Thank you to all who were able to join us yesterday for our 2nd Annual Oktoberfest celebration. The weather was perfect, the music was great (I’m still amazed by how many folks knew Wayne), the food was yummy (even as leftovers at lunch today). However, it was the company of our friends, clients, vendors and partners that made the evening for all of us. Thanks!
I was honored to participate in a round-table discussion at the Richmond Times-Dispatch last night regarding the role of public policy in job creation and the economy at large. I was there representing the Richmond chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Also participating were Michel Zajur (Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), Ray Brastow (econ professor at Longwood University), Rob Dolan (econ professor at University of Richmond), Delegate Joe Morrissey (Democrat, 74th District) and Delegate Jimmie Massie (Republican, 72nd District). RTD Political Editor Andrew Cain moderated. Needless to say, it was an interesting evening.
From our thoughts on the recession, to why Virginia’s unemployment rate is so much lower (3 points) than the national average, to the value of stimulus spending and infrastructure spending, to job creation (what is it, how can state government impact it), to taxes, and more. I enjoyed hearing the varied (and sometimes suprisingly similar) perspectives. I hope I represented the women of NAWBO well. Virginia has a lot going for her - and a lot of opportunity for improvement. Hopefully, we can put the politics aside to implement public policies that will benefit us all.
Look for a write up in the RTD on Sunday.
