Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol 2013

Minnesota Business Day
at the Capitol

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

9 am to 5:30 pm

Crowne Plaza St. Paul - Riverfront 

11 Kellogg Boulevard East

St. Paul, MN  55101
 
Cost: $60 before March 1st :: $75 after March 1st

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 with an update on the progress of 2013 Business Priorities: education and workforce, spending and tax reform, health care, energy, environmental regulations, and election reform.  Attendees will receive written materials outlining each priority.

11:00 a.m. Business Keynote Address: The Importance of a Great Business Climate

Hear from Scott Wine, Chairman and CEO, Polaris Industries, as he shares his views on Minnesota's business climate as well as concerns about Governor Dayton's proposed budget and the impact it will have on one of the state's largest manufacturers. 

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

The I-94 West Chamber of Commerce is pleased to once again partner with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce to bring you this important event.  We will coordinate a group of business leaders to attend, arrange car pools, and work to schedule appointments with legislators.  If you would like to join us, please complete and return the attached registration form or register online.  Email Rhonda Baack at rbaack@i94westchamber.org, call 763-428-2921, or fax to 763-428-9068.


Click Here for the 2013 Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol Registration Form.