THE CHAMBER of Commerce Inc., the SMC Manufacturers Council and the Manufacturer and Business Association (MBA) are pleased to invite you to a “Meet the Candidates Breakfast” with the contenders for the 12th Congressional District race. The event will be held on October 11, 2012 at The Chadwick in Wexford, PA.

Incumbent Representative Mark Critz (D) and challenger Keith Rothfus (R) will answer questions on federal issues specific to job development and economic growth in our area. Each candidate will prepare 20 minute statements that answer key economic questions and present their economic policies. Then the candidates will each entertain 30 minutes of questions from the audience. Only issues related to job creation, business development, and economic growth will be discussed. The agenda is as follows:

7:30-8:00 am   Continental Breakfast

Welcome: Susan Balla Executive Director at THE CHAMBER

Introductions: Moderator Hal Martin

8:00-8:20         Keith Rothfus Prepared Statement

8:20-8:50         Keith Rothfus Q&A

9:00-9:20         Representative Mark Critz Prepared Statement

9:20-9:50         Representative Mark Critz Q&A

9:50-10:00       Closing Remarks and Special Thanks: Moderator Hall Martin

This event is open to business stakeholders in the 12th district. Price for THE CHAMBER, SMC, and MBA members is $15, and for non-members $25.  Please register on THE CHAMBER website at http://www.thechamberinc.com/ or call (724)-934-9700.