Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.)
Washington, D.C. 20008
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Monday, May 21 * at the Omni Shoreham Hotel unless otherwise noted. |
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8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Omni Shoreham Hotel
Regency Ballroom |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Council on Small Business Leadership Series Sessions *By invitation only *Sponsored by Sam's Club® |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ambassador Ballroom |
Sponsor Exhibits and Technology Center Open |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. West Hallway/ Registration Desk |
Registration and Attendee Materials Pickup |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Optional Session |
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ambassador Ballroom |
Networking Lunch & Sponsor Exhibits |
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12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Executive Room |
Small Business Resource Center Sponsored by Sam's Club® |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Regency Ballroom |
Opening Remarks: Struggling to Build a Business One Fry at a Time Ed Rensi, CEO, Tom & Eddie's |
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1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Palladian Room |
B2B National Procurement Matchmaking Summit attendees will meet with procurement officers from federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies to discuss small business procurement opportunities. Meetings must be scheduled in advance. Note: Attendees must have a DUNS number and CCR registration Hosted by The Latino Coalition |
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1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session |
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2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Economic Outlook Speaker: Dr. Martin Regalia, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
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2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: Discover Social Media Strategies Your Business Can Implement on the Spot Gary Vaynerchuk, Entrepreneur and The New York Times Best-Selling Author, The Thank You Economy |
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3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Ambassador Ballroom
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Networking Break & Sponsor Exhibits |
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3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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Breakout Sessions |
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4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. |
Break for Shuttles/Cocktail Reception |
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5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Shuttles from the Omni Shoreham Hotel to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building |
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6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hall of Flags, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building
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Welcome Reception & Photos on the Roof Sponsored by Travelers |
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6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hall of Flags, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Building
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Contacting Congress Advocacy Campaign
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| 8:00 p.m. | Shuttle returns from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to the Omni Shoreham Hotel |
| Tuesday, May 22 | |
| 7:30 a.m. West Hallway/ Registration Desk |
Registration and Attendee Materials Pickup |
| 7:30 a.m. Ambassador Ballroom |
Sponsor Exhibits and Technology Center Open |
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Regency Ballroom |
Networking Breakfast |
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7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
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DREAM BIG Blue Ribbon Awards Breakfast* *By invitation only Sponsored by Sam's Club® |
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9:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Regency Ballroom
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Welcome Remarks Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
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9:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session: How Small Business Can Achieve Big Business Success Frederick W. Smith, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, FedEx Corporation |
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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Regency Ballroom
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Issue Experts Panel: The 2012 Elections – Issues to Understand and Anticipate Moderator: Bruce Josten, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Panelists: Randy Johnson, Senior Vice President, Labor, Immigration, and Employee Benefits, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Janet Kavinoky, Executive Director, Transportation & Infrastructure, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Vice President, Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition Margaret Spellings, President, U.S. Forum for Policy Innovation |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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Networking Break & Sponsor Exhibits |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions Breakout A: Secrets to Navigating the Global Marketplace Powered by FedEx Tips from small businesses on how to leverage government agencies and service providers to create a solid export plan and manage a supply chain effectively. |
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12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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Networking Break & Sponsor Exhibits |
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12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon
The U.S. Chamber honors the 7 Regional Finalists and announces the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year. Keynote: Colonel Greg Gadson, Decorated Army Commander and New York Giants Honorary Captain Emcee: John Ruan III, Chairman and CEO, Ruan Transportation Management Systems and Chairman of the Board, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sponsored by Sam's Club®
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2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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Networking Break & Sponsor Exhibits
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2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Regency Ballroom
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General Session |
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3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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General Session: All’s Fair: Love, War, and Politics Mary Matalin and James Carville, Political Consultants
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| 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
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6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ambassador Ballroom
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100th Anniversary Reception |
| Wednesday, May 23 | |
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7:15 a.m.
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Grab and Go Breakfast |
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7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Buses will pick up at the Parkview Entrance of the Omni Shoreham and drop off at Columbus Circle in front of Union Station. |
Buses depart for Capitol Hill Note: Luggage is NOT permitted inside the Capitol. Attendees may leave their luggage at the Omni Shoreham Hotel and return to collect it after Rally on the Hill. Any bag larger than 14" wide x 13" deep is prohibited on Capitol Hill. Please visit www.visitthecapitol.gov for more information on prohibited items. Attendees who will be leaving Washington on the 25th should allow enough time to return to the hotel to collect their luggage. |
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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Member Meetings Meetings should be scheduled in advance. See the Rally page for tips on scheduling your meeting. |
