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Capitol Summit 2006 - Influence Policy and Legislation in DC

The Capitol Summit is the industry’s best opportunity to influence policy and legislation that impact your business. When: April 26-27, 2006 Where: Washington, D.C.

Author:: Cathy Howland
Updated:: May 12, 2017
Original:: Mar 27, 2006

Join Outdoor Industry Association and leaders of the $33 billion outdoor industry for the Capitol Summit. The April event is the industry's best opportunity to influence administration policy and Congressional legislation that impact your business.

This is an election year and there are many Members of Congress running for re-election who must hear from us. And now, as recreation funding, international trade and public land issues move to the forefront of the national agenda, it is time we speak with a unified and powerful voice for our issues and our industry.

Register today at www.outdoorindustry.org

Sponsors of the event include REI, Woolrich and CGPR.

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