BUSINESS DAY NOT AT THE CAPITOL

Date and Time

Tuesday Mar 3, 2015
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM CST

Tuesday, March 3, 2015
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location

Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront
11 East Kellogg Boulevard

Contact Information

Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, 763 441-3110
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BUSINESS DAY NOT AT THE CAPITOL

The State Capitol is under construction, so the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is bringing lawmakers to you. Be energized by keynote speaker Tom O'Neill, president of The Nerdery. Then deliver a personalized message to your legislators.

Business Day NOT at the Capitol (BDNAC) provides all sizes and types of Minnesota companies the opportunity to see your legislators and influence public policy decisions. This is a great chance to advance your priorities face-to-face with lawmakers and learn about timely issues affecting your business. Join your peers from across the state while focusing on challenges facing your community and region. Speak with one voice on the issues that will help strengthen the business environment.

AGENDA

9:00 a.m. Registration Open | Networking
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, interim president, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
 
10:30 a.m. Welcome & Key Messages for 2014 Business Priorities
Attendees will receive written materials outlining each priority.

11:00 a.m. Keynote Address 
Tom O'Neill, president, The Nerdery
 
11:45 a.m. Lunch
 
12:30 p.m. Governor Address
Governor Mark Dayton - Invited
 
12:45 p.m. Break
 
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Appointments with Legislators
We will bring the Capitol to you! Appointments will be designated by regional area of the state. All attendees will receive a legislator appointment time and location at check-in for all pre-scheduled appointments made by the chamber.
 
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.

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