This story was published in the West Coast Way Magazine in June 2024.
Earlier this year, leaders from local businesses and organizations participated in the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce’s first ever Washington D.C. Fly-In event.
For three days in mid-March, we toured our nation’s capital and met with elected representatives, including Rep. Bill Huizinga and Sen. Gary Peters. Our trip also included briefings and Q&As with leaders in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—the world’s largest business advocacy group and the largest political lobby in the U.S.