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.
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Join Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and more than 200 bipartisan business and civic leaders to meet with legislators on national issues vital to Southern California from March 15-17. View invite

Just confirmed to attend March 16 lunch:
Sen. John McCain
Confirmed to attend March 17 breakfast:
Valerie Jarrett
Senior Advisor to the President of the United States
| Monday, March 15 |
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| 6-7:30 p.m. |
Welcome Reception Celebrating Southern California's Congressional Stars |
| Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard and Rep. David Dreier | |
| Willard InterContinental Washington | |
| Tuesday, March 16 |
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| 8-9:30 a.m. |
Registration and breakfast with Sen. Dianne Feinstein |
| Willard InterContinental Washington | |
| 10-11:30 a.m. |
Capitol Hill advocacy meetings and briefings |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Republican Leadership Luncheon |
| Hosted by Sen. John McCain | |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Capitol Hill advocacy meetings and briefings |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Delegation briefing with Sen. Barbara Boxer |
| 4:45-5 p.m. |
Delegation photo |
| House steps - Southeast stairs of the Capitol |
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| 5-7 p.m. |
Transportation - California's Economic Recovery Engine |
| Reception hosted by California Transportation leaders, chambers of commerce and | |
| business organizations from throughout California | |
| Cannon Caucus Room | |
| Wednesday, March 17 | |
| 8-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast briefing with Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States |
| 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Capitol Hill advocacy meetings and briefings |
| 7-9 p.m. | Closing night delegation dinner |
| W Hotel |
Previous trips have resulted in a stronger investment in Southern California and greater outcomes for business.
The Access Washington, D.C. trip included the following successes:
| Southern California on the Hill - Access Washington, D.C. is a program of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with these partnering organizations: BizFed Central City Association of Los Angeles Hollywood Central Park Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Business Council Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Mobility 21 NAWBO-LA Orange County Business Council Pasadena Chamber of Commerce United Way of Greater Los Angeles U.S. Chamber of Commerce Valley Industry & Commerce Association Municipal partners: City of Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District of Southern California |