2025 RAMW PAC Seafood Boil Fundraising Dinner

Join DC's Restaurant Industry Leaders for an Evening of Connection and Advocacy

Stand with the largest voice for the smallest businesses as the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington hosts its exclusive PAC Seafood Boil on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This signature event brings together industry leaders and lawmakers for an unforgettable evening of fresh seafood, meaningful conversation, and powerful advocacy.

This event unites the region’s top restaurant industry leaders, key lawmakers, and advocates for an evening of fresh seafood, meaningful conversation, and impactful advocacy. 

Special guests for the evening include one of Congress's rising voices on small business and economic development, Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown, as she shares insights on federal policies affecting the restaurant industry; and Sean Kennedy of the National Restaurant Association, who will share the latest industry updates and advocacy efforts from one of the restaurant industry's most influential voices in Washington.

Why Attend

  • Connect directly with lawmakers and industry leaders in an intimate setting
  • Advocate for issues that matter most to Metropolitan Washington's restaurant community
  • Enjoy a spectacular seafood feast prepared by Tony and Joe's renowned culinary team
  • Support RAMW's ongoing efforts to champion restaurant interests at all levels of government
  • Network with fellow restaurant owners and industry partners

Space is limited for this exclusive event. Purchase your tickets today to ensure your voice is heard in shaping the future of Metropolitan Washington's restaurant industry.

Tickets are $395 per person; includes full seafood boil dinner, open bar, and commemorative RAMW PAC Seafood Boil apron.

Purchase tickets here


Sponsorship Opportunities

Elevate your brand while supporting restaurant advocacy

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000

  • Marquis event branding, including "Presented By" your company.
  • Featured speaker time during program.
  • RAMW PAC membership.
  • Ongoing inclusion in PAC materials and website.
  • 6-ticket package.

Champion Sponsorship: $5,000

  • RAMW PAC membership.
  • Ongoing inclusion in PAC materials and website.
  • 4-ticket package.

Premier Sponsorship: $2,500

  • RAMW PAC membership
  • Ongoing inclusion in PAC materials and website
  • 2-ticket package

Contact che@ramw.org to secure your sponsorship.

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About Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown
Shontel Brown, a lifelong Clevelander, has dedicated over a decade to public service in Northeast Ohio. In 2021, Brown won a special election to the U.S. House of Representatives, succeeding Marcia Fudge in Ohio's 11th congressional district. She has been re-elected since and continues to serve in this capacity. Throughout her tenure, Congresswoman Brown has focused on empowering working families and expanding opportunities for her constituents. In the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Brown is a member of the House Agriculture Committee, where she proudly serves as a Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

About Sean Kennedy
Sean Kennedy serves as the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association. In this role, he leads the Association's advocacy efforts, representing the interests of the restaurant industry before Congress, the White House, and various federal agencies. His extensive experience in government relations and public policy has been instrumental in advancing the Association's mission to promote and protect the restaurant industry.

About the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) Foodservice Political Action Committee (PAC)
The RAMW Foodservice PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that serves to support candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing and promoting the foodservice industry. Contributions are not tax deductible and subject to the limits and prohibitions of the DC Office of Campaign Finance. Best efforts are made to collect the name, address, occupation, and employer of each contributor.