Advocate. Influence. Impact.

Register now for the ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, April 10-11, 2024!

Now more than ever, with labor and supply-chain issues, increased governmental oversight, and an upcoming election, we need your participation and voice to advocate, influence, and make an impact in Washington, DC.

On day one of this premier advocacy event, 100+ industry leaders from across the supply chain will receive the inside scoop on the top public-policy issues facing their business and industry. They also will receive expert training on how to be an effective Advocate for Clean, get an insider perspective on the 2024 elections, and network with leaders from across the industry. On day two, participants will apply their new knowledge and skills by heading to Capitol Hill to meet face-to-face with their congressional delegation to advance the industry.

  • Receive briefings on the top public-policy issues facing your business and industry, including labor and supply-chain issues, promoting healthy workplaces, ending period poverty, and more
  • Get an insider perspective on the upcoming 2024 elections
  • Learn how to be an effective Advocate for Clean
  • “Hike the Hill” to meet with your congressional offices and inform them how the cleaning industry strengthens America’s health and economy
  • Make your voice heard on the pressing legislative issues impacting your business and industry
  • Hear from special guest speakers and Washington insiders
  • Network with cleaning industry leaders from around the country
  • Be a leader and spokesperson for your industry

(All Times ET)

Schedule:

Tuesday, April 9
8:00 pm ET
Informal Networking Meetup

Wednesday, April 10
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Keynotes, Education, Training, Reception, and Awards Dinner

Thursday, April 11
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Keynotes and Hike the Hill

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Informal Closing Reception/Debrief

On Thursday, April 11, participants will have the opportunity to personally visit with lawmakers and/or their staff on Capitol Hill. During these meetings, you’ll have the chance to talk about your business, top public-policy issues, and the importance of the cleaning industry. ISSA will schedule these meetings for you and train you to ensure effective congressional visits.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

8:00 pm ET
Informal Reception/Meetup at the Hotel (Bistro Du Jour, adjacent to hotel)

Wednesday, April 10

11:00 am
Check-in/Packet Pickup and Lunch

12:00 – 12:45 pm
Opening Remarks/Keynote

12:45 – 1:00
Break

1:00 – 2:45
End Period Poverty Breakout Meeting (Jewel A)

1:00 – 2:45
Top Issues Briefings

1:00 – 1:30
Labor Shortages/Immigration
Jon Baselice, VP for Immigration Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

1:30 – 2:00
EPA Funding and Product Registrations
Laurie Flanagan, EVP of DC Legislative and Regulatory Services

2:00 – 2:45
Association Panel – Other Top Issues Facing the Industry
John Nothdurft, ISSA; Wes Fisher, INDA; Robbie Bradshaw, IICRC

2:45 – 3:00
Break

3:00 – 4:30
Advocacy Training by Congressional Management Foundation

4:30 – 5:00
Congressional Meetings Overview by Soapbox

5:00 – 5:30
Break/Refresh

5:30 – 6:30
Opening Reception sponsored by Route/Cleaning & Cocktails

6:30 – 8:00
Dinner, ISSA Advocacy Awards, Speakers
Congressman Henry Cuellar – Award for Outstanding Government Service
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox – Award for Outstanding Government Service (Video)
Keith Schneringer, BradyPlus – Advocate of the Year
Jean-Marie Pfeiffer, Shore To Shore Cleaning – Advocate of the Year

8:00
Final Remarks and Adjourn

Thursday, April 11

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Breakfast and Congressional Meetings (U.S. Capitol Building)

7:15 am
Walk over to U.S. Capitol

7:30 am
Group Picture in Front of U.S. Capitol

8:00 – 9:00 am
Breakfast at Capitol
Rayburn Building Room 2044 & 2045
Congressional Speakers TBD

9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Meetings with Congressional Offices [Meetings will be set up by ISSA based on the address(s) you gave us during registration]

4:30 – 6:00
Closing reception sponsored by Route/Cleaning & Cocktails
Location: TBD

Click here to download the full schedule.

The 2024 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit will be based at the new Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC—a 15-minute walk to the U.S. Capitol.

The room block at the host hotel is sold out, but you may be able to book directly through the hotel website.

Here are additional hotel options close to the Summit location:

Phoenix Park Hotel – 520 North Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20001

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill – 525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Kimpton George Hotel – 15 E St NW, Washington, DC 20001

YOTEL Washington DC – 415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill – 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Put your brand in front of cleaning industry leaders and show your support for ISSA’s important government affairs efforts by sponsoring the 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit. Learn about sponsorship opportunities for the summit here and/or by contacting ISSA Director of Government Affairs John Nothdurft.

This premier advocacy event is available for ISSA members only.

Early-bird, ISSA-member price US$249.00 per attendee available now through February 15, 2024

Questions?

For questions about the 2024 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit, please contact ISSA Government Affairs Manager Stacy Seiden.

Register now! Registration Deadline – April 3, 2024, 5 pm CT

Overall, an exceptional summit; very professionally organized and implemented and just enough preparation for the participants to be armed with good information for the Hill. Well done.” 

Bobby Mills, Senior Advisor to the CEO, A.P. Goldshield

2023 Clean Advocacy Summit attendees converged on Capitol Hill to meet with legislators and their staff on expanding the cleaning workforce, tariff relief for cleaning products, and ending period poverty.

I find the Summit a great opportunity to share with our government officials the importance of cleaning for health and safety as well as sharing the importance of ISSA and what our members do every single day.
Bob Pils, Director of Building Care, Cornell University

Tom Friedl, President & CEO of Hospeco Brands Group, and John Nothdurft, ISSA Director of Government Affairs, presented the 2023 ISSA Outstanding Government Service Award to U.S. Representative Grace Meng (NY-D); U.S. Senator John Boozman (AR-R), pictured here with John Barrett, ISSA Executive Director, and John Nothdurft, also received this award as part of the 2023 summit.

I never knew how many interest groups were going to Washington and getting what they wanted. If you don't go, then you are leaving opportunity on the table.

Tom Devlin, Chief Technology Officer, Egal Pads, Inc.

A group of Pennsylvania cleaning industry leaders from Tork an Essity Brand, Powerx3 Property Maintenance Services, and Sparkling Cleanz Services visit their congressional office as part of the 2023 Clean Advocacy Summit.

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