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I am RETAIL Day at the Capitol 2014
Online registration has closed. Please call (651) 227-6631 if you are interested in attending.
Your story meets your legislators at the Minnesota Retailers Association's I am RETAIL Day at the Capitol.
Our half-day begins with breakfast featuring a guest speaker and retail issues briefing, followed by conversations with legislators at the State Capitol.
With one in four jobs in Minnesota directly connected to retail, our elected officials now more than ever need to understand the impact of their decisions on retail businesses.
No cost to attend. Hot breakfast served. RSVP requested by March 19. Non-members welcome.
Beginning location:
Saint Paul College
Ending location:
Minnesota State Capitol
Agenda for the day:
7:45 a.m. - Registration and breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Welcome
8:15 a.m. - Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben, Department of Employment & Economic Development
8:45 a.m. - Lobbying 101: Getting Legislators' Attention
9:00 a.m. - Retail Issues Briefing
10:15 a.m. - Visits at the Capitol - Minnesota State Capitol
Parking at Saint Paul College over looking the State Capitol is $5 for the day. Bus service to and from the State Capitol provided.
Overnight accommodations at area hotels are available. Contact the Minnesota Retailers Association at (651) 227-6631 for special offers from area hotels.
Date and Time
Thursday Mar 27, 2014
7:45 AM - 12:45 PM CDT
Thursday, March 27, 2014
7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location
7:45 a.m. beginning location:
Saint Paul College, 235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
12:45 p.m. ending location:
We will transition to the Minnesota State Capitol at 10:00 a.m. and end there at 12:45 p.m.
Fees/Admission
Included in your membership - no cost to attend. Non-members also welcome at no cost.
Contact Information
MnRA, tel. (651) 227-6631
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