Overview
The 2012 NADO Washington Policy Conference will bring together over 450 regional development professionals and local elected officials to learn about the latest federal policy and budget developments. The event features panel discussions with administration and congressional officials, in-depth briefings from the association's government relations team and opportunities to visit Capitol Hill and network one-on-one with representatives from more than 20 federal agencies
Presentations Available:
Executive Director Peer Learning Workshop: Lessons Learned from Statewide Assessments
NADO Federal Legislative and Policy Overview
Questions?: Contact Tawanna Harley at (202) 624-7841 or tharley@nado.org
Registration
Registration for the 2012 Washington Policy Conference will begin on February 1, 2012
Registration for this event started on February 01, 2012 and is currently Closed.
To register online, click the green box below. For a hard copy of the registration form, click here.
Agenda & Presentations
Sunday, March 18th
To view a copy of the presentation, click here.
View the PresentationMonday, March 19th
- Community, Economic and Rural Development
- Emergency Preparedness and Recovery
- Transportation
- Workforce Development
Network one-on-one with representatives from federal agencies and programs. Learn about new funding opportunities, program priorities and performance standards. (Co-sponsored by the Development District Association of Appalachia)
Tuesday, March 20th
- Eastern Region
- Midwestern Region
- Southeastern Region
- Southwestern Region
- Western Region
A Preview of the Administration’s FY2013 Policy and Budget Priorities (Co-sponsored by DDAA)
Impact on Federal Regional Development Budgets and Policies in a Divided Congress (Co-sponsored by DDAA)
Positioning Regional Development Organizations for the Future
Wednesday, March 21st
Help NADO take our message to
members of Congress, key
congressional committees and the
Obama administration
~ Please note this schedule is subject to change ~
Travel & Venue
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 920-3230
Room Rate: $240 single/double
The Crystal Gateway Marriott is a hotel in Crystal City, VA that offers an ideal location for vacations, business trips and weekend getaways. Newly renovated, our hotel offers exceptional accommodations, complimentary WiFi in the lobby and multiple dining options including Einstein Bagels. We're surrounded by Arlington's best shopping and dining at the Crystal City shops and The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. The Crystal City Metro stop can be accessed from the lobby of our Crystal City hotel near Washington, DC, allowing guests to reach the best museums, monuments and attractions in the surrounding area. Perfect for conferences, meetings and social events in the Virginia and DC areas, our hotel features banquet facilities and 27 meeting rooms, including a 16,000 sqare foot ballroom, totaling 34,300 sq. ft. of meeting space. This comfortable and inviting Crystal City, VA hotel in Arlington is also conveniently located 1 mile from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA).
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Getting to and around Washington DC
Washington, DC is easily accessible by air, rail and road, leaving your travel options covered. There are three airports to choose from including Ronald Regan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).