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IMA's Fifth Annual
Washington, DC Fly-In

The IMA is excited to host its Fifth Annual DC Fly-In, a series of meetings with Illinois’ US Senators, Members of Congress, the National Association of Manufacturers, and administration representatives to discuss federal policies that directly and indirectly impact our local and state economies.

Topics for discussion will include workforce, tax reform, regulatory relief, energy, health care, infrastructure investment, trade, and immigration.

Our agenda includes confirmed meetings with:
  • Senator Richard Durbin
  • Senator Tammy Duckworth
  • Rep. Brad Schneider
  • Rep. Darin LaHood
  • Rep. Robin Kelly
  • Michael Negron, Joelle Gamble, and Dr. Monica Gorma (White House National Economic Council)
  • National Association of Manufacturers
With additional meeting requests still being considered, our schedule and agenda will be very full, and we’ll share schedule details and updates with registrants as the event nears and participants & times are confirmed.

Sessions will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, and continue throughout the day, resuming at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, and finishing by 12:00 P.M. Our schedule and agenda will be very full, and we’ll share schedule details and updates with registrants as the event nears and participants are confirmed.

In previous years, our delegation’s meetings included House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, US Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, US Representatives Rodney Davis, Cheri Bustos, Mike Bost, and Darin LaHood, the National Association of Manufacturers, and White House trade officials.

Sponsorships Available:

  • Event Sponsor: $10,000, includes name on promotional materials, two tickets, and ability to say a few words at the dinner
  • Reception Sponsor: $5,000, includes name on promotional materials, and two tickets
  • Lunch Sponsor: $2,500, includes name on promotional materials and one ticket

Previous DC Fly-In Meeting Participants

Senator Richard Durbin

Senator Tammy Duckworth

Representative Darin LaHood