Gold Room Workshop, Wednesday, February 17, 2010
A presentation before the House Resources and Conservation Committee
1:30 to 3 pm Location to be announced

Jay Larsen, CEO, Idaho Technology Council
Douglas Jone, Director, Growers for Biotechnology

Made in America: How is regulation impacting America’s global competitiveness?
Americans want clean air, clean water, a safe and abundant food supply.

More and more we are looking to foreign sources for food and products we want to use but do not want to manufacture, grow, or mine in this country—hybrid cars, cell phones, ipods, computers, even fresh fruits and vegetables year-round.

Developing countries around the world are stepping up to the plate to supply what Americans want. In the process, however, they are degrading air and water quality, endangering their workers’ lives, shipping tainted foods and manufactured goods around the world.

It’s time to examine the impact of a regulatory scheme that not only forces jobs overseas but by doing so can contribute to global pollution. We need to look at how we can become more competitive by using our own resources in a responsible way, and by leveling the playing field in the world markets.

Instead of becoming more dependent on foreign sources for the materials needed to produce hybrid cars, electronics, timber products, food, or energy, how does the U.S. develop its resources and technology to compete in a global market? How do we share our technology to help developing countries improve the lives of their citizens, maintain clean air and water, and use natural resources sustainably?

Join us for this informative presentation to Idaho Legislators.