June 30, 2004 js-1761 MEDIA ADVISORY Secretary Snow Visits Maine and New Hampshire Next Week to Meet with Business Leaders on the Economy U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will visit Portland, Maine on Thursday, July 8 and Manchester, New Hampshire on Friday, July 9 to meet with local business leaders and discuss the President's efforts to strengthen the economy and create jobs.
"As a result of the President's tax reform and economic policies, 1.4 million new U.S. jobs have been created since August 2003, including 1.2 million that were created this year," said Secretary Snow. "Last month, Maine gained 2,100 new jobs and New Hampshire gained 4,600."
The President's tax reform policies have ensured that 490,000 Maine taxpayers and more than 525,000 New Hampshire taxpayers will have lower income tax bills in 2004.
The following events are open to the media, which must wear media credentials or ID:
Thursday, July 8
10:15 am EDT Photo Op at Portland Fish Exchange 6 Portland Fish Pier Portland, ME * Photo op will take place on the walk to Gulf of Maine Research Institute
10:30 am EDT Tour of Gulf of Maine Research Institute Construction Site 350 Commercial Street Portland, ME
11:00 am EDT Presentation of New Market Tax Credit Award to Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Gulf of Maine Research Institute 350 Commercial Street Portland, ME ** A brief press availability will occur immediately following the presentation.
12:00 pm EDT Remarks to Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn By the Bay 88 Spring Street Portland, ME ** Media must arrive by 11:45 am
Friday, July 8
9:00 am EDT Tour of Van Otis Chocolate Factory and Roundtable with Local Business Leaders 341 Elm Street Manchester, NH ** Media must arrive by 8:30 am and must wear media credentials ** A brief press availability will take place immediately following the event.
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