Dayton—Congressman Michael R. Turner (R-Centerville) will host a forum on manufacturing and jobs, Monday, April 26^th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sinclair Community College (444 West Third Street, Dayton—Pontiez Center, Building 12). 

In addition to Congressman Turner, the forum will bring together several of the regions leading Congressional Representatives and manufacturers to take an in-depth look at the issues and challenges currently facing American manufacturers.

Invited attendees include: Congressman Rob Portman (OH-2), Congressman David Hobson (OH-7), Congressman John Boehner (OH-8) and Congressman Phil English (PA-3).  Manufacturers and representatives include: The National Association of Manufactures, Ohio Manufacturing Association, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dayton Tool and Die Manufacturers Association, Ferno, Dayton Mutual Tool & Die, Crown Cork & Seal, CB Manufacturing & Sales, Candle-lite, and others.

Topics of discussion will include:  Tax policy issues, medical coverage costs, regulatory burdens, Chinese trade practices, research & development, raw materials, education & training, and other ways to stimulate growth in manufacturing and additional job creation.

Congressman Turner said, “Dayton’s manufacturing base has been an important part of our region’s economic engine.  This forum is an opportunity to get together a group of some of the leading Members of Congress with the area’s most important manufacturers so we can hear their ideas to take back to Washington.  Out of these discussions, I am optimistic we can build on the economic recovery and create more jobs for Ohio’s families.”