Just a note the Senator Betsy Johnson, a former Director of the Department of Aviation and aviations staunchest friend in Salem, won a very nice accolade this past week! Congratulations, Senator Johnson, and thanks for all you do for General Aviation! Eugene, ORE – Oregon State Senator Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) was awarded today (10-27-14) with the “Legislator of the Year” award from the Oregon Economic Development Association (OEDA), the state’s leading trade organization for economic development agencies and professionals. At its Annual Meeting today in Eugene, OEDA President Charlie Mitchell conferred the award to Senator Johnson and thanked her for her dedication to job creation and her focus on economic development. In his comments to the 150 economic development professionals in attendance, Mitchell remarked, “Senator Johnson represents the best of Oregon. Fiercely independent, and a tireless advocate for jobs and opportunity for Oregonians.” Mitchell concluded by saying, “Theres really no one else like Senator Johnson. Shes in a class by herself.” The Oregon Economic Development Association represents over 110 economic development professionals and agencies throughout the state of Oregon. OEDA’s mission is to advocate for economic development, bring collaboration among economic development agencies to promote Oregon as a place to start or expand a business, and bring best practices and professional development to the state’s economic development professionals
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:09:39 +0000