TwinWest has a strong history of involvement and advocacy on behalf of our members' business concerns at the local, regional, and state level. In 2006, we began to advance our efforts even further – all the way to Washington D.C.!

In a now-annual trip, TwinWest and interested members travel to our nation's capital to participate in the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Summit. We meet with our federal elected officials, attend federal policy briefings prepared by U.S. Chamber staff, and collaborate with business leaders from around the country.

This trip is an excellent way for TwinWest – and you – to help create a positive business climate across the nation. Issues that impact your bottom line, such as health care, transportation, energy policy, and immigration, are directly affected by federal policy, so it's important that we make our voices heard at this level.

Join us for our 2008 trip from April 16-18!  View a tentative trip schedule here and Download a registration form.



Washington, DC, USA - May 23, 2007: A delegation of Minnesota business owners and chamber of commerce executives poses for a photo during a reception at the U.S. Chamber building. Photo by Ian Wagreich / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce


Washington, DC, USA - May 24, 2007: U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue opens the 2007 Small Business Summit. Photo by Bill Fitz-Patrick / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce


Washington, DC, USA - May 24, 2007: Roll Call columnist Donna Brazile and Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol talk about the political outlook during the 2007 U.S. Chamber Small Business Summit. Photo by Ian Wagreich / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce


Washington, DC, USA - May 23, 2007: U.S. Chamber Small Business Council member Thalia Rolnick asks a question during a talk with with Julie Goon, Special Assistant to the President, who discussed the Administration's health care proposals - the first of several invite-only sessions in conjunction with the 2007 Small Business Summit. Photo by Ian Wagreich / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce


Washington, DC, USA - May 24, 2007: Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich talks about health care policy during the 2007 Small Business Summit. Photo by Ian Wagreich / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce


Washington, DC, USA - May 24, 2007: Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks on health care issues during the 2007 U.S. Chamber Small Business Summit. Photo by Ian Wagreich / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce