Issues critical to the business community such as health reform, EFCA, cap and trade, transportation and other serious issues are in the headlines on a daily basis.  In just a few weeks the US Chamber will begin the first of three Regional Government Affairs Conferences . Join with representatives from the Mount Prospect Chamber who will be attending the Chicago Regional Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel. 

At the Chicago conference attendees will hear the latest intelligence and strategies related to the debate raging on Capitol Hill.  Please take a minute to review the information and links provided below for additional information on the agenda, conference location, as well as room block deadlines. Don’t forget to sign up for your One-on-One session with theVoteForBusiness team 

Agenda:

Our agenda team has been hard at work securing top notch speakers for the conference. We are pleased to share with you highlights from our agenda and visit our agenda pages for Chicago for more details 

Promised Health Care Reforms: With healthcare legislation moving through Congress, this topic will be very timely with action pending this fall.

Showing value and building revenue through effective policy programs: Showcase methods used by chambers to create revenue from their government affairs programs

Social Media - Out of the dorm room and into the board room: Discover ways to combine this new media with the tried-and-true strategies for government relations

Political Landscape – With public opinion critical with Washington’s policy direction and the 2010 elections on the horizon, we will hear from veteran political analysts on the political landscape and where it may be headed. 

VoteForBusiness - The U.S. Chamber's VoteForBusiness program offers customized grassroots advocacy Web sites with your organization's branding. Contact us at vfb@uschamber.com or 202-463-5604 to schedule a VFB consultationat the conferences. Consultations are available Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., in ½ hour blocks. Visit www.VFBDemo.com to learn more. 

Registration Discount Opportunity:

Learn more about VoteForBusiness and how thechamber can get involved today! We are offering a $25 discount on conference registration to all new registrants who sign up for One-on-One sessions on the Thursday of the conferences with VoteForBusiness by Friday, October 9^th. Email lmuller@uschamber.com to sign up for your one-on-one and receive your discount registration code. Visit VoteForBusiness.com today for more information on Key Issues, Action Alerts, Partner Center and to get involved today. 

Join MP Chamber Government Affairs Team at Conference

Call the Mount Prospect Chamber Office today to join us at the US Chamber Government Affairs Regional Conference, November 11-13.