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Burgess Hosts Forum On State Of The Economy
Lewisville, TX
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Lewisville), a member of the Joint Economic Committee, will host an economic forum on the state of the economy, titled “North Texas Economic Recovery Outlook: Impact of Government Policy on Small Business.” The forum will take place this Friday, October 29, in Lewisville.
The forum will bring together policymakers, including Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands), the Senior House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, and local economic experts and business owners to discuss the state of business in North Texas. “It’s been a tough couple of years for lots of folks in North Texas, and we hope to hear from small business owners so that we can assess the challenges you face, and craft policy that will help you boost employment and wages to help get our economy back on track,” Burgess said. The forum’s discussion will include what impact federal policies are having on business, how government policies can actually help businesses grow, and any other proactive steps the government can take to help improve our nation’s economy. WHAT: 26th District State of the Economy Forum: “North Texas Economic Recovery Outlook: Impact of Government Policy on Small Business” WHEN: Friday, October 29, 2010, 2:00 - 3:30 PM WHERE: LISD William T. Bolin Administrative Center, Board Room 1565 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 WHO: U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, (R-The Woodlands), Senior House Republican, Joint Economic Committee Richard Fisher, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Cynthia Blankenship, Bank of the West Carol Longacre, Longacre Construction/ Homebuilders Association of Greater Dallas Robert Gavitt, Owner, Domino’s Pizza Franchisee For more information, contact Congressman Burgess’ Lewisville District Office at 972-434-9700. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, and a member of the Health and Energy & Environment subcommittees. He is the founder and Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus, and is also a member of the bipartisan, bicameral Joint Economic Committee. Prior to becoming a member of Congress in 2002, Congressman Burgess practiced medicine in North Texas for over 25 years. |