Business Speaks 2008 – a first of its kind issue orientated forum where business leaders communicate the 2008 business agenda to the candidates, rather than candidates dictating issues to the business community. Join us as leading CEO’s and business owners representing separate key industries participate as panelists to discuss the major challenges facing businesses today and what policies and solutions our elected officials should be focusing on. Each panelist will be given a set period of time to offer initial remarks with a moderator facilitating discussion between the panelists and Q&A from the audience. Candidates for Governor, Congress, and Senate have been invited to the forum as our guests and will be given the opportunity to make brief remarks (no more than 5 minutes) in response to what they hear from the panelists.