Business Day at the Capitol - March 18, 2009

MINNESOTA BUSINES DAY AT
THE CAPITOL SET FOR
MARCH 18
Business Day at the Capitol gives you the chance to share your
views and concerns directly with state policy-makers. Join your
peers in St. Paul on March 18 as businesses from across the state
come together to talk with state leaders.
Participation is especially critical this year given the tremendous
focus on balancing the budget in the midst of the national
recession and legislative consideration of the Governor’s
proposed Minnesota Jobs Recovery Act.
Upward of 600 people come together as one statewide business
voice at this event which has become the largest lobbying day in
Minnesota. In its 16th year, it is an excellent venue for the business
community to speak with a single voice on common priorities.
Our top concerns this year are balancing the state budget by
cutting spending and restructuring delivery of public services,
ensuring a quality workforce by advancing reforms in the K-12
public school system, advocating for climate change legislation
to be addressed on the national and international levels, and
making certain that taxpayers receive the greatest value for
every dollar spent on the state’s infrastructure system.
Headquarters for this event is the Crowne Plaza St. Paul-
Riverfront, 11 East Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. Two sessions are offered
to accommodate schedules. Session I runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m., and Session II runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Both sessions will begin with opening remarks addressing the
legislative session followed by the chance to attend briefings
by Minnesota Chamber staff on the business community’s top
priorities. Personal meetings with two or three legislators also are
prearranged for interested participants. Both sessions join together
at noon for a lunch program where the Governor traditionally
gives an address. Cost for the day, including a continental
breakfast, lunch, meeting materials and transportation to and
from the Capitol, is $60.
The event also is an opportunity for local media to observe the
legislative process and report on where local lawmakers stand
on issues important to their local businesses.
Let’s demonstrate our commitment to protecting the priorities
of Minnesota’s business community – and thus the state’s
economic vitality – by joining with the Minnesota Chamber and
local chambers statewide for this event. It’s imperative that the
business community speak with one voice if we are to achieve
results at the Capitol.
For more information, or to register contact Sandy Suchy Monticello Chamber 763-295-2700.