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Date and Time
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
2-3 PM - Registration and Networking
- Time to check in, pick up your name badge and visit before the program begins.
- Welcome by Business Day Program Chair Jafar Karam, Director of Governmental Affairs, Black Hills Energy.
- Hear from State Chamber President David Owen and committee member Ryan Budmayr, VP of PR & Business Development at Lawrence & Schiller, as they review legislative issues and lead voting during Business Caucus.
- Caucus is your opportunity tell us your views on the issues, with the combined results presented to legislators.
- Visit with legislators, cabinet members and constitutional officers while enjoying a wide array of hors d'oeuvres.
- Program includes a recap of the day's events, including the results of key Business Caucus questions and . . .
- SD Trade President & CEO Luke Lindberg offering an important announcement and discussion with Andrea Thompson, CEO, Dakota State Applied Research Corporation during the evening program.
- The evening agenda also features our annual awards. This year, we are pleased to honor the work and many local affiliations of the South Dakota Community Foundation, with Board Chair Scott Jones accepting the Business Legislative Advocate award from guest presenter Representative Tony Venhuizen.
- Our Distinguished Legislative Service award will honor what is known as the Cutler-Gabriel Amendment which is the process for determining school general fund levies in South Dakota. Former Representative Larry Gabriel will be accepting this award.
The Legislative Reception is generously co-sponsored by:
- Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce
- Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce
- Dakota Valley Business Council
- Huron Chamber & Visitors Bureau
- Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce
- Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce
- Yankton Thrive
Location
Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center
920 W Sioux Avenue
Pierre, South Dakota
Fees/Admission
$85
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Description
Business Day at the Legislature reflects our role as a leading voice of business by bringing local and community leaders to Pierre to advocate for sound business policy, to inform members about legislative activities and issues, to participate in Business Caucus, to strengthen relationships with policymakers and the business community, and to recognize business and legislative leaders.
Adding South Dakota Trade to the agenda creates another important reason for attending the Thursday, February 22, 2024 event at the Ramkota in Pierre. In addition to the afternoon programming, the Legislative Reception with elected officials will include a review of the afternoon program and Business Caucus results, the South Dakota Trade announcement and award presentations for Distinguished Legislative Service and Business Legislative Service.
SD Chamber President David Owen stated, “Commerce is trade and finding customers or suppliers in other countries can be part of many businesses’ strategy. The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to share this evening with a new organization that can help more businesses in South Dakota make international trade part of their success.”
Business Day at the Legislature also serves at the Chamber’s annual meeting. The event is being held at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Pierre. A room block at the Ramkota is set for the nights of Wednesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 22. For reservations, call 605-224-6877 and mention Business Day.
