Gov. Rick Snyder will be the keynote speaker at the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber’s Government Forecast breakfast scheduled for Friday, Feb. 17, at the Townsend Hotel.

Snyder is expected to speak on his first year as governor, and discuss his plans for the state in 2012 and beyond. A question and answer session with chamber members and guests will follow the governor’s remarks.

“The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber is pleased to welcome Governor Rick Snyder as our featured Forecast speaker,” said Alicia Green, 2012 Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber board chairwoman. “We are happy to continue to provide exceptional presenters and opportunities for our members.”

The Government Forecast program is scheduled 7:30-9:30 a.m. and includes networking and a plated breakfast. Tickets are $40 in advance for chamber members and $50 for non-members and guests. Corporate tables of eight are available for $290. Register online at www.bbcc.com or call (248) 644-1700.

Corporate sponsorships for the event are available. Call Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber Marketing and Event Manager Andrea Kaczmarek at (248) 644-1700, ext. 24, or e-mail at andreak@bbcc.com for details.

Joe Bauman is the president of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber.