Building on Success: D.C. 2004 – June 9-11

  • Advocacy for Economic Development
    • Quality of Life Stimulus – Central Iowa’s Historic, Cultural, Arts and Recreation projects
    • Transportation and Infrastructure projects
    • Local and Regional Economic Development Projects
    • Featured presentations on the renovation of the historic Drake University Stadium
    • Discussion with leading administration officials on the Higher Education Act Reauthorization and the Leave No Child Behind Act
    • Local and regional project investment meetings with Congressional Delegation and Staff
    • Funding for regional homeland security projects
    • Funding of regional workforce development projects

  • Education for Business and Civic Leadership
    • National Policy presentations with Republican and Democrat Congressional leaders
    • Economic stimulus and small business issues session at the US Chamber of Commerce office building
    • Social Security Reform and Alternative Minimum Tax policy meetings

  • Networking
    • Building on Success reception, introducing Partnership delegation and more than 100 former Iowans living in the DC area
    • Dinner outing providing the opportunity to relax, socialize and network with business and community leaders