Join the largest binational delegation to Washington, D.C. to voice your business needs and collaborate with San Diego’s business leaders while meeting with the nation’s top legislators and policy officials.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to:
- Participate in high-level meetings with U.S. administration officials and agencies, such as Department of Transportation, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Department of State, Housing & Urban Development and many others
- Gain access to our country’s key decision makers and advocate for local and regional issues important to business growth and creation of jobs in the Cali-Baja region
- Network and make invaluable connections with elected officials on the local, state and federal level, as well as other community members
Event Details
Date & Time: Sunday, March 27 (7:00 PM) – Wednesday, March 30 (11:00 AM), 2022
Location: JW Marriott Washington, DC | 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, DC 20004
Event Contact: Katie Tran | Ph: 619-544-1370 | Email: ktran@sdchamber.org
Para obtener información sobre cómo asistir “Misión a Washington DC” favor de comunicarse con Kenia: kzamarripa@sdchamber.org.
D.C. VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
As of January 15, 2022 per Mayor’s Order 2021-148, the District of Columbia has adopted a city-wide vaccination entry requirement that requires COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor facilities including restaurants, bars, fitness centers and meetings.
Venues will require all patrons aged 12 or older to show proof that they have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they are allowed entry into certain hotel facilities, two doses will be required starting on February 15, 2022. For more information from the District of Columbia please visit https://coronavirus.dc.gov/vaxdc.
What are acceptable forms of proof of COVID-19 vaccination status?
- A CDC issued vaccination card (original, photocopy, or digital copy/photo)
- Record of immunization from a healthcare provider or public health authority.
- A COVID-19 verification app (e.g., VaxYes, Clear, Excelsior, MyIR)
WHY ATTEND?
Not sure if the D.C. delegation is right for you? Read what our past delegates had to say about the trip’s impact on their business:
““There’s always such a great sense of camaraderie among the delegation. Newcomers are quickly welcomed and encouraged to take center stage. Our range of delegates, from professional advocates to business community members, enhances our access to our nation’s decision-makers. It’s clear that due to staff’s hard work and our years of a consistent presence in Washington, our voices are considered credible and two-way relationships begin.”
Whitney M. Skala, A P.C.
Business and Real Estate Attorney
Whitney M. Skala, A P.C.
“The Chamber’s delegation trips to D.C. provide 2-1-1 San Diego, along with our partners throughout the region, the platform to have a collective voice on national issues that have an impact at a local level.
For us at 2-1-1, we’ve had the opportunity to sit face-to-face with leaders from various Congressional offices and agencies to talk about issues facing our sector and those we serve, in areas such as the military and veteran landscape, workforce development, housing, health and social services, and technology. This results in a unique opportunity to bring together our social and government sectors and provide collective solutions to systematic issues.
Understanding the importance of the whole community working together locally and nationally to solve important issues, it was priceless to have the support and guidance from the Chamber, its board, and members.”
Meg Storer
Chief of Staff
2-1-1 San Diego
Trip Itinerary
We are still in the process of developing the agenda. For your traveling purposes, please plan to arrive in D.C. before the Welcome Reception on Sunday, 03/27 at 7:00 PM. The last meeting will end at around 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 03/30.
Click here to view a previous trip’s itinerary.
Hotel Information
JW Marriott Washington D.C.
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, DC 20004 | (202) 393-2000
We have secured a special room rate of $319 + tax per night for standard rooms from March 26 to 29.
Reservations must be made by 6:00 pm (PST), Friday, March 4, 2022. After that date, the hotel will confirm reservations based on availability at the current rate.
Flying To D.C.
Airports:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – DCA
4.3 miles to hotel | Estimated taxi fare: $20 (one way) - Washington Dulles International Airport – IAD
26.5 miles to hotel | Estimated taxi fare: $60 (one way) - Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport – BWI
34 miles to hotel | Estimated taxi fare: $90 (one way)
Most delegates arrive in the afternoon on Sunday, 3/27, prior to the Welcome Reception at 7:00 PM and fly out the afternoon of Wednesday, 3/30.
Recommended Flights:
Departing Sunday, 3/27:
SAN > DCA | Southwest #2344 (6:40 AM – 4:20 PM), 1 Stop, 6h 40m
Returning Wednesday, 3/30:
DCA > SAN | Southwest # 1155 / 2307 (11:30 AM – 4:45 PM), 1 Stop, 8h 15m
BWI > SAN | Southwest #542 / 1932 (2:35 PM – 6:45 PM), 1 Stop, 7h 10m
THANK YOU SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
CORPORATE SPONSORS
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Numerous sponsorship opportunities are available for this event – click here or contact Sherman Stocker at sstocker@sdchamber.org or (619) 544-1354 for more information.
APPLICATION & FEES
The participation fees below do not include hotel or airfare. Fees include hosted events and meetings.
Applications submitted by 02/18/22*:
Chamber members: $1,800
Additional attendee or spouse/companion: $1,300
Non-members: $2,800
Between 2/19/22 – 3/18/22*:
Chamber members: $2,300
Additional attendee or spouse/companion: $1,300
Non-members: $2,800
Between 03/19/22 – 03/23/22*:
All applicants: $3200
*Applications close after March 23, 2022.
Cancellation Policy
The San Diego Regional Chamber is taking enhanced health and safety measures. Help keep each other healthy and stay home if you are not well and follow all posted instructions during the event. We offer a flexible refund policy should you need to cancel your registration.
To request a cancellation, please send an email to ktran@sdchamber.org.