So, You Want to Start a PAC? Moderator: Rob Clapper, President and CEO, Prince William (VA) Chamber of Commerce Speakers: Matt Davis, Vice President, Government Affairs, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber; Nick Doctor, Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Tulsa Regional Chamber; Mark VanLandingham, Vice President of Government Relations, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce

Where to Start Why start a PAC in the first place? Is a PAC right for you? Why a PAC was right for us What research should you do before you get in too deep?

Selling the Board & Fundraising Where to start? What should you ask of your board? Will you lean heavily on your board to fund the PAC?

Issue Selection Endorsing Issues? Endorsing Candidates? Both?

Roll Out Process Discussing your PAC with elected officials Communicating with the media Rolling out to your general membership

Questions?

THANK YOU! Matt Davis mdavis@cincinnatichamber.com Nick Doctor nickdoctor@tulsachamber.com Mark VanLandingham mvanlandingham@okcchamber.com Rob Clapper rclapper@pwchamber.org