Hailed as the state's premier business event since 1937

For 82 years, Chamber members have boarded a special Amtrak charter train and traveled to the nation's Capital to discuss with the state's top political leadership how to make New Jersey a better place to do business. Join us for unprecedented opportunities for conversation, visibility, and camaraderie.

Why walk the walk?

To mingle with the state's movers and shakers and make connections that will help your business grow and succeed. Ride the rails and meet face-to-face with as many potential clients as possible.

What is the Walk to Washington?

The tradition began in 1937 when several of the state's top business executives took a train to Washington to have dinner with New Jersey's congressional delegation - and the rest is history. Soon the event's popularity made it necessary to charter a private train to the nation's capital. And because everyone on the train walks the aisles, discussing issues and opportunities the event became known as the Walk to Washington. The adventure begins when the Chamber's chartered Amtrak train departs Newark and our other scheduled stops - Metropark, New Brunswick, Trenton, Philadelphia, and Wilmington - for the ride to Washington.

What is the Congressional Dinner?

It's your best opportunity of the year to meet people, make connections, and build your business. The trip hits a crescendo when the train reaches the nation's capital and guests gather at the Marriott Wardman Park for a cocktail reception, the Congressional Dinner and a dessert buffet extravaganza that allows the networking to continue into the night.

Need more reasons to attend?

You can participate in the many related events provided by leading New Jersey businesses and organizations. Post-dinner hospitality suites and morning breakfasts are all part of the tradition. Our chartered Amtrak train leaves Union Station in Washington late Friday morning and gets you home in time for dinner.

 

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