Meet the New Legislators

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City & State PA in partnership with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting Meet The New Legislators retreat for incoming Pennsylvania State legislators. Esteemed speakers, officials and public policy leaders will discuss a broad array of topics new members are expected to learn on the job.

This invite-only event is intended to foster a comfortable environment in which the legislators can ask open questions and receive honest answers.   City & State is proud to present a platform for our elected leaders of Pennsylvania to hear from industry experts and leaders to share information and education and formulate relationships that can help throughout their term.

This is a closed event not open to the public. It will be only for new and existing state legislators, invited speakers and sponsors of the event.

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

9:30 AM - 2:00PM

9:30 AM - 2:00PM

PA Chamber of Business & Industry

417 Walnut Street

Harrisburg, PA

PA Chamber of Business & Industry

417 Walnut Street

Harrisburg, PA

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Dress Attire

Dress Attire

Business Casual

Sponsorship Information

Sponsorship Information

Limited sponsorship spots available. For more information, please email advertising@cityandstatepa.com

9:30 AM EST

30 MINS
9:30 AM EST 30 MINS

Doors Open, Check-in & Networking

10 AM EST

5 MINS
10 AM EST 5 MINS

Opening Remarks by Emcee

Mike Fleck
Mike Fleck
Vice President
City & State Pennsylvania
Mike Fleck
Mike Fleck
Vice President
City & State Pennsylvania
Mike Fleck
Mike Fleck
Mike Fleck
Vice President
City & State Pennsylvania
Mike Fleck

10:05 AM EST

10 MINS
10:05 AM EST 10 MINS
PA Chamber

Welcome Remarks by PA Chamber of Business & Industry

PA Chamber
Luke Bernstein
Luke Bernstein
President and CEO
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
Luke Bernstein
Luke Bernstein
President and CEO
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
Luke Bernstein
Luke Bernstein
Luke Bernstein
President and CEO
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
Luke Bernstein

10:15 AM EST

1 HR
10:15 AM EST 1 HR

Powering Pennsylvania's Economy: Jobs, Growth & Competitiveness

TBA
TBA
Session Facilitator
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Nathan A. Benefield
Nathan A. Benefield
Chief Policy Officer
Commonwealth Foundation
Andrew Tubbs
Andrew Tubbs
President & CEO
Energy Association of PA
TBA
TBA
-
Pennsylvania Bankers Association
TBA
TBA
-
PA Restaurant and Lodging Assoc.
Jim Snell
Jim Snell
Business Manager
Steamfitters LU 420

Hear from 7 of PA’s most influential groups address what Pennsylvania needs to do to create jobs, attract investment, strengthen its workforce, and remain economically competitive?  Each will present and focus on the business, workforce, and economic development environment in Pennsylvania.

TBA
TBA
Session Facilitator
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Nathan A. Benefield
Nathan A. Benefield
Chief Policy Officer
Commonwealth Foundation
Andrew Tubbs
Andrew Tubbs
President & CEO
Energy Association of PA
TBA
TBA
-
Pennsylvania Bankers Association
TBA
TBA
-
PA Restaurant and Lodging Assoc.
Jim Snell
Jim Snell
Business Manager
Steamfitters LU 420

Hear from 7 of PA’s most influential groups address what Pennsylvania needs to do to create jobs, attract investment, strengthen its workforce, and remain economically competitive?  Each will present and focus on the business, workforce, and economic development environment in Pennsylvania.

TBA
Nathan A. Benefield
+4
4 more speakers

Hear from 7 of PA’s most influential groups address what Pennsylvania needs to do to create jobs, attract investment, strengthen its workforce, and remain economically competitive?  Each will present and focus on the business, workforce, and economic development environment in Pennsylvania.

TBA
TBA
Session Facilitator
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Nathan A. Benefield
Nathan A. Benefield
Chief Policy Officer
Commonwealth Foundation
Andrew Tubbs
Andrew Tubbs
President & CEO
Energy Association of PA
TBA
TBA
-
Pennsylvania Bankers Association
TBA
TBA
-
PA Restaurant and Lodging Assoc.
Jim Snell
Jim Snell
Business Manager
Steamfitters LU 420

Hear from 7 of PA’s most influential groups address what Pennsylvania needs to do to create jobs, attract investment, strengthen its workforce, and remain economically competitive?  Each will present and focus on the business, workforce, and economic development environment in Pennsylvania.

