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February 1, 2023
March 6th, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern, at the NFIB Pennsylvania Office in Harrisburg
Register Today: NFIB + PACB Annual Economic Forum
Governor Shapiro will be announcing his economic plan for the Commonwealth in his first annual budget address on March 7. NFIB and the PA Community Bankers Association invite you to join us the day before for a discussion on current economic conditions and a look at the year ahead. Come learn how the new budget will impact businesses and hear predictions for 2023.
The event is free, and refreshments will be provided. Advanced registration is required. Please email your Grassroots Manager, Bre Mapston, with any questions.
>>> REGISTER TODAY <<<
>>> Also, be sure to attend the NFIB and PACB Freshman Legislative Reception later on March 6, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. See the event flyer HERE. <<<
Economic Forum Guest Speakers
Senator Scott Martin | Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee
Scott Martin is a lifelong Lancaster County resident. Scott currently serves as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a crucial role in negotiating and developing the state budget and is responsible for reviewing all legislation for its fiscal impact.
Prior to his election to the state Senate, Scott served as a Lancaster County Commissioner and helped to clean up what had become a dysfunctional and ineffective government. As Commissioner, Scott never voted for a tax increase, downsized government by cutting duplicative agencies and departments, reduced debt by $40 million, and lowered costs for taxpayers through privatization and public employee benefit reform.
Holly Wade | Executive Director, NFIB Research Center
Holly Wade is the executive director of the NFIB Research Center, where she conducts original research and studies public policy effects on small businesses. She produces NFIB’s monthly Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) survey and surveys on topics related to small business operations. Holly is also a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). She has undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Washington and a Masters of Public Policy from the University of Denver.
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