Become a Citizen Lobbyist for the Day!
Join ABC of Florida Chapter Staff for a day of lobbying at the State Capitol. ABC Staff will brief you on ABC’s key legislative issues prior to your meetings with your state Senators and Representatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your voice heard. Please join us for this informative, valuable, productive and fun conference. Remember, the last thing you want to do in a down economy is be invisible.
Who Should Attend
Anyone interested in the effect that government regulation has on the commercial construction industry and in taking steps towards improving the business climate in Florida to attract new and vibrant business opportunities to the state. Here are several great reasons to attend and specific bills we’ll be working on:
Job Creation
• Expand the reach of existing public private partnership opportunities to include local government, education, and special districts.
• Assist our Ports throughout the state to ensure that they remain a viable part of our state’s economy.
• Identify PECO funding opportunities. Florida’s educational institutions must remain competitive on a national scale.
Legislative Obstacles
• Keep competition on public construction projects open and honest. Project Labor Agreements limit competition and drive up the cost of construction to taxpayers.
• Work to eliminate geographic price preferences at the local level. Projects funded by state dollars should be open to companies from across the state of Florida. Limiting competition decreases the available talent pool and drives up costs significantly.
• Improve our workplace security by adopting more uniform
security policies.
Scheduled Events
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
12:00 – 2:30 Issues briefing and lunch (Governors Club).
2:30 – 4:00 Capitol/Legislative visits.
4:00 – 5:30 Group visits with the House Speaker, Senate President and Governor.
7:00 – 10:00 Dinner and Cocktails at Hotel Duval.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
7:30 – 9:00 ABC of Florida Board of Directors breakfast meeting. (Hotel Duval) 9:00 Capitol/legislative visits as needed. Shuttle provided.
How to Get There
Hotel Duval
415 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301 (From the Capitol go North on Monroe Street three blocks)
850-224-6000
Click Here for Directions
The Governor's Club
202 1/2 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301 (From the Capitol go North on Adams Street one block)
850-224-0650
Click Here for Directions
Registration Options
Click Here to Download Brochure including Fax Registration Form
Included In Your Registration
- One night’s single accommodation Hotel Duval.
- Wednesday lunch at legislative briefing.
- Wednesday evening cocktail reception and dinner.
- Thursday continental breakfast at the Board of Directors Meeting.
- Materials/handouts on key issues.
- “2011-2012 Legislative Guidebook”.
If have any questions or need more information, contact our Legislative Team at legcon@abceastflorida.com or
call 954-984-0075.
Transportation arrangements must be made individually (please check with your local chapter for additional information).
Cancellations received at least 5 full business days before the event will be accepted with a full refund - please get your cancellation confirmation number. No refunds or registration fee transfers will be issued for cancellations made less than 5 full business days before the event or for no-shows.