Vermont Chamber Hosts Legislative Leadership Luncheon
PRESS ADVISORY
January 22, 2010
Contact: Jeff Morton
Director of Communications
(802) 229-2273
jmorton@vtchamber.com
Vermont Chamber of Commerce Hosts Legislative Leadership Luncheon
Job creation, budget woes, and tax cuts on the menu
Join us on Wednesday, January 27 from Noon to 2 pm for the annual Vermont Chamber of Commerce Legislative Leadership Luncheon at the Capitol Plaza in Montpelier.
During the luncheon, Vermont Chamber members will meet with legislative leaders to discuss issues that are important to the business community. Governor Jim Douglas, Lt. Governor Brian Dubie, Speaker of the House Shap Smith and Senate President Pro Tempore Peter Shumlin will give updates on the legislative session and discuss the need for finding a balanced solution to solving the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund crisis. Other topics of discussion will include funding for travel and tourism and rolling back the capital gains and estate taxes as well as other economic issues like job training and cash incentives that will help businesses retain and grow jobs in Vermont.
“This annual event provides an opportunity for our members to express their thoughts and concerns about Vermont’s business needs with our legislative leadership,” said Betsy Bishop, President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “Our goal is to facilitate a dialogue between the business community and policy leaders.
Date: Wednesday, January 27
Time: Noon - 2 pm.
Location: Montpelier Room, Capitol Plaza, Montpelier
Legislative leaders will speak at the following times:
Speaker of the House Shap Smith: 12:30
Senate President Pro Tempore Peter Shumlin: 12:50
Lt. Governor Brian Dubie: 1:10
Governor Jim Douglas: 1:30
In business since 1912, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit business organization with 1,500 members, collectively employing 45,000 people, representing all sectors of the state’s economy. Our mission is to create an economic climate conducive to business growth and preservation of the Vermont quality of life.
