Our Legislative Summit mirrors the Metro Chamber’s Cap-to-Cap effort. For our region to succeed in receiving its fair share of state funds, we have to make our case more strongly than the state’s more populated areas,” said event chair Bruce Starkweather, of Lionakis. “Thankfully, our region has a core of committed, hard-wording business and civic leaders willing to prepare for this one day of advocacy that requires many hours and meetings preparation.” 

Currently, the Metro Chamber seeks regional business leaders who want to round out the summit advocacy teams and participate. The all-day event includes a breakfast at the Sheraton Grand, presentations by a Republican and Democratic member of the state Legislature, team briefings, morning and afternoon lobbying appointments, a lunch with keynote speakers and an evening reception to recognize state Legislators. 

Hear the Inside Scoop on the State Budget Crisis
The Metro Chamber has secured two speakers who have direct, insightful observations about the state and its budget crisis. At lunch, you will hear from Republican Senator Abel Maldonado, R-Santa Maria, who cast the deciding vote on the state budget solution. The final budget, which was passed Feb. 19, was vital in ensuring the state continued to function. As part of the final budget solution, the senator negotiated the elimination of the gasoline tax increase as well as other reform proposals.

On the other side of the aisle, Denise Moreno Ducheny, D-San Diego, Chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, will be addressing Summit participants. She has been called by many in The Building the “only elected official remaining that really understands how the budget works.” The noontime speakers will provide a substantive and fascinating conversation on the budget--one you won't get anywhere else.

2008 Metro Chamber Health Care Committee chair Shelly Schlenker meets with Sen. Dave Cox's Chief of Staff Kevin Bassett.

Cost is $175 for Metro Chamber members and $225 for nonmembers and cost includes the Summit and Legislative Reception. Register online. 

Individual tickets for the reception are also available—$35 for members and $60 for nonmembers. 

For more event information, contact Chantal LeFevre at 916-319-4260 or clefevre@metrochamber.org.


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