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Wednesday, May 25, 2016 & Thursday, May 26, 2016
Independence Institute
727 East 16th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203

Held during election years, this inspiring event offers potential and sitting legislators the opportunity to examine critical policy issues through the lens of a free market. Whether an aspiring or experienced leader, attendees are briefed on timely issues as presented by policy analysts who are expert in their field. Our goal is to provide participants a better understanding of how liberty enhances Coloradans’ way of life, prepare them for the challenges ahead, and offer the Independence Institute as their resource for the information they need to address the state’s most pressing issues. Note: This free event is open only to potential and current legislators. Unfortunately, we do not have space for additional guests. Please register below. Paid sponsorships are available.

DAY ONE

9:00-10:30

Energy & Environment

Amy Oliver Cooke, Simon Lomax, Michael Sandoval

10:30-11:45

Break

10:45-11:45

Water Issues

Craig Green

11:45-12:15

East/West Water

Sen. Ellen Roberts & Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg

12:15-1:15

Lunch Keynote

Jon Caldara

1:15-2:15

2nd
Amendment

David Kopel

2:15-2:30

2nd
Amendment

Laura Carno

2:30-3:00

Constitutional Law

David Kopel &
Rob Natelson

3:00-3:45

Article V

Rob Natelson

 

Legislative Happy Hour- 5:00pm

Stay late and join us for the optional Legislative Happy Hour with special guest: Colorado Senator Kevin Grantham.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER - DAY ONE

Jon Caldara, President, Independence Institute

Jon Caldara is the President of the Independence Institute, Colorado’s free-market think tank in Denver, Colorado. Under his leadership, the Institute has become one of the leading state-focused think tanks in the nation. To further advance liberty in Colorado, Caldara also hosts radio talk programs on 630 KHOW and 850 KOA. His current affairs television program, Devil’s Advocate with Jon Caldara, airs on Colorado Public Television Channel 12, Friday nights at 8:30 p.m.

DAY TWO

Colorado Officials Breakfast – 7:00am

Come early and join us for breakfast with special guests: Colorado State Treasurer Walker Stapleton and Colorado’s 18th Judicial Distric, Distric Attorney George Brauchler

 

9:00-9:45

Healthcare in Colorado

Linda Gorman

9:45-10:30

PERA

Josh Sharf

10:30-11:30

TABOR

Paul Prentice

11:45-1:00

Lunch Keynote

Randal O’Toole

1:00-1:15

Break

1:15-2:45

K-12 Education

Pam Benigno & Ross Izard

2:45-3:00

Break

3:15-4:45

Colorado Tax & Budget

Mark Hillman

4:45-5:30

Break Out Sessions

KEYNOTE SPEAKER - DAY TWO

Randal O’Toole, Senior Fellow and
Policy Analyst, CATO Institute

Randal O’Toole is a Cato Institute Senior Fellow working on urban growth, public land, and transportation issues. O’Toole is a accomplished author. In his book The Best-Laid Plans, he calls for repealing federal, state, and local planning laws and proposes reforms that can help solve social and environmental problems without heavy-handed government regulation. O’Toole most recently authored American Nightmare: How Government Undermines the Dream of Homeownership.

SPONSORS

See sponsorship pricing information below. For more information about being a sponsor of the Candidates’ Briefing, contact:

Cherish Schaffer
727 E. 16th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
303-279-6536 x 118

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

  • Exclusive Two-Day Sponsor – $15,000
  • One-Day Sponsor (Wednesday) – $7,500
  • One-Day Sponsor (Thursday) – $7,500

All Sponsors will receive:

  • Admission for five for each day of sponsorship
  • Logo on Invitation Letter (est. distribution: 150 qty)
  • Logo on Email Invitation Reminders
  • Logo and recognition on Briefing Materials for each day of sponsorship
  • Mention on Invitation Phone Call to each legislative office
  • Admission for two to Founders’ Night, for each day of sponsorship (a $1,000 value each) including the invitation-only VIP Reception
  • Listing as a Founders’ Night sponsor at the $2,500 level

REGISTER HERE

We have a room block at the Warwick Hotel on Wednesday, May 25. The Warwick is located blocks from Independence Institute and offers free shuttle rides. Please call 800-525-2888 or 303-861-2000 and mention Independence Institute for our special price. ($179 Classic Room, $189 Deluxe King or 2 Bed Rooms, $219 Suites). Cut off date is May 10, 2016.