Agenda

Coming to Washington can be both exciting and intimidating. This webinar presentation prepares participants to meet with Members of Congress and their staff. The webinar informs participants about PRINTING United Alliance’s policy priorities, how to research your legislators before visits, how to demonstrate the positive impact of print in your communities, and how to tell your personal story and connect it to a public policy issue. You will also gain insight into how to continue the conversation with legislators after the event. Attendees will be provided with reading materials prior to the fly-in day. This session will be recorded.

Arrive and check-in at the front desk of The Hilton Washington, DC Capitol Hill hotel. Identify yourself as a member of the PRINTING United Legislative Fly-In group.

Kick off the Women in Print Alliance Advocacy Summit with an informal evening of networking and conversation at Jackie, a restaurant celebrating the iconic 1960’s style of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in DC’s vibrant Navy Yard neighborhood, directly across from Nationals Park. This come-as-you are event will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. This invitation-only reception is exclusively for registered attendees of the Women in Print Alliance Advocacy Summit.

Experience an empowering morning at the Women in Print Alliance Advocacy Summit preceding the PRINTING Industry Legislative Fly-In. This exclusive event will bring together women from the C-suite and across all segments of the print industry for meaningful connection and conversation. We’ll explore key topics at the intersection of business and government affairs through interactive sessions designed to strengthen leadership and advocacy skills. A buffet breakfast is included in the summit. This event requires separate registration which can be completed here.

REGISTRATION FEE: $49 per person.

We recommend having lunch on-site at Bistro 525.

Ford Bowers, President & CEO, PRINTING United Alliance, will kick-off the event and welcome printing industry leaders and advocates to Washington, D.C.

Kevin Yoder is a former Republican congressman from Kansas and executive director of Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group of consumers, nonprofits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs and small businesses. Kevin will discuss the USPS SERVES US Act and provide a broader update on the current state of affairs at the U.S. Postal Service.

This session will provide attendees with an overview of PRINTING United Alliance’s 2027 legislative agenda and priority issues. You will also receive “leave-behind” materials to share with legislators and their staff to help reinforce key points after a meeting.

Julie Philp, senior partner and Patrick Grant, strategic partner with ACG Advocacy, will provide an engaging presentation on what to do and what not to do when meeting with legislators and/or senior staff to ensure your advocacy efforts are as effective as possible. Q&A session will follow.

First time attending congressional meetings? This peer-led discussion will help demystify the experience and put participants at ease before heading to Capitol Hill. Panelists who have participated in previous legislative fly-ins will share practical insights, lessons learned, and tips for making the most of meetings with congressional offices. From what to expect in the room to how to share your company’s story effectively, this session is designed to build confidence, answer questions, and help attendees feel prepared to advocate for the printing industry.

Ford Bowers, President & CEO, PRINTING United Alliance, will welcome attendees to an optional dinner at Bobby Van’s Grill, 1201 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005 for a $125 fee, which you can order during your registration. Join your peers to enjoy great conversation and network with other printing industry leaders.

Enjoy a quality buffet breakfast at The Hilton Washington, DC Capitol Hill hotel.

ACG Advocacy will organize group assignments. Attendees will be escorted via shuttle bus from the hotel to the Capitol Hill steps for a group photo.

A group photo on the steps of the Capitol will be taken on the East Front House side.

Led by an experienced team leader, your group will visit with members of Congress and/or senior staff to make our “asks” and share our collective message of the value of print. Legislators want to hear from their constituents and visits make it much more likely that our elected officials will stand up for us when we need them the most!

We highly recommend taking lunch in the cafeteria of whichever Capitol Building you happen to be in for meetings due to time constraints.

House Office Buildings

• Cannon Office Building – Common Grounds or Sweetgreen Outpost in the Cannon Rotunda (Basement Level)
• Longworth Office Building – Longworth Cafeteria Room B-223 (Basement Level)
• Rayburn Office Building – Rayburn Cafeteria Room 2063 (Ground Floor)

Senate Office Buildings

• Dirksen Office Building – Dirksen Cafeteria and The Coffee Shop in the Dirksen NW corner Room R7 (Basement Level)
• Dirksen/Hart Office Buildings – Inside Scoop in the Connecting Corridor Room 21A (Ground Floor)
• Russell Office Building – Cups and Company in the Russell NW corner Room 065 (Basement Level)

Join fellow advocates for a cocktail reception in the Executive Room on the lower level of the Hilton as they exchange their experiences from the day and discuss solutions to the challenges facing our industry.