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DC DM UNITED. The Partnership's 2008 DC Lobbying Trip

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Trip dates: June 11-13, 2008

DC DM UNITED 2008

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is once again leading a delegation of business, civic and community leaders from across Central Iowa on its 29th annual lobbying trip to Washington DC. Advocacy efforts will focus on establishing support for economic development projects and policies that enhance business competitiveness, nurture entrepreneurs, improve quality of life, help communities attract and retain employers and employees, and create new jobs.

DC DM UNITED 2008 is now 198 participants strong.  As we approach the departure date of the trip, please continue to use this website as the resource for the most current version of the trip itinerary, travel alerts, etc.

Our host hotel this year is the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.  

The DC DM UNITED 2008 Opening Reception will be held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 from 6-8pm.  Click here to register online for the reception. 

Affiliate Night is set to be held at one of DC's most elegant restaurants, Indebleu, on Thursday, June 12.   The cost to attend is $99 per person.  You must register in advance.  Click here to register online. 

Posted below are several useful documents and trip updates. 

PLEASE NOTE that our chartered aircraft will be flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport for our return flight to Des Moines.

If you have questions about DC DM UNITED 2008, please contact Meg Fitz at mfitz@desmoinesmetro.com or (515)286-4934.

Special thanks to our sponsors for helping to make DC DM UNITED the best trip yet!

   

2008 Trip Information divider


DC DM UNITED Trip Itinerary (As of June 6, 2008)

Memo to trip participants 6-7-08

Trip Orientation Powerpoint (updated 6-7-08)

Partnership DC Trip Staff Contact List

DC DM UNITED Participant Bios

DC DM UNITED Printable Registration Form

DM DM UNITED Sponsorship Opportunities

DC DM UNITED Affiliate Night Registration

D.C. Trip Cancellation/Refund Policy

Notice of Construction at Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill

2008 Federal Policy Book divider


Introduction - Welcome and Congressional Delegation

Federal Legislative Agenda Executive Summary

INFRASTRUCTURE - Transportation, Ec. Dev., Telecommunications

INNOVATION - Business Dev., Energy and Ag., International Trade

HUMAN CAPITAL - Education, Workforce Dev., Immigration, Health Care, Retirement Security

QUALITY OF PLACE - Quality of Life, Homeland Security

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