This unique event – the Chamber’s spin on a “lobby day” – brings together business leaders, government affairs professionals and local and regional chambers of commerce to interact with policymakers about key issues facing Michigan employers and communities while exploring what’s next for our Great Lakes State. This event sells out fast every year.
SAVE THE DATE
MAY 7, 2025
PREVIOUS LINEUP
8:30-10 a.m. | Donuts Under the Dome
2024 Chamber Day begins with a first-of-its-kind Donuts Under the Dome! This event will bring together Michigan business leaders, legislators, and key department staff and stakeholders to network, mingle, and enjoy a donut from East Lansing’s very own Groovy Donuts. Use this opportunity to network across sectors to put a face to a name and expand your 21st century rolodex.
10 a.m. | Opening Remarks
The program will open with a welcome from MI Chamber President and CEO, Jim Holcomb.
Jim Holcomb
President and CEO, Michigan Chamber
10:15-11 a.m. | 2024 Politics & Predictions
Joined by some of Michigan’s top political pundits, this session will discuss the current political climate, and how the Presidential election will impact our state.
Lauren Gibbons
Moderator, Capitol Reporter, Bridge Michigan
Jill Alper
President, Alper Strategies
Jason McBride
Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Majority Strategies
Steven Ostrow
Vice President, Arena
Alexis Wiley
Founder and CEO, Moment Strategies
11:15-11:45 a.m. | Discussion with Democratic Leaders
Democratic legislative leadership from both the House of Representatives and the Senate will join 2024 Chamber Day to discuss their priorities for the remainder of the session year, updating Michigan businesses on what to expect in the coming months. They’ll also touch on their time as a fully Democratic leadership team and allow for Q&A from the audience.
Winnie Brinks
Senate Majority Leader
Sam Singh
Senate Majority Floor Leader
Joe Tate
House Speaker
Abraham Aiyash
House Majority Floor Leader
11:45 a.m. | Lunch & Network
Grab some lunch and network with Michigan business leaders.
12:15-12:45 p.m. | Republican Leadership Roundtable
Join Republican leaders in House of Representatives and Michigan Senate as they outline key issues they’ve identified in the state, while touching on goals and election expectations moving into a highly anticipated House race and Presidential election year. Time will be reserved at the end of the discussion for attendees to engage in Q&A.
Aric Nesbitt
Senate Republican Leader
Dan Lauwers
Senate Republican Floor Leader
Matt Hall
House Republican Leader
Bryan Posthumus
House Republican Floor Leader
1-1:45 p.m. | Special Guest Keynote
Neil Bradley
EVP, Chief Policy Officer & Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1:45-2 p.m. | Closing Remarks
The program will conclude with a message from MI Chamber Board of Directors Chair, Mike Puerner.
Mike Puerner
Chief Legal Officer, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
2024 Board of Directors Chair, Michigan Chamber
2 p.m. | Chamber Day Interactive Opportunities
Take this time to tour the state Capitol building, join our MI Chamber lobbyists for “Advocacy 101”, or attend the local chamber workshop.
For questions regarding Chamber Day, contact bburtka@michamber.com.