Legislative reception in Portsmouth

Seacoast businesspeople will have a chance to ask questions of federal, state and local officials during the 2012 Legislative Reception. The event takes place at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Hosted by the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, the reception will focus on the state budget and cuts to services, as well as potential new revenue sources such as taxes and fees. Energy and environmental issues also will be open for discussion.

The informal reception takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the hotel at 250 Market St. A cash bar will be available and hors d’oeuvres will be served. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 603-610-5510.

 
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