Welcome to the Washington, D.C. Fly-In! We are so excited for a trip full of advocacy, education, and plenty of networking and fun. We are looking forward to connecting directly with Minnesota’s congressional delegation, federal officials, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as well as each other. Come prepared to learn, to ask questions, and to take in all that D.C. has to offer.
Itinerary
Monday, April 20th
Travel Day: Flights arrive at different times throughout this day. Please plan rides to the hotel accordingly.
5:00 p.m. – Welcome reception at Hotel Washington Lobby Bar, Main Level
515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
6:30 p.m. – Group dinner at Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelly (Dinner provided, drinks on your own)
1300 I St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
After Dinner: The VUE Rooftop
Hotel Washington, 11th Floor
Tuesday, April 21st
10:00 a.m. – White House Tour – meet in hotel lobby at 9:30 AM to walk over together. Reminder, no bags allowed.
White House Tour Entrance, Sherman Park at 15th St. NW & Alexander Hamilton Place NW
10:00 a.m. – meet at 9:30 AM in lobby of hotel – Alternative Activity (for those on on the White House tour) – Washington Monument – Top View
Washington Monument, 2-15th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Participants will ride a high-speed elevator 500 ft to the observation level at the top, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Washington, DC. Only 5 reserved entry tickets available – contact Julie to reserve.
12:15 p.m. (arrive by 11:45 a.m.) – Senator Amy Klobuchar visit, will leave immediately following your morning tours, (otherwise, meet at 425 Dirksen Senate Building). Contact: Nathaniel Holmes, (202) 224-3244
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Arrive by 1:45 p.m.) – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Briefing
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street NW, Washington, D.C. (0.5 mile walk from hotel)
6:00 p.m. – Dinner at Cordelia
550 Morse St. NE (Union Market), Washington, D.C. 20002
8:30 p.m. – Peak Bloom: Dome Experience (Ticketed event, Julie has tickets)
Rooftop at Union Market, Hi-Lawn, 1309 5th St. NE, Washington, D.C., 20002
Wednesday, April 22nd
9:00 a.m. – Michelle Fischbach
11:00 a.m. (arrive by 10:45 a.m.) – Meeting with the Mexican Embassy
1911 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. (1 mile/17 minute walk from hotel)
Teresa Yacaman Mendez, Economic Analyst
Francisco Sandovsl Saqui, International Trade Economist
Ricardo Rojas Granados, Trade Advisor
Fernando Tonone, International Trade Economist
2:30 – 3:10 p.m. (arrive by 2:15 p.m.) – Congressman Tom Emmer
U.S. Capitol Building, South Door Entrance, Escort Required to Office H-107
3:30 p.m. (arrive by 3:15 p.m.) – Senator Tina Smith
Hart Senate Office Building #720
3:30 p.m. – Alternative Activity – Private U.S. Capitol Tour with Emmer Staff
Please sign up with Julie
6:00 p.m. – Dinner at The Monocle Restaurant sponsored by CentraCare and hosted by David Turch (dinner and wine provided)
1047 D Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Thursday, April 23rd
Travel Day: Most attendees are leaving this day. Please plan for travel to the airport accordingly.
Contact Information
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
- Julie Lunning, St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce: (320) 249-2765
- Emily Bertram, St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce: (320) 333-4475
- Bri Torborg, Government Affairs Chair, Falcon National Bank: (320) 230-9263
