Candidate Development Program

Candidate Development Program
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce's mission to strengthen member businesses and enhance the community aligns perfectly with the development of a non-partisan local/county-level Candidate Development Program (CDP). Focused exclusively on non-partisan races at the local/county level, this program can nurture leaders who prioritize business growth and community well-being over political affiliation. By doing so, the Chamber can contribute significantly to the region's prosperity while remaining steadfastly non-partisan.
The program will be facilitated by Dave Anderson and the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS).
In addition to admittance to the program, all attendees will receive a copy of Daniel Theno's book 'Winning Local Elections.' Dan Theno is a veteran campaign consultant who has advised and run dozens of successful campaigns throughout the Midwest, primarily in Wisconsin. Dan will also participate in the program's workshop.
Theno will be a presenter at one of the workshops.
About Daniel Theno:
Dan Theno is a veteran campaign consultant who has advised and managed dozens of successful campaigns for local and state candidates throughout the Midwest. Theno was the second-youngest person ever elected to the Wisconsin State Senate at the age of 25, earning re-election three times by wide margins in a district that heavily favored the opposing political party. He also twice won election as mayor of his hometown.
209 W Washington Street
Wausau, WI 54403 United States
Business Advancement Center at the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce's historic depot headquarters.
Day 1: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Agenda:
5 p.m. to 5:35 p.m.: Welcome
5:35 p.m. to 6:05 p.m.: Building a Public Persona & Putting a Team Together
6:05 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.: Break
6:20 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Building a Campaign Platform & Relating to Voters
7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Paperwork Process
Day 2: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Agenda:
5 p.m. to 5:05 p.m.: Welcome
5:05 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.: Media
5:45 p.m. to 6:25 p.m.: Fundraising & How to Spend Funds
6:25 p.m. to 6:35 p.m.: Break
6:35 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.: You’ve Won: Now What?
7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Ask your Local Representative
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