SAVE THE DATE!

February 15, 2024 (5 pm to 8 pm)  – Young Professionals of ECA, 1^st Quarter Event:

Topgolf Schaumburg 2050 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Program Overview:

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Legislative Presentation

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Golf, Food, and Networking 

“Lobbying 101: An Overview of the Political Process and How to Effectively Advocate Within It.”

Chris Nybo is a former Illinois Senator and Representative who developed a reputation as one of the most bipartisan legislators through his collaboration with both Democrats and Republicans. In the Senate, Chris served as Spokesperson for the influential Senate Executive Committee, where his counterpart was now Senate President Don Harmon. Chris worked closely with President Harmon to pass several important measures, such as the Alternatives to Opioids Act expanding medical cannabis in Illinois and the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Chris also served as Caucus Chair, Spokesperson for the Financial Institutions and Revenue Committees, and a member of key industry committees focused on energy, gaming, healthcare, public utilities, and transportation.

As principal of his own government relations firm, Chris Nybo’s knowledge of and experience with political, legislative and regulatory processes makes him adept at crafting, developing and influencing legislation and public policy. He brings his unique experience in advising clients on complex regulatory matters, articulating and advocating policy positions, and creating effective business, legislative and legal strategies to this full-service government relations firm. In conjunction with his experience and capabilities, Chris is intensely focused on client service. In recognition of his devotion to and successful outcomes for his clients, he was honored to receive the 2021 Laurence P. Mulcrone Award from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for his work on behalf of his client, the Illinois Security Professionals Association.