The Austin Chamber will lead our annual delegation of business and civic leaders to Washington, DC this June. Your participation is vital to our region's continued success in leading advocacy efforts on behalf of the Central Texas business community.

2019 Federal Advocacy Trip Co-Chairs

• Elizabeth Christian, CEO of Elizabeth Christian Public Relations
• Dr. Molly Beth Malcolm, Executive Vice President of Campus Operations and Public Affairs at Austin Community College

2018 Trip Highlights

• Meetings with Central Texas Congressional Delegation, Speaker Paul Ryan, key Congressional Committee Chairmen, White House officials, and key staff at federal agencies
• Shared the recently announced ten-year plan to address I-35 congestion in Austin
• Identified programs, grants and research dollars to help build the innovation ecosystem
• Brought awareness to the talent shortage in Central Texas
• Reiterated the need for immigration reform and flexibility in federal financial aid
• Encouraged Congress to pass legislation to simplify the tax code and reduce corporate income tax rates

Learn about the accomplishments of last year's trip.

Need more information? Contact Dana Harris at dharris@austinchamber.com or 512-322-5647.

Participant Costs

Total package cost includes air, hotel, meals, receptions, and ground transportation

• Total Trip Package Cost*: $2,895
• Conference + Hotel Only: $2,495
• Conference Only: $1,500

Group flight arrives Reagan National Airport (DCA) via Southwest Airlines
Group hotel stay is the Mandarin Oriental
The Chamber will book both flight and hotel reservations.
*Group flight is unavailable for registrations received after May 8^th.
DEADLINE to register if you plan on staying at the hotel is May 31^st.
Due to airline restrictions for group tickets, individual legs of the round-trip ticket are non-transferable.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations prior to May 1^st will result in an $800 refund.
No refunds will be given after May 1^st.

Tickets may be purchased online below. If you would like to be invoiced and pay by check instead, please contact Alfonso Lucio at alucio@austinchamber.com.