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Business Day at the Capitol

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront
11 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul

Be a part of the largest business lobbying day in Minnesota by participating in the 15th annual Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 5th. Join 40 local chambers of commerce and 15 trade associations as we lobby with one voice at the State Capitol on the issues that will help improve your company's bottom line.

Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol provides all sizes and types of companies the opportunity to network with peers and see the Legislature in action - while at the same time influence public policies important to business. Seize this chance to personally share your concerns on major priorities such as health care quality and affordability, state taxes and transportation funding. Progress on these critical issues, and many more, will help ensure that Minnesota continues to thrive in a global economy.

Two sessions are offered to accommodate schedules. Each session includes a kickoff breakfast, a briefing on the business community's top legislative issues and individual appointments with lawmakers at the Capitol. All participants come together for a special luncheon program which traditionally includes an address from the Governor. Legislative appointments are arranged, transportation to the Capitol is provided, and all background meeting materials and meals are supplied with your registration.

Cost for the event:

Includes all materials, transportation to and from the Capitol, and meals.
Register before February 20 - $50 per person
Register after February 20 - $60 per person

Registration Information:

Click here to download a registration form.
Phone: (651) 292-4676, (800) 821-2230
E-Mail: ckeller@mnchamber.com
Fax: (651) 292-4656

Return the registration form with payment no later than February 20, 2007, to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, 400 Robert Street North, Suite 1500, St. Paul, MN 55101. Late registrants, after February 20, and walk-ins cannot be guaranteed legislative appointments.

Map & Directions:

Follow the link below for a map and driving directions to the Crown Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/mspsp/transportation

Accomodations:

Contact the Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront at (651) 292-1900 for overnight accommodations. For the best deal, ask for their advance purchase rate.

Session One 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.	Registration/Coffee & Rolls
8:00 a.m.	Welcome and 2008 Session Update
8:30 a.m.	. 2008 Business Priorities Briefing: Health care, taxes, transportation, energy, education/workforce development, and more. Insurance Federation Briefing Session (Session 1 only) NAIOP/MSCA/BOMA Briefing Session (Session 1 only)
9:35 a.m.	Board buses to the Capitol
10:00-11:45 a.m.	Appointment with Legislators
11:45 a.m.	Buses return to the Radisson
Noon	Luncheon
12:45 p.m.	Luncheon Address
1:30 p.m.	Adjourn

 

Session Two 9:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
9:30 a.m.	Registration/Coffee & Rolls
10:00 a.m.	Welcome and 2008 Session Update
10:30 a.m.	• 2008 Business Priorities Briefing: Health care, taxes, transportation, energy, education/workforce development, and more.
Noon	Luncheon
12:45 p.m.	Luncheon Address
1:30 p.m.	Board buses to the Capitol
1:45-3:30 p.m.	Appointment with Legislators
3:30 p.m.	Buses return to the Radisson
3:45 p.m.	Adjourn

Event Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to the event for a refund. All no-shows will be billed. Substitutes are accepted.

Sponsoring Organizations

$2,500
Farmers Insurance Group
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
State Farm Insurance

$1,000
American Family Insurance
National Association of Industrial & Office Properties
National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors MN

$500
AAA Minnesota/Iowa
Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce
Greater Minneapolis BOMA
I-94 West Chamber of Commerce
Insurance Federation of Minnesota
Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota Grocers Association
Minnesota Shopping Center Association

$250
Aggregate Ready Mix of MN
Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead
Dakota County Leadership Academy
Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota Retailers Association
Tri-State Manufacturers' Association
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce

Participating Local Chambers of Commerce & Associations
Alexandria Lakes Area
Anoka Area
Austin Area
Brainerd Lakes Area
Cambridge Area
Chanhassen Area
Chaska
Eden Prairie
Elk River Area
Fairmont
Faribault Area
Greater Mankato Growth, Inc.
Hastings Area
International Falls
Laurentian
Marshall Area
Minneapolis Regional
New Ulm Area
North Hennepin Area
Northfield Area
Owatonna Area
Pipestone
Red Wing Area
Redwood Area
River Heights
Rochester Area
Saint Cloud Area
Saint Paul Area
Thief River Falls
Twin Cities North
TwinWest
Waconia
Willmar Lakes Area
Woodbury

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