(April 1, 2009) California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, a candidate for Governor in the 2010 election, will be a featured speaker at the California Chamber of Commerce Business Summit on May 18–19 in Sacramento.
Other gubernatorial candidates have been invited to speak at the Summit, which is expected to attract business leaders from throughout the state for an agenda focused on “Leading the State and Nation Through Challenging Times.” This is the 22nd anniversary for the day-long event in Sacramento.
Also scheduled to speak are Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, CalChamber Chair Frederick R. Ruiz and NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd.
Steve Poizner
Poizner was elected in November 2006 to oversee the California Department of Insurance, the largest consumer protection agency in the state with more than 1,200 positions and a $200 million budget. Its regulations touch nearly a 10th of the state’s economy.
He is the founder of several technology companies, including SnapTrack, pioneering technology that put GPS (global positioning system) receivers into cell phones; and Strategic Mapping Inc., which helped police departments, utilities, transportation companies, banks and retailers with selecting new locations and plotting distribution logistics.
Poizner’s public service record includes serving as the White House director of critical infrastructure protection in the National Security Council from 2001–02. Since 2006, he has been a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Poizner was a co-founder of the California Charter Schools Association.
Priority Business Issues
CalChamber President Allan Zaremberg will open the Summit with an overview of priority business issues.
During the luncheon, the CalChamber will announce local chamber of commerce recipients of the new President’s Circle award, which recognizes chambers for excellence in business advocacy and marketing business compliance products.
Also to be recognized will be recipients of the CalChamber Political Partner of the Year and Small Business Advocate of the Year awards.
Valuable Breakout Sessions
Afternoon breakout sessions will give attendees the option to learn about best practices or hear information updates to enhance their political, human resources or business activities.
- Legislative Advocacy Boot Camp 101: How to use technology in building a grassroots network to gain access, influence and clout with legislators.
- Political Action 101: Legal basics on how to organize and manage a political action committee.
- HR 101: Helping alert attendees to changes in California.
- Protecting Your Customers’ Credit Card Data.
- Protecting Your Business from ADA Lawsuits.
Host Committee Events
Governor Schwarzenegger and CalChamber Chair Ruiz will be the featured speakers at the invitation-only 83rd annual Sacramento Host Breakfast on May 19, which Summit attendees have the opportunity to attend.
Summit attendees also will have an opportunity the evening of May 18 to mingle with fellow leaders from business, agriculture, state government, education and the military at the Sacramento Host Reception. The reception welcomes out-of-town guests who will be attending the Host Breakfast the next morning.
Sacramento business leaders host the annual reception and breakfast to spotlight California’s role in national and international commerce, and to offer decision-making leaders in California finance, government, education, agriculture and industry the opportunity to exchange views, establish and renew friendships and create statewide atmospheres of good will and understanding at a common table.
Early Bird Registration
Attendees who register by April 17 qualify for savings of at least 20 percent.
The two-day registration package, including Summit with lunch, the Host Reception and Host Breakfast, is $220 now, $275 after April 17. Other registration options are available.
Online registration and more information are available at www.calchamber.com/summit09.
Staff Contact: Alicia Smith
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