Advocacy 101 Webinar

Join manufacturing leaders across the state for a special event as we discuss the many opportunities to impact policy during the coming legislative session.

The virtual event will be held on Monday, January 13 from 3:00-4:30 pm.

Hear from Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, Paul Lavoie, who is our advocate within the state government. Paul will update us on the many programs his office is working on to benefit and grow our state’s manufacturing industry.

Ever feel like you are powerless to impact the laws passed in Hartford and that your voice doesn’t matter? Eric Gjede and Andy Markowski, from Statehouse Partners, LLC will unravel these and other myths with an Advocacy 101 presentation. Eric and Andy have nearly 40 years combined experience as lobbyists and advocates at Connecticut’s capitol. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of the state’s legislative process, effective versus ineffective lawmaker communication techniques, and how it only takes a few voices to have a major impact on legislation – BEFORE it passes!