What’s New
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Printable Government Affairs Conference Brochure with Schedule of Events
In an effort to be GREEN and save on printing costs for the organization, we will not be printing the conference brochure this year. Please click on the link for a printable copy and be sure to share with your colleagues. Register Now!
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Have You Signed Up for Hill Visits?
A major event during the AWPA Government Affairs Conference are the Capitol Hill visits with legislators – have you signed up yet? In person meetings are one of the most effective ways to get your views and concerns heard to lawmakers who through the legislative process have a major impact on your companies. In order to avoid adverse impacts, you need to let them know directly what issues you are facing as manufacturers, employers and constituents.
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Invite Your Legislators to the Congressional Reception Thursday, September 16!
The Congressional Visits will be followed by a reception on Capitol Hill to which we have invited legislators and their staffers to stop by for informal conversation about your issues. This year’s reception will be held in the Gold Room (2168) of the Rayburn House Office Building at 5 pm. We urge you to extend a personal invitation to all of your legislators to attend. Please send the attached invitation to your representatives, and follow up with a telephone call - your phone call will have the greatest impact.
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Plant Tours Confirmed for the Operations Managers Meeting in October
Registration is open for the Fall Operations Managers Meeting in Cleveland, OH. Two great tours are lined up: Charter Steel’s Rod Mill facility and the American Spring Wire Corporation wire manufacturing plant. Thank you to our lunch sponsor Charter Steel, and to Paramount Die for sponsoring refreshments on the bus. One sponsorship is still available – if you are a Supplier Member and are interested in participating, please contact Emily Bardach. Here is some information about the plants attendees will be touring:
Meeting Highlights
Early Bird Registration for the GAC Ends Next Week! Don’t let the Early Bird Deadline pass you by! August 27 is the last day to receive the discounted registration fee for September’s Government Affairs Conference. Register today to save $50.00. Take a look at who will be in DC - the list of Attendees is here. When you register don’t forget to check the box for the Congressional Visits session – they are more important than ever this year – and if you are the primary representative for your company you should have received your Industry ID survey last week. The deadline for returning this important information is Monday, August 23. If you have any questions please contact Heather in the AWPA Office. Don’t miss this opportunity to speak out for the Wire and Wire Products Industry, spend time with colleagues, and get the latest information from experts on the upcoming election and current trade issues.
