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El Dorado, Kan. —
On Thursday, Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh visited El Dorado’s Civic Center to discuss topics concerning local businesses.
Thornburgh began by thanking the Chamber of Commerce members for their efforts and referring to them as a cornerstone of the community.
“Business is about business,” said Thornburgh.
Making the numbers work, getting the deal done, and looking the consumer in the eye were key ideas Thornburgh emphasized.
He went on to explain that prices are up, but confidence is down.
“Consumer confidence is struggling,” Thornburgh said.
Thornburgh stated concerns about economic issues, describing them as being as large “as we’ve ever faced.”
“You’re making a difference,” Thornburgh said, in relation to each individual’s ability to provide and craft opportunity.
One of the greatest selling points for Kansas is its capacity for cheap energy.
Thornburgh stressed the opportunity for renewable energy is enormous and that the demand is present. Kansas could be a leader in providing renewable energy with wind, biomass, and solar options.
“Renewable energy is a viable goal,” Thornburgh said.
Using renewable energy as a supplementary source would help Kansas move forward. Thornburgh explained that with a stagnant economy and spending out of control there is a need for faster, better, cheaper energy.
“What do we want Kansas to be?” Thornburgh asked.
The opportunity for growth of business, community and family comes from making the right decisions.
Thornburgh said there is a need to sharpen fiscal policy and expect more.
On Thursday, Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh visited El Dorado’s Civic Center to discuss topics concerning local businesses.
Thornburgh began by thanking the Chamber of Commerce members for their efforts and referring to them as a cornerstone of the community.
“Business is about business,” said Thornburgh.
Making the numbers work, getting the deal done, and looking the consumer in the eye were key ideas Thornburgh emphasized.
He went on to explain that prices are up, but confidence is down.
“Consumer confidence is struggling,” Thornburgh said.
Thornburgh stated concerns about economic issues, describing them as being as large “as we’ve ever faced.”
“You’re making a difference,” Thornburgh said, in relation to each individual’s ability to provide and craft opportunity.
One of the greatest selling points for Kansas is its capacity for cheap energy.
Thornburgh stressed the opportunity for renewable energy is enormous and that the demand is present. Kansas could be a leader in providing renewable energy with wind, biomass, and solar options.
“Renewable energy is a viable goal,” Thornburgh said.
Using renewable energy as a supplementary source would help Kansas move forward. Thornburgh explained that with a stagnant economy and spending out of control there is a need for faster, better, cheaper energy.
“What do we want Kansas to be?” Thornburgh asked.
The opportunity for growth of business, community and family comes from making the right decisions.
Thornburgh said there is a need to sharpen fiscal policy and expect more.
