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FAPL annual conference Members of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists gathered at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld from Sept. 11 - Sept. 13 for the organization’s annual conference. Attendees mixed and mingled at a welcome reception with legislators; heard from a wide variety of industry and issue experts; and recognized colleagues who earned their Designated Professional Lobbyist certifications. Senate President Bill Galvano provided the keynote address, focused on the importance of leadership.
Disney World lobbyist Leticia Adams chats up Brad Swanson of the Florida Internet & Television Association during a cocktail reception at the 2019 FAPL Annual Conference.
Adam Basford of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and St. Johns County Public Schools lobbyist Colin Kirkland take some time off from talking shop at the FAPL meeting at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.
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BillieAnne Gay of the Florida School Boards Association, Polk County Schools Legislative Affairs Director Wendy Dodge and Jessica Janasiewicz of Rutledge-Ecenia welcome attendees to the premier event for the state’s lobbying industry.
Former state Rep. Marti Coley, who is now at PinPoint Results, shares a laugh with state Sen. Dennis Baxley during the FAPL Conference welcome reception.
On 3 Public Relations President Christina Johnson and Gainesville Chamber Public Policy VP Alyssa Brown share a lighter moment at the FAPL conference in Orlando.
Lobbyists and lawmakers enjoy a little down time at the 2019 FAPL conference as Watson Strategies President Ron Watson reminisces with state Sen. Vic Torres of Kissimmee.