Congresswoman Bustos to hold Economic Roundtable and Tour Thomson Prison with Senator Durbin before holding a “Cheri on Shift” and meeting with Farm Bureau members
This is first of three “Better Deal for the Heartland” Economic Roundtable Discussions Bustos will host this week
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM in Moline, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) will host the first of three “Better Deal for the Heartland” economic roundtable discussions in the 17th Congressional District with special guest, Senator Dick Durbin. At this event, Congresswoman Bustos and Senator Durbin will hear from Quad-City business and education leaders about the challenges facing them as they work to succeed and create good-paying jobs in our region. The ideas generated at this economic roundtable and additional roundtables scheduled for Rockford and Peoria later this week will help contribute to the development of an economic summit Congresswoman Bustos plans to host in the near future.
Then at 2:00 pm in Thomson, Congresswoman Bustos and Senator Durbin will hold a media availability outside of Thomson Prison following a tour of the facility and meeting with officials from the federal Bureau of Prisons. Because of security regulations, media will not be permitted into Thomson prison, however press is encouraged to ask about progress being made at the facility during the media availability.
Later at 4:00 pm in Galesburg, Congresswoman Bustos will participate in a “Cheri on Shift” job shadowing event at Galesburg Castings. At this event, Congresswoman Bustos’ 49th “Cheri on Shift,” Cheri will learn how to pour molten iron. Galesburg Castings is an independently owned foundry operation that does ductile & gray iron castings as well as machining.
Finally at 6:00 pm in Peoria, Congresswoman Bustos will attend the Peoria County Farm Bureau’s Grassroots picnic. The Peoria County Farm Bureau represents about 1,600 farmer members and, as a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Bustos is spending part of her “Better Deal for the Heartland” tour speaking with local farmers about what they want to see in the next Farm Bill.
Congresswoman Bustos to Host “Better Deal for the Heartland” Economic Roundtable with Senator Dick Durbin
Who: Congresswoman Bustos, Senator Dick Durbin & local business leaders
What: Economic roundtable discussion
When: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Where: Black Hawk College, Building 4, Conference Room 1
6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL
Congresswoman Bustos and Senator Durbin Media Availability outside of Thomson Prison
Who: Congresswoman Bustos & Senator Dick Durbin
What: Media availability following Bustos and Durbin touring Thomson and speaking with prison officials.
When: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Where: 1100 1 Mile Rd, Thomson, IL 61285
NOTE: The media availability will be organized near the main entrance to the prison.
Cheri on Shift at Galesburg Castings
Who: Congresswoman Bustos, staff from Galesburg Castings
What: 49th Cheri on Shift event where she will learn to pour molten iron
When: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 4:00 PM
Where: Galesburg Castings--940 Avenue C, Galesburg, IL 61401
Congresswoman Bustos to attend Peoria County Farm Bureau’s Grassroots Picnic
Who: Congresswoman Bustos, Farm Bureau officials, local farmers
What: Bustos to attend the Peoria County Farm Bureau’s Grassroots Picnic
When: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Where: Farm Bureau Park--6715 N. Smith Road, Peoria, IL
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