MEDIA ADVISORY
The media is invited to attend and help promote "State of the State" by Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson on Wednesday, July 20 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Forest Hills Country Club. This is the sixth of ten events as part of The Parks Chamber Legislative Event Series.
The schedule is as follows:
- 4:00 PM: Networking Begins
- 4:30 PM: Welcome by The Parks Chamber Executive Director Tonya Lamia
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4:45 PM: “State of the State” by Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson
- 5:15 PM: Networking Resumes
"The Parks Chamber Legislative Event Series provides opportunities for government leaders to share official 'State of' addresses that highlight current initiatives and successes," said The Parks Chamber Executive Director Tonya Lamia. "Our primary goal of the Series is to connect the local business community with legislative and government leaders so we can hear from them directly. Events are held on the third Wednesday of every month from February through November from 4:00-6:00 PM at Forest Hills Country Club. Each event also features Informational Tables by federal, state, and local organizations that offer FREE and confidential services to businesses and entrepreneurs, including the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC), The Workforce Connection, and the U.S. Commercial Service."
Photos and videos of past events are available online at ParksChamber.com/gallery.
ABOUT SENATOR SYVERSON
Since joining the Senate in 1993 as a citizen legislator, State Senator Dave Syverson has been a reformer, pushing to fix Illinois’ broken ways. Dave has been widely recognized for his common-sense business approach to improving Illinois’ jobs climate. He created the Illinois Manufacturing caucus with the goal to bring more focus on the importance of the manufacturing industry in Illinois. In addition to his work on economic issues, Senator Syverson has sponsored and passed over 100 pieces of legislation aimed at improving the quality of life for Illinois families and taxpayers. He currently serves in Senate Republican Leadership and has the distinction of being the Dean of the Senate. He also serves on the Senate Healthcare, Insurance, Tourism and Hospitality Committees; the Executive Committee; and the bipartisan Government Forecasting and Accountability Commission.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tonya Lamia
815.633.3999
tonya@ParksChamber.com
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE SERIES
www.parkschamber.com/legislative-event-series-2022
JUL 20
“State of the State”
Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson
AUG 17
“State of the State”
Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman
SEP 21
“State of the Schools”
Harlem Consolidated School District 122 Superintendent Dr. Terrell Yarbrough
OCT 19
“State of The Parks”
City of Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury & Village of Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson
NOV 16
“State of The Park District”
Rockford Park District Executive Director Jay Sandine
