Engaging directly with elected officials on Capitol Hill is just one of many ways we encourage business leaders to create dialogue around issues that impact how our members do business across the region, nation, and globe.
On September 24, more than 50 Chamber members joined us on-the-ground in Washington, D.C. to share the message of our regional business growth and to raise issues for discussion that impact Greater Philadelphia’s economic growth. Throughout the day, congressional members gave briefings and took questions from attendees, touching on a variety of issues, including defense spending, budget & appropriations, energy development, health care, transportation & infrastructure, middle market growth, and education & workforce development.
Attendees had the chance to hear directly from:
Senator Tom Carper
Senator Chris Coons
Senator Bob Casey
Senator Pat Toomey
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester
Congresswoman Madeleine Dean
Congressman Dwight Evans
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon
Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan
Congressman Andy Kim
Congressman Lloyd Smucker
Education and talent was the hottest topic, a recurring issue in each briefing throughout the day.
“One of my goals: a refocus on career and technological education. We haven’t provided the same incentive or help to students choosing not to go to a 4 year degree.” – @RepSmucker #GoodBizPHL pic.twitter.com/JGNwwp6Vzb
— Chamber for Gtr PHL (@ChamberPHL) September 24, 2019
“I’m a cosponsor of the reintroduction of America’s college promise act – which would provide tree tuition for community college, including technical training. Education infrastructure & an ethical good gov is what I care about” – @RepDean #GoodBizPHL pic.twitter.com/0zyAfKt4kz
— Chamber for Gtr PHL (@ChamberPHL) September 24, 2019
“Skills gap, inability to pass a drug test, and transportation – the 3 top reasons for unemployment in our region. These should be our top 3 priorities.” – @RepBrianFitz #GoodBizPHL pic.twitter.com/gTdX5qXrqI
— Chamber for Gtr PHL (@ChamberPHL) September 24, 2019
Thank you to all Congressional Members who took time out of their day to meet with our members to discuss the Greater Philadelphia business agenda. And thank you to all our attendees for making our trip down to D.C. a successful endeavor.
