August Member Meeting: Transporation, A Driving Force

"Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads."
Dr. Emmet Brown

Who can forget that great line from the movie, Back to the Future. Unfortunately, we're a long way from ditching our highways for roadless Delorean time travel. While we may take our road (and railroad, public transit, air, bicycle and pedestrian) systems for granted, they're a necessity for businesses and our everyday lives.

Likewise, economic development hinges upon an effective transportation network that supports reliable connections. The condition of our roads, bridges, and other physical assets greatly influences our state's economy and our community's ability to function and grow.

Please join us as we welcome our special guest, Sec. Dave Ross, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, to discuss agency reforms, budget, and economic development projects in the State.

Business owner, manager, employee... This will be a presentation applicable to us all.
 
Thursday, August 24, 2017
11:30am-1pm
CrossRoad Community Church

Please R.S.V.P. today! Reserve your spot and pay at the door via email here or register and pay online here.

About Sec. Ross
Dave Ross first joined Governor Walker’s cabinet in January 2011 as Secretary of the Department of Safety and Professional Services. In January of 2017 he was appointed to serve as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).

WisDOT is one of the largest state agencies, with about 3,500 employees and an annual budget of more than $3.5 billion. The department supports all modes of transportation, including state highways, local roads, railroads, public transit systems, airports, harbors and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. In addition, the department includes the Division of Motor Vehicles which serves about 50,000 customers each day, and the Division of State Patrol that enforces laws and assists motorists throughout the state.

Growing up in a small business family, Ross was self-employed for over 20 years in an upholstery business. His experience in small business and as mayor of Superior for eight years makes him keenly aware of government’s role in serving the public, supporting economic growth, and promoting a reasonable tax and regulatory climate. Ross and his wife, Lynn, have four daughters and 16 grandchildren.