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2008 Legislative Fly-In Westmark Baranof Hotel, Juneau March 3-5, 2008
Jan 24, 2008, 07:21 By ASCC Staff

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Use your own personal political power and the strength of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce statewide business organization to influence public policy. Make your plans to attend the 2008 Legislative Fly-In on March 3-5th in Juneau. It is our most influential State Chamber event of the year.

This is your chance to personally interact with the Legislature and members of the administration as we seek their support for the five legislative priorities for Alaska business. The program includes panel discussions, evening receptions and scheduled meetings with your legislators on the hill. Every business member who participates can help make a difference for the Alaska business community. Register on line in minutes by clicking here. For additional information call the Anchorage Development Office at (907) 278-2727. Click here for the flyer. [90kb .pdf]

First attend our legislative advocacy forum on March 3rd from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mike Walsh, Ph.D, Director of Interior Services for The Foraker Group will conduct training on The Rules of Advocacy and What Your Organization Can Do, and Strategic Advocacy Planning: Knowing What to Say and How to Say It. In addition, new laws from the Alaska Public Office Commission will be discussed. The cost for the workshop is $50.

Tuesday, March 4th will include breakfast and registration, followed by a morning session focused on our legislative priorities for Alaska business. The Issues of the 25th Legislature will be presented in a keynote luncheon featuring the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. All sessions will be held at the Westmark Baranof Hotel. During the afternoon attendees will meet up on the hill with members of eight Senate and House committees; and, follow with a visit to the Governor's Mansion (pending) and evening reception with State Legislators.

The third and final day, Wednesday, March 5th will begin at the Westmark Baranof Hotel with a legislative forum and keynote luncheon. Board members will gather for an afternoon board meeting between 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall.

The cost of registration is $175 and includes the reception. Reception only cost is $25.

Register on line in minutes by clicking here and let us know that you are planning to attend the State Chamber Legislative Fly-In in Juneau on March 3-5th!

Be safe and make your air travel and hotel reservations today. Take advantage of The Constituent Discount with Alaska Airlines and the group rate at the Westmark Baranof Hotel.

Alaska Airlines has extended a special "Alaska State Constituent Fare" available to all Alaska residents. This fare is only accessible online and requires passengers to have a 'MyAlaskaAir' account in order to receive the discount. You will need to log into your 'MyAlaskaAir' to obtain your discount e-certificate code. Discounts are valid directionally to Juneau from select in-state cities. Terms and conditions apply. For more information or to purchase your Constituent fare please visit alaskaair.com. If you need assistance creating or accessing your 'MyAlaskaAir' account, please contact the Alaska Airlines Customer Care center at 1-800-654-5669.

The Westmark Baranof Hotel is offering a discounted rate of $119 per room, per night. This room block and rate is only valid through February 16, 2008. These dates are predicted to be sold out dates in Juneau. Please call 1-800-544-0970 today and make your hotel reservations under the group name: ALST021108.

For available Sponsorship opportunities and more detailed program information contact Lisa Reinhart, Development Director in Anchorage at (907) 278-2727 or by email to lreinhart@alaskachamber.com.


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