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2009 Legislative Banquet

Several members of the state house and senate leadership team led a spirited discussion of key state issues during the 2009 Chambers of Commerce Legislative Banquet, which was attended by 230 people on March 18 at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Lansing.  House Speaker Andy Dillon, House Minority Leader Kevin Elsenheimer and Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop participated in a panel discussion moderated by Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick.   Policy discussion centered on tax reform, spending of federal stimulus dollars, healthcare and urban policy.

Sponsors

AT&T         Rossman

Blue Cross Blue Shield    Granger

             WMCC                MI Chamber

                                      Comcast  

              NovoPrint 

2008

The Lansing Regional Chamber hosted over 270 attendees to the 2008 Chambers of Commerce of Michigan Legislative Banquet on March 12 at Sheraton Hotel, Lansing. This annual event brought together over 50 members of the Michigan Legislature with Chamber officials, representing over 45 Chambers of Commerce from across the state.

 

Long time political pundit, Tim Skubick, moderated the evening's program which was filled with forecasts for the November election, predictions on repeal of the MBT surcharge and the potential of the Fair Tax initiative being placed on the election ballot this fall. In addition, Michigan House and Senate leadership weighed in on a range of issues including the 2007 budget debate, part-time legislature and term limits, and the State's infrastructure problems. Panelists for the evening were Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, Senate Democratic Leader Mark Schauer, Speaker of the House Andy Dillon, and House Republican Leader Craig DeRoche.

"I truly enjoyed my time at the Lansing Regional Chamber's Legislative Banquet.  In talking with business leaders from around the state, it was quite apparent that they share the very same passion for creating jobs and making Michigan a more business-friendly environment as we do. We look forward to putting that passion to work."

            -  Speaker of the House Andy Dillon (D-Redford Twp)  

 

"The annual Chamber Banquet was the perfect forum for chamber members, business advocates and legislators from every corner of Michigan to meet to discuss key business and economic development issues. As we set out to improve Michigan's financial future, Chambers will play a key role in creating an environment that moves Michigan forward. I thought the evening was a great success!"

            - Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop (R-Rochester)

 

Special thank you to the event sponsors:  AT&T,  The Rossman Group,  BCBS of MI,  Northwest MI Regional Chamber Alliance,  West Michigan Chamber Coalition,  Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce,  Michigan Chamber of Commerce,  Art Craft Display,  Granger,  Message Makers, Plant Professionals and  NovoPrint USA.


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