2013 Business Day at the Capitol

BUSINESS DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Advance your priorities face-to-face with legislators

Join your peers from across the state as we lobby with one voice on the issues that will help strengthen the business environment to improve the lives of all Minnesotans.

AGENDA
9:00 a.m. Registration Open/Networking and Coffee & Rolls
Plenty of time to arrive, park and register before the morning sessions begin. Registration remains open through lunch.

9:30 a.m. Optional Preliminary Session: Lobby 101: How to be the most effective advocate for your issues
This breakout session has become very popular over the past two years, so we are opening it up to all attendees who might be interested in a little refresher course before heading up to talk with legislators. Bill Blazar, senior vice president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce provides a great overview for the novice to the experienced.

10:30 a.m. Welcome & Key Messages for 2013 Business Priorities
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce President David Olson will welcome the group and an update on the progress of 2013 Business Priorities: education and workforce, spending and tax reform, health care, energy, environmental regulations and election reform will be provided. Attendees will receive written materials outlining each priority.

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:00 p.m. Luncheon Address from Governor Mark Dayton
Governor Mark Dayton will address the business community at this annual event. The Administration’s update on the progress of the session as well as the business communities’ priorities is anticipated. There will be time allotted for audience questions.

12:45 p.m. Board buses to the Capitol
No need to worry about where to park around the Capitol! Transportation to and from the Capitol is offered to all guests. Simply board the bus immediately after lunch and be dropped off in front of the Capitol steps in time for your pre-arranged appointments.

1:15 - 3:45 p.m. Appointments with Legislators
The Minnesota Chamber staff works hard to ensure appointments for attendees with as many legislators as possible on this day. Pre-set appointment cards will be handed out at registration based on participant requests when reservation is made.

3:45 p.m. Buses Return to the Crowne Plaza
Buses will pick up where they dropped off earlier in the afternoon. A 10-minute trip will bring you back to the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception
New this year! We want to know how your day of lobbying went, so stay for a refreshment and some camaraderie while sharing your success story of the day. Refreshments and light appetizers will be served.

5:30 p.m. Adjourn


*** Click here to register online for the event.

Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Joan Rausch at jrausch@mnchamber.com or 651-292-4654.