Events

2014 Hill Day
March 4-5  |Washington D.C.

ASMC members and client companies gather once a year in the Washington, D.C. area for its annual “Hill Day” event.  The purpose of the event is for ASMC members and clients companies to meet with his/her respective Congressional delegation to advocate support for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in its annual appropriations process. The support for the MEP program stems from the incredible technical assistance provided by ASMC members to the manufacturing community in efforts to improve the industry’s competitiveness through innovative solutions to manufacturers’ product, process and people needs.

ASMC will host the event on March 4-5, 2014 at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel. Please make reservations by Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014. Any reservation made after Feb. 9 is subject to hotel availability and market rate.

CLICK HERE to register for Hill Day

TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014

NIST-MEP Strategic Planning Session *new*
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown | Meeting Room 16

Opening Reception
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Capitol Visitors Center | SVC 212-10

ASMC will host an opening reception to celebrate attendees manufacturing achievements and network with colleagues and peers.  Congressional speakers (to be confirmed) will address ASMC members and client companies.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014

Breakfast and Advocacy 101 Seminar
7:30 – 9:00 am
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown | Congressional Hall A/B

This is an informal seminar to answer your questions about legislative activities and approaching congressional offices to request increased funding for the MEP program.  Attendees will also hear from colleagues regarding lessons and tips learned about conversing with congressional staff to build effective congressional relationships.

Due to varying meeting times with Congressional staff, ASMC members should make their own arrangements for transportation to Capitol Hill.

Morning Meeting with Your Delegation
9:30 – 11:30 am
House and Senate Office Buildings

Lunch
To help facilitate meeting schedules, lunch will be on your own.

Afternoon Meetings with Your Delegation
1:30 – 4:30 pm
House and Senate Office Buildings

Closing Reception
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown | Penn Quarter

During the closing reception, ASMC Hill Day attendees will relax and reflect on the day’s Congressional visits.  As this is an informal reception, no elected officials will be invited to address attendees.

Click here to register for Hill Day.