Meeting/Event Information

The Business Travel Industry Needs an Effective Advocate in Washiington

ADVOCACY IS IMPORTANT 

The Business Travel Industry Needs an Effective Advocate in Washington to…
Educate:  Policymakers Need to Understand the Impact of Business Travel Industry on theU.S. Economy and Jobs Growth

 Shape Policies:  Policy, Tax and Funding Decisions Made by Congress and the Administration Impact the Growth and Success of the Industry

 Support: Elected officials who Understand and Support the Industry Can Make a Difference 

The May 17th Government Relations presentation will give an overview of the industry’s priorities,  the many ways GBTA and our chapter can help influence the debate in Washington, and – most importantly – how you can make a difference!

Speaker:

Shane Downey
Director, Public Policy   

Shane Downeyis the Director of Public Policy for the Global Business Travel Association.  In this role Shane oversees GBTA’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill, the countrywide grassroots campaign, and the NBTAPAC. Shane comes to GBTA with over 11 years of government affairs experience.  Prior to joining GBTA, Shane was a Senior Associate at a lobbying firm inWashington,D.C. In 1996, Shane oversaw the successful reelection of an Ohio Congressman.  Shane received his B.A in History from The Ohio State University.

Sponsor: Shorts Travel

Lunch Meeting Agenda:

Location: The Dana on Mission Bay

Parking: Self Parking is Complimentary

Menu:  11:30am ~ light Hors d' Oeuvres ~

First Course     ~ Classic Ceasar Salad with Rolls and Butter ~

Entree'            ~ Chicken and Spinach Farfalle ~

         **Herb Marinated Chicken Breast with Bowties Pasta Topped

           with Fresh Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Sauce**

Desert ~ Rasberry Swirl Cheescake ~

~ Iced Tea ,Hot Tea, and Regular or Decaffinated Coffee ~ 

Registration Questions: Please email: [email protected]