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AHRI Holds Successful Public Policy Symposium

More than 50 representatives from AHRI member companies attended the 2009 AHRI Public Policy Symposium, held March 18-19 in Washington, D.C. On the first day of the symposium, attendees heard from numerous experts who addressed the impact of the economic stimulus bill and impending climate change legislation on the HVACR industry.

The evening reception at the Hay-Adams Hotel was keynoted by former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel who encouraged AHRI members to develop ongoing relationships with their representatives in the House and Senate.  A breakfast briefing on Capitol Hill, held the following morning, drew five U.S. Representatives, including Russ Carnahan (D-MO), Ron Kind (D-WI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Melissa Bean (D-IL) and Robert Latta (R-OH). These speakers provided members with a firsthand glimpse of the legislative session and how it might affect our industry.  

Who Should Attend

Representatives from AHRI member companies are invited to attend this important grassroots advocacy effort. If you are involved in making company decisions that are impacted by public policy , it important to help communicate to your U.S. Representatives and Senators, the real world impact of their policy decisions.  

Why Attend

The event is designed to bring together AHRI members with key elected officials to discuss important issues faced by the HVACR industry. The symposium provides participants with the opportunity to meet with lawmakers in the U.S. Congress and key officials in the federal agencies. At the symposium you will:

• Strengthen your understanding of critical industry issues
• Develop personal relationships with your elected officials
• Discuss the importance of industry issues with key decision makers.

How to Attend

The 2010 AHRI Public Policy Symposium will be held March 10-11 at the Hay-Adams Hotel, Washington, DC.  For an invitation to the 2010 symposium or for more information, contact AHRI's Public Policy staff.