AAHOA Upper Midwest Regional Director Kalpesh Joshi met with Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) for dinner to discuss a myriad of topics on December 16, 2023.

Joshi was joined by Upper Midwest Ambassador Jagmohan Jayara and discussed some of the most pressing issues within the hospitality industry, such as increasing SBA lending limits from $5 million to $10 million, how the H-2C Visa program could potentially assist with the current labor shortage in the industry, property taxes, and other regulations that affect hoteliers and small business owners.

This engagement reinforced relationships with policymakers, highlighting AAHOA's commitment to advocating for its members and driving positive industry changes.