
Train Trip to Washington, NJCC
Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:00 AM - Friday, February 7, 2025 4:00 PM (EST)
Description
Walk to Washington and Congressional Reception
Hotel Room must be booked separate from this Ticket to Ride: Rooms at the Omni Shoreham Hotel are available at a special rate for attendees – $269/night (before taxes and fees). There is a limited number of rooms available at this special rate. https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/washington-dc-shoreham/walk-to-washington-2025
The NJ Chamber Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception is returning Feb. 6 & 7, 2025 with major enhancements. Following a five-year hiatus, the 84th version of the iconic event will feature more networking – and fewer speeches. During this unique and unparalleled affair, 900 New Jersey business, government and nonprofit leaders travel to Washington D.C. on a chartered Amtrak train, picking up guests in Newark, Metropark, New Brunswick, Trenton, Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del.
Once in our nation’s capital, the networking shifts from the train to a new destination – the historic and luxurious Omni Shoreham Hotel. The Walk to Washington's traditional sit-down dinner will be replaced by a lively and extended dinner-and-cocktail reception with a streamlined program honoring New Jersey’s Congressional delegation.
Guests will enjoy amazing food, drinks and desserts, and get more time for valuable business networking. There’s another bonus: Since 2025 is a gubernatorial election year, we anticipate leading candidates will participate in the two-day event making the 2025 Walk to Washington a must-attend event of the year.
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Everybody Who is Anybody in New Jersey Walks the Walk
- Executives from New Jersey companies of all sizes
- Heads of association and advocacy groups
- College presidents and staffs
- Nonprofits directors and staffs
- Heads of government agencies
- Government leaders
- State and local elected officials
- Lobbyists
- Media
TICKET LEVELS
Train Trip & Dinner Reception:
GECC MEMBERS $700 | $800 non-members
Dinner Reception Only:
GECC MEMBERS $400 | $480 non-members
Agenda
CHARTER TRAIN LEAVES NEWARK PENN STATION 2/6 11:35 AM SHARP
FEB. 6 — Congressional Reception
Dinner buffet reception rather than sit-down dinner.
5:00 p.m. – Reception Begins
Dinner buffet reception & cocktails
6:30 p.m. – Shortened Program
• Celebrate Our Congressional Delegation
• Hear from Our Invited Speakers:
– Gov. Phil Murphy
– Sen. Cory Booker
– Sen. Andy Kim
– Rep. Chris Smith
• Presentation of Thomas H. Kean Sr. Business Leadership Award
7:30 p.m. – Dessert Reception
Coffee, cocktails and dessert
8:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Move on to other D.C. activities
FEB. 7 — Breakfast Program
7:30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Gubernatorial Candidates Forum
9:00 a.m. – Adjourn
CHARTER TRAIN LEAVES WASHINGTON, DC 2/7 3:11 PM SHARP
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