Chamber plans annual Legislative Luncheon for Jan. 20

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 11 January 2017 at 8:22 pm

GAINES – The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual Legislative Luncheon for Jan. 20 when local and state elected officials discuss community issues and ways to improve the business climate.

The event will be at Tillman’s Village Inn from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVPs are due this Friday. So far more than 60 people have committed to attending, said Rebecca Charland, director of the Chamber of Commerce. Call (585)-301-8464 or email director@orleanschamber.com for more information.

State Assemblyman Steve Hawley and County Legislator Lynne Johnson have confirmed their participation, Charland said.

In addition, other speakers include Madelyn Genovese, Community Relations Director for State Sen. Robert Ortt; Ken Pokalsky of the NYS Business Council; and local attorney Nathan Pace who will serve as moderator.

Charland said people attending have already submitted questions about education, sales tax, zombie properties, wind energy and promoting Orleans County.

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