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Date: May 5, 2025

Time: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Pennsylvania State Capitol

Price: FREE

Inside the Capitol: Advocacy Education for Nonprofit Leaders 

Join the Lancaster Chamber and the High Nonprofit Center for an Exclusive Opportunity to Visit the State Capitol!

Public policy plays a critical role in shaping our communities and directly impacts the nonprofit sector, including areas like education, healthcare, housing, and social services. To be effective and informed advocates, nonprofit leaders need to understand how the legislative process works—this is why the Lancaster Chamber and High Nonprofit Center have created this unique opportunity to educate and empower nonprofit professionals like you!

Event Highlights:

• Tour the Capitol: Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of Pennsylvania's government and get an insider's view of where key policy decisions are made.
• Meet with the Governor's Advisory Commission on Women: Engage in a discussion with the Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, gaining insights into how their commission advocates for policies that affect women and families, and how nonprofit leaders can play a role in these efforts.
• Happy Hour at McNees: Enjoy a casual happy hour at McNees Wallace & Nurick, a law firm with nonprofit lobbying specialists, where you'll have the opportunity to network with legal experts and gain practical advice on how to effectively advocate for your nonprofit’s mission.

Agenda:

11:45 a.m. – Arrive at Pennsylvania Capitol Building - East Wing Entrance at the Fountain on Commonwealth Avenue

12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. – Lunch in capitol restaurant/cafeteria

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. – Meeting in Governor's Reception Room

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Tour the Capitol and watch the House session

4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. – Happy hour at McNees with nonprofit lobbying experts

Attendees will cover the cost of their own parking and lunch. We will provide happy hour drinks and appetizers, as well as free resource packets. 

Parking:

Street parking is available nearby or you can park at 5th Street Garage in Harrisburg (5th St Garage, 6 N 5th St, Harrisburg, PA 17101). Walk down Commonwealth Avenue to the East Wing Entrance of the Capitol building from the parking garage. We do not validate parking.