Contact: Nan Nelson, nelson@titletown.org, 920-437-8704
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Green Bay, Wis. (February 7, 2005) The Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and St. Norbert College announce today the Ritter Forum on Public Affairs, scheduled for March 2, 2005, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the St. Norbert College’s Bemis International Center. Co-hosted by Paul Jadin, president of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and St. Norbert College president, Dr. William Hynes, the Ritter Forum will address significant state tax policy issues such as TABOR, or the Tax Payer’s Bill of Rights. This balanced, day long forum features major public figures speaking for and against the key tax change proposals while giving you broad perspective on other state tax policy issues. Cost of attendance is $70/person and includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments and conference materials. For reservations call or mail payment to: Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1660, Green Bay, Wis. 54305-1660, 920-437-8704. Cash or charge only. Sorry, no invoicing.

The Ritter Foundation sponsors the Ritter Forum series in memory of Daniel J. Ritter Sr. and through St. Norbert College. The Ritter family funds programs designed to sustain and arouse public interest in the efficiency and effectiveness of state and local government.

For more information about the Ritter Forum, call Nan Nelson, executive vice president of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, at 920-437-8704.

Established in 1882, the mission of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic and community development. Chamber programs include Advance, Partners in Education, Leadership Green Bay, Brown County Teen Leadership, Bay Area Community Health Partnership, Good Government Council, the International Business Development Consortium, and the Small Business Council.

For more information about the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and its programs, call 437-8704 or visit www.titletown.org.

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