2026 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 Tuesday, April 28, 2026. 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.
This year, the stakes are especially high. The future of our city's restaurant industry — and all who depend on it — will be shaped by the work we do together. Funds raised will support the RAMW Foodservice PAC, because a thriving industry means more jobs, stronger communities, and a local economy that works for everyone.
As the country heads into the 2026 midterms, what do the political headwinds mean for our industry nationally and locally — and for the candidates and policies that shape it? Join us to hear from two of the sharpest minds in American politics: Cornell Belcher, Democratic Strategist and Pollster; and Brenda Gianiny, Republican Strategist and Pollster. They rarely agree — but agree on this: 2026 will reshape the future of every restaurant in the region.
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
- 🦞 Friend — $395 | Reception, seafood stations, open bar
- 🦞 Partner — $995 | Two tickets and an exclusive private briefing with RAMW leadership, including an inside look at the 2026 policy landscape.
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 Cornell Belcher | brilliant corners Research & Strategies
One of the premier strategists in national progressive politics, Cornell served as a pollster for both Obama presidential campaigns and as DNC pollster under Howard Dean — where he helped architect the 50 State Strategy that reshaped the Democratic electoral map. An NBC/MSNBC political analyst and former Harvard IOP Fellow, Vanity Fair called him the pollster who got the midterms right. When candidates and organizations need outside-the-box thinking, they call Cornell.
About Brenda Gianiny | Axis Research
One of the most trusted voices in Republican politics and corporate research, Brenda served as the primary pollster for the Bush-Cheney '04 re-election campaign and has advised Senate Majority Leader John Thune and former Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. With nearly 30 years of experience spanning presidential campaigns, ballot initiatives, and Fortune 500 clients including Walmart, Meta, and Verizon, she brings the same precision and rigor to every fight. A Fellow at Georgetown's Institute of Politics and Public Service, Brenda has lectured at Harvard's Kennedy School, Yale, Northwestern, and beyond.
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.