Griffin Announces Continuation of ‘Jump-Starting Jobs Tour’

 Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) announced more details of his “Jump-Starting Jobs Tour,” a series of town hall-style meetings that he is hosting throughout the Second District over the month of August.  Yesterday, Griffin held similar events in Conway and Little Rock.  After completion of the Jump-Starting Jobs Tour, Griffin will have held 24 town hall-styled meetings in the District in the eight months since taking office.  The media and the public are encouraged to attend. 
Statement from Rep. Griffin about the Jump-Starting Jobs Tour: “I am looking forward to listening to Arkansans and discussing how we can jump-start job creation in Arkansas.  This tour is about hearing their thoughts on the direction of our country.”


All Times Central
Jacksonville Jump-Starting Jobs Tour Event
When:   Monday, August 8, 2011 – 5:00 p.m.
Hot Springs Village Jump-Starting Jobs Tour Event
When:   Tuesday, August 9, 2011 – 7:30 a.m.
Maumelle Jump-Starting Jobs Tour Event
When:   Wednesday, August 10, 2011 – 7:30 a.m.
Clinton Jump-Starting Jobs Tour Event
When:   Monday, August 15, 2011 – 11:30 a.m.
Morrilton Jump-Starting Jobs Tour Event
When:   Monday, August 15, 2011 – 5:00 p.m.
Where:  University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton   
Koontz Room
1537 University Boulevard
Morrilton, AR 
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