Mr. McFerron will go over the results YOU provided in this third annual survey of our membership.
• Pat McFerron, President, Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates
CEO Poll Results (PDF)
The session will look at the ups and down of 2021 and look toward 2022. We will spend part of the time looking forward to the competitive trends likely to shape the rest of the decade.
● Ted Abernathy, Managing Partner, Economic Leadership LLC
Every year NASC honors a state chamber with the State Chamber of the Year (SCOTY) Award to highlight best practices among state chambers and to provide recognition to COSC member chambers and their leaders who have distinguished themselves by providing exceptional services and results for their members. Hear more about the application process and timeline for 2022, as well as how the Minnesota Chamber has been publicizing the award.
• Doug Loon, President, Minnesota Chamber
Jake Holm reviews the State of State Policy, social media interactions, and see how Government Affairs is more than just State Legislation Tracking and Member Updates.
• Jake Holm, Account Executive, Quorum
Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) look at labor and employment developments from Washington, DC.
● Michael Lotito, Bruce Sarchet and Jim Paretti
With the rising cost of prescription drugs impacting employer-sponsored health benefit plans, state lawmakers are calling into question the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Hear how recent court decisions will impact your members self-insured health plans and how PBMs manage the growing cost of prescription medications.
• Melodie Shrader, Assistant Vice President for State Affairs, PCMA
New research by the Pew Charitable Trusts shows that over the past decade, there have been drops in both arrests and the number of people incarcerated in the U.S., as well as modest declines in racial disparities. Additionally, fewer people leaving prison are being rearrested or reincarcerated. A key to successful community re-entry for those leaving prison or jail is employment; with about a half-million people in the U.S. being released from prison every year, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Join Pew research manager Tracy Velazquez to learn more about criminal justice trends and what they mean for businesses and communities across the country.
• Tracy Velázquez, Head of Criminal Justice Research, Pew Charitable Trusts
An overview of the challenges and concerns around PFAS regulations at state and federal levels.
• Rudy Underwood, Vice President of State Affairs and Political Mobilization, American Chemistry Council
This session will give a brief overview of state tax issue affecting the business community, including current developments and state tax trends to keep an eye on.
● Doug Lindholm, President and Executive Director, COST
Join Ted Abernathy and Sheree Anne Kelly for an important discussion on state and local best practices.
● Ted Abernathy, Managing Partner, Economic Leadership LLC
● Sheree Anne Kelly, President & CEO, American Chamber of Commerce Executives
State Chamber Workforce Plans Report (PDF)
A look at the state of renewable energy in America and how NextEra is making an impact in the United States and what policies are needed to enable the decarbonized economy.
• Matt Pawlowski, Executive Director - Regulatory Affairs and Business Management, NextEra Energy
Compensation strategies and approaches have not been immune from the impact of the pandemic. The challenges finding capable production, front line or executive employees is as challenging as ever. Top talent is finding options available with remote and flexible work arrangements. This session will identify the most effective techniques to help an organization attract, retain, and motivate employees in this new atmosphere. We will explore the latest impacts on wages, merit increases and incentives, so they are delivered in a way that reinforces the organization’s desired strategy and work environment. This will include the latest data and approaches so an organization can remain competitive in the talent marketplace.
● Kevin Paulson, Principal, Newport Group
VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/666147397/142a6a81a4
Government affairs is a critical business capability that should be accessible to all. Poligage is the first online marketplace for policy insights and government affairs services, providing flexible and affordable engagement with a vetted network of world-class experts who cover over 300 topics and systems at all levels of government. We’ll share how organizations are using Poligage to save time and money through on-demand access to expertise, as well as how chambers of commerce can make money through referrals to Poligage.
• Christine Davies, Founder & CEO, Poligage
Get in touch with Christine Davies ([email protected]) if you’d like to discuss partnering with Poligage and/or to share proposed experts from your state for their network. You can access their network free of charge at www.poligage.com
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More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the resilience of American small businesses is still making headlines. As small business owners continue to navigate the unprecedented challenges of operating through the pandemic and the economy’s ups and downs, they’re also facing the changing dynamics of the work environment itself. Join Timmy Bennett and Joe Peterson from MetLife’s Small & Specialty Businesses, for timely findings from MetLife’s small business-focused research that explores current workforce trends and the strategic role employee benefits can play in the recovery. The session will share insights about:
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What matters now to small business employers and their employees
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The business impact of improving employee well-being
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The strategic role of employee benefits
• Joe Petersen and Timmy Bennett, MetLife
A look at what’s happening around the country with regard to membership development and non-dues programs.
• Stephanie Snyder, Vice President of Membership, State Chamber of Oklahoma & ASCP Chair
Sign up for revenue and foundation webinars: 2022 ASCP Experience
Sara Armstrong & Nathan Morris provide a US Chamber update
