Laurie White, president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, will accompany Congressman Jim Langevin to the State of Union next week in Washington, D.C., Langevin announced Thursday.
White became the Chamber president last October and has set goals for the Chamber that include improving entry-level skills of the work force, retaining educated young professionals and lowering the cost of health care.
“What an honor it is for me to be Congressman Langevin’s State of the Union guest,” White said in a statement. “I’m gratified by the recognition that this invitation puts on the local businesses community, which is the backbone of the Chamber and more importantly, the Rhode Island economy.”
“As head of the largest business advocacy organization in the state, Laurie is uniquely aware of the challenges facing Rhode Island businesses and residents,” Langevin said in the news release. “I look forward to hearing her perspective on the president’s proposed agenda.”
Langevin also offered thoughts on what he hopes to hear from President George W. Bush during Tuesday’s address with regard to health care reform, the economy, education, homeland security and national security.
