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Five Members of The Pennsylvania Senate Pennsylvania Senate Addresed the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC’S Membership at the 2007 Legislators' Forum II
HARRISBURG (March 15, 2007) - Tuesday, five members of the Pennsylvania Senate addressed the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC's (HRC/CREDC) membership at the organization's 2007 Legislators' Forum II, held at the Hilton Harrisburg. Some of the topics of discussion in the question and answer session included the Governor's Prescription for Pennsylvania , the possible leasing of the turnpike and the proposed state budget. HRC/CREDC also unveiled its 2007 legislative priorities. The event was held in cooperation with the West Shore Chamber of Commerce.
The Legislators' Forum is designed to facilitate interaction between our members and State Government officials. This year, HRC/CREDC has divided the event into two separate days. Legislators' Forum I featured members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and was held on January 29th.
The following members of the Senate were in attendance:
- Senator Jake Corman
- Senator Mike Folmer
- Senator John Gordner
- Senator Jeffrey Piccola
- Senator Patricia Vance
"On behalf of the Chamber and CREDC, I would like to thank the members of the Senate who participated in our event today," stated Dave Black, President & CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. "Our objective of the Legislators' Forum is to inform our members of all of the issues facing individuals and businesses on the local, regional and state levels. Branching it off into two separate events, one for the House and one for the Senate, allowed us to touch upon different topics we would not be able to in one session."
HRC/CREDC's 2007 legislative priorities include Business Tax Reform, Health Care, Meaningful Lawsuit Abuse Reform and Medical Liability Reform and Transportation.
The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC serves as a catalyst for promoting growth and quality of life in Cumberland , Dauphin and Perry Counties by providing a unique blend of business, community and economic development and advocacy services under one roof to boost our economic vitality and livability as a region. HRC/CREDC has been accredited with four stars from the United States Chamber of Commerce.
