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DMDC 2021 Sept. 22 – 24, 2021 Updated July 26, 2021 *Itinerary is subject to change THANK YOU TO PRESENTING SPONSORS Wednesday, Sept. 22 5:30 a.m. (CST) Check-In Begins at Des Moines International Airport Southwest Airlines ticket counter located near baggage claim. Private Breakfast Reception sponsored by Des Moines Airport Authority 6:30 a.m. (CST) Begin Boarding 7 a.m. (CST) Flight departs from Des Moines International Airport Passengers must be checked in at gate by 6:30 a.m. (CST). 10:10 a.m. (EST) Arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport Charter buses to Hilton Hotel on Capitol Hill. 525 New Jersey Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 Luggage Holding – Bags will be unloaded by Hotel Bell StaFF and stored at the Hilton Hotel on Capitol Hill until attendees check in and retrieve them after 4:30 p.m. 12 – 2 p.m. DMDC 2021 Delegation Welcome Luncheon and Opening Charge from Jay Byers, President and CEO, Greater Des Moines Partnership and Fred Buie, 2021 Partnership Board Chair Hilton Hotel on Capitol Hill Grand Ballroom Sponsored by Nyemaster Goode, P.C. and The Weitz Company 2 – 2:30 p.m. Break 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. U.S. Chamber Briefing Hilton Hotel on Capitol Hill Ballroom 6 – 8 p.m. Iowa Congressional Reception Hall of States – The Rooftop at 400 N Capitol 444 North Capitol Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 2001 Thursday, Sept. 23 8 – 9:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Briefing featuring Iowa’s Congressional Delegation Sponsored by Delta Dental oF Iowa and Principal Financial Group Invited to speak are Iowa’s Congressional Delegation — Senator Chuck Grassley, Senator Joni Ernst, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Congresswoman Cindy Axne and Congressman Randy Feenstra. Approximately 10 a.m. Group Photo (Immediately following breakfast.) *Attendees are encouraged to walk as a group after breakfast to ensure they are at the correct photo location. 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Workshops 11:30 a.m. – Congressional Leadership Briefing Luncheon and Award 1 p.m. Presentation by Tiffany Tauscheck, Partnership COO and Affiliate Message from Ben Butzke, 2021 Affiliate Presidents’ Council Chair Hilton Hotel on Capitol Hill Grand Ballroom Sponsored by Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Concurrent Afternoon Sessions 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Congressional Staff Briefings: Featured Priorities 5:30 – 8 p.m. Affiliate Night Dinner Hosted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership Regional Affiliates Eastern Market – North Hall 225 7th St. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003 Friday, Sept. 24 8 – 11 a.m. Room Check-out and Bring Luggage to Hilton Hotel on Capitol Hill Lower Level 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Congressional Staff Meetings 10 – 11 a.m. Congressional Staff Brunch Hilton Hotel at Capitol Hill Grand Ballroom Sponsored by PolicyWorks and Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) 11 – 11:30 a.m. Load Buses at Hilton Hotel on Capitol Hill 2 p.m. (EST) Flight departure for Des Moines International Airport from Washington Dulles International Airport Southwest Airlines *A meal will be provided on the flight. 3:30 p.m. (CST) Arrive at Des Moines International Airport * The Partnership continues to monitor the COVID-19 guidelines and will take necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of DMDC 2021 participants. Measures may include but are not limited to mask wearing and social distancing at certain points of the trip. DMDC protocol will include recommendations, requirements and guidance From the CDC, Hilton Hotel Capitol Hill, U.S. Capitol and Congressional oFFices, all modes oF transportation, museums, restaurants and bars and all establishments aFFiliated with the trip itinerary. We encourage participants to bring a mask as they are required in airports and on the charter plane. .

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