TMA hosts Legislative Leaders for Breakfast!

Park Ridge, IL, 2/25/2011 — This morning TMA, Illinois’ premier full service manufacturing association played host to 3 of the most prestigious leaders in Springfield. Organized by TMA’s Government Relations Committee, Senate Minority Leader, Christine Radogno, Senate President, John Cullerton and House Minority Leader, Tom Cross held a panel discussion to address critical issues faced by Illinois manufacturers.

Over breakfast, these Legislative leaders and Illinois manufacturers sought to address priority issues they believe need to be focused on to ensure the competitiveness of Illinois manufacturing in the years ahead.  Government Relations Committee Chairman, Zach Mottl believes, “Illinois manufacturers need to allow leaders down in Springfield to put a face with a name and make some noise on the added costs to the manufacturing sector, created by decisions down in Springfield that are making businesses less competitive on a national and global scale.” TMA President, Brian McGuire agrees, “When the legislature makes tough decisions, everyone should have the opportunity to voice their opinion, this was our way of allowing manufacturers to do just that.”