The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its first South County Legislative Summit next Friday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6070 Monterey Road in Gilroy. The summit, supported by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, will give community leaders, local business owners and engaged citizens an opportunity to gain further insight into the current government and business climate in the region.
A panel of federal, state and local elected officials will cover topics such as new projects, challenges and opportunities taking place in their respective jurisdictions, new business opportunities coming into the region and important issues that impact the sustainability and future vitality of the local economy. Event admission is $40 per person and includes a three course plated lunch and hosted local wine service. Registration is available at the Chamber office at 7471 Monterey St., via telephone at (408) 842-6437 or online at gilroy.org/events/event.php?event_id=284. A wide range of sponsorships are also available.
Events scheduled slate of legislative leader panelists include 17th District U.S. Congress Member Sam Farr, 19th District U.S. Congress Member Zoe Lofgren, 17th District California State Senator Bill Monning, 30th District Assembly Member Luis Alejo, First District Santa Clara Supervisor Mike Wasserman, Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate and Gilroy Mayor Don Gage.
According to Gilroy Chamber President/CEO Mark Turner, “A healthy economic climate is dependent on how well government balances the needs of business and our local community. Become more familiar with your elected officials, issues and opportunities impacting your business and our quality of life by joining us and sponsoring this new Chamber event.”
More information
For more information, contact Mark Turner, president/CEO Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, (408) 842-6437,
