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FORT MILL TIMES FEBRUARY 8, 2016 3:39 PM
York County Day, chance to lobbylawmakers returns to Columbia
YORK COUNTY —
BY AMANDA HARRIS
Special to the Fort Mill Times
York County residents, business leaders and other stakeholders havethe opportunity to meet directly with their state elected representatives in Columbia Feb.23.
The 29th annual York County Day is scheduled for 1-8 p.m. at the Columbia MetropolitanConvention Center. Members of the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce,Greater York Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Wylie Chamber of Congress and theGreater Clover Chamber of Commerce will all be there to learn about the legislativeprocess and address state leaders, said Rob Youngblood with the York County Chamber ofCongress.
More than 150 local businesses and community leaders will gather to discuss state issuesimportant to York County businesses and the community with state officials.
Youngblood said the day, which is themed “Impact the State House,” aims to educatebusiness owners about how legislation may affect their businesses and give them a chanceto influence the process.
“For anything to get done, it’s a two-way street where both parties have to communicate,”he said.
Speakers will include S.C. Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt, acting Secretary ofTransportation Christy Hall, S.C. Rep. Gary Simrill, chairman of S.C. House TransportationInfrastructure Management Committee, David Swenson, York County economicdevelopment director and members of the York County legislative delegation.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Each year, York County Day helps business owners and chamber members identify themain issues affecting the county, said Jeff Perez, vice president of university relations atWinthrop University. This year, he said the focus will be on economic development andtransportation.
“It’s a chance for legislatures to get a sense of what’s important to all the businesses in thecounty,” he said. “We’re proud they take the time to speak to our members.”
Winthrop works closely with the chamber members to ensure education aligns with theeconomic opportunities available, Perez said.
“We’re always watchful for the futures of our graduates,” he said. “It’s important for us tobe partners in the economic growth for this region.”
Perez said various businesses, educational facilities and other state leaders working towardthe same goal helps spur better results from the legislature.
“It inspires them to work on our behalf,” he said.
Past York County days started important local conversations such as creating two additionallanes on I-77 and creating Pennies for Progress, a local sales tax to address the need formore road funding, Youngblood said.
“It’s been very successful for York County,” he said.
The day also allows community leaders to promote York County’s economic importance,Perez said. He said there are more than 1,400 members in the four Chambers ofCommerce.
“It’s a chance for legislatures to see firsthand the array of businesses we have in YorkCounty,” he said. “We are looking forward to a very successful York County Day.”
Amanda Harris: [email protected]
WANT TO GO?
What: York County Day
When: Feb. 23, 1-8 p.m.
When: Columbia Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia
Cost is $55 and includes afternoon information sessions on transportation, economic developmentand other key issues as well as a legislative reception at 6 p.m.
To register or for more information, contact McKenzie Crocker at 803-324-7500 [email protected].
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