Walt meets with business leaders

Walt had the honor of opening the 36th Annual Conference of the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry (IACI). Below is the press release from IACI following the event:

Congressman Walt Minnick Kicks off the 36th Annual Conference for the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry (IACI)

McCall – United States Congressman Walt Minnick (ID-D) who represents the first congressional district in Idaho joined with IACI Chairman Trent Clark in opening the 36th annual IACI conference at Shore Lodge in McCall.  Congressman Minnick said, "I very much appreciate the opportunity to meet with Idaho business leaders at the annual IACI conference," Minnick said. "As a businessman myself, I know that getting our economy back on track requires an environment where companies and their employees can innovate, grow and succeed. I know we can get there by continuing to work together on a shared vision for a prosperous Idaho.”

The IACI annual conference is an annual opportunity for business leaders and legislators to join together and discuss the important public policy decisions facing the state of Idaho.  Approximately 45 state legislators from throughout the state attended the IACI meeting.  Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, Lt. Governor Brad Little, Secretary of State Ben Ysursa, State Controller Donna Jones, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna were also in attendance and participated in a variety of the conference seminars. 

IACI President Alex LaBeau said, “We sincerely appreciate Represenative Minnick’s willingness to be a part of our annual meeting with the membership.  His office has been very responsive to employers and employees throughout the state. Idaho is well represented.”

The Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry is the Voice of Business in Idaho® and represents 300 businesses across the state.