Robson Talks Issues At First Facing Forward Event

Forward Janesville is pleased to announce that the inaugural Facing Forward, which was held on June 7 at the Pontiac Convention Center, was a big hit!  Almost 60 people attended this event, which was designed to bring FJI members face to face with state decision makers and opinion leaders.  Our featured speaker was Senate Majority Leader Judy Robson of Beloit, who discussed a number of issues important to the Janesville area business community, including the state budget, taxes, transportation infrastructure, health care and education.  Special thanks to those who made this event possible: Murphy Desmond, S.C., our event partner, and the Pontiac Convention Center and Two Men and a Truck, our event sponsors. 

FJI is planning another Facing Forward for the fall, and while the topic has not been set in stone, we will likely offer a seminar on disaster planning and preparedness for businesses.  In 1918, the world experienced one of the deadliest flu pandemics ever known.  Influenza killed over half a million people in the United States and as many as 40 million people worldwide.  Could it happen again?  The general consensus among experts is that another pandemic will strike again—sooner, rather than later.  Are we—as a community, state, or nation—prepared?  Facing Forward will focus on the possible ramifications of a catastrophic flu pandemic and how you and your business can be ready.  Stay tuned for an announcement soon!

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