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Business Advocacy Day for Jobs and Competitiveness Washington, D.C. October 6th & 7th, 2009 The countdown has begun. The goal of the We Can Lead business outreach effort is to encourage the U.S. Senate to pass comprehensive energy and climate legislation this year. Let's keep our economy competitive and grow American jobs. Join us. This is an opportunity for you to MOVE the debate Attendees to the Advocacy Day will include a broad range of business support from top-level executives of Fortune 500 companies to the small and medium sized business owners growing this energy economy - giving you a direct opportunity to network with like-minded leaders. Honored Guests:
DRAFT We Can Lead Agenda Washington, D.C. October 6 & 7 (more logistics and details to come as we confirm attendees) October 6th, 2009 12:00 p.m. Registration Opens at Hyatt Regency 2:00 p.m. Arrival to the Hyatt Regency 3:00 p.m. Media Training 4:00 p.m. Substance & Lobby Briefing 5:00 p.m. Break 6:00 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner with Speaker Secretary Ken Salazar, U.S. Department of Interior October 7th, 2009 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at the Hyatt Regency 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. White House Meeting, Secretary Steve Chu, U.S. Department of Energy & Secretary Gary Locke, U.S. Department of Commerce 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hill and Administration visits 6:30 p.m. Reception on Capitol Hill RSVP at www.wecanlead.org or email DCDay@wecanlead.org To learn more about lobby day, hotel reservations and potential financial assistance to come to Washington, D.C., contact Sam Blodgett at 202.496.2129. We Can Lead is a collaboration between the Clean Economy Network, Ceres, and other business groups including the Arkansas Business Leaders for Clean Energy Economy; Apollo Alliance; Business Council for Sustainable Energy; Business Forward; E2; EDF - Less Carbon More Jobs; Indiana Businesses for Clean Energy Economy; National Venture Capital Association; Ohio Business Council for a Clean Economy; Pennsylvania Business Leaders for a Clean Economy; REBN; TechNet; US Climate Action Network and others to connect a broad base of new energy economy businesses with media and policymakers, in support of comprehensive climate and energy legislation. |
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What is the We Can Lead Business Advocacy Day for Jobs and Competitiveness? On October 6 & 7, over 100 broad based business leaders from around the country will come to Washington, D.C. for an advocacy day on Capitol Hill in support of comprehensive, forwardlooking energy and climate policies. Who is behind We Can Lead? We Can Lead is a collaboration between the Clean Economy Network, Ceres, and other business groups including the Arkansas Business Leaders for Clean Energy Economy; Apollo Alliance; Business Council for Sustainable Energy; Business Forward; E2; EDF - Less Carbon More Jobs; Indiana Businesses for Clean Energy Economy; National Venture Capital Association; Ohio Business Council for a Clean Economy; Pennsylvania Business Leaders for a Clean Economy; REBN; TechNet; US Climate Action Network and others to connect a broad base of new energy economy businesses with media and policy-makers, in support of comprehensive climate and energy legislation. Should I attend both days? Ideally yes. If your schedule permits only one day in Washington, DC, please be sure to join us on Wednesday, October 7 to share your perspective on the importance of passing comprehensive climate and energy legislation this year. Is there a fee associated with the event? Is there travel assistance available? There is no fee associated with the two days. The We Can Lead campaign is hosting this event for all interested participants. We ask that businesses pay for their hotel and airfare (see information on room block below) however, we may secure financial assistance for companies who need help with hotel and airfare. Please contact Sam Blodgett via email at DCDay@wecanlead.org or via phone at 202.496.2129. Is there a hotel room block available? A block of rooms have been reserved at The Hotel Liaison - Capitol Hill. To book, please call the hotel directly at 866-233-4642. Rooms are available for a discounted rate under the Clean Economy Network block. What about the agenda and meeting schedule? Our logistics team will send updated agendas and information. Please know that meals and transportation on October 6th and 7th meetings will be provided. What is the best airport to fly into? Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): The closest airport to the event is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) located in Arlington, VA just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. For more information on traveling via DCA, please visit: http://www.metwashairports.com/reagan/parking_transportation_4/ground_transportation_2. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): Competitive flights are available into the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Dulles Airport (IAD) is located in Chantilly, VA, 26 miles from downtown Washington, DC. For more information on traveling via IAD, please visit: http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles/parking_transportation_3/ground_transportation. Baltimore Airport (BWI): Baltimore Airport (BWI) is located in Baltimore, MD, 32.3 miles from downtown Washington, DC. For more information on traveling via BWI, please visit: http://www.bwiairport.com/en/travel/ground?transportation. Tuesday's activities are taking place at the Hyatt Regency, conveniently located 3 blocks from Union Station. If you choose to travel via rail, schedules and fare information can be found at: http://www.commuterpage.com/metroconnect.htm. For additional information on travel and accommodations, please contact: Please contact Sam Blodgett via email at DCDay@wecanlead.org or via phone at 202.496.2129. Is this event open to the press? Yes. Members of the media will be permitted to attend most but not all of the events associated with the two days. Press inquiries should be forwarded to media@wecanlead.org. Additional Questions? Please contact Sam Blodgett via email at DCDay@wecanlead.org or via phone at 202.496.2129. |
