The South Carolina Issues Forum offers businessmen and women, governmental officials, civic leaders, educators, and concerned citizens from the Upstate an opportunity to connect with their Congressional leaders, build professional networks, and gain valuable insights into policies and issues that impact the economic, political, professional, and personal well-being of their communities.
For the past eight years, the Chambers of Commerce of Anderson, Clemson, Easley, Greenwood, Laurens, Pickens, and Seneca have worked with the Office of Third-District Representative Gresham Barrett to plan and present this annual three-day Washington experience and will now begin working with our new Representative, Congressman-elect Jeff Duncan.
The 2011 Forum will begin Wednesday afternoon, April 27th, and conclude Friday afternoon, April 29th. While in the nation’s Capital, trip participants will have the opportunity to learn, connect, and network. Don’t miss out on this rewarding experience.
Who Should Go To Washington?
Businessmen and women, government officials, elected leaders, directors of non-profit and social service agencies and organizations, teachers, and concerned citizens will find the South Carolina Issues Forum to be an excellent investment of their time.
Dates …
Participants will arrive in Washington on Wednesday afternoon, April 27th and depart for home in the afternoon of Friday, April 29, 2011.
Accommodations…
The group will spend two nights at the Hotel Liaison, one of Washington’s premier hotels, centrally located on Capitol Hill in the heart of Washington.
Participants can learn from the Forum…
Of primary benefit are the “issue” presentations held over three days at the historic Library of Congress or Senate & House Offices. Program speakers – many of whom are well-known Washington insiders – provide insights about legislative and regulatory issues that are important to the health of businesses and communities in Upstate South Carolina.
Participants can use the Forum to:
• Establish and build relationships with fellow community leaders
• Discover potential resources and make business and education-related contacts
• Identify mutually beneficial partnership opportunities
Registration for the Forum…
• $865 per person for those who prefer private hotel accommodations
• $554 per person for those staying in double-occupancy rooms.
The registration fee covers all program sessions, hotel accommodations, a full breakfast to start each morning, opening evening reception with dinner, and all taxes and gratuities. An escort will be provided throughout the three days. Airfare and transportation to and from the airport are not included in the cost. Air can be reserved as an option through the travel coordinator.
To register, please contact the Travel Coordinator:
Jean Vegod, Timeless Tours & Travel, LLC 864.646.8864 or Toll free 866.763.4434 timelesstours@bellsouth.net
