Every day, members of Congress work on legislation that can have a very real impact on you and your business. The annual NACS Day on the Hill, formerly known as the Government Relations Conference, educates you on how to be the best advocate for your business and brings you face to face with your policymakers. The conference gives you the opportunity to explain your business and share how policies will directly affect your business and our industry.
Before you go to Capitol Hill to speak directly with lawmakers, NACS will prepare you with training videos, webinars, and briefing materials prior to the event. The afternoon General Session will focus on getting to know the issues that you’ll be discussing with Members of Congress and their staff and allow you time to get to know the industry peers you’ll be teamed with for hitting the Hill. We are dedicated to training you to be a strong advocate both in your Hill meetings the next day and beyond.
The team at NACS:
- schedules your Congressional meetings and pairs you with other convenience retailers and experienced advocates;
- prepares you with pre-reads, on site briefing materials and training on how to participate in a successful congressional meeting;
- provides you with all of the information you need to share with your elected officials; and
- equips you with knowledge and skills you can apply immediately back home.
This conference provides you with a better understanding of current industry issues, how they directly affect the way you do business, and how they are being legislated. It also offers an opportunity for you to interact with retailers facing the same challenges and issues. And most importantly, it gives you the opportunity to educate Members of Congress about issues they’re voting on. They want to hear from their constituents and people like you – people who live and work hard each day — so that they can do their jobs better for the people who elected them. As a constituent, your voice matters. Be a part of the conversation and help protect convenience across the country by attending this year’s conference!
All programming will be at the Four Seasons (Georgetown) on Tuesday.
2800 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Attention supplier members: Interested in attending NACS Day on the Hill? Please contact Margaret Hardin, Grassroots Manager at (703) 518-4292.
In this short video you’ll hear from retailers just like you as they explain how easy NACS makes it to get involved at the NACS Day on the Hill.
—At NACS Day on the Hill, we take a deep dive into the legislation that’s affecting our industry, and then talk face-to-face with members of Congress—so they understand the impact it has on our stores. To know my story is influencing decisions on Capitol Hill is invaluable.”
– Jigar Patel (JP), SAASOA
For more information, please contact:
Margaret Hardin
Grassroots Manager
703-518-4292
Tuesday, March 7
10:30am – 5:00pm Registration Open | Corcoran Ballroom Foyer
12:30pm – 1:30pm Buffet Lunch | Seasons Restaurant
1:30pm – 5:00pm Day on the Hill General Session | Corcoran Ballroom
5:00pm – 7:00pm Day on the Hill Reception | Seasons Restaurant
Wednesday, March 8
7:00am – 9:00am Full Buffet Breakfast | Bourbon Steak Restaurant
7:30am – 9:30am Continental Breakfast | Capitol Hill Club
9:00am – 5:00pm Meetings with your legislators | Capitol Hill
11:30am – 1:00pm Lunch | Capitol Hill Club
Wednesday, March 8
6:30pm – 9:00pm NACS Board of Directors, 5-Star NACSPAC Donors & Hunter Club Gold Reception & Dinner | Powerhouse Georgetown
Thursday, March 9
7:00am – 8:00am NACS Board of Directors Breakfast| Conservatory
8:00am – 12:00pm NACS Board of Directors Meeting | Dumbarton Room
All events will take place at the Four Seasons Washington (2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC) unless otherwise noted.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served on Wednesday, March 8th at the Capitol Hill Club (300 First Street SE, Washington, DC)
Day on the Hill Meetings/Invitations - Margaret Hardin, Grassroots Manager, 703-518-4292 or mhardin@convenience.org.
Housing/Registration/Board of Directors - Suzanne George, Meetings & Events Manager, 703-518-4259 or sgeorge@convenience.org.
Registration for 2023 NACS Day on the Hill is now open.
Register Now
Meetings will take place with Members of Congress in their Capitol Hill offices in Washington, DC. During the General Session, the NACS Government Relations team will educate participants on the critical issues to discuss during the meetings with lawmakers. Day on the Hill is a complimentary event — we hope you will join us to help advocate on behalf of our industry.
2022 Attendees
First Name | Last Name | Company |
Karla | Ahlert | RaceTrac, Inc. |
Joe | Akers | RaceTrac, Inc. |
Daniel | Alsaker | Alsaker Corp dba Broadway |
John | Alvarez | Global Partners |
Paige | Anderson | NACS |
Henry | Armour | NACS |
Brian | Ashburn | Yesway |
Alex | Baloga | Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association |
Chris | Bambury | Bambury, Inc. |
Tony | Battaglia | JUUL Labs |
Four Seasons Washington
2800 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-0444
The Four Seasons Washington is located along the C&O Canal in the hip and historic Georgetown neighborhood, which offers easy access to miles of running trails, acclaimed restaurants, high-end boutiques and views of the DC skyline. Just minutes from downtown and steps away from the Potomac River, the Kennedy Center and prestigious Georgetown University and George Washington University, the hotel convenient for all travelers.
Click NACS Day on the Hill & Board Meeting 2023 - Four Seasons Washington to secure your room online now, or call 202-342-0444, press 1 for reservations and mention group name: NACS Day on the Hill & Board Meeting. Remember to book early! All rooms are based on availability and are not guaranteed.
Group Rate: $385 + tax per night
Hotel reservation cut-off: Friday, February 10, 2023
Hotel cancellations must be made no later than 48 hours prior to your scheduled arrival date without penalty.
TRAVEL
Local Airports (travel time is approximate and does not account for heavy traffic):
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 15 minutes by car 7 miles away
Dulles International Airport (IAD) 45 minutes by car 26 miles away
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) 50 minutes by car 30 miles away
Parking
Valet parking is available at the Hotel for an additional fee. Self-parking is not available.