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April 21, 2009 Richmond, VA - Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Jon Bowerbank today meet with the leaders of Worth Higgins, a printing company in Richmond. Bowerbank discussed how his Jobs Plan helps foster and grow local Virginia businesses to create good paying jobs throughout the Commonwealth.
Worth Higgins is a commercial printing company located in Richmond which employs approximately 150 Virginians. Making sure businesses like Worth Higgins continue to grow and be successful is a key pillar in Jon's Jobs Plan.
"Starting and growing my own business over the past 12 years has given me unique insight into the challenges and opportunities companies face. In order to get Virginia's economy back on track and build a foundation for future economic growth, we need to foster an environment in which Virginia businesses can thrive and expand job opportunities across the Commonwealth. Worth Higgins is a perfect example of how successful local businesses can be an integral part of Virginia's economic recovery," Bowerbank said.
The Jobs Tour coincides with the release of Bowerbank's Jobs Plan, a detailed 27-page plan to create good paying jobs and transform Virginia's economy for the future. Each stop on the Tour will emphasize a different aspect of Jon's Jobs Plan, from improving Virginia's infrastructure to investing in renewable and alternative energy solutions to fostering a positive business environment that benefits both workers and businesses to prioritizing innovation at our colleges and research centers.
The plan can be viewed at www.jb2009.com.
Jon Bowerbank is the owner of a successful energy services company that employs hundreds of people in Virginia and throughout the country. He has also served as an operations manager in a Fortune 10 company in numerous states, and has both a business and technical background. He currently
serves as the at-large member of the Russell County Board of Supervisors, and he is a member of the Virginia Association of Counties Finance and Transportation Committees.
Bowerbank has spent the last year traveling around Virginia spreading his message of change. As Lieutenant Governor, Jon will be committed to improving Virginia's infrastructure, investing in our schools and education programs, and using effective business practices to create jobs and transform Virginia's economy for a new energy future. |
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April 21, 2009 Newport News, VA - Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Jon Bowerbank today held a meet in greet with workers in Newport News as part of his statewide Jobs Plan Tour. During the event, Jon discussed how his Jobs Plan will help foster a positive environment for workers and listened to the participants' views on the economic crisis and how it has affected them.
"In order to grow our economy and get Virginia's finances back on track, Virginia's workers need to be a part of the solution. After talking to workers this morning, it is clear that we need to take swift action to address the challenges workers face. From investing in workforce training to increasing access to health care coverage to making college, community colleges and apprenticeship programs more affordable, we need to do everything in our power to help working families succeed," Bowerbank said.
The Jobs Tour coincides with the release of Bowerbank's Jobs Plan, a detailed 27-page plan to create good paying jobs and transform Virginia's economy for the future. Each stop on the Tour will emphasize a different aspect of Jon's Jobs Plan, from improving Virginia's infrastructure to investing in renewable and alternative energy solutions to fostering a positive business environment that benefits both workers and businesses to prioritizing innovation at our colleges and research centers.
The plan can be viewed at www.jb2009.com.
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April 20, 2009 Harrisonburg, VA - Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Jon Bowerbank today toured the Virginia Wind Energy Collaborative (VWEC) at James Madison University as part of his three day Jobs Tour across the Commonwealth. Jon viewed the VWEC facilities and spoke with the staff about how state government can work with the VWEC and other similar programs to foster and grow the alternative and non-conventional energy sectors in Virginia.
The Virginia Wind Energy Collaborative is an innovative organization that supports the development of wind energy in Virginia by both providing information and analyses about the wind energy sector and fostering collaboration between groups interested in wind power development.
"Renewable energy research and advocacy programs like the wonderful work being done here at James Madison University through the Virginia Wind Energy Collaborative are helping to foster and grow the renewable energy industry in Virginia. The 'green energy' industry is one of the fastest growing industries today, and Virginia can and should be a leader in this sector. As Lieutenant Governor I will use my thirty years of experience in the energy field to make Virginia a leader in the green revolution, creating good jobs and transforming the Commonwealth's economy," Bowerbank said.
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April 20, 2009 Burke, VA - Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Jon Bowerbank launched his three day statewide Jobs Tour at the Burke Centre Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station, where he met with VRE riders and discussed his plan to improve Virginia's transportation system and grow the Commonwealth's economy.
