BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240416T213000Z DTEND:20240416T233000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Pints & Politics - a Members-Only (and their guests) Event DESCRIPTION:The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce presents\n\nPINTS & POLITICS\n\nSponsored by Kansas Gas Service\n\n\nJoin us for a fun and casual "happy hour" with candid conversations during Pints & Politics\, hosted by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce alongside FUEL Barton County! This exclusive members-only affair is not your run-of-the-mill political gathering it's a dynamic opportunity to mingle\, connect\, and exchange insights with your fellow business leaders and the elected officials representing Great Bend\, Barton County\, Kansas\, and the US. This is your chance to engage directly with decision-makers and influencers from various levels of government.\n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 16th\n\nTime: 4:30pm - 6:30pm\n\nLocation: Dry Lake Brewing\n\n\nSpecial Guest Alert! We're thrilled to welcome Eric Stafford\, Vice President of Government Affairs with the Kansas Chamber of Commerce\, to share stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his time in Topeka. Get ready for an insider's perspective on the workings of the Kansas Chamber\, Kansas Statehouse\, and more.\n\n\n\nEric Stafford joined the Kansas Chamber as the Senior Director of Government Affairs in January of 2011\, before being promoted to our Vice President of Government Affairs in May 2014. \n\n\n\nAs the Vice President of Government Affairs\, Eric serves as part of the government affairs team responsible for the Chamber's policy and advocacy efforts on pro-business legislation. Eric's primary focus has included worker's compensation\, unemployment insurance\, immigration\, health care and tort reform. In his new role\, Eric is responsible for the Chamber's advocacy on tax policy\, government efficiency\, state budget and legal reform. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining the Kansas Chamber\, Eric served as the Director of Government Affairs for the Associated General Contractors of Kansas for six years. With AGC\, Eric represented and lobbied on behalf of the commercial building construction industry. He also oversaw AGC's communications and public relations efforts. \n\n\n\nEric graduated from Kansas State University in 2002. He and his wife Shahira live in Topeka and have two children. \n\n\n\nElected officials invited encompass a diverse array of representatives from key offices\, including:\n\n\n\n- Great Bend City Council\n\n- Barton County Commissioners\n\n- USD 428 Board of Education\n\n- Barton Community College Board of Trustees\n\n- Kansas State Legislators\n\n- Staff members of our Federal delegation \n\n\n\nIt's an unparalleled opportunity to network and forge valuable connections that could shape the future of your business.\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\n Happy hour kicks off at 4:30 p.m. with light appetizers and a cash bar. Enjoy the conversations!\n 5:15PM - Brief introductions of delegates so you can put a face to a name\n 5:30PM - 5:45PM: Behind the Scenes with Eric Stafford\, VP of Government Affairs\, Kansas Chamber of Commerce\n 6:15PM - Door Prizes\n 6:30PM - Event Concludes\n\nAttendance is free for Chamber members\, but please RSVP to secure your spot. Have questions or need more information? Contact the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce at 620-792-2401.\n\nPints & Politics is proudly sponsored by Kansas Gas Service.\n\n\nLet's raise a glass to progress and prosperity see you at Pints & Politics! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce presents
\nPINTS &\; POLITICS
\nSponsored by Kansas Gas Service
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\nJoin us for a fun and casual "\;happy hour"\; with candid conversations during Pints &\; Politics\, hosted by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce alongside FUEL Barton County! This exclusive members-only affair is not your run-of-the-mill political gathering &ndash\; it'\;s a dynamic opportunity to mingle\, connect\, and exchange insights with your fellow business leaders and the elected officials representing Great Bend\, Barton County\, Kansas\, and the US. This is your chance to engage directly with decision-makers and influencers from various levels of government.\n\n
Date: Tuesday\, April 16th
\nTime: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
\nLocation: Dry Lake Brewing
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\nSpecial Guest Alert! \;We'\;re thrilled to welcome Eric Stafford\, Vice President of Government Affairs with the Kansas Chamber of Commerce\, to share stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his time in Topeka. Get ready for an insider'\;s perspective on the workings of the Kansas Chamber\, Kansas Statehouse\, and more.
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\nEric Stafford joined the Kansas Chamber as the Senior Director of Government Affairs in January of 2011\, before being promoted to our Vice President of Government Affairs in May 2014. \;
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\nAs the Vice President of Government Affairs\, Eric serves as part of the government affairs team responsible for the Chamber&rsquo\;s policy and advocacy efforts on pro-business legislation. Eric&rsquo\;s primary focus has included worker&rsquo\;s compensation\, unemployment insurance\, immigration\, health care and tort reform. In his new role\, Eric is responsible for the Chamber&rsquo\;s advocacy on tax policy\, government efficiency\, state budget and legal reform. \;
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\nPrior to joining the Kansas Chamber\, Eric served as the Director of Government Affairs for the Associated General Contractors of Kansas for six years. With AGC\, Eric represented and lobbied on behalf of the commercial building construction industry. He also oversaw AGC&rsquo\;s communications and public relations efforts. \;
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\nEric graduated from Kansas State University in 2002. He and his wife Shahira live in Topeka and have two children. \;
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\nElected officials invited encompass a diverse array of representatives from key offices\, including:
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\n- Great Bend City Council
\n- Barton County Commissioners
\n- USD 428 Board of Education
\n- Barton Community College Board of Trustees
\n- Kansas State Legislators
\n- Staff members of our Federal delegation \;
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\nIt'\;s an unparalleled opportunity to network and forge valuable connections that could shape the future of your business.
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\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\nAttendance is free for Chamber members\, but please RSVP to secure your spot. Have questions or need more information? Contact the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce at 620-792-2401.\n\n
Pints &\; Politics is proudly sponsored by Kansas Gas Service.
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\nLet'\;s raise a glass to progress and prosperity &ndash\; see you at Pints &\; Politics! LOCATION:Dry Lake Brewing 1305 Main St. UID:e.2303.13494 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260516T065033Z URL:https://members.greatbend.org/events/details/pints-politics-a-members-only-and-their-guests-event-13494 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR