Vermont Business Magazine Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation and Cynosure, Inc has announced that it will award its 2016 C Harry Behney Lifetime Economic Achievement award to US Senator Patrick Leahy. The GBIC said it is proud to recognize Senator Leahy for his many contributions to the people and the State of Vermont in supporting dynamic economic development, attracting investment and saving and growing jobs for Vermonters. In addition, Senator Leahy has been a leader in advancing entrepreneurship & innovation advancing opportunities for truly significant economic opportunities for Vermonters in our region and throughout Vermont.
US Senate photo of Senator Patrick Leahy.
Senator Leahy is the only person who has ever earned this prestigious recognition twice (2004 and 2016). Senator Leahy’s hard work and tireless efforts to support economic development, job retention and job creation have helped thousands of working Vermonters and their families throughout the years and during the recent recession and the hopeful recovery period that we are now experiencing has been one of Vermont’s greatest avenues of support and strength.
When: Thursday, June 16, 2016
5:30 pm
Where: The Echo Leahy Center College Street Burlington on the Waterfront
What: 62nd GBIC Annual Meeting
Source: www.gbicvt.org