Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited Granite State College in Concord to discuss her legislation, the Workforce Development Investment Act of 2017, and to hear directly from students, college administrators and business leaders about ways to offer workers more opportunities to train in the skills needed for the 21st century economy.

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) held a town hall forum at the Berlin City Hall to discuss her current efforts in Washington and how she can best continue to advocate for Granite Staters’ on the federal level. North Country residents were invited to share their thoughts, concerns, and questions with the Congresswoman about issues facing the region. Joining Kuster was Berlin Mayor Paul Grenier.

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) held a roundtable discussion with the Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN) to discuss their work and explore ways the federal government can better support women entrepreneurs. The discussion focused on issues faced by women-owned small businesses, including access to capital, workforce training and transportation in the North Country. The roundtable was also an opportunity to discuss how organizations like USDA Rural Development, the Small Business Administration, and the Northern Border Regional Commission can help women entrepreneurs succeed.

Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) visited La Cite Ecologique Eco-Village, where she toured the facility and met with local farmers and stakeholders to discuss the 2018 Farm Bill, which covers programs related to farming, nutrition, conservation, forestry and rural development.