BOMA International
National Issues Conference
March 23–24, 2009
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C. |
Area Hotels
2/27/09: The BOMA room block at the Hyatt is sold out, but rooms are still available at the hotel’s prevailing rate.
Other area hotels include:
(Please note that BOMA International has not contracted with any of the above hotels, and therefore cannot guarantee rates or availability)
About the National Issues Conference:
The BOMA International National Issues Conference (NIC) provides a unique opportunity for BOMA members to personally take our message to legislators and regulators in our nation’s capitol. Newly elected legislators and long-time representatives alike are seeking input from commercial real estate professionals and this is your chance to speak out and make a difference.
In addition, BOMA International is once again pleased to partner with the Mid-Atlantic Region. Hosting the regional conference with the National Issues Conference, allowing MAC members to attend both programs simultaneously. The MAC portion of the conference includes the annual meeting and Toby Awards Gala. See below for dates and times.
Schedule of Events
| Monday, March 23 |
| 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: |
MAC Board Meeting |
| 1:00 - 3:00 pm: |
NIC Keynote Address |
| 3:00 - 5:00 pm: |
NIC How to Lobby Workshop |
| 6:00 - 7:00 pm: |
NIC/MAC Welcome Reception |
| 7:00 - 10:00 pm: |
MAC Toby Banquet |
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| Tuesday, March 24 |
| 8:00 - 10:00 am: |
NIC Breakfast with Capitol Hill Speakers |
| 10:00am - 2:00 pm: |
Capitol Hill Visits |
| 2:00 - 4:00 pm: |
NIC Debriefing |
Conference Highlights
Issues Update
The first day of the NIC will feature election and issue updates and a briefing on the “do’s and don’ts” of lobbying. On day two, you’ll hear from some of your U.S. Senators and Congressmen before heading to Capitol Hill to meet with your elected officials. The NIC is a critical opportunity to discuss legislative issues of importance to your livelihood and to communicate commercial real estate’s message to Congress in a unified fashion. Let your voice be heard!
Opening Luncheon
BOMA is pleased to welcome Ron Brownstein, Political Director of Atlantic Media Company, for wide-ranging conversation on American politics, the role of “hyper partisanship” in framing issues and, of course, a retrospective on the 2008 presidential campaign. You won’t want to miss this political “lay of the land” from a true Washington insider.
What to Wear
Monday events are business casual. Business attire is recommended for the Tuesday Capitol Hill visits.
Getting to Washington:
With three major airports and a rail station, getting to Washington couldn't be any easier.
- Reagan National Airport - Located in Arlington, VA, just 4 miles from downtown Washington
- Dulles International Airport - Located in Dulles. VA, approximately 26 miles from downtown Washington
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport - Located in Baltimore, MD, approximately 33 miles from downtown Washington
- Union Station - Located in downtown Washington, DC, Union Station is served by Amtrak, Maryland and Virginia regional rail systems, and the Washington metro
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