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SUMMARY:Business and Community Advocacy Council Meeting: Economic & Policy Outlook with Dr. Nick Nicoletti
DESCRIPTION:The Business and Community Advocacy Council (BCAC)\, hosted by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA)\, serves as a collaborative network for public and private business professionals to engage in impactful advocacy. BCAC focuses on educating members about the policy-making process\, identifying emerging policy issues\, and fostering active participation in local and statewide advocacy efforts. By promoting pro-business advocacy statements\, BCAC empowers members of all sizes to navigate and shape the legislative landscape effectively. We do this by utilizing GRCA's Pro-Business Advocacy Statements to guide the collaboration and coalition building that leads our advocacy work.\n\nWe are pleased to welcome back local political scientist Dr. Nick Nicoletti\, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Ph.D. in Leadership program at Alvernia University.\n\nDr. Nicoletti previously joined us in December 2024 for a discussion on the economic and policy landscape following the election. This time\, he will reflect on the economic and policy developments that have shaped 2026 and look ahead to 2027. The discussion will examine the national\, Pennsylvania\, and regional economic and policy landscapes\, including anticipated policy developments\, legislative and regulatory projections\, and the potential implications for businesses and the Greater Reading region.\n\nPlease reach out to GRCA's Director of Advocacy\, Alex Roche (aroche@greaterreading.org)\, for more details.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>The Business and Community Advocacy Council (BCAC)\, hosted by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA)\, serves as a collaborative network for public and private business professionals to engage in impactful advocacy. BCAC focuses on educating members about the policy-making process\, identifying emerging policy issues\, and fostering active participation in local and statewide advocacy efforts. By promoting pro-business advocacy statements\, BCAC empowers members of all sizes to navigate and shape the legislative landscape effectively. We do this by utilizing GRCA&rsquo\;s Pro-Business Advocacy Statements to guide the collaboration and coalition building that leads our advocacy work.</p>\n\n<p>We are pleased to welcome back local political scientist Dr. Nick Nicoletti\, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Ph.D. in Leadership program at Alvernia University.</p>\n\n<p>Dr. Nicoletti previously joined us in December 2024 for a discussion on the economic and policy landscape following the election. This time\, he will reflect on the economic and policy developments that have shaped 2026 and look ahead to 2027. The discussion will examine the national\, Pennsylvania\, and regional economic and policy landscapes\, including anticipated policy developments\, legislative and regulatory projections\, and the potential implications for businesses and the Greater Reading region.</p>\n\n<p>Please reach out to GRCA&#39\;s Director of Advocacy\, Alex Roche (aroche@greaterreading.org)\, for more details.</p>\n
LOCATION:Location: GRCA's Center for Business Excellence 49 Commerce Dr.\, Wyomissing\, PA Please reach out to Alex Roche (aroche@greaterreading.org) with questions.
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URL:https://business.greaterreading.org/events/details/business-and-community-advocacy-council-meeting-economic-policy-outlook-with-dr-nick-nicoletti-12196
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