"We need to invest in improving Virginia's infrastructure, and expanding public transportation options, such as the VRE system, is essential if we are serious about fixing our transportation problems. If we do not act swiftly and boldly, our infrastructure crisis will not only deter businesses and impede economic growth, but it may also cause businesses to leave Virginia. As Lieutenant Governor I will use my experience providing infrastructure services throughout the Commonwealth to take real action and fix Virginia's transportation systems," Bowerbank said.
The Jobs Tour coincides with the release of Bowerbank's Jobs Plan, a detailed 27-page plan to create good paying jobs and transform Virginia's economy for the future. Each stop on the Tour will emphasize a different aspect of Jon's Jobs Plan, from improving Virginia's infrastructure to investing in renewable and alternative energy solutions to fostering a positive business environment that benefits both workers and businesses to prioritizing innovation at our colleges and research centers.
The plan can be viewed at www.jb2009.com.
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Brings In Over $100,000 More Than Closest Opponent, Out-raises Incumbent Republican
Alexandria, VA - The campaign of Lieutenant Governor candidate Jon Bowerbank today announced that it has received more than $494,000 during the first quarter reporting period, leading his nearest competitor by over $100,000. Bowerbank also has more than $431,000 cash on hand, more than any other Democratic lieutenant governor candidate in the race.
"The numbers from this reporting period show Jon emerging as the leader in this three-way race," Bowerbank campaign manager Jon Paul Lupo said. "He leads in money received, cash on hand, and campaign organization. The campaign collected the most petition signatures of any statewide candidate, our staff and volunteers placed thousands more signs than our closest competitors at Shad Planking in Wakefield this week, and Jon's message of developing a new energy economy in Virginia is catching on with voters. And Jon will be able to spread that message throughout the Commonwealth better than any other candidate in the campaign. It is clear that Jon Bowerbank is the best candidate to beat Bill Bolling in November."
Jon Bowerbank is the owner of a successful energy services company that employs hundreds of people in Virginia and throughout the country. He has also served as an operations manager in a Fortune 10 company in numerous states, and has both a business and technical background. He currently serves as the at-large member of the Russell County Board of Supervisors, and he is a member of the Virginia Association of Counties Finance and Transportation Committees.
Bowerbank has spent the last year traveling around Virginia spreading his message of change. As Lieutenant Governor, Jon will be committed to improving Virginia's infrastructure, investing in our schools and education programs, and using effective business practices to create jobs and transform Virginia's economy for a new energy future.
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Submits More Than Any Other Statewide Candidate
"I am very proud and grateful for the tremendous effort that so many supporters from every corner of the Commonwealth put forward in this petition effort. We could not have achieved this significant milestone without their help and support. This was an incredible effort of grassroots and organization that is indicative of the strong momentum we have going forward," said Jon Bowerbank.
This record achievement marks the second major milestone that Bowerbank has reported this week, having reported earlier that his campaign has $425,000 cash on hand, more than any other Lieutenant Governor candidate's campaign. This cash on hand amount is also significant given that it is four times more than the $107,000 that Democratic Lieutenant Governor primary winner and former Congresswoman Leslie Byrne reported at the same period in 2005.
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"Bolling Lets Virginia Families Suffer and Puts Politics and Party First"
"With nearly 300,000 Virginians unemployed, families across the Commonwealth need this aid. But Bill Bolling put politics first and came out early and often against all stimulus funding, including the unemployment aid Republicans rejected yesterday. He is allowing Virginia's families to continue to suffer to score political points. We need a Lieutenant Governor who will stand up and fight to help Virginians when they need it, and that's the change I plan to bring to the office," Bowerbank said.
Jon Bowerbank is the owner of a successful energy services company that employs hundreds of people in Virginia and throughout the country. He has also served as an operations manager in a Fortune 10 company in numerous states, and has both a business and technical background. He currently serves as the at-large member of the Russell County Board of Supervisors, and he is a member of the Virginia Association of Counties Finance and Transportation Committees.
Bowerbank has spent the last year traveling around Virginia spreading his message of change. As Lieutenant Governor, Jon will be committed to improving Virginia's infrastructure, finding real solutions to our energy crisis, and using effective business practices to create jobs and fix Virginia's economy.
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