About the Conference
The Business Policy Conference is a great way for you and your employees to learn more about public policy topics that will impact Maryland’s business community and economy. Policy experts and Maryland lawmakers will discuss important topics like the economy, Maryland’s energy future, environmental regulation, health care reform, transportation funding, employment law and more.
Highlights
Federal Reserve Bank to Present Economic Outlook
Representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond will discuss current events in the financial markets and how they are impacting the economy. Don’t miss this insightful presentation.
2009 General Assembly Forecast
Hear from the Governor and the Maryland General Assembly’s presiding officers and minority leaders about their views and priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
Maryland Politics: What Just Happened And What Lies Ahead?
Three days after the November 4 election, we'll talk politics with Blair Lee, Columnist for the Gazette of Politics & Business and Political Commentator for WBAL Radio.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Governor Martin O'Malley
- House Speaker Michael E. Busch
- Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller
- Sen. Allan H. Kittleman (R-Dist. 9), Senate Minority Leader
- Del. Anthony J. O'Donnell (R-Dist 29C), House Minority Leader
- Sen. Robert J. Garagiola (D-Dist. 15)
- Sen. E.J. Pipkin (R-Dist. 36)
- Del. Shane E. Pendergrass (D-Dist. 13)
- Beverly Swaim-Staley, Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation
- Patricia Brown, President of Johns Hopkins Healthcare, LLC
- Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms
- Terry Neimeyer, PE, Chairman & CEO of KCI Technologies, Inc.
- Carmela Coyle, President of the Maryland Hospital Association
- Blair Lee, Columnist for the Gazette and Political Commentator for WBAL Radio
- David E. Beck, Senior Vice President and Regional Executive for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- Andy Bauer, Regional Economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Registration
Registration is $315 for both days, or $225 for one day, for Maryland Chamber
members; $415 for nonmembers.
Contact Kristen Solis at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 ksolis@mdchamber.org.
Register online here. Printable registration form here (pdf).
Sponsorship and Trade Show Opportunities
Sponsorship and trade show opportunities are available to help you gain visibility before an engaged and influential business audience. For more information, contact Jan Krueger at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or jkrueger@mdchamber.org.
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Event Sponsor
Where
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50,
Cambridge, MD 21613
Directions
Registration
Registration is $315 for Maryland Chamber members for both days; $225 for one day. The nonmember rate is $415
Contact Kristen Solis at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 ksolis@mdchamber.org.
Media Sponsor
Get the latest political and business news in your inbox. Sign up for the Gazette's free weekly E-Letter.
Additional Sponsors
Choptank Electric
MedStar Health
Accommodations
Overnight accommodations should be made directly with the Hyatt at 1-800-233-1234.
Chamber Seeking Items for Silent Auction
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce will hold a silent auction during the Conference. The funds raised will go to fund the Chamber’s grassroots activities. If you are interested in providing an item for the auction, please contact Miquelle Koonce at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 or mkoonce@mdchamber.org. Ideas for contributions include a product produced by your company, tickets to sporting events, sports paraphernalia, and vacation packages.
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