WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 5, 2010) – More than 800 state leaders and policy makers from around the country will attend The Council of State Governments’ 2010 annual conference in Providence, December 4-7. Providence was selected by a national panel of state leaders to host CSG’s annual meeting for leadership training and information exchanges.
The conference will convene at the Rhode Island Convention Center, with the Westin Hotel serving as the hotel base.
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CSG is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization representing all three branches of government and includes more than 14,000 legislative, judicial and executive branch members in all 50 states and five U.S. territories.
“Providence is a convenient, accessible and affordable location for a large number of members who attend our conferences,” said South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds, CSG president. “On top of that, Rhode Island has always been a most hospitable and welcoming state to us, and we look forward to enjoying our visit to the Ocean State.”
“We are pleased to host a conference in Providence that will showcase our great city to governmental leaders from throughout the country,” said William J. Murphy, Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. “This will be an opportunity for conference participants to experience all that Providence has to offer, from our great restaurants and shops to our numerous arts and cultural activities. We are grateful to CSG for choosing Providence and for allowing Rhode Island businesses to realize economic benefits during the conference period.”
“Approximately 800 people will attend the CSG annual conference in Providence and see first hand how wonderful the State of Rhode Island is,” said R.I. Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed. “During their stay, they will no doubt add revenue to local businesses who rely on tourism for a living.”
“The Rhode Island delegation is always supportive of the CSG and thrilled to host the annual conference,” said State Senator Joshua Miller, (Dist. 28, Cranston Warwick). “With my involvement with the Downtown Merchants Association, the R.I. Hospitality and Tourism Association, and the Providence/Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, I know how important conventions are to the livelihood of the state.”
“As an added value, our state employees and elected officials will be able to attend the annual conference next year and benefit from the professional and leadership development offerings,” said State Senator Maryellen Goodwin (Dist. 1, Providence).
The Council of State Governments is our nation’s only organization serving all three branches of state government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled regional, national and international opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships.
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