WHAT: Annual Federal Legislative Summit
- An update on Federal issues as presented by Nebraska’s U.S. senators and congressmen.
- A special presentation by keynote speaker Neil Bradley, the executive vice president and chief policy officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
- A briefing on Blueprint Nebraska – the new economic development initiative that seeks to establish a comprehensive, pro-growth plan to stimulate the state’s economy and improve its competitiveness, while building on current strengths.
WHEN:
Thursday, August 9, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, 28210 W. Park Hwy, Ashland, NE
TOPIC:
Nebraska’s Congressional delegation will give an update on Federal issues facing Nebraskans in Washington D.C.
SPEAKERS:
Governor Pete Ricketts
Senator Deb Fischer
Senator Ben Sasse
Congressman Jeff Fortenberry
Congressman Don Bacon
Congressman Adrian Smith
Jim Smith, executive director, Blueprint Nebraska
Wendy Birdsall, president, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Slone, president, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
About the Federal Legislative Summit
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Federal Legislative Summit is hosted by Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Greater Omaha Chamber and Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.
About Greater Omaha
Omaha is a No. 1 ranked up-and-coming-tech hotspot and Time magazine’s 2017 No. 3 Most Up-and-Coming City in America. Recognized for its “We Don’t Coast” attitude, and namedAmerica’s No. 2 Best Small City, as well as the No. 1 best market for college grads, Greater Omaha is home to more than 30 communities and nearly 1 million people, with a youthful population (more than 40 percent are age 24 or younger), low cost of living and steady economic growth that outpaces the nation. Berkshire Hathaway, Mutual of Omaha, Peter Kiewit Sons’ Inc. and Union Pacific – all Fortune 500 companies – call Greater Omaha “home.”
About the Greater Omaha Chamber
Celebrating 125 years, the mission of the Greater Omaha Chamber is to champion a thriving business community and prosperous region through visionary leadership and collaboration.