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SUMMARY:Government Affairs Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Chamber's Government Affairs Committee meets on a monthly basis to review pending legislation and regulations for their impact on the membership\, develop positions that will enhance economic growth\, and develop programs that inform and encourage members to participate in the Chamber's government affairs initiatives. The committee periodically invites elected officials\, advocacy groups\, and other decision makers to participate in the meetings and discuss issues that are important to the local business community.\n\n\n\nJune Meeting Topic: Education/Creation of Small Autonomous Schools in the Community\n\n\n\nGuest Speakers: Daniel Lesser of United Interfaith Action and Tom Davis of the Greater New Bedford Industrial Foundation will be our guests to discuss a proposal to create small autonomous schools in the New Bedford School System. These are modeled on successful pilot schools in the Boston School System.  We have also invited our legislative delegation and local school superintendents to participate in the meeting.\n\n\n\nAll members of the Chamber are welcome participate in any of the meetings or to join the committee. Please contact the Chamber for more information.\n\n\n\n*Please note: Metered parking is available on the street. Parking is also available at the Zeiterion Parking Garage located on Acushnet Avenue. Attendees may bring their parking stub with them to have it validated by the Chamber staff
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size: 8pt"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: arial\, sans-serif">The Chamber&#39\;s Government Affairs Committee meets on a monthly basis to review pending legislation and regulations for their impact on the membership\, develop positions that will enhance economic growth\, and develop programs that inform and encourage members to participate in the Chamber&#39\;s government affairs initiatives. The committee periodically invites elected officials\, advocacy groups\, and other decision makers to participate in the meetings and discuss issues that are important to the local business community.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>June Meeting Topic: </strong>Education/Creation of&nbsp\;Small Autonomous Schools in the Community<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Guest Speakers: </strong>Daniel Lesser of United Interfaith Action and Tom Davis of the Greater New Bedford Industrial Foundation will be our guests to discuss a proposal to create small autonomous schools in the New Bedford School System. These are modeled on successful pilot schools in the Boston School System.<span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none">&nbsp\;</span> We have also invited our legislative delegation and local school superintendents to participate in the meeting.<br />\n<br />\nAll members of the Chamber are welcome participate in any of the meetings or to join the committee. Please contact the Chamber for more information.<br />\n<br />\n<em>*Please note: Metered parking is available on the street. Parking is also available at the Zeiterion Parking Garage located on Acushnet Avenue.&nbsp\;Attendees may bring their parking stub with them to have it validated by&nbsp\;the Chamber staff<span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: calibri">&nbsp\;</span></span></em><br />\n<span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none">&nbsp\;</span></span></span></span>
LOCATION:New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce* 794 Purchase Street New Bedford\, MA 02740
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DTSTAMP:20260405T094030Z
URL:https://members.onesouthcoast.com/events/details/government-affairs-committee-meeting-06-10-2011-490902
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