Description

Join community leaders and business representatives as we head to the nation’s capital this spring for The Chamber’s annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In. This event will bring together business and community leaders from the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo region to engage in key meetings with U.S. Congressional delegates, federal agencies and other influential stakeholders.

Attendees will have the opportunity to advocate for issues that are crucial to our region's growth and prosperity. Topics of discussion will include energy, agriculture, immigration, workforce, military, taxes and more. As a united business community, it’s vital that we raise the profile of the FMWF area on the national stage, ensuring our voice is heard in shaping federal policy that impacts our local economy and industries.

This year’s event will continue to focus on building partnerships, advancing critical regional issues and strengthening our public policy efforts and impact to ensure the FMWF area’s future is understood and supported at the federal level.

Registration: $600

Registration does not include hotel accommodations or transportation.

AGENDA

Sunday, May 18
Optional Day

6:30 to 8 p.m. | Monument Tour by Night (contact Chamber staff)

Monday, May 19

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tour, location TBD (optional)

3 p.m. | Hotel Check-in

4 p.m. | Welcome and event briefing at U.S. Chamber office

Overview of events and meetings

• FMWF Chamber and Primacy Strategy Group

4:30 to 5:15 p.m. | U.S. Chamber Briefing

Overview of Congress and key priorities

• U.S. Chamber staff

5:30 p.m. | Social at Anheuser-Busch

7 p.m. | Dinner, location TBD

9 p.m. | Drinks at Off The Record (optional)

Tuesday, May 20

9:30 a.m. | Breakfast and military briefing at National Guard Association

Role of the National Guard, national defense and military-focused legislation

• Chief of National Guard Bureau (invited)

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Agency briefings at Primacy Strategy Group's office

Briefing topics and speakers may include:

• A glimpse into the new administration
• Agriculture - Department of Agriculture
• Economic Outlook
• Energy - Department of Interior, Doug Burgum
• Immigration - Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem
• Housing and child care
• Taxes
• Trades and Tariffs - Department of Commerce
• Workforce and Education - U.S. Chamber Foundation (invited)

1 p.m. | Congressional delegation meetings at Capitol Hill

• Minnesota and North Dakota Congressional Delegates

6 p.m. | Social, location TBD
Invited guests: Congressional delegates, agency leaders and other distinguished guests.

7:30 p.m. | Dinner, location TBD
Invited guests: Congressional delegates, agency leaders and other distinguished guests.

Wednesday, May 21

9:30 a.m. | Breakfast and briefing, location TBD

10:30 a.m. to Noon | Additional agency briefings

Briefing topics and speakers may include:

• A glimpse into the new administration
• Agriculture - Department of Agriculture
• Economic Outlook
• Energy - Department of Interior, Doug Burgum
• Immigration - Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem
• Housing and child care
• Taxes
• Trades and Tariffs - Department of Commerce
• Workforce and Education - U.S. Chamber Foundation (invited)

Noon | Conclusion and departure 

Flights

Attendees are responsible for booking and purchasing their flights. Below are suggested flights that would closely align with our event agenda. Flight schedules, availability and prices are subject to change.

Delta Airlines:
Sunday, May 18 | Depart FAR @ 7 am (DL2452) – Arrive at DCA @ 1:59 pm (DL2983)
Monday, May 19 | Depart FAR @ 7 am (DL2452) – Arrive at DCA @ 2:04 pm (DL2983)
Wednesday, May 21 | Depart DCA @ 2:55 pm (DL2454) – Arrive at FAR @ 9:06 pm (DL2278)  

American Airlines:
Sunday, May 18 | Depart FAR @ 5:15 am (AA3340) – Arrive at DCA @ 2:24 pm (AA1485)
Monday, May 19 | Depart FAR @ 5:15 am (AA3340) – Arrive at DCA @ 2:24 pm (AA1485)
Wednesday, May 21 | Depart DCA @ 5:59 pm (AA1637) – Arrive at FAR @ 10:58 pm (AA3377)

United Airlines:
Sunday, May 18 | Depart FAR @ 7:30 am (UA4769) – Arrive at DCA @ 2:11 pm (UA1097)
Monday, May 19 | Depart FAR @ 7:30 am (UA4769) – Arrive at DCA @ 2:11 pm (UA1097)
Wednesday, May 21 | Depart DCA @ 5:00 pm (UA577) – Arrive at FAR @ 10:15 pm (UA4789)

Lodging

Attendees are responsible for booking and purchasing their lodging.

A hotel room block is available at the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area.

Book your room here