February 2009 Breakfast -- Meet the Virginia Lt Gov Candidates

Where
Fairview Park Marriott Hotel
3111 Fairview Park Drive

Falls Church, Virginia 22042
703-849-9400

When
Friday, February 6, 2009 -- 07:30 AM to 09:00 AM

Please join us on Friday, February 6th for our next monthly Business Council Breakfast when we have the honor of hosting Lt. Governor candidates Jon Bowerbank, Jody Wagner, Rich Savage and Mike Signer. We look forward to hearing their ideas and plans to keep Virginia moving forward. More information below on each of the candidates from their websites(in alphabetical order):

Jon Bowerbank

Jon is self-proclaimed “progressive pragmatist” who “believes in helping others not as fortunate” as he is. Jon is a successful businessman and a member of the Russell County Board of Supervisors. A native of England, he is a husband and father of three. If elected Virginia’s next Lt. Governor, he’ll be committed to “traveling all over the Commonwealth, meeting with people, hearing what they have to say, and working on causes I’m passionate about. Causes like clean energy, upgrading Virginia’s infrastructure, and encouraging folks that with enough hard work — they can accomplish whatever they set their mind to do and achieve the American dream like I’ve done.” To learn more about Jon, visit his website at http://www.jonbowerbank.com.

Rich Savage

Rich is a successful small business owner, community leader and political consultant in Richmond, Virginia. For more than two decades, Rich has worked to elect Democrats all across the United States. Rich's primary focus will be strengthening education and as Lt. Governor, his priority will be to build up our "intellectual infrastructure." To learn more about Rich, visit his website at
http://www.getsavagevirginia.com.

Mike Signer

Michael Signer hails from Arlington and is Senior Policy Advisor and Director of the Homeland Security Presidential Transition Initiative, a joint project of the Center for American Progress Action Fund and Third Way. He has served as Senator John Edwards' foreign policy adviser on his presidential campaign and as Deputy Counselor to Governor Mark Warner. Dr. Signer is an adjunct professor in Virginia Tech's Master's in Government and International Affairs Program, a Principal of the Truman National Security Project and was a founding contributor at DemocracyArsenal.org. He previously was an associate at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr in Washington, D.C. and served as Chair of the Pro Bono Commission of the Young Lawyers Committee of the Virginia State Bar.

Jody Wagner

Jody is veteran of Virginia state government and a successful businesswoman; she has served as the Commonwealth’s Treasurer and Secretary of Finance and is a small business owner. A 25-year resident of Virginia Beach, she is a wife and mother of four. Jody says she is running for Lt. Governor, “because as a mom and a small business owner, I know that we need steady, proven leadership in Richmond…Leaders who keep Virginia’s fiscal house in order. Leaders who understand how to help Virginia’s small businesses thrive. Leaders who know that investing in education is the way to make sure our children succeed.” To learn more about Jody, visit her website at http://www.jodyforVA.com.

Basic Registration: $40.00