Join us for the 2018 State & Local Government Relations Conference!

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September 24-26, 2018 | Alexandria, VA

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Once a year, leading thinkers and practitioners in state and local government relations gather to discuss current and emerging trends, best practices and tricks of the trade. Be there when it happens.

You’ll gain insights for government relations success across our 4 targeted education tracks:

  • Essentials of Government Relations
  • Strategy and Showcasing the Function
  • Tactics that Move the Needle
  • Professional Development

We’ll also discuss the 2018 state and local elections, including key ballot initiatives that either affect you or signify what’s to come

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Who Should Attend?

  • State and local government relations practitioners
  • Senior-level executives
  • Public affairs professionals and lobbyists
  • Recent hires

What Attendees Like

  • Networking with the top experts and practitioners in the state government relations community
  • Innovative ideas and best practices to implement immediately
  • Peer-to-peer learning and information sharing
  • Opportunities to cross-train your team

Do I Need to be a Member to Attend?

No, but members receive a discount on their registration fee.

Advisory Committee

2018 State and Local Government Relations Conference Advisory Committee

The Public Affairs Council would like to thank the following individuals for volunteering their time, insight and support to develop the 2018 State and Local Government Relations Conference:

 

Adie Olson, Quarles & Brady LLC
Airika Walker, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
Ali Legros-Murphy, Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
Allen Clarkson, Western Governors University
Andrew Strickland, American Psychiatric Association
Andy Hackman, Serlin Haley LLP
AnnMarie Treglia, Dart Container Corporation
Arthur Karell, FiscalNote
Bill Kramer, Council of State Chambers
Bill Otto, National Joint Powers Alliance
Breanna Schafer, Target
Brian Donohue, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Chanel Rhoads-Reed, BGE
Chris Johnson, American College of Surgeons
Christine Siksa, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
Darnita Bradley, Columbia Gas of Ohio
David Giusti, LexisNexis State Net
David Mintz, Texas Apartment Association
Douglas Wheeler, New York Life Insurance Company
Elizabeth Bartz, State & Federal Communications Inc.
Erika Scheffer, International Assoc. of Amusement Parks and Attractions
Guarav Parikh, National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions
Holly Nester, ITC Holdings Corp.
Jacqueline Clark, Ash Grove Cement Company
JC Chamberlain, KnowWho, Inc.
Jean Cantrell, Philips Lighting
Jeff Hartgen, MultiState Associates Incorporated
Joe  Ohayon, Wells Fargo & Company
John Kristan, American Urological Association
Johnathan Lozier, Stateside Associates
Kelsey Carlson, The Advocacy Group
Lee Anderson, General Mills
Leif Johnson, FOCUS, A Leonine Business
Libby Wuller, Quorum
Marvin Yates, CTIA
Matthew Marinello, Atlantic Health System
Meredith Smith, Labella Associates
Micaela Isler, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
Michael Johnson, Sullivan & LeShane
Michelle Erbeyi, Mary Kay
Natalie Brathwaite, Fidelity Investments
Natalie Kato, Lewis, Longman & Walker
Owen Caine, Household & Commercial Products Association
Paige Edwards, Quorum
Paul Van Remortel, Intermarkets Inc.
Rachel Sorvig, Bose Public Affairs Group
Rob Gazzola, DDC Public Affairs
Stephanie Pizzoferrato, Covestro
Stephanie See, Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Tim Goodrich, National Federation of Independent Business
Tom Lee, CivicPoint LLC
Tony Bawidamann, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Tony Fiore, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter
Tyler Seville, Novo Nordisk Inc.

Questions?

Who should I contact if I have more questions?

State and Local Government Relations Conference
Chris Bender, Vice President
202.787.5970 | email

Sponsorship Opportunities
Kristin Hanley, Conference Logistics
202.787.5968 | email

Membership
Caryn Seligman, Senior Director
202.787.5866 | email

Registration
Hannah Krull, Database Administrative Assistant
202.787.5976 | email

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