Sensible implementation of climate change rules for business, funds for critical flood protection projects and health care for children are among the top issues that the region’s business leaders will take to the State Capitol for an intensive day of advocacy on June 10.

The Sacramento Metro Chamber’s annual State Legislative Summit is expected to attract more than 150 top business and civic leaders from the six-county region when they hold more than 80 meetings with senators, assembly members and top government officials.

“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.

Cost is $175 for Metro Chamber members and $225 for nonmembers. Register online at metrochamber.org/events. Individual tickets for the reception are also available—$50 for members and $75 for nonmembers. For more event information, contact Chantal LeFevre at 916-319-4260 or clefevre@metrochamber.org.