Tuesday, June 28, 2011

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Biggert to Speak at Launch of Benedictine University’s New Women’s Leadership Program
BenedictineUniversity, Krasa Student Center, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL

Biggert will speak at the celebratory launch for Benedictine’s new Women’s Institute for Global Leadership, which will provide women with academic and professional leadership training opportunities.  The Women’s Institute is being launched due to the success of the Master of Science in Leadership degree program for women, which will be made available online to reach a global audience.  Biggert helped secure funding for the Master of Science in Leadership program, and is pleased to highlight its success and discuss the importance of women in leadership.  Media are invited to attend.

10 a.m. 
Biggert to Tour Martin Avenue Apartments, Discuss HUD’s Section 202 Housing Program
310 Martin Avenue, Naperville, IL

Biggert will tour the Martin Avenue Apartments, an independent-living, senior community located in downtown Naperville.  As chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing & Community Opportunity, Biggert will meet with administrators to discuss their application to bring Section 202 housing programs to their residents.  With a HUD Section 202 grant, Naperville Elderly Homes, Inc. would be able to provide senior citizens with more affordable, rental apartments at the Martin Avenue Apartments.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Biggert to Tour Pioneer Conversions
12305 South New Avenue, Suite N, Lemont, IL

As sponsor of the Electric Vehicle Deployment Act, Biggert will tour Pioneer Conversions, a local company that converts economy cars into electric vehicles.  Biggert’s bill aims to fast track access to electric vehicle infrastructure through a competitive grant process and provide incentives for the production of electric components.  

“If we’re ever to break our addiction to expensive foreign oil, we’re going to have to give a jump start to sound alternatives.  Consumers want to enjoy a cheaper, gas-free commute, but they need access to safe, reliable electric vehicles.  I’m looking forward to getting a behind-the-scenes look at Pioneer Conversions and learning more about what they’re doing to increase access to electric cars here at the local level.”

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