Twin Cities
Twin Cities District: The Government and You
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Blaine, MN
EVENT DETAILS
There have been a lot of changes in Washington, D.C. over the past year—changes that can directly impact your business. To help shed light on the recent developments, PMA’s lobbyist in D.C., Omar Nashashibi, will talk to the Twin Cities District and give an update on national issues such as:
- Recent tax law
- Trade agreements
- 2018 midterms
- Local politics affecting Minnesota such as the recent resignation of Senator Al Franken and the upcoming Governor’s race
In addition to an update on political and regulatory changes that will impact PMA members, Omar will describe the other benefits his firm provides PMA companies as part of their membership. These include:
- Assistance with customs/import issues
- Finding support for regulatory compliance
- Assistance with new customers
- New market research
- Human resource topics/recruitment
- Social media and marketing support
- Access to political officials in Washington
Members and prospective members are welcome to join us for this outstanding event held at the renowned Tournament Players Club (TPC) in Blaine.
Who should attend?
- Executives and Managers
- International Logistics and Business Managers
- Controllers
- Human Resources
- Marketing
Speaker
Omar Nashashibi, Founding Partner, The Franklin Partnership, LLP 
Omar Nashashibi is a founding partner of The Franklin Partnership, LLP, the bipartisan Washington, D.C.-based government relations firm that represents PMA’s interests before Congress and the Administration.
Omar has nearly 20 years of experience working with policymakers, politicians and the media. Prior to The Franklin Partnership, Omar worked for the Office of Management and Budget. Earlier in his career, he served as a research assistant at the Institute for Public Accuracy, promoting policy to the media. In 1995, he began his career in Washington, D.C. covering congressional and agency hearings for a nationwide nonprofit publication.
AGENDA
3:30 p.m. Registration/networking (cash bar available)
4:00 p.m. Presentation by Omar Nashashibi
5:30 p.m. Dinner
LOCATION
Tournament Players Club (TPC)
11444 Tournament Players Pkwy.
Blaine, MN 55449
763-795-0800
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Through March 27
$45 PMA member
$65 Nonmember
After March 27
$55 PMA member
$75 Nonmember
For more information, please contact Kari Davis. To register online, please contact Cindy Minn at 216-901-8800.