The Government Affair: Local Government (Part 1)
Whether your experience with government is limited to voting for elected officials or you lobby your representatives on a weekly basis, this program will walk you through a comprehensive, non-partisan, grassroots experience at the local, state and federal level. This program will challenge participants to stretch their knowledge on all levels of government while learning from and networking with other business people and influential leaders.
Course learnings can be applied to any municipality and will include a wide-range of speakers.
This four-part series meets from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month from September to December at a location relevant to the topic.
Course learnings can be applied to any municipality and will include a wide-range of speakers.
September 19, 2017 - Local Government - Learn about the local commissions, city council process, development reviews and the role local government plays in sustaining a successful business community. Hear from city staff, elected officials and economic development professionals.
October 17, 2017 - State Government - Learn about the state legislature, lobbying, passing bills out of committees, how to participate in a grassroots campaign and who the players are. Hear from elected officials, capitol staff and professional lobbyists.
November 21, 2017 - Federal Government - Learn about federal government issues that affect Minnesota businesses. Get an inside perspective into Washington D.C. and how legislation impacts our local companies. Hear from Fortune 100 government affairs professionals, congressional official/staff and a federal agency official.
December 19, 2017 - Grassroots Engagement - Learn how to influence democracy. Participants will learn how to effectively participate in a grassroots campaign for your company. Graduation ceremony to follow, guests welcome.
Held in partnership with:
Tuesday Sep 19, 2017
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
September 19, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m, Local Government, Dakota County Northern Services Center, 1 Mendota Road, West St. Paul, 55118
October 17, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., State Government
November 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Federal Government
December 19, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Grassroots Campaigns, followed by graduation ceremony.
Location varies based on session.
$199 for the series (4 programs plus graduation)