The Business Policy Conference is a great way for you and your employees to learn more about important public policy issues being debated in Maryland that impact your bottom line and our overall economy. Come to the Business Policy Conference to discuss health care reform, renewable energy, workplace regulation and civil liability issues with several hundred business leaders and key elected officials.
Highlights
Governor’s Dinner
Governor Martin O’Malley is confirmed as our dinner speaker on Thursday, November 5. The Governor will discuss the state of Maryland’s economy and his economic development priorities.
2010 General Assembly Forecast
On Friday morning, November 6, we’ll preview the 2010 General Assembly session. Confirmed speakers include the Maryland General Assembly’s presiding officers, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller (D-Dist. 27) and House Speaker Michael Busch (D-Dist. 30), and minority leaders, Sen. Allan Kittleman (R-Dist. 9) and Del. Anthony O’Donnell (R-Dist. 29C).
Economic Update
We'll kick off the conference with an overview of the national and state economies. William Longbrake, Executive-in-Residence and Senior Policy Advisor for the Center for Financial Policy at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, will provide an economic outlook and discuss Maryland's strengths and areas of opportunity.
Panel Discussions
Both days will feature a series of panel discussions with Maryland lawmakers and policy experts discussing critical business issues, including:
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Health care reform
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Renewable energy
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Workplace regulation
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Civil liability reform
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The economy
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And more.
Additional speakers include:
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Sen. Thomas McLain (Mac) Middleton (D-Dist. 28), Senate Finance Committee Chairman
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Del. Sally Jameson (D-Dist. 28), Chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Agriculture and Energy Committee
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Del. Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio (R-Dist. 37B)
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Katie Strong Hays, Executive Director, Congressional & Public Affairs Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Chester (Chet) Burrell, President & CEO, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
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Mary Ann Scully, Chairman, President, CEO of Howard Bank
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Marge Thomas, President, Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake
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Stephen Shawe, Managing Partner, Shawe Rosenthal, LLP
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Ed Jarmas, General Manager, Calvert Cliffs 3 Nuclear Project, LLC
Click here for the Working Agenda
Registration
Maryland Chamber members $315. Nonmembers $415. One day registration is $225. Register online or contact Kristen Solis at (410) 269-0642, (301) 261-2858 ksolis@mdchamber.org.
