The NCVMA at the White House!

On 1/12/2012, NCVMA President Dr. Chessie Green and NCVMA Executive Director Claire Holley participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by Business Forward and the White House Business Council. Six of the President's top economic advisors, including Michael Strautmanis, Deputy Assistant to the President, led discussions with attendees from the RTP in NC. Topics included the economic forecast for the coming year, jobs lost during the recession, and how the government can help small business owners spur growth in the coming years. They were also invited to President Obama's press conference in the East Room of the White House the following day. Click the link to catch a glimpse of them, 20 seconds into the video, fifth row from the front, second and third from the far right side. NCVMA at Obama Press Conference