Capitol Notes: Business Day at the Capitol 2013

February 12, 2013

Insurance Issues to be Discussed at the Business Day at the Capitol on March 13, 2013

MIIAB has once again partnered with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce for the 20th Annual Business Day at the Capitol, which will allow members to join the voice of the business community in making their concerns known to lawmakers. The event will take place this year on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel. Breakout sessions will kick off the event this year, rather than the traditional early breakfast opening of the day's activities.

More importantly, Dominic will be discussing the state health insurance exchange proposal which he has been lobbying on your behalf to insure agents are kept in the process. It's very critical our members attend this meeting and contact their legislatures to discuss your involvement in the process. The insurance briefing will be held from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in Kellogg Suites 2 & 3 on the Lobby Level. The Insurance Federation will also be at this briefing discussing other insurance related legislation.

Please Be sure to register with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce before March 1 to take advantage of the early registration fee of $60. Reservations made after March 1 go up to $75.

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After registration with the Minnesota Chamber, please contact Janet Murphy at jmurphy@insurancemn.org so that we can ensure adequate space at the MIIAB/IFM's break out session.

The agenda has been changed slightly this year to condense to one session. We are pleased to announce that Governor Mark Dayton has confirmed his attendance and will address attendees at lunch, allowing time for audience questions. New this year is a networking reception at the conclusion of the day. An event agenda is listed below.

AGENDA

9:00 a.m. Registration Open/Networking and Coffee & Rolls

9:15 a.m. - 10:15a.m. MIIAB/Insurance Federation of Minnesota - Insurance Industry Break Out Session - Kellogg 2 & 3

10:30 a.m. Welcome & Key Messages for 2013 Business Priorities David Olson, president, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:00 p.m. Luncheon Address from Governor Mark Dayton with Audience Q & A

12:45 p.m. Board buses to the Capitol

1:15 - 3:45 p.m. Appointments with legislators

3:45 p.m. Buses return to the Crowne Plaza

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception - New this year!

5:30 p.m. Adjourn

The Minnesota Chamber will arrange bus transportation and pre-arranged legislative appointments