Curious about how legislative and political forces impact your credit union, and what one can do about it? Here’s your opportunity: registration is under way for the state GAC/Grassroots Academy, which will be held on January 29th for its 11th anniversary. The state Legislature will resume in January, and with elections (and multiple open statewide seats) looming on the horizon, it will be a chaotic session packed with legislative issues of interest to credit unions. This event is the window to learn about those issues and people, and what credit unions can do to impact them.
Attendees will hear firsthand from state leaders on what to anticipate in the legislative arena, gain the insider’s perspective on the political environment, and obtain tools to grow their credit unions’ legislative influence. Participants in the 2019 Academy will learn from:
- New Addition to Lineup: Phil Kent, CEO and Publisher of InsiderAdvantage, longtime political influencer and regular panelist on the Fox5 TV show “The Georgia Gang,” on the new leadership of Georgia, the new political dynamics of the state, post-election thoughts and trends, and the unfolding legislative agenda of both parties and the potential impact on businesses
- Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Finance Kevin Hagler and Deputy Commissioner Melissa Sneed on what credit unions can anticipate from the Department and the state legislative process
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution veteran political reporter Jim Galloway on his perspective of covering the Capitol, what political forces are in play, and how those impact the state
- Speaker of the House Chief of Staff Spiro Amburn for personal insight into the leadership of the state, and what is in the future for Georgia
- Senate President Pro Tem Butch Miller (R-Gainesville) on the state legislative session and his viewpoints from this top leadership role in the Senate
- House Minority Caucus Chairman James Beverly (D-Macon) on the legislative process and the focus of the Democratic Caucus in the House
Whether this is your first year attending or your 11th, it is the opportunity for credit unions to walk away with an understanding of the legislative issues facing credit unions, gain insight into the aftermath of the 2018 elections, and be equipped to shape the future for the industry. Don’t wait for something to happen – learn how to shape what happens, and make an impact for your credit union!
