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

9:20: Leadership Remarks [sponsored by Midco] and President’s Address

• Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak
• Arik Spencer, GNDC

10:00: 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

10:45: Break 

11:00: Political Briefs

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

11:15: 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 

12:00: Lunch [sponsored by HealthPartners]

1:00: Awards / Gavel Pass 

1:20: Political Briefs ​

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

1:35: 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

2:10: Agency Responses: 

• Rick Clayburgh, ND Bankers Association
• Jonathan Fortner, Lignite Energy Council

2:20: Break 

2:45: KEYNOTE: “Crushing Capitalism” - Norbert Michel 

3:30: Political Brief

3:40: AI KEYNOTE: Jordan Crenshaw, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

4:15: Close

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