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Marty Carpenter
Director of Communication
 801.971.3601
mcarpenter@slchamber.com

 

DC Trip Basic Info

Please download additional information form HERE and return to Maria Nelson at mnelson@slchamber.com or fax 801.328.5098.
 
 


EVENT PURPOSE:

The Salt Lake Chamber's annual Washington D.C. Trip is an extraordinary high level networking and educational opportunity bringing Utah's business leaders together with members of our federal delegation and other policy and business groups headquartered in the nation's capital.

This three night and three day event includes an information rich itinerary with informative tracks designed to fit a variety of interests. This year we are offering more choices to make the trip event better.


 
DATE: September 16- 19, 2012 (Optional one day early arrival; see details below)
 
SPACE IS LIMITED
 
COST: $2700 (If registered by July 15, 2012)
    $3000 (If registered after July 15, 2012)
 

Day Trip To Gettysburg ($500 for extra night hotel in Gettysburg, food, park entrance and transportation.)

This option gives you more time to experience the capital on your own before we get down to business.

 

Bring a Guest ($800)

Bring your spouse or a guest along with you. This package includes the evening activities, meals and group transportation. (Ask about our additional spouse/guest activities.)

 
 
Includes:
  • Three nights hotel - Grand Hyatt Hotel
  • Metro center
  • Meals
  • M, T, W (Breakfast)
  • M, T, W (Lunch)
  • M,T (Dinner)
  • In-city transfers
  • Bus transportation for group events
  • Activities
  • Misc. (meeting space, A/V, event management, materials etc.)
 
Not included:
  • Air Travel
  • Transfers to/from the airport
 

 
PROGRAM: (Preliminary plans)
  •   Meet with members of the Federal Delegation
  •   Optional – day in Gettysburg – Saturday evening/Sunday day
  •   45 days before the election
  •   Access to other business leaders
  •   Inside access to D.C.’s best and brightest
  •   Optional - Guest track
  •   $2700 (includes hotel, food, activities and in city transportation)
  •   Air travel NOT included
 
Highlights from previous program
  • Review previous DC Trips
  • Evening tour of the Capitol with Congressman Rob Bishop
  • Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse with Senator Bob Bennett
 

 
REASONS TO PARTICIPATE
  1. Over 18 educational opportunities
  2. Unique opportunity to build business relationships with Chamber delegation participants
  3. Access to Washington D.C. business, industry experts and community leaders
  4. Exciting educational experiences
  5. Daily Breakfasts (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
  6. Daily Lunch (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
  7. Daily Dinners (Monday, Tuesday)
  8. Testimonials
 

 
NEXT STEPS:

       1.) Registration

                a. Register online OR

                b. Fill out the registration form and submit to mnelson@slchamber.com

 

       2.) Travel

                a. BOOK YOUR OWN TRAVEL to arrive in Washington D.C. by Sunday, September 16, 2012 (there is a Delta 9:40 a.m.   SLC - 3:58 p.m. to Reagan National (DCA)

  • Recommended booking before July 1
  • Optional: Use your frequent flyer miles
  • Approximate flight cost ranges from $400 - $1000 depending on booking
  • Anyone who arrives early on Sunday evening is welcome to join us for dinner

                b. Your return flight should be booked for 3:00 p.m. or later on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 (Delta 4:40 p.m.- Reagan National (DCA) - 7:23 p.m. - SLC)

       3.) Program updates will be provided as we get closer to the trip

       4.) Identify areas of interest with this survey.

       5.) If you have recommendations for speakers or program elements, please email dctrip@slchamber.com

 

 
HOTEL:
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 582-1234
Toll Free: (800) 233-1234
Fax: (202) 637-4781
 

 
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  Click here to learn more
 
Cancellation Policy— All cancellations must be sent to Chamber Offices in writing and refunds will be made in the same manner in which payment was made. A full refund, less a $100 processing fee, will be made for cancellations postmarked on or before August 1, 2012. No refunds will be made for cancellations postmarked after August 1, 2012.
 
For any further registration questions, please contact dctrip@slchamber.com, or Heidi Walker at hwalker@slchamber.com
 
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