Since 1895, Metro Chamber volunteers have worked to improve the economy and enhance the quality of life in the greater Sacramento region. The annual Cap-to-Cap program is one of many Metro Chamber activities that brings the region's business, labor and government leaders together to build consensus for important regional priorities. 

Cap-to-Cap is an ongoing program of the Metro Chamber that engages business and civic interests in Sacramento with the federal government year-round. Its annual journey to Washington D.C. makes it the largest local chamber of commerce program of its kind in the nation. 

Three hundred delegates participated April 17-21, 2010. Volunteers on 13 teams brought the region's top issues to our nation's leaders via 91 issue papers and nearly 250 appointments with elected leaders, the Obama administration and other agency officials.

Cap-to-Cap is carbon neutral--thanks to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, which provided carbon offsets for the travel portion of the Cap-to-Cap program. | Details

Cap-to-Cap Facts | PDF Itinerary

INTINERARY

Friday, April 16
Early departures for Washington, D.C.

Saturday, April 17
Main departures for Washington, D.C.

Monday, April 19
Opening Breakfast
Special Guest Speaker: 
CIA Director Leon Panetta

Morning Lobbying Appointments

Leadership Luncheon
Special Guest Speaker:
Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu

All-Delegation Photo

Afternoon Lobbying Appointments

Tuesday, April 20

Morning Lobbying Appointments

Afternoon Lobbying Appointments

Delegation Gala
National Museum of Natural History

Wednesday, April 21

Morning
Policy Briefing: Energy Efficience & Smart Grid 
Details  

Lobbying Appointments

Afternoon
Main departures for Sacramento

For information on becoming involved or to comment, contact:

2011 Cap-to-Cap Chair
Tim Murphy

Michael Faust, Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Economic Development

Susan Harris, Vice President of Events & Sponsorships

2010 Top Priorities | 2010 Policy Agenda

CIA Director tells Cap-to-Cap delegates: Cyber attack could be next 'Pearl Harbor'

WASHINGTON D.C.--Central Intelligence Agency director Leon Panetta told 300 Metro Chamber Cap-to-Cap delegates that the next "Pearl Harbor" is likely to be an attack on the United States' power, financial, military and other Internet systems.

"Cyber terrorism" is a new area of concern for the CIA, Panetta said. The United States faces thousands of cyber attacks daily on its Internet networks. The attacks are originating in Russia, China, Iran and even from hackers. | Details

CAP-TO-CAP IN THE MEDIA 

Interviews:
Senator Barbara Boxer on stimulus, government regulations and her re-election bid: Barbara Boxer - California Senator, interviewed in Washington DC

West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon says Cap-to-Cap sessions have been very productive: Mayor Christopher Cabaldon - City of West Sacramento

An exclusive interview: Dan Lungren - Congressman from the 3rd District

The Sacramento Airport System: Mike LePier - a Wish list and possible non-stops to DC

The media's take on Washington: David Gregory - NBC Journalist / Moderator of Meet The Press

Cap-to-Cap Policy Issues: Michael Faust - Metro Chamber  Sen. VP of Public Policy & Economic Development 

Transportation: Brian Dowd - Granite Construction Corp. 

Civil Amenities: Bill Blake - B Street Theatre

Clean / Green Technology: Renee Taylor - SMUD Board of Directors 

Organizing Cap to Cap: Susan Harris - Metro Chamber of Commerce / VP of Programs & Events

What People Are Saying About Cap-to-Cap

Rep. Doris Matsui: Praise for Cap to Cap	News Anchor Ed Crane: A win-win

CAP-TO-CAP PHOTO GALLERY
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