Chamber Day at the North Dakota Capitol
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:00 AM - Wednesday, February 12, 2025 5:00 PM (CST)
Description
Join us in Bismarck, N.D. on Feb. 11-12 for our North Dakota Day at the Capitol. This two-day event offers a unique opportunity to engage with state leaders, policymakers and legislators as we discuss key priorities for the Cass County region.
The event features a legislative social, briefings and meetings centered on pivotal topics such as workforce development, infrastructure, education, military priorities, tax reform and more. This is your chance to shape the policies that impact our community and advocate for business success in the region.
All business and community leaders are encouraged to attend this impactful event to connect, collaborate and contribute to the conversation shaping North Dakota’s future.
All business and community leaders are welcome to attend.
Registration: $250
Registration includes dinner on Tuesday, breakfast on Wednesday, and access to organized legislative meetings, briefings and discussions.
Registration does not include hotel accommodations or transportation.
Agenda
Tuesday, Feb. 11
1 p.m. | Welcome and Event Briefing
1:30 p.m. | Department of Commerce Briefing
- Commissioner Chris Schilken
2 p.m. | Legislative Leadership Briefing
- Senator David Hogue - Senate Majority Leader
- Representative Mike Lefor - House Majority Leader (Tentative)
2:30 p.m. | Break
3 p.m. | Tax Briefing
- Senator Mark Weber - Senate Finance and Taxation Committee Chair
- Representative Craig Headland - House Finance and Taxation Committee Chair
3:30 p.m. | Workforce and Economic Development Briefing
- Senator Jonathan Sickler – Senate Appropriations Member
- Representative Mike Nathe – House Appropriations Member
4 p.m. | Hotel Check-In
5:30 p.m. | Reception at First International Bank & Trust
Wednesday, Feb. 12
8:15 a.m. | Breakfast with Governor Kelly Armstrong
9:30 a.m. | Break
10:00 a.m. | National Guard Briefing
- Brigadier General Mitchell Johnson – Adjutant General
10:30 a.m. | Childcare Briefing
- Senator Kathy Hogan – Senate Minority Leader
- Rep. O’Brien – House Appropriations Member (Tentative)
11:00 a.m. | Break
11:15 a.m. | Cass County Legislative Briefing
- Senator Ron Sorvaag – Senate Appropriations Member
- Senator Judy Lee – Senate Human Services Chair
- Senator Josh Boschee – Senate Education and Workforce Development Member
- Representative Jonathan Warrey – House Industry, Business, and Labor Chair (Tentative)
- Representative Steve Swiontek – House Appropriations Member
Noon - 1 p.m. | Optional: Lunch in the Cafeteria
1 - 1:30 p.m. | Media opportunity
- Shannon Full, President and CEO, FMWF Chamber
- Cale Dunwoody, Vice President of Public Policy, FMWF Chamber
Hotel information
A room block has been made at the Holiday Inn Express in Bismarck, N.D.
- 3001 North 15th St, Bismarck, N.D. 58503
Please call 701-221-0850 to reserve your room under the "FMWF Chamber" Block. All reservations must be made before Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Chamber Events
Public Policy