NEWS
from the Illinois Senate
State Senator Susan Garrett
Majority Caucus Whip, 29th Senate District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 7, 2011
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Susan Garrett (847) 433-2002
Garrett Holds Hearing to Attract Business in Illinois
HIGHWOOD, IL— State Senator Susan Garrett (D – Lake Forest) will be holding an official Illinois State Senate Commerce Committee subject matter hearing, "Fostering more new business in Illinois: How can business, government and academia work together to improve our state's economy?"
"With the state is facing significant economic challenges, we must be proactive in our efforts to make Illinois attractive to entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes. I am eager to learn how we can maximize our opportunities for growth," Garrett said.
The details of the hearing appear below:
What: |
Illinois Senate Commerce Committee Hearing |
Subject: |
Fostering more new business in Illinois: How can business, government and academia work together to improve our state's economy? |
When: |
Friday, February 18, 2011 |
Time: |
10:00 AM |
Where: |
16-503 James R. Thompson Center |
The Committee anticipates hearing testimony from community colleges, the Illinois and Chicagoland Chambers of Commerce, the Small Business Administration, the National Federation of Independent Business, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition, local workforce boards, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
The public is invited to attend.
For more information on the hearing, contact Senator Garrett's office at 847-433-2002 or email her at ilsenate29@sbcglobal.net.