This event was previously named the Federal Fly-Back.

There are many important issues being discussed and debated in Washington, D.C., and it's important that our federal delegation hears from and speaks to the business community. All members of Nebraska's federal delegation — Sens. Ben Nelson and Mike Johanns, and Reps. Lee Terry, Jeff Fortenberry and Adrian Smith — have been invited to come home to converse with constituents.

Agenda
7:30 a.m. Registration and chambers of commerce coffee
Attendees can network and enjoy a continental breakfast.

9 a.m. Nebraska Congressional Forum
Nebraska's federal elected officials will discuss the issues they are working on and have identified as important to Nebraska businesses. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions during a Q & A session.

11:30 a.m. Networking break

12 p.m. Nebraska Summit Luncheon
Remarks by Gov. Dave Heineman and keynote speaker John Engler, president of the National Association of Manufacturers.

1:30 p.m. Adjourn

Are you a young professional interested in attending?
The cost for young professionals (YP) to participate in the entire Legislative Summit plus the special event below is $75. The cost to attend only the event below is $10. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to take advantage of this special pricing for young professionals. Call Hartwig at (402) 978-7936 with questions.

Young professionals are invited to a special gathering after the Legislative Summit. The agenda will be:

2 p.m. Governor's address to young professionals

2:30 p.m. Panel of elected and involved young professional political representatives

The goal of this session is to provide young professionals the opportunity to engage with a small, diverse panel of elected and involved young professionals. The discussion will provide attendees information on the following: getting involved, understanding the process, promoting leaders, resources within politics, etc.

3:30 p.m. Breakouts to discuss governor's objectives for Nebraska YPs

The goal of this session is to provide recommendations to Gov. Heineman and other elected officials as far as retention and attraction for Nebraska.

4 p.m. Networking reception

This event is a joint effort of the Greater Omaha Chamber, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Cost is $95 per member and $125 per nonmember.