PACnic 2009 – The 15th Annual Event!
"A Political Stimulus Package"

On Friday, April 24, 2009 the Minnesota Senate voted 35 to 31 to raise your taxes $2.2 Billion. On Saturday, April 25, 2009 the Minnesota House of Representatives voted 68 to 65 to raise your taxes $1.5 Billion. This decision was made despite the severe economic downturn and despite the advice from business leaders who say that now more than ever, the legislature should focus on improving Minnesota’s business climate rather than raising taxes.

Is there any doubt that Minnesota is in need of a "political stimulus package?"

Just as our economy is in need of a “shock to the system,” our legislature is in need of a significant influx of new, pro-business legislators. As the Minnesota and TwinWest Chamber Political Action Committees, our job is to provide a “political stimulus” to the Minnesota House and Senate in the 2010 and 2012 elections.

This year, we are entering “phase 2” of our long-term plan to elect a pro-business majority (regardless of party) to the Minnesota House. To succeed at our “8-10-12” initiative, we targeted 8 races in 2008 and plan to focus on 10 in 2010 and 12 in 2012. Win a majority of those races and we’ll be on the road to political and economic recovery. Your contribution of at least $100 to the Minnesota or TwinWest Chamber PAC is an excellent way to start!

Please attend PACnic 2009 to do your part to ensure that our “8-10-12” plan provides a political stimulus in Saint Paul after next year’s elections!

Deadline to RSVP: Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Contact Lisa Engdahl at the Minnesota Chamber, (651) 292-4699 or lengdahl@mnchamber.com, to confirm your attendance.

Event Details

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Where: BayView Event Center, Excelsior, MN www.bayviewevent.com
Directions: Click here for detailed directions.
Who: Members, Minnesota Chamber Leadership Fund & TwinWest Chamber PAC
How: Simply make a minimum (personal) contribution of $100 to the Minnesota Chamber Leadership Fund or the TwinWest Chamber PAC

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:

Minnesota Chamber Leadership Fund Members:
ONLINE: http://www.mnchamberpac.com/contribute.cfm
BY MAIL: Click here to download the complete contribution form.
ATTEND THE 15TH ANNUAL PACNIC: Send your RSVP to Lisa Engdahl at the Minnesota Chamber, (651) 292-4699 or lengdahl@mnchamber.com.

TwinWest Chamber PAC Members:
CONTACT: Bryan Lake at the TwinWest Chamber bryan@twinwest.com or (763) 450-2225.
ATTEND THE 15TH ANNUAL PACNIC: Send your RSVP to Lisa Engdahl at the Minnesota Chamber, (651) 292-4699 or lengdahl@mnchamber.com

EVENT SPONSORS:

Gold Sponsors

Brad Bakken, Bill Blazar, David Carlsen, Alex Chisholm & Fran Gardoski, Mark & Jane Chronister, Steve Garske, Russ Hagen, David Lenzen, Jim Marchessault, Ginny Morris, David Olson, Ken Powell, Joe Reilly, Tom Schabel, Joe Swedberg, Scott Thiss, Joe Weis, Leonard Street and Deinard Government Relations Group PAC

Silver Sponsors

Mike Arends, Dave Beito, Russ Bennett, Mary Bethke, Robert & Beth Bjork, Jennifer Byers, Jeff Cairns, Jon Campbell, Susan Cary-Hanson, Dannette Coleman, Mark Davis, John Demskie, John Edson,  Jennifer Engh, Faegre & Benson PAC, Michael Fiterman, Mike Franklin, Nate Garvis, Tom Hesse, Hoyt Hsiao, Bob Klosterman, Phil Kronlage, Mick Lee, Laurie Lewandowski, Gary Marsden, Steve McCulloch, Paula Prahl, Todd Rapp, Andrea Walsh, Minnesota Power PAC, Dorsey Political Fund

Sponsors

Bob Anderson, Joe Boston, Edward Buerkle, Mark Carlson, Paul Cassidy, Rob Clark, Dave Dederichs, Laura Ekholm, Jeremy Estenson, Jim Fries, LaTisha Gietzen, Daniel Hanson, Martha Head, John and Karen Himle, John Knapp, Greg Korstad, Jan Kruchoski, Bob Lamoreaux, Steven Langsdale, Doug McGregor, Bruce Nustad, Rachel O'Brien, Denny Pottebaum, Jim Pumarlo, Kaye Rakow, Peggy Rasmussen, Eric Sandrock, Chris Sawyer, Mark Schadow, Don & Kitty Schumacher, Erin Sexton, Stacia Smith, Jeffrey Starbird, Blair Tremere

To quote President Obama – “Now is the time to act boldly and wisely – to not only revive this economy, but to build a new foundation for lasting prosperity.” We agree, and it starts with your involvement. Even if you can’t join us as at the 2009 PACnic, please do your part by contributing $100 (or more) to the Minnesota Chamber Leadership Fund or the TwinWest Chamber PAC.