If you’re tired of just talking about politics and want to make a real difference, sign for the Indy Chamber’s political boot camp at this year’s Hob Nob.

Here’s what you can expect…

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1:00-5:00 PM: POLITICAL BOOTCAMP

5:00-6:00 PM: KEYNOTE ADDRESS

5:30-8:00 PM: NETWORKING RECEPTION

Running for political office is the highest form of civic engagement. The Indy Chamber wants to arm you with information on the realities of campaign life, forming the right strategy and understanding the terrain. In addition to our annual HobNob networking reception, this year’s event with feature a political bootcamp to help identify the next generation of civic leaders. Topics will include:

WHY I RAN: THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY
SCOTT FADNESS, MAYOR, CITY OF FISHERS
MARYANN SULLIVAN, PRESIDENT, IPS BOARD
VOP OSILI, CITY-COUNTY COUNCILLOR, CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

BUILDING YOUR NETWORK ONE CONNECTION AT A TIME
CHRISTINA HALE, PRESIDENT & CEO, LEADERSHIP INDIANAPOLIS

MONEY: THE LIFEBLOOD OF POLITICS
BRIAN MCGRATH, VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, EDCHOICE

GETTING ON THE BALLOT
BRAD KING, CO-DIRECTOR, INDIANA ELECTION DIVISION
ANGELA NUSSMEYER, CO-DIRECTOR, INDIANA ELECTION DIVISION

PARTY RULES
TOM JOHN, PARTNER, ICE MILLER LLP
KIP TEW, PARTNER, ICE MILLER LLP

FROM METRICS TO MESSAGING
BEN LAZARUS, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & ANALYTICS, TARGETSMART

We’ll also be joined by keynote speaker KYLE KONDIK, Managing Editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball. Kondick serves as a frequently-cited expert and author on American Politics who has appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, PBNS NewsHour and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show.

Join us!

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