Government Affairs Boot Camp 2022

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.

DAY 1: Friday, November 4, 2022 | State Capitol Board Room

8:00 AM- 8:30 AM Introductions & Networking

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM What is a lobbyist and how to be a good one.
Overview of Government Relations/ Lobbyist Panel
How a Bill Becomes a Law & Things Every Lobbyist Should Know

Presenters:
- Tara Thue, President--Mountain West States, AT&T
- Frank Pignanelli, Partner, Foxley & Pignanelli
- Josh Brown, Director of Government Affairs, Rio Tinto Kennecott

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Drafting a Bill What it Takes

Eric Weeks, Deputy General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
Megan Bolin, Deputy Director, Public Policy and Administration, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Behind the Scenes Look at the Budget?

Presenters:
- Jonathan Ball, Legislative Fiscal Analyst, Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
- Kade R. Minchey CIA, CFE, Auditor General, Utah Office of the Legislative Auditor General.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Midterms and Top Polls

Presenter:
- Jason Perry, Vice President for Government Relations and the Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics, University of Utah

12:00 (30 Minute)

Wrap Up Discussion and Lessons Learned

DAY 2: Wednesday, November 9th | State Capitol Board Room

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast and Recap of Week 1, and State Website Overview

Presenter:
- Ginger Chinn, Vice President of Public Policy, Salt Lake Chamber

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM The State Budget Process & State Growth Conversation

Presenter:
- Laura Hanson, State Planning Coordinator, Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
- Dr. Jill Curry, Senior Budget & Policy Analyst, Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Running a Legislative Campaign

Moderator:
- Ginger Chinn, Vice President of Public Policy, Salt Lake Chamber
Candidates:
- Nate Blouin, Candidate of UT Senate District 13
- Ann Milner, Candidate for UT Senate District 5
- Ray Ward, Candidate for UT House District 19

10:30 AM- 11:30 AM Chiefs of Staff
Presenters:

Abby Osborne, Chief of Staff, Speaker of the House
Mark Thomas, Chief of Staff, Senate President

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM A Day in the Life of a Congressman

Presenter:
- Former Congressman Rob Bishop

12:30 PM Debrief

Date and Time

Friday Nov 4, 2022

DAY 1: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 8 AM - 12:30 PM

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9, 8 AM - 12:30 PM

Location

November 4:
STATE CAPITOL BOARD ROOM
350 State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Second Floor - Board Room

November 9:
STATE CAPITOL BOARD ROOM
350 State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Second Floor - Board Room

Fees/Admission

The fee is to be paid in full prior to the first session, and covers the cost of both days.
Members: $750
Non-Members: $1000

Contact Information

Salt Lake Chamber Policy Team
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