GNDC invites you to attend the 2021 Policy Summit on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Bismarck. This annual event brings together business and government leaders 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.
8 AM: Registration Opens
9 AM: Welcome with Leadership Remarks from Governor Doug Burgum
Sponsored by: Midco
9:45 AM: PANEL: Is Constitutional Measure Reform Needed?
10:45 AM: Networking
11 AM: PANEL: Too big, too small, just right - Views on ND's $16.9B Budget
12 PM: Lunch
Sponsored by: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
1:15 PM: PANEL: ESG's Influence on ND
2:15 PM: Networking
2:30 PM: PANEL: ND's Changing Political Dynamics & Policy Implications
3:30 PM: Closing statements
Leadership Remarks from Governor Doug Burgum
Governor Burgum will discuss how our educational system can be the best in the world and meet the needs of our business sector, and how we can leverage innovation to strengthen and diversify our economy. While the feds continue to dish out generations? worth of stimulus dollars, Burgum will also share his vision for how we can strategically use federal funding to support workforce development and economic growth without growing government.
Is Constitutional Measure Reform Needed?
The North Dakota Constitution has faced a proposed amendment by initiated measure in every election cycle over the past decade. Due to the frequency of these proposed adjustments, there is a perceived assumption that alterations to our state?s charter are being done easily, with out-of-state interests and dollars. Over the past couple of years, the initiated measure process has begged review from various audiences, including the 2017 Legislative Assembly. An interim study examined the process; yet, no substantive structural changes resulted from this work leaving the question remaining on whether constitutional measure reform is needed.
Opponents to reform state that this constitutional change violates freedoms outlined in the Constitution. Voters have a right to place issues on the ballot and will educate themselves on the issues presented. Supporters of reform believe that alterations to our state?s framework shouldn?t be done with haste; the Constitution should be held to a high standard. Additionally, good amendments shouldn?t have trouble facing scrutiny. While both sides agree that citizens have a right to initiate constitutional amendments, it?s the process by which these revisions are done that has people divided.
Moderator: Rick Clayburgh, North Dakota Bankers Association
Panelists:
Refund policy: Full refunds are available prior to July 31. 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.
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM CDT
Thursday, August 12, 2021
8AM Registration, opens with networking
Registration is no longer available online - please call 701.222.0929 or email ndchamber@ndchamber.com.
Walk-In/Day of Rates: $195 (Virtual: $175)
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PO Box 2639, Bismarck, ND 58502 – (701) 222-0929 – ndchamber@ndchamber.com