Government Affairs Forum - Governor Mitt Romney, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

*Please note: The date for the Government Affairs Forum with Governor Romney has changed. The breakfast will now be on Monday, March 13. Amy Steverman --> Governor Mitt RomneyCommonwealth of Massachusetts As he begins his fourth and final year as the Governor of the Massachusetts, Mitt Romney continues to be a strong advocate for the employer community and its future competitiveness. In his recent State of the Commonwealth address, Romney proposed a $200 million reserve fund that would enable Massachusetts to expand health care access without taxing employers. He also renewed his support for a streamlined permitting process that would encourage business to expand here, a lower unemployment insurance rate that would encourage businesses to create more jobs, and community incentives to increase the housing supply so the state can recruit and retain talented workers. Romney came to the State House with a distinct understanding of the region's business community. He served as CEO of Bain & Company, Inc., as well as founder of Bain Capital, one of the nation's most successful venture capital and investment companies. Immediately prior to taking office, Romney took over the troubled Salt Lake Olympic Committee, where he initiated a stunning turnaround to overcome a $379 million operational deficit. Date: Monday, March 13, 2006 Time: 7:45 a.m. Registration & Networking 8:10 - 9:00 a.m. Program Location: Westin Copley Place Boston Cost: Members, $45 Member table of 10, $450 Non-members, $90 Non-member table of 10, $900 RSVP by: Thursday, March 6, 2006 Contact: Amy Steverman (617) 227-4500, ext. 400 Click here to register. *Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received within three (3) business days prior to the event to a