About BCA’22
Government Affairs Conference
BCA’s Government Affairs Conference is a casual gathering for business and state leaders to network and discuss current topics of interest.
BCA’22 will be held on July 29-31, 2022 in beautiful Point Clear, Alabama at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa.
BCA’22 Speakers
Alabama Leaders and Issue Experts
BCA’22 Agenda
Overview
Friday, July 29th
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Family-Friendly Welcome Dinner
Saturday, July 30th
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast Program
10:15-11:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Golf Outing
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Networking at the Pool
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Celebration Reception
Sunday, July 31st
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Networking Jazz Brunch
BCA’22 Agenda
Friday,
July 29th
9:00 a.m.
Conference Check-In Opens
- Conference Center Lobby
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
ProgressPAC Board Meeting
- Azalea A
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
- Beachside Room
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
BCA Board Meeting
- Azalea Ballroom
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Concurrent BCA Policy Committee Meetings
Education and Workforce Development
- Azalea D, E & F
- Joe Morton – Business Education Alliance of Alabama
- Jay Love – Business Education Alliance of Alabama
Judicial and Legal Reform
- Magnolia 3
- Othni Lathram – Alabama Legislative Services Agency
Environment and Energy
- Azalea B
- Lance LeFleur – Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Health
- Magnolia 2
- Rep. Paul Lee – Alabama House of Representatives
- Dr. Darrel Weaver – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
- Sen. Dan Roberts – Alabama Senate
Small Business
- Magnolia 1
- Brince Manning – U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Tax and Fiscal Policy
- Magnolia 7
- Vernon Barnett – Alabama Department of Revenue
Labor and Employment
- Magnolia 6
- Fitzgerald Washington – Alabama Department of Labor
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Magnolia 5
- Sen. Greg Reed – Alabama Senate
- Alex Sharkey – BIG Communications
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Committee Cocktails on the Patio
- Grand Ballroom Patio
Sponsored by Intuitive Research and Technology
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Family-Friendly Welcome Dinner
- Grand Ballroom
7:30 p.m.
Bonfire and S’mores
- Julep Point
BCA’22 Agenda
Saturday,
July 30th
8:00 a.m.
Doors open for Breakfast
- Grand Ballroom
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast Program
- Grand Ballroom
- The Governor’s Update with Gov. Kay Ivey
- Insights from State Legislative Leaders with Sen. Clay Scofield, Sen. Bobby Singleton, Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, and Rep. Anthony Daniels
- The Last Word with Sen. Del Marsh and Rep. Mac McCutcheon
10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m.
Breakout Issue Panels
Pick one below:
Infrastructure Update: Paving the Way to a More Connected Alabama – Azalea A
Moderated by Charisse Stokes of TechMGM/Tidal IT Solutions
- Bill Poole – Alabama Department of Finance
- John Driscoll – Alabama Port Authority
- Ken Boswell – Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
- Gary Smith – PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
Alabama’s Economy: Innovation and Preparation for the State’s Future – Azalea B
Moderated by Tony Smoke of Alabama Power
- Greg Canfield – Alabama Department of Commerce
- Rep. Danny Garrett – Alabama House of Representatives
- Gray Swoope – VisionFirst Advisors
Federal Issues: Insights on National Policies and Politics
– Magnolia 4
Moderated by Ted Hosp of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
- Rep. Robert Aderholt – U.S. House of Representatives
- Rep. Mike Rogers – U.S. House of Representatives
- Rep. Gary Palmer – U.S. House of Representatives
- Rep. Terri Sewell – U.S. House of Representatives
12:00 p.m.
Lunch on your own
12:00 p.m.
Golf Outing
- Lakewood Golf Club
12:00 p.m. – Box Lunch Served
12:30 p.m. – Shotgun Start
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Networking and Complimentary Refreshments at the Pool
Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama and the Alabama Self-Insured Worker’s Compensation Fund
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
- Sky Lounge, Main Building
7:00 p.m.
Dinner on your own
BCA’22 Agenda
Sunday,
July 31st
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Networking Jazz Brunch
- Lagoon Room
Sponsored by Poarch Band of Creek Indians
11:00 a.m.
Check-Out of the Hotel
BCA’22 Sponsors
Made Possible by these Companies
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GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BCA’22 Location
Point Clear, Alabama
Shaped by 170 years of proud heritage and elevated by a very contemporary statement of southern hospitality, there is an unforgettable quality that underpins our renown as “The Queen of Southern Resorts.” Welcome to a gracious retreat on Alabama’s Gulf Coast – the iconic Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, awaits you.
BCA’22 Maps
The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
Grand Hotel Resort Grounds
Grand Hotel Conference Center