TBA
Nathan A. Benefield
+4
4 more speakers

11:15 AM EST

1 HR
11:15 AM EST 1 HR

Pennsylvania's Communities at Work: Public Safety, Services & Quality of Life

Kyle C. Kopko
Kyle C. Kopko
Executive Director
County Commissioners Association of PA
Richard S. Edley
Richard S. Edley
President & CEO
Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association
Michael Miller
Michael Miller
President-Designate
PA State Troopers Association
TBA
TBA
Speaker
Clean Air Council

Hear from 7 of PA’s most influential groups address how state policies affect the communities, public services, and institutions that Pennsylvanians rely on every day.  Each will present and focus on the delivery of services, public safety, community needs, and the impact of legislative decisions on local organizations and residents.

Kyle C. Kopko
Kyle C. Kopko
Executive Director
County Commissioners Association of PA
Richard S. Edley
Richard S. Edley
President & CEO
Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association
Michael Miller
Michael Miller
President-Designate
PA State Troopers Association
TBA
TBA
Speaker
Clean Air Council

Hear from 7 of PA’s most influential groups address how state policies affect the communities, public services, and institutions that Pennsylvanians rely on every day.  Each will present and focus on the delivery of services, public safety, community needs, and the impact of legislative decisions on local organizations and residents.

Kyle C. Kopko
Richard S. Edley
+2
2 more speakers

Hear from 7 of PA’s most influential groups address how state policies affect the communities, public services, and institutions that Pennsylvanians rely on every day.  Each will present and focus on the delivery of services, public safety, community needs, and the impact of legislative decisions on local organizations and residents.

Kyle C. Kopko
Kyle C. Kopko
Executive Director
County Commissioners Association of PA
Richard S. Edley
Richard S. Edley
President & CEO
Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association
Michael Miller
Michael Miller
President-Designate
PA State Troopers Association
TBA
TBA
Speaker
Clean Air Council

Hear from 7 of PA’s most influential groups address how state policies affect the communities, public services, and institutions that Pennsylvanians rely on every day.  Each will present and focus on the delivery of services, public safety, community needs, and the impact of legislative decisions on local organizations and residents.

Kyle C. Kopko
Richard S. Edley
+2
2 more speakers

12:15 PM EST

1 HR
12:15 PM EST 1 HR
Rivian

Lunch & Keynote Remarks

Rivian
Beau Whiteman (Lunch Sponsor Remarks)
Beau Whiteman (Lunch Sponsor Remarks)
Director of State Affairs
Rivian
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
-
TBA
Beau Whiteman (Lunch Sponsor Remarks)
Beau Whiteman (Lunch Sponsor Remarks)
Director of State Affairs
Rivian
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
-
TBA
Beau Whiteman (Lunch Sponsor Remarks)
Keynote Speaker
Beau Whiteman (Lunch Sponsor Remarks)
Beau Whiteman (Lunch Sponsor Remarks)
Director of State Affairs
Rivian
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
-
TBA
Beau Whiteman (Lunch Sponsor Remarks)
Keynote Speaker

1:15 PM EST

45 MINS
1:15 PM EST 45 MINS

Hear from PA's Cabinet Leadership

Dan Hayward (Session Facilitator)
Dan Hayward (Session Facilitator)
Managing Partner
Novak Strategic Advisors

Hear from PA’s Cabinet to talk introduce their agency, talk how they work with legislators and how to build a mutually beneficial relationship.

Dan Hayward (Session Facilitator)
Dan Hayward (Session Facilitator)
Managing Partner
Novak Strategic Advisors

Hear from PA’s Cabinet to talk introduce their agency, talk how they work with legislators and how to build a mutually beneficial relationship.

Dan Hayward (Session Facilitator)

Hear from PA’s Cabinet to talk introduce their agency, talk how they work with legislators and how to build a mutually beneficial relationship.

Dan Hayward (Session Facilitator)
Dan Hayward (Session Facilitator)
Managing Partner
Novak Strategic Advisors

Hear from PA’s Cabinet to talk introduce their agency, talk how they work with legislators and how to build a mutually beneficial relationship.

Dan Hayward (Session Facilitator)

In Partnership With

PA Chamber

Sponsors

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC Clean Air Council Commonwealth Foundation County Commissioners Association of PA Energy Association of PA Johnson & Johnson Novak Strategic Advisors Pennsylvania Bankers Association PFMA PA Restaurant and Lodging Assoc. Pennsylvania State Troopers Association Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association Rivian Steamfitters LU 420