BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:2026 - Washington DC Fly In / Federal Economic Summit DESCRIPTION:Advocate for Wilmington Businesses at the Federal Level\n\nGreater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Washington Fly-In\n\nMay 13-14\, 2026\n\n \n\nJoin the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and fellow business leaders for a high-impact two-day fly-in to Washington\, D.C.\, focused on the federal policies that directly impact our region's economy.\n\n \n\nFrom workforce and infrastructure to trade\, regulation and economic growth\, this program offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers and ensure Wilmington's business community is represented where it matters most.\n\n \n\nSenator Thom Tillis and Congressman Richard Hudson are hosting this year's Economic Development Summit and have invited leaders from across North Carolina to participate. The May 13-14 program will bring together members of our state's congressional delegation\, federal agency leaders and business leaders for meaningful conversations about the policies shaping our state's economic future.\n\n \n\nThe program is expected to begin around noon on May 13 and conclude by noon on May 14\, allowing for convenient travel planning.\n\n \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nParticipants will engage directly with federal leaders and gain valuable insight into the issues driving national policy and their impact on North Carolina businesses.\n\n \n\nThroughout the program\, you will:\n\n Hear from North Carolina's U.S. House and Senate delegation\n\n Gain insight from federal department and agency leaders\n\n Participate in discussions on workforce\, infrastructure\, regulation and economic growth\n\n Build relationships with business leaders from Wilmington and across the state who are committed to advocacy\n\n \n\nWhy It Matters for Wilmington\n\nWilmington's continued growth depends on strong federal partnerships and smart policy decisions. Issues like port investment\, transportation funding\, workforce development\, housing and coastal resiliency all have federal touchpoints that directly impact our region's competitiveness and quality of life.\n\n \n\nBy showing up and engaging in these conversations\, we ensure Wilmington's priorities are heard and our business community remains part of the solution.\n\n \n\nAbout Our Hosts\n\nCongressman Richard Hudson (NC-09)\n\nRep. Hudson represents North Carolina's 9th Congressional District and serves as chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He is a strong advocate for job creation\, economic growth and reducing regulatory burdens\, and serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee\, where he supports policies that strengthen American competitiveness and innovation.\n\n \n\nSenator Thom Tillis (NC)\n\nSen. Tillis represents North Carolina in the U.S. Senate and serves on the Senate Judiciary\, Banking\, Finance and Veterans' Affairs committees. With a background in the private sector\, he brings a business-minded perspective to public policy and is known for his work on workforce development\, health care innovation and tax reform.\n\n \n\nProgram Fee: $699\n\nIncludes hotel accommodations\, meals\, and full program access\n\nTravel to and from Washington\, D.C. is not included\n\nSpace is limited. Register now to ensure your seat at the table. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
\nAdvocate for Wilmington Businesses at the Federal Level
\nGreater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Washington Fly-In
\nMay 13-14\, 2026
\n \;
\nJoin the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and fellow business leaders for a high-impact two-day fly-in to Washington\, D.C.\, focused on the federal policies that directly impact our region&rsquo\;s economy.
\n \;
\nFrom workforce and infrastructure to trade\, regulation and economic growth\, this program offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers and ensure Wilmington&rsquo\;s business community is represented where it matters most.
\n \;
\nSenator Thom Tillis and Congressman Richard Hudson are hosting this year&rsquo\;s Economic Development Summit and have invited leaders from across North Carolina to participate. The May 13-14 program will bring together members of our state&rsquo\;s congressional delegation\, federal agency leaders and business leaders for meaningful conversations about the policies shaping our state&rsquo\;s economic future.
\n \;
\nThe program is expected to begin around noon on May 13 and conclude by noon on May 14\, allowing for convenient travel planning.
\n \;
\nWhat to Expect
\nParticipants will engage directly with federal leaders and gain valuable insight into the issues driving national policy and their impact on North Carolina businesses.
\n \;
\nThroughout the program\, you will:
\n·\; \; \; \; \; \; Hear from North Carolina&rsquo\;s U.S. House and Senate delegation
\n·\; \; \; \; \; \; Gain insight from federal department and agency leaders
\n·\; \; \; \; \; \; Participate in discussions on workforce\, infrastructure\, regulation and economic growth
\n·\; \; \; \; \; \; Build relationships with business leaders from Wilmington and across the state who are committed to advocacy
\n \;
\nWhy It Matters for Wilmington
\nWilmington&rsquo\;s continued growth depends on strong federal partnerships and smart policy decisions. Issues like port investment\, transportation funding\, workforce development\, housing and coastal resiliency all have federal touchpoints that directly impact our region&rsquo\;s competitiveness and quality of life.
\n \;
\nBy showing up and engaging in these conversations\, we ensure Wilmington&rsquo\;s priorities are heard and our business community remains part of the solution.
\n \;
\nAbout Our Hosts
\nCongressman Richard Hudson (NC-09)
\nRep. Hudson represents North Carolina&rsquo\;s 9th Congressional District and serves as chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He is a strong advocate for job creation\, economic growth and reducing regulatory burdens\, and serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee\, where he supports policies that strengthen American competitiveness and innovation.
\n \;
\nSenator Thom Tillis (NC)
\nSen. Tillis represents North Carolina in the U.S. Senate and serves on the Senate Judiciary\, Banking\, Finance and Veterans&rsquo\; Affairs committees. With a background in the private sector\, he brings a business-minded perspective to public policy and is known for his work on workforce development\, health care innovation and tax reform.
\n \;
\nProgram Fee: $699
\nIncludes hotel accommodations\, meals\, and full program access
\nTravel to and from Washington\, D.C. is not included
\nSpace is limited. Register now to ensure your seat at the table. LOCATION:Hotel: Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave NW Washington\, DC 20001 UID:e.2869.4033 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260503T200848Z URL:https://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/events/details/2026-washington-dc-fly-in-federal-economic-summit-4033 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR