What does the new Federal Reauthorization Bill mean for road, bridge and transit
funding here in the East Metro?
How can the business community better engage with local officials to move key
transportation projects forward in our region?
The Chamber welcomes special guest Rep. Betty McCollum to share the latest from
Washington on the Federal Transportation Reauthorization Act. After brief remarks,
a panel of local officials from MnDOT, Ramsey County and the Metropolitan Council
will discuss the impacts of Federal transportation policy on the East Metro and the
importance of business community leadership and engagement in regional decision
making.
Special Introduction from Rep. Betty McCollum
Click here for more information on Rep. McCollum
Moderator:

Bob McNaney - Vice President for Crisis & Critical Issues for Padilla Speer Beardsley
Click here for McNaney's Biography
Panelists will include:
- Jim McDonough – Ramsey County Commissioner, Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority
Chair; Member, Counties Transit Improvement Board
- Jon Commers – Metropolitan Councilmember, Saint Paul (District 14)
Member, Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee
- Sergius Phillips – Federal Relations Manager, MnDOT Office of Government Affairs
Investment: $20 - Members // $30 Non-members
Includes lunch and a discussion with some of the top transportation policy leaders in Minnesota!
Thank you to our Public Affairs Series sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors:
Corporate Sponsors:

Contributing Sponsors:
Securian Financial Group, Inc.& Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services
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Otherwise, substitutions and credits are welcome. A credit for a cancelled registration will be allowed
provided the cancelation request is received by the event registrar at least one full business day prior
to the start of the event.