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SUMMARY:2019 Policy Summit
DESCRIPTION:GNDC invites you to attend the 2019 Policy Summit on Tuesday\, September 10\, 2019\, in Bismarck. This annual event brings together business and government leadership to discuss policies impacting North Dakota's business climate and address issues impacting our state's future growth.\n\n\n\nThis premier public policy forum is a non-partisan event open to members and non-members of the Greater North Dakota Chamber. Attendees have cited that the event's success is due to GNDC's commitment to ensuring various views are represented on the presented issues. The day will open with registration and networking at 9:00 followed by panels and presentations\, additional networking opportunities and the closing keynote presented by Ronald Eidshaug of the United States Chamber. \n \n\nDay's Agenda:\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			8:00:\n			\n			\n			ND Manufacturing Council Breakfast\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			9:00:\n			\n			\n			Policy Summit Registration Opens with Networking \n			\n		\n		\n			\n			10:00:\n			\n			\n			Welcome Address\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			10:15:\n			\n			\n			Trade and Tariffs - A Changing Landscape\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			 \n			\n			\n			Moderator: Neal Fisher\, ND Wheat Commission\n\n			Panelists:\n\n			\n				\n				Kristin Hedger\, Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing\n				\n				\n				Thomas Shorma\, WCCO Belting\, Inc\n				\n				\n				Bob Sinner\, SB&B Foods\n				\n			\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			11:15:\n			\n			\n			Should North Dakota Raise the Gas Tax?\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			 \n			\n			\n			Moderator: Arik Spencer\, GNDC\n\n			Panelists:\n\n			\n				\n				Kimberly Bonhart\, UPS\n				\n				\n				Dan Kadrmas\, TrueNorth Steel\n				\n				\n				ND Representative Dan Ruby\n				\n				\n				Mike Rud\, North Dakota Petroleum Marketers Association\n				\n			\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			12:15:\n			\n			\n			Lunch and Networking\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			1:30:\n			\n			\n			Health Insurance - Why Does It Cost So Much?\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			 \n			\n			\n			Moderator: Jeff Olson\, Credit Union Association of the Dakotas\n\n			Panelists:\n\n			\n				\n				Jon Godfread\, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner\n				\n				\n				Tim Huckle\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota\n				\n				\n				ND Representative George Keiser\n				\n				\n				Dr. Michael LeBeau\, Sanford Health\n				\n			\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			2:30:\n			\n			\n			Networking Break\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			2:45:\n			\n			\n			Should North Dakota Get Rid of the Income Tax?\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			 \n			\n			\n			Moderator: Cory Fong\n\n			Panelists:\n\n			\n				\n				ND Representative Craig Headland\n				\n				\n				Paul Lucy\, Impact Dakota\n				\n				\n				Ryan Rauschenberger\, North Dakota Tax Commissioner\n				\n				\n				ND Senator Jessica Unruh\n				\n			\n			\n		\n		\n			3:45:\n\n			\n\n			\n\n			 \n			Keynote: "Big Federal Issues and Why We Should Care." \n\n			Ronald Eidshaug\, United States Chamber\, Congressional and Public Affairs Division - Vice President\n\n			 \n		\n		\n			\n			4:30: \n\n			   \n			\n			\n			Closing comments\n			\n		\n		\n			4:30:\n\n			\n\n			 \n			ND Chamber PAC Capitol Club Reception\n\n			Exclusive event for PAC Contributors\n\n			see NDChamberPAC.com\n		\n	\n\n \n\n \n\n  \n\n\n\nRefund policy: full refunds are available prior to September 4. After this date\, you may send an alternate from the same organization to the event without additional charge. To request a cancellation or to make a change\, please email Amanda@NDChamber.com.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-family:arial\;">GNDC invites you to attend the 2019 Policy Summit on <strong>Tuesday\, September 10\, 2019\,</strong> in Bismarck. This annual event brings together business and government leadership to discuss policies impacting North Dakota&#39\;s business climate and address issues impacting our state&#39\;s future growth.<br />\n<br />\nThis premier public policy forum is a non-partisan event open to members and non-members of the Greater North Dakota Chamber. Attendees have cited that the event&#39\;s success is due to GNDC&#39\;s commitment to ensuring various views are represented on the presented issues. The day will open with registration and networking at 9:00 followed by panels and presentations\, additional networking opportunities and the closing keynote presented by Ronald Eidshaug of the United States Chamber. </span>\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Day&#39\;s Agenda:</strong></span></p>\n\n<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px\;">\n	<tbody>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">8:00:</span></p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">ND