A Legislative Education

I don't believe in three long blog posts in one day, so I'm going to try to keep this one short and sweet. Last week we traveled to Indianapolis for the Chamber Day at the Statehouse. In next Friday's Emphasis (inside the Business Weekly) you will find an article highlighting our experiences from that day. I highly encourage you to pick up a copy and read it. I guarantee you'll learn some things, and if you're like me, you'll be surprised, too. For example, are you aware of just how influential the members of the Northeast Indiana legislative delegation are? I walked away from this trip with my eyes opened. We got some feedback from those who attended Chamber Day with us. Matt Kelley of Verizon put things in perspective very well: 

“Because you actually get to meet and speak with the officials, you receive a more personal understanding of their positions on various legislation. You aren’t getting it through sounds bites or the media. It’s face to face time that you can’t get through the news paper or television. It gives you the chance to become known more personally to your legislators, sometimes to the point where they remember your name and you can discuss issues more personally, a situation you would not normally have the opportunity to take advantage of."  

After tomorrow's Third House Forum, your next opportunity to connect with the Northeast Indiana legislative delegation and hear about the 2010 session will be the Annual Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast. I hope to see you there!