The BOMA International National Issues Conference (NIC) will be held March 10 - 11 at the Westin City Center. The event provides an opportunity for BOMA members to personally take the organization's message to legislators and regulators in our nation's capitol. Newly elected legislators and long-time representatives alike are seeking input from commercial real estate professionals and this is your chance to speak out and make a difference. Congressional Guests Representative Mike Turner (R-OH-3), co-chair of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, and representative Ron Klein (D-FL-22), a freshman member who was recently named Politico newspaper's Rookie of the Year and a leader on natural catastrophe legislation, will provide NIC attendees with an insider's view of Capitol Hill activities. Issues Update The first day of the NIC will feature election and issue updates and a briefing on the "dos and dont's" of lobbying. On day two, participants will hear from some U.S. senators and congressmen before heading to Capitol Hill to meet with elected officials. The NIC is a critical opportunity to discuss legislative issues of importance to your livelihood and to communicate commercial real estate's message to congress in a unified fashion. Opening Luncheon Political analyst and author Chuck Todd will be the featured speaker at the opening lunch on Monday, March 10. Along with serving as NBC News' political director, Todd also serves as NBC News' on-air political analyst for NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, Meet the Press with Tim Russert and the Today show. Schedule Overview * Opening Luncheon with Keynote Address, Monday, March 10, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. * Issues Updates and How to Lobby Workshop, Monday, March 10, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. * Welcome/Networking Reception, Monday, March 10, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. * Breakfast with Capitol Hill Speakers, Tuesday, March 11, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. * Capitol Hill Visits, Tuesday, March 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. * Debriefing, Tuesday, March 11, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Registration Options * Delegate Registration ($275) includes: Opening luncheon, general sessions, reception, breakfast and transportation to and from Capitol Hill. * Life Member or Additional BOMA Local Association Staff Registration ($150) includes: Opening luncheon, general sessions, reception, breakfast and transportation to and from Capitol Hill. What to Wear Monday events are business casual. Business attire is recommended for the Tuesday Capitol Hill visits. Getting to Washington With three major airports and a rail station, getting to Washington couldn't be any easier. * Reagan National Airport: Located in Arlington, Va., 4 miles from the downtown area. * Dulles International Airport: Located in Dulles. Va., 26 miles from the downtown area. * Baltimore/Washington International Airport: Located in Baltimore, Md., 33 miles from the downtown area. * Union Station: Located in the downtown area, Union Station is served by Amtrak, Maryland and Virginia regional rail systems, and the Washington metro.