Manufacturing Council Breakfast</span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">9:00:</span></p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Policy Summit Registration Opens with Networking&nbsp\;</span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">10:00:</span></p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Welcome Address</span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">10:15:</span></p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Trade and Tariffs - A Changing Landscape</span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Moderator: Neal Fisher\, ND Wheat Commission<br />\n			Panelists:</span></p>\n\n			<ul>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Kristin Hedger\, Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Thomas Shorma\, WCCO Belting\, Inc</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Bob Sinner\, SB&amp\;B Foods</span></p>\n				</li>\n			</ul>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">11:15:</span></p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Should North Dakota Raise the Gas Tax?</span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Moderator: Arik Spencer\, GNDC<br />\n			Panelists:</span></p>\n\n			<ul>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Kimberly Bonhart\, UPS</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Dan Kadrmas\, TrueNorth Steel</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">ND Representative Dan Ruby</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Mike Rud\, North Dakota Petroleum Marketers Association</span></p>\n				</li>\n			</ul>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">12:15:</span></p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Lunch and Networking</span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">1:30:</span></p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Health Insurance - Why Does It Cost So Much?</span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Moderator: Jeff Olson\, Credit Union Association of the Dakotas<br />\n			Panelists:</span></p>\n\n			<ul>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Jon Godfread\, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Tim Huckle\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">ND Representative George Keiser</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Dr. Michael LeBeau\, Sanford Health</span></p>\n				</li>\n			</ul>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">2:30:</span></p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Networking Break</span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">2:45:</span></p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Should North Dakota Get Rid of the Income Tax?</span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Moderator: Cory Fong<br />\n			Panelists:</span></p>\n\n			<ul>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">ND Representative Craig Headland</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Paul Lucy\, Impact Dakota</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Ryan Rauschenberger\, North Dakota Tax Commissioner</span></p>\n				</li>\n				<li>\n				<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">ND Senator Jessica Unruh</span></p>\n				</li>\n			</ul>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td><span style="font-family:arial\;">3:45:</span><br />\n			<br />\n			<br />\n			&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td><span style="font-family:arial\;">Keynote: &quot\;Big Federal Issues and Why We Should Care.&quot\;&nbsp\;<br />\n			Ronald Eidshaug\,&nbsp\;United States Chamber\,&nbsp\;Congressional and Public Affairs Division -&nbsp\;Vice President</span><br />\n			&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">4:30:&nbsp\;<br />\n			&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></p>\n			</td>\n			<td>\n			<p><span style="font-family:arial\;">Closing comments</span></p>\n			</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td><span style="font-family:arial\;">4:30:</span><br />\n			<br />\n			&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td><span style="font-family:arial\;">ND Chamber PAC Capitol Club Reception<br />\n			Exclusive event for PAC Contributors<br />\n			see <a href="http://www.NDChamberPAC.com" target="_blank">NDChamberPAC.com</a></span></td>\n		</tr>\n	</tbody>\n</table>\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"> </span>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<div style="font-style: normal\; font-weight: normal\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">&#8203\;&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nRefund policy: full refunds are available prior to September 4. After this date\, you may send an alternate from the same organization to the event without additional charge. To request a cancellation or to make a change\, please email Amanda@NDChamber.com.&nbsp\;</span></div>\n
LOCATION:Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center. 800 3rd Street | Bismarck\, ND 58504
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