2019 Fall Legislative Conference

Join us in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania from October 7-8 for our 2019 Fall Legislative Conference. The event will be held at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg and include educational sessions, cocktail hour, dinner, and a keynote speaker.

Conference Agenda

Monday, October 7

2:00-3:00 pm - Session 1: Federal Legislative Issues (panel discussion). Panelists: Michael Gruber & Greg Costa of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA); Jon Taets of National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS); Greg Ferrara and Chris Jones of the National Grocers Association (NGA).

3:15-4:15 pm - Session 2: Gaming Update from PA Gaming Control Board. Presenter: Chief Counsel R. Douglas Sherman

This educational session will include information about the current affairs of video gaming terminal (VGT) regulations and statewide rollout.

6:00-7:00 pm - Cocktail Reception w/appearance by U.S. Senator Bob Casey

7:00-9:00 pm - Dinner w/keynote speaker

Tuesday, October 8

8:00-9:00 am - Breakfast Buffet

9:15-10:15 am - Session 3: State Issues Update from Staff of Caucus Leaders (panel discussion). Panelists: Drew Crompton, Chief of Staff & General Counsel to the Senate Majority Caucus; Stephen Bruder, Policy Director to the Senate Minority Leader; Jeremy Kiehl, Director of Legislative Affairs to the House Majority Leader; Mark Meyer, Chief of Staff to the Senate Majority Leader.

10:30-11:30 am - Session 4: Cyber Security Presentation by Federated Insurance. Presenter: Daniel Dowdy, Account Exec., Federated Insurance

Hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about a security breach or incident involving the loss of sensitive data to hackers. We will discuss several layers of risk management that will help reduce a business’s exposure, as well as coverage options available to transfer this risk to an insurance carrier. Cyber-crime is the fastest growing and most dynamic exposure in business today. We’ll address strategies to minimize that risk.

11:45a-1:15 pm - Board Meeting w/working lunch (PFMA Board members only)

View and download the conference invitation here.

Radisson Hotel Harrisburg

1150 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011

Located off Highway 15 in Camp Hill, PA, Radisson Hotel Harrisburg sits just across the Susquehanna River from downtown Harrisburg. During your stay, set aside time to tour the Pennsylvania State Capitol or browse The State Museum of Pennsylvania, both located within five minutes of the hotel. You can unwind with a Harrisburg Senators baseball game on Harrisburg City Island, and if you want to learn how Hershey bars are made, drive 16 miles to Hershey's Chocolate World®.

The Radisson hotel simplifies travel by providing complimentary shuttle service to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), the Harrisburg Amtrak depot and area bus stations. We can also shuttle you to local businesses within a five-mile radius. During your stay, save time and money with on-site amenities like free Wi-Fi and unwind at our inviting outdoor pool. Amenities and services include: