Perriello Economic R.E.V.I.V.A.L. Tour, etc:

By: teacherken
Published On: 7/23/2008 4:28:12 PM

Here's the [slightly edited] contents of a press notice from the Perriello for Congress campaign:
Perriello's Economic R.E.V.I.V.A.L. Tour and other Public Appearances
Public Schedule for July 24-25, 2008 (Lunenburg, Charlotte, Franklin, Halifax)

5th District Democratic Nominee Tom Perriello has launched his month-long economic R.E.V.I.V.A.L tour. Perriello's seven-point plan for new jobs aims to bring economic relief for working families of Southside Virginia. This month, Perriello will visit every county and municipality in the district, meeting with workers, business leaders and the unemployed.


***Below are events for the R.E.V.I.V.A.L. tour and other public appearances. All events are subject to change and new events will be added. Call Jessica Barba at [the Perriello campaign] for the latest information.***

THURSDAY, July 24

Job Training Program: Perriello will be touring the Victoria plant of STEPS, Inc., a job training program for individuals with disabilities.

WHEN:   9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

WHERE:  STEPS, 300 Court Street, Victoria, VA

Library Tour: Perriello will tour the Ripberger Public Library where there will be a children's reading program and employment services.

WHEN:   10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

WHERE:  Ripberger Public Library, 117 South Broad Street, Kenbridge, VA

Business Park Tour: Perriello will tour the Heartland Business Park, a product of a six-county cooperation among Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, and Prince Edward Counties.

WHEN:   11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

WHERE:  Intersection of US-15 and US-360, Keysville, VA

Chat 'n' Chew: Perriello will greet voters at Sheldon's restaurant.

WHEN:   12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Sheldon's, 1450 Four Locust Highway, Keysville, VA

FRIDAY, July 25

Breakfast with Mark Warner: Perriello will join Mark Warner for a breakfast hosted by local Democrats. All are welcome. $20 admission fee.

WHEN:   8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:  Olde Virginia Barbeque, 35 Meadow View Ave, Rocky Mount, VA

Cantaloupe Festival: Perriello will be enjoying the festivities at the Virginia Cantaloupe Festival.

WHEN:   6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

WHERE:  Halifax County Fairgrounds, South Boston, VA

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Perriello's Economic R.E.V.I.V.A.L. Plan

   * Relief for small businesses
   * Energy solutions
   * Vocational training and strong schools
   * Infrastructure
   * Virginia workers first
   * Agriculture
   * Leadership

For more information, go to: http://www.perrielloforcongres...

Good to see the focus on the economy, which is not only the top issue nationally, but absolutely critical in the Southside part of the 5th CD.


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