Budget Works 2011 -- Out With the Old, In With the Revenue
The Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute's annual Budget Works conference is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14. Take note it's a new date, and unlike past years it's an all-day session.
Register today for an informative and inspiring look at our state's budget landscape and a way forward that supports justice and economic security for all Coloradans.
Budget Works 2011 will be at the Warwick Hotel Denver, 1776 Grant St. on the 2nd floor. The registration fee is $35 and includes a Continental breakfast, lunch and beverages. Valet parking is $5 for conference attendees.
General and Denver Foundation Grantees scholarships are available. To apply, contact Kathy White by e-mail or 303-573-5669, ext. 303.
Here are details of the agenda:
Morning - Overview of Where We Are Today
Natalie Mullis, Chief Economist, Colorado Legislative Council Staff
The Economic Outlook for 2011
Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute Staff
Revenues, Taxes and Values - Putting it All Together
Colorado State Sen. Rollie Heath, Chair Long-term Fiscal Stability Commission
Innovation Foregone - State Revenues and Public Investments Over the Past 10 Years
Lunch
We're Better Together - Inspirations from Other States
Representative Stacey Abrams, Minority Leader, Georgia House of Representatives
TBA, State of Oregon
Afternoon - Digging Down and Out
Breakout sessions for in-depth information on how to put theory into practice led by local and national experts.
Session 1: Messaging: Talking tax and framing the debate.
Session 2: Organizing: How to go door-to-door in your community on fiscal issues.
Session 3: Communications: Winning strategies and tactics on all things tax.
Closing - What the Future Holds and Where We Go From Here
Budget Works 2011 will equip you with the information and strategies you need to work for a better Colorado. Register now.
Generous funding for Budget Works 2011 provided by
The Denver Foundation