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2018 Lignite Energy Council Annual Meeting
Date and Time

Wednesday Apr 4, 2018 Thursday Apr 5, 2018

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Location

Bismarck Event Center - Exhibit Halls A & B
315 S 5th St
Bismarck, ND

LODGING
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Ramkota Hotel - the rate is $91/night +tax
701.258.7700
800 S 3rd St
Bismarck, ND 58504
Please reference the Lignite Energy Council when making reservations

315 S 5th St Bismarck North Dakota 58501

Fees/Admission

Member Attendees: $250 (discounts apply)
Group registration discount: $125 (6+ registrations - limitations apply)

Non-Member: $400

NO REFUNDS AFTER March 21

Late Member Registrations: $300 (no discounts)

Late Non-Member Registrations $500

Exhibitor Booths: $600 (incl. 1 attendee) click for more information

Sponsorships are also available (click for more information)

JUST ANNOUNCED: SPECIAL OFFER TO MEMBERS
The Lignite Energy Council is pleased to announce another member benefit as it relates to our Keynote Speaker Tomi Lahren:


All member company representatives are invited to attend the two-hour portion of the Lignite Energy Council Annual Meeting which features our Keynote Speaker for FREE

The Lignite Energy Council has received very positive reactions to inviting Ms. Lahren to address our membership. As a thank you to our members for their support and continued membership, the Lignite Energy Council would like to extend an invitation to all member representatives to attend the two-hour sessions featuring Keynote Speaker Tomi Lahren without paying a full attendee cost (savings of up to $250).

The open keynote session will take place between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018. It will be followed by a Member’s Only Social featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar which all member attendees are also invited to participate in.

NOTE: All member representatives planning on attending the open session MUST pre-register no later than February 28. After this date, members of the public will be invited to register at a cost of $25 and available seats will be limited. Members of the public will NOT be invited to attend the Member’s Only Social. 

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Unlocking 800 Years of Energy - Lignite Energy Council 2018 Annual Meeting

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Join us for the 2018 Lignite Energy Council Annual Meeting to be held Wednesday and Thursday, April 4 - 5, 2018 at the Bismarck Event Center. This meeting will feature the popular Mine & Plant Updates (for members only) as well as updates to important legislation and regulations impacting the lignite industry on the local, regional and federal levels. Additionally, attendees will take part in sessions focused on emerging markets, legislative priorities and industry initiatives.


KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The Lignite Energy Council is pleased to announce that this meeting's keynote speaker will be Tomi Lahren, political commentator and contributor on Fox News and host of "Final Thoughts" on Fox News Insider. Tomi will be speaking on Wednesday, April 4.

JUST ANNOUNCED:
As a thank you to our members for their support and continued membership, the Lignite Energy Council would like to extend an invitation to all member representatives to attend the two-hour sessions featuring Keynote Speaker Tomi Lahren without paying a full attendee cost (savings of up to $250). 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration opens on Wednesday, January 10. Member registration is $250 per attendee, with discounts applied based on membership level. Once again, a discount for registering six or more attendees will be applicable. 
Late registration will begin on March 22, at which time all member attendee rates will raise to $300 (no discounts available). 
Non-members may attend Wednesday afternoon sessions (not eligible to attend the social on Wednesday evening) and Thursday sessions for $400 ($500 for late registrations).

EXHIBITOR BOOTHS
Exhibitor booths are available for qualifying members. Each exhibitor booth can  be reserved for $600 (includes ONE attendee). Booths are sold on a fist-come, first-serve basis; only 30 exhibitor booths are available.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
An array of sponsorship opportunities are also available to members. All sponsors will receive recognition before and during the event. Please review the sponsorship levels for complete details. Please note that deadlines do apply.

Event Sponsors

Meeting Partner
Barr Engineering Company
Interstate PowerSystems
S.T. Cotter Turbine Services, Inc.
Exhibitor Sponsor
Baranko Bros., Inc.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
EERC - University of North Dakota
KLJ
Power Plant Services
Viant Crane
Social Sponsor
Dakota Coal Company
Farstad Oil, Inc.
Martin Construction Inc.
Nelson Brothers Mining Services, LLC
Northern Dewatering, Inc.
Starion Bank
Break Sponsor
BNI Energy
Allied Valve, Inc.
Bilfinger Westcon, Inc.
Border States Electric
Dean's Bulk Service, Inc.
Gerdau
Hays Companies / Hays Power & Utility
International Chimney Corp.
Komatsu
L & H Industrial, Inc.
TRC Environmental Corporation

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