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REGISTER NOW: MARCH 5-7 2012 

The L.A. Area Chamber, in partnership with local government officials, leading business groups and chambers of commerce leads an annual delegation of more than 200 business leaders and public officials to Washington, D.C., to advocate for Southern California.  Participants meet with members of Congress and the president's administration on key issues. The trip includes a welcome reception, two breakfasts with high ranking Congressional leaders and two marquee evening receptions. 

 

General Trip Schedule
Monday, March 5   
Travel Day   
6:30-8:30 p.m.  Welcome Reception at the Willard Hotel 
Tuesday, March 6   
8-9:30 a.m. Delegation Breakfast with Sen. Dianne Feinstein at the Willard Hotel
All Day Administration/Agency and Capitol Hill Advocacy Meetings
5-7 p.m. Delegation Reception at the Microsoft Innovation Center
Wednesday, March 7  
8-9:30 a.m. Delegation Breakfast with Rep. Kevin McCarthy at the Willard Hotel
All Day Administration/Agency and Capitol Hill Advocacy Meetings
7-9 p.m. Closing Night Dinner
   
MEETINGS CONFIRMED:
  Sen. Barbara Boxer (CA) • Sen. Robert Menendez (NJ) • Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY)
  White House Briefing with Senior administration officials
  U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
  Small Business Administrator Karen Mills
  U.S. Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Tom Donohue
  Bruce Katz, Brookings Institution 
   
Event Schedule is subject to change. Keynote speakers, lawmaker briefings and advocacy meetings are confirmed 2-6 weeks in advance due to Congressional legislative calendar. 

The trip includes a special White House Briefing. Registrants must provide security clearance information. Without this information entrance to the White House will not be permitted. Contact Shannon Cooper, 213.580.7565. 

Participants are responsible for their own travel and hotel arrangements.  The Willard InterContinental is the conference hotel offering a group rate of $359 per night. Space is limited. Please contact the Willard directly at 202.628.9100.  Group name: "LA Area Chamber" Cancellations will not be accepted after Wednesday, Feb. 29. Cancellations/request for refund must be made in writing prior to the deadline to be considered for refund and are subject to a $50 processing fee.
 

Thank you to our partners

City of Los Angeles • Central City Association • Los Angeles Business Council • Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) • Los Angeles Unified School District • Metro• Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • MoveLA • Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce • South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce • United Way of Greater Los Angeles • Valley Industry & Commerce Association
 



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