Blue Ox Success Series 2024: Running for Office

Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Have you wondered what it takes to run for elected office? Have you considered running this year… or maybe down the road? At the Chamber, our goals are to demystify the process and inspire pro-business candidates to take the next step!

This 2-hour workshop will cover:

Candidate filing and deadlines
Campaign reporting requirements
How to manage and finance an effective campaign
Essential materials, media and door-knocking
Party endorsements (for state and federal candidates)
What it’s like to run and serve

Who should attend:

New candidates who intend to run for office this year
Those considering a run in the future, even if it’s a few years from now
Incumbents who wish to sharpen their skills
An employee or co-worker who needs your encouragement!

Meet the presenters:

Deborah A. Erickson, Administrative Services Director, Crow Wing County
Mike Franklin, Partner, WeberJohnson
Carrie Ruud, Former Senator District 10 (Aitkin & Crow Wing Counties), MN State Senate