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2019 Policy Summit
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GNDC invites you to attend the 2019 Policy Summit on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in Bismarck. This annual event brings together business and government leadership to discuss policies impacting North Dakota's business climate and address issues impacting our state's future growth.
This premier public policy forum is a non-partisan event open to members and non-members of the Greater North Dakota Chamber. Attendees have cited that the event's success is due to GNDC's commitment to ensuring various views are represented on the presented issues. The day will open with registration and networking at 9:00 followed by panels and presentations, additional networking opportunities and the closing keynote presented by Ronald Eidshaug of the United States Chamber.
Day's Agenda:8:00:
ND Manufacturing Council Breakfast
9:00:
Policy Summit Registration Opens with Networking
10:00:
Welcome Address
10:15:
Trade and Tariffs - A Changing Landscape
Moderator: Neal Fisher, ND Wheat Commission
Panelists:-
Kristin Hedger, Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing
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Thomas Shorma, WCCO Belting, Inc
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Bob Sinner, SB&B Foods
11:15:
Should North Dakota Raise the Gas Tax?
Moderator: Arik Spencer, GNDC
Panelists:-
Kimberly Bonhart, UPS
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Dan Kadrmas, TrueNorth Steel
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ND Representative Dan Ruby
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Mike Rud, North Dakota Petroleum Marketers Association
12:15:
Lunch and Networking
1:30:
Health Insurance - Why Does It Cost So Much?
Moderator: Jeff Olson, Credit Union Association of the Dakotas
Panelists:-
Jon Godfread, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner
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Tim Huckle, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
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ND Representative George Keiser
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Dr. Michael LeBeau, Sanford Health
2:30:
Networking Break
2:45:
Should North Dakota Get Rid of the Income Tax?
Moderator: Cory Fong
Panelists:-
ND Representative Craig Headland
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Paul Lucy, Impact Dakota
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Ryan Rauschenberger, North Dakota Tax Commissioner
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ND Senator Jessica Unruh
3:45:
Keynote: "Big Federal Issues and Why We Should Care."
Ronald Eidshaug, United States Chamber, Congressional and Public Affairs Division - Vice President
4:30:
Closing comments
4:30:
ND Chamber PAC Capitol Club Reception
Exclusive event for PAC Contributors
see NDChamberPAC.com
Refund policy: full refunds are available prior to September 4. After this date, you may send an alternate from the same organization to the event without additional charge. To request a cancellation or to make a change, please email Amanda@NDChamber.com.2019 Policy SummitDate and Time
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM CDTTuesday September 10, 2019
9:00 am Registration Opens with networkingLocation
Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center.
800 3rd Street | Bismarck, ND 58504
Fees/Admission
Registration to attend is $130 for members and $160 for non-GNDC members.
Discount early bird rates are available until August 9. These rates are $90 for members and $120 for non-members.
Walk-in rate the day of the event is $180.
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