Business Day at the Capitol
Name:
Business Day at the Capitol
Date:
March 19, 2014
Time:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CDT
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
Join your peers from across the state as we lobby with one voice on the issues that will help strengthen the business environment in Minnesota.
Your voice is more important than ever as Minnesota legislators are debating topics that have a significant impact on your business. No professional lobbying experience necessary! Business Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity for you to tell legislators how the legislation they are working on will affect your business and your ability to create and retain jobs in Minnesota.
Your voice is more important than ever as Minnesota legislators are debating topics that have a significant impact on your business. No professional lobbying experience necessary! Business Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity for you to tell legislators how the legislation they are working on will affect your business and your ability to create and retain jobs in Minnesota.
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. Registration Open / Networking / 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, public affairs & business development, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Bill Blazar, senior vice president, public affairs & business development, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
10:30 a.m. Welcome & Key Messages for 2014 Business Priorities
Attendees will receive written materials outlining each priority.
Attendees will receive written materials outlining each priority.
11:00 a.m. Elections 2014: Engage Now
Senator Norm Coleman, chairman, Minnesota Action Network
Senator Norm Coleman, chairman, Minnesota Action Network
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Luncheon Keynote Address
Mark Larson, president, Digi-Key Corporation
Mark Larson, president, Digi-Key Corporation
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 Crown 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
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
