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I Am RETAIL Day At The Capitol 2016
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Online registration for this event 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 a breakfast reception featuring legislative leaders 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.
Confirmed legislative leaders at breakfast:
- Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk
- Senate Minority Leader David Hann
- House Assistant Majority Leader Dave Baker
- House Minority Leader Paul Thissen
No cost to attend. Continental breakfast served. RSVP requested by April 8.
Beginning location:
Union Depot - St. Paul
Ending location:
Minnesota State Capitol
Breakfast-Only Option:
Interested in attending the breakfast only? Great! Just mark the "breakfast-only" option when registering. Breakfast concludes at 9:00 a.m.
Agenda for the day:
7:30 a.m. - Registration and breakfast
7:45 a.m. - Welcome & Issue Briefing
8:00 a.m. - Legislative Leader Comments
8:45 a.m. - Networking
9:15 a.m. - Depart for the State Capitol
9:45 a.m. - Visits at the Capitol - Minnesota State Capitol
Noon - Visits conclude
Parking at Union Depot ranges from $6 to $8 for the day. Light rail service to and from the State Capitol provided.
New!: We've organized two prep calls for attendees. Call options: April 4, 9:00 a.m. or April 11, 2:00 p.m.
Overnight accommodations at area hotels are available. Contact the Minnesota Retailers Association at (651) 227-6631 for special offers from area hotels.
Event sponsorship available. Contact MnRA at (651) 227-6631 for details.
Date and Time
Thursday Apr 14, 2016
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Thursday, April 14, 2016
7:30 a.m. - noon
Location
7:30 a.m. beginning location:
Union Depot's Red Cap Room, 214 Fourth Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55101
12:00 p.m. ending location:
We will transition to the Minnesota State Capitol at 9:15 a.m. and end there at noon, with light rail service returning to Union Depot throughout the morning. Light rail pass will be valid for six hours.
Fees/Admission
Included in your membership - no cost to attend.
Contact Information
MnRA, tel. (651) 227-6631
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