March 12 Rochester on Tour at the Capitol

03/04/2008

This is a reminder that Rochester on Tour at the Capitol 2008 will be Wednesday March 12. Please sign up ASAP if you plan to attend. Register at http://www.rochestermnchamber.com/


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Rochester on Tour at the Capitol 2008
Wednesday, March 12
St. Paul, MN


Rally with Rochester business leaders and community members in St. Paul to promote Rochester at the 5th annual Rochester on Tour at the Capitol. Last year, more than 85 legislators from across the state learned from 700-plus citizens how important Rochester is to the economic vitality of the state. When attending this event, you have the opportunity to network with legislative, business and community leaders while highlighting many of Rochester's prominent legislative priorities.

Schedule of Events:
9 a.m. - Rochester on Tour Kickoff - Chateau Theatres (continental breakfast compliments of Home Federal Bank)

10 a.m. - Buses depart Rochester (Chateau Theatre Parking lot)

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Lunch at the St. Paul River Centre. Invited speakers include Gov. Tim Pawlenty and House Senate leadership

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Rally at the Capitol Rotunda

2:30 - 5 p.m. - Watch legislature in action, tour the Capitol, visit with legislators, tour the historic James J. Hill House, relive the history of the Minnesota Supreme Court with former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sandy Keith

5-7 p.m. - Grand Reception at the National Guard Armory, 600 Cedar Street. Join local businesses and community members to promote our city to state legislators while enjoying Rochester food, beverage, music and more!

Food at reception compliments of Bob's Smoke Stack Ribs, Canadian Honker, Catering by Design, Ecowater Systems, Great Harvest Bread Co., HyVee, Teresa's and Twigs!

7:30 p.m. - Buses depart St. Paul

9 p.m. - Buses arrive in Rochester



Register at http://www.rochestermnchamber.com/