Legislative Briefing for 3/3 Springfield Trip

Don’t miss out on this terrific chance to show your company’s commitment to putting Springfield on a pro-business agenda on Wednesday, March 3rd! Regional Business Day will include exclusive access to the area’s top legislative and government leaders, Capitol crawl, and reception and dinner with key decision makers! A preliminary event meeting will take place at the Chamber office in late February.

Three of the business issues we will address are ethic reform, pension, workman’s compensation.  We will attempt to have an all group meeting in Cross’ office at 10:00 a.m. and break out from there until 1:00 pm. 1:00 lunch and then offer options of capital tours or visiting Lincoln Library.  Reception from 5-7, location TBD.  Dinner at 7.

Tentative Agenda:

Late February:   Pre-trip briefing

March 3

10:00     Meeting in Minority Leader’s office

11-1      Assigned groups will visit legislative offices

1-5        Option of Capitol tour or visiting the Lincoln Library

5-7        Cocktail reception with legislators

7           Dinner

March 4  Return to DG

Regional Business Day attendees are responsible for their hotel, transportation and personal amenities. There are no additional fees.

To confirm your room, call the Abraham Lincoln Hotel (701 E. Adams St.) at 217-544-8800, refer to the DG Chamber and give your credit card.  The rooms are $89 plus tax, you may have an opportunity to upgrade to a presidential suite for $109.