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Note: Block rate $169 (deadline for discounted block rate is September 15)
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 11th annual Regional Government Affairs Conference is the most empowering opportunity you'll have this year to learn the latest from issue experts, learn the latest advocacy techniques and learn from your chamber colleagues from around the nation. We'll focus on the emerging issues that will have a profound impact on your members and our nation's future. The need for your involvement is critical in an atmosphere full of uncertainty and unresolved debate. Join us in Dallas, TX October 6-8, 2010 for this year's conference to learn about and shape the road ahead. This meeting is your opportunity to show your Chamber's clout and discuss issues that matter most to you and your member businesses.
The conference will provide the information, tools and resources that your chamber needs to harness your political and legislative potential and to take your government affairs programs to the next level of effectiveness. Chamber executives, government affairs staff, communications staff along with legislative committee members are invited to join in this effort and attend the 2010 Government Affairs Conference.
Through the generosity of our sponsors, we are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of scholarships that cover the cost of registration. Contact your state Chamber association to inquire if they are offering a joint scholarship. Download the scholarship application form today. The deadline for applications is this Friday, August 6, 2010. Please send your completed form to Carolyn Melton via email at cmelton@uschamber.com or via fax at 972-404-9130.
Please see below for information on Registration, Agenda, Speakers, and more.
Registration:Member Rate: $225 per person and $175 for the second attendee from your chamber staff or board of directors.: Non-member Rate: $325
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Two airports to choose from:
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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - 40 minute ride to Fairmont Hotel www.dfwairport.com/ -
Need a lift to and from DFW or Love Field airports? Cab fare too much?
Use SuperShuttle, the blue van bus service and save 20% ($4 off $18 rate) each way
(Note: Service is a share-ride situation)
Just go on-line and pre-pay your reservation by clicking here and follow instructions:
| Wed, Oct 6 |
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| 1:00 pm |
Chamber Roundtables - Discussion groups based on size of chamber |
| 3:00 pm |
Opening Session |
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Keynote Speaker - Tom Donohue, President & CEO, US Chamber of Commerce  |
| 5:00 pm |
Opening Reception |
| Thurs, Oct 7 |
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| 8:30 am |
Grassroots / Policy Track / Issues Roundtables |
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Communications Track |
| 12:00 |
Keynote Speaker - Kim Strassel, columnist, author and member of Wall Street Journal Editorial Board |
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Breakout Sessions |
| 6:00 pm |
Evening Entertainment |
| Fri, Oct 8 |
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| 8:30 am |
General Session |
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Keynote Speaker - Alex Castellanos, media consultant and political strategist, National Media Inc. |
| 12:00 noon |
Closing Luncheon |
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Supersize your conference experience by including FUN at the largest state fair in the US….
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS!
Home to North America's largest ferris wheel (20 stories high)
One of a kind full blown auto show (dating back to 1904)
World's tallest talking cowboy figure (52' tall) and Texas icon, BIG TEX!
And much, much more. For complete details, please visit the website at www.bigtex.com/
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