September 14, 2011
Posted by
Krista York-Woolley, BNSF
President’s Council Hosts Listening Session in Dallas
The President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness was created to provide non-partisan advice to the President on ways to strengthen the Nation’s economy and create jobs. The Council held a “listening and action session” on Sept. 1 in Dallas.
The session focused on the importance of infrastructure investment to create jobs and a healthy economy, ultimately helping our nation become more competitive on a global scale. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, senior Administration officials, Members of the President’s Jobs Council and key business leaders and stakeholders participated in the session.
BNSF’s Chairman and CEO Matt Rose is a member of the council. Rose discussed:
- Goals for transportation infrastructure;
- How to fund infrastructure investment;
- How to collaborate and develop solutions.
How do you think we should fund infrastructure updates?
Hear more discussions like this during the 2011 Seattle Trade and Supply Chain Summit on September 15 at the Westin Seattle in Grand Ballroom 1.