Workshops

2022 Political Action Boot Camp
Thursday, May 19, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The D Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
301 Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101

An intense workshop to help chambers take their political game to the next level and be real players helping elect business friendly candidates.
NOTE: This Boot Camp is NOT about government affairs or legislative action.
Probable Boot Camp Topics (presenters still being finalized) will include:
• Political Action A to Z
• Today’s Political Landscape
• Setting the Stage for Success
• Influencing Outcomes without Endorsing
• Essentials for Winning Elections
• Maneuvering Through the Land Mines: Best Practices & Lessons Learned
Who Should Attend: Chamber CEOs, Government Affairs Staff Professionals, Chamber Officers & Board Members, PAC Chairs
Cost: $75 per person (includes lunch)
Logistics: Lodging & other meals will be on your own
Hotel Reservations: 1-800-274-5825 Reference: W.A.C.E. Code: DCCC22
Registration is Closed
Refund Policy: A 90% refund will be made if requested in writing by May 11. No refunds after May 11.

ACADEMY PLUS IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED W.A.C.E. ACADEMY OR U.S. CHAMBER INSTITUTE AND WHO ARE CURRENT W.A.C.E. MEMBERS.
Space for Academy Plus is limited.
August 1-2, 2022
Hyatt Regency, 1209 L St., Sacramento, CA
MONDAY, AUGUST 1 | 1:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Chamber Programs

The three-hour afternoon program on Monday, August 1 will focus on two areas: “Future Proofing Your Chamber” and “Next Level Financing for Chambers.” These facilitated sessions will take a deep dive into best practices and focal points to ensure that chambers continue to move from relevant to essential. The portion of the program on funding will investigate course corrections, cuts and new sources of funding.
OPTIONAL Networking Event on Monday evening
No additional cost. More details to come.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 | 8:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Personal Development

The three-hour morning personal development session on Tuesday, August 2 will focus on “Balance, Boundaries and Burnout” and will investigate the do’s and don’ts when thinking about and dealing with change and a career move.

TUITION
$300.00 includes Monday and Tuesday’s workshops, materials, and the networking event on Monday evening. Tuition does not include meals, transportation, hotel accommodations, meeting room Wi-Fi, or parking.

Tuition is fully refundable should the event have to be rescheduled, moved to another county or state, or cancelled due to uncontrollable circumstances surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic.
HOTEL
Academy-Plus participants can take advantage of the discounted room rate offered at the Hyatt Regency of $184 per night plus taxes, fees and surcharges for a single/double occupancy room, while supplies last. The discounted room rate is available until July 8, or until sold out. To reserve a room, visit our Hotel & Travel page.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
*** Academy-Plus has the same cancellation and substitution policy as Academy.
To register for the program click here and select Academy-Plus as your registration type.
*In order to complete registration, each participant must personally read and agree to our Attendee Policies and COVID Liability release form.