2017 WASHINGTON FLY-IN April 4-6, THE LIAISON CAPITOL HILL 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW. Washington, DC AGENDA draft as of

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1 2017 WASHINGTON FLY-IN April 4-6, 2017 THE LIAISON CAPITOL HILL 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW AGENDA draft as of Tuesday, April 4, :30 pm 2:00 pm The George Hotel 15 E Street NW Room - TBD The AED Foundation Luncheon: Developing the Next Generation of Skilled Workers Sponsored by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Equipment distributors are plagued by a short supply of skilled technical workers. Learn about the AED Foundation and its recent efforts to address the equipment industry s technician shortage, including a recently released study by researchers at the College of William & Mary examining state-level workforce policy efforts. Also, hear directly from a senior lawmaker about plans on Capitol Hill to address the nation s skilled worker shortage and narrow the skills gap in our nation. Jason Blake, Senior Vice President, AED Foundation Daniel Fisher, Vice President of Government Affairs, Associated Equipment Distributors Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), Chairwoman, House Education & the Workforce Committee (invited) Denny Vander Molen, 2017 AED Foundation Chairman and President & CEO, Vermeer MidSouth 2:00 pm 4:30 pm The Liaison Hotel 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW Registration Open Outside The Hill Room

2 3:00 pm 4:30 pm The Liaison Hotel The Hill Room Advocacy 101: The Ins and Outs of Capitol Hill Meetings Congressional offices and Capitol Hill meetings can be mysterious. Learn from experienced lobbyists and advocates how congressional offices operate and what you need to do (and shouldn t do) to effectively engage lawmakers during meetings. A freshman lawmaker will give their first impressions of being a member of Congress and how you can get your message through to your elected officials. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Cal.), Member, House Agriculture Committee and House Natural Resources Committee (invited) Daniel Fisher, Vice President of Government Affairs, Associated Equipment Distributors Natalie Higgins, Vice President of Government Relations, Equipment Dealers Association 5:00 pm 7:00 pm The Dubliner 4 F Street, NW Wednesday, April 5, :30 am 1:30 PM The Liaison Hotel Outside the Metropolitan Center 8:00 am 8:30 am The Liaison Hotel The Metropolitan Center Industry Leaders Welcome Reception Welcome to Washington! Catch up with your equipment industry colleagues over drinks and hors d oeuvres at the Dubliner, a Capitol Hill institution and one of the oldest Irish pubs in the nation s capital. Registration Open Kick-Off Breakfast & Welcome The AED and EDA leadership teams will welcome everyone to our nation s capital and introduce our breakfast speaker. Mike Linton, Equipment Dealers Association Board Member and President, Heritage Agriculture of Arkansas Wes Stowers, 2017 Associated Equipment Distributors Chairman and President & CEO, Stowers Machinery Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.), Nominee, Secretary of the Interior (invited) Page 2 of 6

3 8:30 am 2:00 pm The Liaison Hotel The Metropolitan Center Equipment Industry Panels Leading lawmakers, Washington, D.C. policy experts, and AED and EDA staff will brief attendees on hot topics, including infrastructure, agriculture, tax, labor, and regulatory policy issues. 8:30 am 9:30 am Equipment Markets & Federal Policy Panel 9:30 am 9:45 am Networking Break Leading infrastructure and agriculture policy experts discuss hot topics impacting equipment markets, including the prospects of a major infrastructure investment package, ensuring the Highway Trust Fund s long-term solvency, and the next farm bill. Robyn Boerstling, Vice President, Infrastructure, Innovation and Human Resources Policy, National Association of Manufacturers Sen. John Boozman, (R-Ark.), Member, Senate Environment & Public Works Committee and Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee (invited) Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.), Member, House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and House Agriculture Committee Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Director of Congressional Relations, American Farm Bureau 9:45 am 10:45 am Equipment Manufacturers Panel Hear from equipment manufacturers D.C. representatives about their companies policy priorities and how they re planning to be successful in the current political environment. Nick Yaksich, Senior Vice President for Government & Industry Relations, Association of Equipment Manufacturers Page 3 of 6

4 10:45 am 12:00 pm Tax Policy Panel Tax reform is the hottest topic on Capitol Hill. Whether its estate tax repeal, the future of LIFO, LKE s, and the business interest deduction, or a possible border adjustment tax, there are enormous threats and opportunities for the industry. Leading tax policy experts will the status of comprehensive tax reform and the key issues as the process moves forward. Mary Burke Baker, Government Affairs Advisor, K&L Gates David Fowler, Tax Partner, PwC 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Leading Lawmaker Luncheon Rep. Richard Neal (D-Ma.), Ranking Member, House Ways & Means Committee (invited) Attendees will hear insider perspectives from one of the most influential Senators. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Majority Leader, U.S. Senate (invited) 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Regulatory Policy Panel Regulatory reform is a top priority as the Trump administration seeks to undue many of President Obama s burdensome regulations. Learn how the current Congress and administration are approaching labor, energy, environmental, and workplace issues. Jordan Crenshaw, Assistant Policy Counsel, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Member, Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee, and Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee (invited) Elizabeth Taylor, Chief Legal Officer & Chief of Staff, International Franchise Association 2:00 pm 5:00 pm Off Site Executive Branch Policy Briefing Equipment distribution industry leaders meet with senior executive branch officials. Page 4 of 6

5 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Capitol Hill Club st Street, S.E., Fundraiser Reception for Key Lawmaker Join AED, EDA and other industry allies for a fundraising reception to support a senior congressional leadership member. Room - TBD Thursday, April 6, :00 am 9:00 am Capitol Hill Club st Street, S.E., Eisenhower Room Industry Champions Breakfast Sit down with members of Congress from key committees who advocates for the equipment industry. Talk to them about the issues affecting your markets and costs of doing business and get a first-hand perspective about what s happening on the Hill and in the political trenches back home. Rep. Rod Blum (R-Iowa) (invited) Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) (invited) Rep. French Hill (R-Ark) Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) (invited) Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) (invited) Rep. Jason Lewis (R-Min.) (invited) Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Min.) (invited) Rep. Jim Renacci (R-Ohio) (invited) Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) (invited) Page 5 of 6

6 9:30 am 4:30 pm Capitol Hill & Capitol Hill Club Taking it to the Hill: Meetings with Lawmakers/Equipment Industry War Room Attendees meet with representatives, senators, and congressional staff. Our room at the Capitol Hill Club will remain all day as a War Room where you can come to share intelligence, adjust messaging based on meeting feedback, ask questions, resupply materials, and grab a cup of coffee. 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Capitol Hill Club AED Legislative Leadership Award Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Pa.) EDA Legislative Leadership Award 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Off Site Location TBD Making Advocacy Great Again Activity You ve worn out the shoe leather lobbying Congress. You ve influenced tax, transportation, workforce, and regulatory policy. Now you ve earned some downtime. Relax with your equipment industry colleagues at an exclusive event. Friday, April 7, :00 am 12:00 pm The Liaison Hotel Art & Soul Restaurant Private Dining Room AED Board of Directors Meeting AED Directors and Officers Only Page 6 of 6