MLTA is pleased to announce that Congressman Pete Hoekstra, the leading Republican candidate for Governor, has agreed to attend and participate in the Gubernatorial Candidate Debate scheduled for Friday, May 7th during the Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference – Driving Tourism 2010.Invitations have gone out to major candidates in both parties. With appropriate funding for promotion, Michigan’s tourism industry can be a powerful driver of our state’s economy. As such, we are hopeful that other campaigns will take advantage of this opportunity to discuss and debate their positions on issues relating to Michigan’s lodging and tourism industries.
Congressman Pete Hoekstra is a successful businessman and leader. After graduating from Hope College in 1975, Hoekstra earned a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan. After graduating he launched a successful 15 year career at Herman Miller, Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan — a company frequently cited as one of the most admired in America.
In one of the major upsets of Michigan election history, Hoekstra defeated a twenty-six year Republican incumbent in the congressional primary of 1992. It was truly a grassroots effort which he won in spite of being outspent at least 15 to 1. He has since been elected to nine consecutive terms in the House of Representatives.
When asked why he decided to attend this industry-wide event Hoekstra said,
"The number one priority is the economy. We can't address other things without getting the economy going. As Michigan’s third largest industry, tourism will play a crucial role in Michigan’s recovery."
Visit this link to register for Pure Michigan Governor's Conference at Grand Hotel
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