----- update: as of 2/1/2011---- The response to our Fly-in has been amazing--however, we have now CLOSED REGISTRATION to both the morning breakfast and the reception. We are totally booked out. We are working with the office of Senator Hutchison to see if there is a room available on the Hill that will hold more people. If one is available, we will re-open registration. If you would like to be notifiyed of any updates to registration & the policy issues, submit your contact info.
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TECNA has joined forces with a number of national associations for a Washington, D.C. Fly-In Day. We hope you'll join us in D.C. on February 16th. The response to our Fly-in has been amazing--however, we have now CLOSED REGISTRATION to both the morning breakfast and the reception. We are totally booked out. We are working to see if there is a room available on the Hill that will hold more people. If one is available, we will re-open registration.
Innovation Coalition Washington, D.C. Fly-In Day
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 16, 2011, 9:00 AM
Location/Venue: Washington DC
Address: US Capitol Visitor Center Congressional South Room, Washington, DC 10002 [Map]
Registration Deadline: 02/15/2011
Now taking registrations online at: http://www.regonline.com/DCflyin
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The
Angel Capital Association
Association of University Research Parks
Technology Councils of North America
National Business Incubation Association
National Association of Seed and Venture Funds
State Science and Technology Institute
are joining forces to educate the new Congress about innovation--and each of these associations extend a cordial invitation to you to attend the 2011 Innovation Coalition Legislative Fly-in on February 16, in Washington, D.C. This event provides the opportunity for innovation leaders to meet with the Members of the 112th Congress, to learn from each other, and to share with Congress their viewpoints on innovation and its importance in a growing economy.
The 2011 Fly-In will be held on Wednesday, February 16th. The day begins with breakfast on Capitol Hill, where participants will hear from Rep. Steny Hoyer (invited) and other lawmakers.
Lawmakers and their staffs will then be briefed about the innovation process and why innovation is so important in creating a thriving economy. The afternoon can then be spent in individual meetings with legislative representatives and their staffs.
A Welcome Reception on Capitol Hill will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Preliminary Schedule - Subject to Change
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Innovation Coalition Washington D.C. Fly-In Day |
9:00am-11:00am |
| Innovation Coalition Reception The Dubliner Restaurant and Irish Pub - 4 F Street, Washington, DC 20001-1510 |
4:30pm-6:30pm |
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Registration - Information & Fees
To attend, register online before the deadline, February 15th
If you have any questions, please contact Paige at [email protected] .
| Registration Fees | On or Before 2/15/11 |
| Innovation Coalition Washington, D.C. Fly-In Day U.S. Capitol Visitor Center 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
$0 |
| Innovation Coalition Reception The Dubliner Restaurant & Irish Pub 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
$50 |
Registration & Cancellation Policy
- Registrations may not be shared by two or more individuals and are not transferable to a future event.
- Space is limited and onsite registration cannot be guaranteed.
- Cancellations received after February 11th – No refunds will be issued.
- All requests for cancellation must be received in writing.
Hotel Information
Marriott Courtyard Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle
1900 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., 20009
Phone: (202) 332-9300
Room Rates: $249 plus tax, single occupancy (rate does not include breakfast)
To make your reservation at the Marriott Courtyard Washington, D.C./Dupont Circle, call (800) 321-2211 and identify yourself with the Innovation Coalition to receive the group rate. This limited room block is on a space available basis and expires January 25, 2011. To make your reservations online, visit www.marriott.com/wasnw, in the GROUP CODE BOX enter INNINNA.
The Marriott Courtyard Washington/Northwest is situated in the fashionable Dupont Circle area, providing great views of Washington, D.C
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