The WMCA has partnered again with the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) to bring you WMCA Legislative Day and WMC Business Day! Legislative Day is an opportunity to provide input to decision-makers on critical issues affecting companies with commercial motor vehicle operations and to hear directly from legislative decision makers.
This year WMC’s program is packed with nationally recognized speakers and leaders. Speakers include: Robbie Bach, Jonah Goldberg, Hugh Hewitt, and Kimberly Strassel. We will also have Governor Scott Walker speaking on behalf of our great state.
WMCA members may also take advantage of the Badger Coaches free shuttle service to the Capitol from the Dutch Mill Park and Ride off Stoughton Road.
Agenda:
February 28
5:00-7:00 PM – Welcome Reception at the Madison Club
March 1
6:30 AM – Shuttles provided by Badger Coaches will be leaving Dutch Mill Park & Ride to Monona Terrace Every 15 Minutes
7:30 AM – Registration Opens at Monona Terrace Convention Center & Continental Breakfast
WMCA Legislative Day
8:30 AM – Meet at Monona Terrace
9:00 -10:30 AM – WMCA meeting with legislators at State Capitol – Hearing Room 415 NW
Speakers: Jen Esser, Assistant Deputy Secretary at DOT, Representative Dale Kooyanga, Representative John Spiros, Vice Chair Assembly Transportation Committee, Senator Scott Fitzgerald, Majority Leader (invited)
WMC Business Day
10:15 AM – Morning Break
10:45 AM – Jonah Goldberg, syndicated political columnist, National Review Senior Editor, FOX News Contributor and Author
Noon – Lunch
12:15 PM – Hugh Hewitt, political commentator and nationally syndicated talk show host and author
1:30 PM – Kimberly Strassel, author, columnist and member of Wall Street Journal Editorial Board
2:30 PM – Afternoon Break
2:45 PM – Jay Timmons, President/CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
3:00 PM – Governor Scott Walker
5:00 PM – Last Badger Coaches Shuttle pick up from Capitol
Cost: $125