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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