Events

2020 Hill Day | March 3-4
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

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.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

Opening Reception
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: TBD

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 4, 2020

Breakfast and Advocacy 101 Seminar
7:30 – 9:00 am
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

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
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

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 TO REGISTER FOR HILL DAY
• CLICK TO RESERVE HOTEL ROOMS

PLEASE NOTE: In order to offset increased expenses, ASMC is charging registration fees for both dues paying members ($250) and non-dues paying members ($350). Please register manufacturers and/or clients as dues paying members. Unlike the previous years, these fees will be non-refundable.