BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261201T160000Z DTEND:20261214T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Legislative Learning Sessions at State College of Florida / December – FREE DESCRIPTION:"Dear Legislator": Turning Your Cause into a Compelling Message\n\n December 1\, 14\n 1-hour class\n Offered in-person or virtually\n Pre-requisite for "Dear Legislator" class\n\nClass Description:\n\nLearn how to effectively advocate for issues that matter to you through clear\, respectful communication with state legislators. This practical class teaches constituents and community or special interest groups how to write professional advocacy letters that explain an issue\, share its impact\, and make a clear request for legislative support or action. As a prerequisite\, you must have taken our Legislative Advocacy class in the past. This class is the next step in your advocacy journey.\n\n\n\nBalance the Budget: One Slice at a Time - Understanding State Budgets and the Role of Legislators\n\n\n December 14\n 2-hour class\n Offered in-person only\n Free pizza and drinks provided\n\nClass Description:\n\nState College of Florida's Government Relations department presents a FREE\, engaging and interactive seminar designed to provide a deeper understanding of the complexities of setting a state's budget. Attendees will explore the key components of budgeting\, including revenue sources\, spending priorities\, and financial planning. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples\, participants will gain insight into the decision-making process and the delicate balance legislators must strike to ensure fiscal responsibility\, public needs\, and economic growth.\n\n\n\nThis seminar will shed light on the critical role of legislators in shaping the budget\, from advocating for programs to making tough choices. Whether you're new to the world of state finance or looking to expand your knowledge\, this session will help you gain a better understanding of how state budgets are crafted\, the impact of legislative actions\, and how you can play a part in the process. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&ldquo\;Dear Legislator&rdquo\;: Turning Your Cause into a Compelling Message\n\nClass Description:
\nLearn how to effectively advocate for issues that matter to you through clear\, respectful communication with state legislators. This practical class teaches constituents and community or special interest groups how to write professional advocacy letters that explain an issue\, share its impact\, and make a clear request for legislative support or action. As a prerequisite\, you must have taken our Legislative Advocacy class in the past. This class is the next step in your advocacy journey.\n\n
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\nBalance the Budget: One Slice at a Time - Understanding State Budgets and the Role of Legislators\n\n\nClass Description:
\nState College of Florida&rsquo\;s Government Relations department presents a FREE\, engaging and interactive seminar designed to provide a deeper understanding of the complexities of setting a state&rsquo\;s budget. Attendees will explore the key components of budgeting\, including revenue sources\, spending priorities\, and financial planning. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples\, participants will gain insight into the decision-making process and the delicate balance legislators must strike to ensure fiscal responsibility\, public needs\, and economic growth.
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\nThis seminar will shed light on the critical role of legislators in shaping the budget\, from advocating for programs to making tough choices. Whether you'\;re new to the world of state finance or looking to expand your knowledge\, this session will help you gain a better understanding of how state budgets are crafted\, the impact of legislative actions\, and how you can play a part in the process. LOCATION:In-Person at SCF\, Bradenton or online via TEAMS - see options by clicking link below or QR codes on attached flyer for information and registration. UID:e.2475.58224 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20261002T195620Z URL:https://business.manateechamber.com/events/details/legislative-learning-sessions-at-state-college-of-florida-october-december-free-12-01-2026-58224 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR