2015 Business Day NOT at the Capitol

The State Capitol is under construction, so we are bringing the lawmakers to you. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Day NOT at the Capitol.  This event provides all sizes and types of Minnesota companies the opportunity to see your legislators and influence public policy decisions. It’s a great opportunity for you – and all your employees – to gain an understanding of how legislative decisions have an impact on your company’s ability to grow and succeed in Minnesota. Join your peers from Burnsville, and 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
 
9:30 a.m. Optional Session: Lobby 101: How to be the most effective advocate for your issues - Bill Blazar, interim president, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
 
10:30 a.m. Welcome & Key Messages for 2015 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
 
12:45 - 4:35 p.m. Hot Topics - In between appointments, stop by one of these "hot topic" sessions for an update on key issues.

12:45 - 1:15 p.m. | Session 1 - Construction/Renovation of the Capitol 
Capitol History: Brian Pease, historic site manager, Minnesota Historical Society
Renovation Update: Curt Yoakum, assistant commissioner, communications & planning, Minnesota Department of Administration
 
1:25 - 1:55 p.m. | Session 2 - Transportation: Representative Tim Kelly (R-Red Wing) 
 
2:05 - 2:35 p.m. | Session 3 - Taxes: TBD
 
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. | Session 4 - Health Care: Senator Vicki Jensen (DFL-Owatonna)  
 
3:25 - 3:55 p.m. | Session 5 - Education: Representative Sondra Erickson (R-Princeton)
 
4:05 - 4:35 p.m. | Session 6 - Environment: Senator Bev Scalze (DFL–Little Canada) 
 
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 Social
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