer with 10 employees or less, please contact Megan Diver by emailing mdiver@mainechamber.org for the small/individual business rate.)
• Please register by Monday, March 23, by emailing mdiver@mainechamber.org.
• Hotel reservations must be made directly to the Willard Intercontinental Hotel by Monday, March 23, by calling 1-202-628-9100. To receive the group rate, please indicate you are a member of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce’s group, or via this link: https://bit.ly/35Whxz3. The room rate is $479 per night plus applicable taxes; room cancellations are the responsibility of the attendee and must be made directly with the hotel.
• ŸCancellations for the event must be made by contacting Megan Diver at the Maine State Chamber by phone at (207) 623-4568, ext. 108.

 
The Washington, D.C., Fly-In 2020 Agenda:
 
Tuesday, April 28, 2020:

• Early Check-in Requested, The Willard Intercontinental, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004
  
• ŸLate afternoon (3:30 p.m.) Joint Policy Briefing with the National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, hosted at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington, DC 20062
  
• Reception
  
• Dinner on your own
  

 
Wednesday, April 29, 2020:

• ŸMaine Member Breakfast at the Occidental Grill & Seafood at The Willard Intercontinental, 1475 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
  
• Meeting with Maine’s Members of the United States Senate, Capitol Hill
  
• Lunch and Briefing TBD
  
• Meetings with Maine’s Members of the United States Congress, Capitol Hill
  
• Meeting with Maine’s Members of the United States Senate, Capitol Hill
  
• Reception/Dinner with Maine’s Congressional Delegates, Sazerac
  

 
Thursday, April 30, 2020
      
Additional Hill visits: Our staff will assist with requests for individual meetings. Please email mdiver@mainechamber.org with your request, issue areas of interest, and with which of our U.S. congressional delegates’ staffs or offices you would like to meet.
 
Any agenda revisions will be provided in advance of travel time. If you have additional questions, please contact Megan Diver by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 108, or emailing mdiver@mainechamber.org.