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The Salt Lake Chamber is now accepting registrations for its annual Government Affairs Boot camp. This intensive two-day boot camp is designed for new and experienced government affairs professionals\, company executives and public policy advocates to learn how to improve their effectiveness and understanding of advocating in the state of Utah. A maximum of 35 people will be admitted to the program. Attendees will graduate with a Certificate of Government Affairs from the Salt Lake Chamber and will gain an understanding of federal lobbying regulations.
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DAY 1: Friday\, November 4\, 2022 | State Capitol Board Room
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8:00 AM- 8:30 AM Introductions &\; Networking \;
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM What is a lobbyist and how to be a good one. \; \;
\nOverview of Government Relations/ Lobbyist Panel \;
\nHow a Bill Becomes a Law &\; Things Every Lobbyist Should Know
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\n - Presenters: \;\n\n
\n - Tara Thue\, President--Mountain West States\, AT&\;T \;
\n - Frank Pignanelli\, Partner\, Foxley &\; Pignanelli \;
\n - Josh Brown\, Director of Government Affairs\, Rio Tinto \;Kennecott
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Drafting \; a Bill What it Takes \;
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\n - Eric Weeks\, Deputy General Counsel\, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel \;
\n - Megan Bolin\, Deputy Director\, Public Policy and Administration\, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Behind the Scenes Look at the Budget?
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\n - Jonathan Ball\, Legislative Fiscal Analyst\, Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
\n - Kade R. Minchey CIA\, CFE\, Auditor General\, Utah Office of the Legislative Auditor General.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Midterms and Top Polls
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\n - Presenter:\n\n
\n - \;Jason Perry\, Vice President for Government Relations and the Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics\, University of Utah \;
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12:00 (30 Minute)
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Wrap Up Discussion and Lessons Learned \;
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DAY 2: Wednesday\, \;November 9th | State Capitol Board Room
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast and Recap of Week 1\, and State Website Overview
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\n - Presenter:\n\n
\n - Ginger Chinn\, Vice President of Public Policy\, Salt Lake Chamber
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM The State Budget Process &\; State Growth Conversation \; \;
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\n - Presenter:\n\n
\n - Laura Hanson\, State Planning Coordinator\, Governor'\;s Office of Planning and Budget \;
\n - Dr. Jill Curry\, Senior Budget &\; Policy Analyst\, Governor'\;s Office of Planning and Budget
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Running a Legislative Campaign \;
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\n - Moderator: \n\n
\n - Ginger Chinn\, Vice President of Public Policy\, Salt Lake Chamber \;
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\n \n - Candidates:\n
\n - Nate Blouin\, Candidate of UT Senate District 13
\n - Ann Milner\, Candidate for UT Senate District 5
\n - Ray Ward\, Candidate for UT House District 19
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10:30 AM- 11:30 AM Chiefs of Staff
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\n - Abby Osborne\, Chief of Staff\, Speaker of the House \;
\n - Mark Thomas\, Chief of Staff\, Senate President \;
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM A Day in the Life of a Congressman
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\n - Presenter:\n\n
\n - Former Congressman Rob Bishop \;
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12:30 PM Debrief
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