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  • 2025 Policy Summit

    2025 Policy Summit


    You’re invited to the 2025 Policy Summit! Hosted by the Greater North Dakota Chamber, this annual gathering sparks important conversations around policies that impact the state’s business climate and economy.

    Join us for a day full of engaging discussions and valuable connections.

    AGENDA

    (Session Descriptions)

    8:00: Registration opens

    9:15: WELCOME & GNDC President's Address

    9:25: POLITICAL BRIEFS

    • Republican Caucus: Matthew Simon
    • Democrat Caucus: Jamie Selzler

    9:40: PANEL: State Healthcare Mandates

    • Moderator: Andrea Pfennig, GNDC
    • Megan Hruby, Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.D.
    • Ben Hanson, American Cancer Society
    • Rep. Robin Weisz, Speaker of the House
    • Business Response: Jeff Zarling, DAWA Solutions Group
    • Session Description

    10:25: BREAK

    10:45: POLITICAL BRIEFS

    • Future Caucus: Rep. Dawson Holle & Rep. Jayme Davis
    • Rural Caucus: Rep. Jared Hagert

    11:00: PANEL: C02 Conversation and Controversy

    • Moderator: Jessica Bell, Rainbow Energy
    • Brian Kalk, EERC
    • David Owen, South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry
    • Rep. SuAnn Olson, ND Legislature 
    • Business Response: Jeff Zueger, Harvestone Low Carbon Partners
    • Session Description

    12:00: LUNCH [sponsored by HealthPartners]

    1:00: RECONVENE: Bank of North Dakota: Kelvin Hullet

    1:05: AWARDS / GAVEL PASS 

    1:25: PANEL: Legislative Leadership 

    • Moderator: Arik Spencer, GNDC
    • Senate Majority Leader: David Hogue 
    • House Majority Leader: Mike Lefor
    • Senate Minority Leader: Kathy Hogan 
    • House Minority Leader: Zachary Ista
    • Business Response:
      • Rick Clayburgh, ND Bankers Association
      • Jonathan Fortner, Lignite Energy Council
    • Session Description

    2:10: POLITICAL BRIEF

    2:15: BREAK

    2:40: KEYNOTE: “Crushing Capitalism” - Norbert Michel 
     - 
    Session Description

    3:30: LEADERSHIP REMARKS [sponsored by Midco]

    • Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak

    4:00: AI KEYNOTE: Jordan Crenshaw, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

    4:35: CLOSE

    4:36: ND Chamber PAC Social



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    Event Sponsors

    Gold Sponsor
    Hess Corporation
    Lunch Sponsor
    HealthPartners
    Silver Sponsors
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.D.
    BNI Energy
    ConocoPhillips
    Dakota Carrier Network (DCN)
    Essentia Health
    MDU Resources Group, Inc.
    NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
    ONEOK, Inc.
    Otter Tail Corporation
    Sanford Health Bismarck
    Leadership Remarks Sponsor
    Midco
    Bronze Sponsors
    Amazon
    American Crystal Sugar Co.
    Bartlett & West, Inc.
    BNSF Railway Company
    Eide Bailly LLP
    Fisher Industries
    Flint Group
    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
    Lignite Energy Council
    North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives
    The Title Team
    Xcel Energy
    Break Sponsors
    Altria Client Services LLC
    Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)
    Steffes LLC
    Host Sponsor
    Bismarck State College
    Experience Sponsors
    Chezy
    Livewire Entertainment Media Services, LLC
    TODO
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    Date and Time

    Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
    9:15 AM - 4:35 PM CDT

    Location

    HYBRID EVENT - Online or in-person

    Bismarck State College - National Energy Center of Excellence - Bavendick

    1200 Schafer St Bismarck ND 58501

    Fees/Admission

    REGISTRATION 

    (virtual and in-person are the same rates)

    Members: $175
    Non-Members: $250

    Day rate applies on September 22 & 23: $275

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