Interested in learning more about the issues our federal elected officials have identified as important to Nebraska businesses? You're in luck! The Legislative Summit (formerly known as the Federal Fly-Back) will give you that information and more.
Join us on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Strategic Air & Space Museum, 28210 West Park Highway. Sens. Ben Nelson and Mike Johanns, and Reps. Lee Terry, Jeff Fortenberry and Adrian Smith have been invited. This is a great opportunity to discuss the current issues being debated in Washington, D.C., with our federal delegation. Register today.
Agenda
7:30 a.m. Registration and chambers of commerce coffee
Attendees can network and enjoy a continental breakfast.
9 a.m. Nebraska congressional forum
Nebraska's federal elected officials will discuss the issues they are working on and have identified as important to Nebraska businesses. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions during a Q & A session.
11:30 a.m. Networking break
12 p.m. Legislative Summit Luncheon
Remarks by Gov. Dave Heineman and keynote speaker John Engler, president of the National Association of Manufacturers.
1:30 p.m. Adjourn
Cost is $95 per Greater Omaha Chamber member. Space is limited. Register today.
This event is a joint effort of the Greater Omaha Chamber, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Are you a young professional interested in attending?
The cost for young professionals (YP) to participate in the entire Legislative Summit plus the special event below is $75. The cost to attend only the event below is $10. E-mail Alecia Hartwig to take advantage of this special pricing for young professionals. Call Hartwig at (402) 978-7936 with questions.
Young professionals are invited to a special gathering after the Legislative Summit. The agenda will be:
2 p.m. Governor's address to young professionals
2:30 p.m. Panel of elected and involved young professional political representatives
3:30 p.m. Breakouts to discuss governor's objectives for Nebraska YPs
4 p.m. Networking reception