Business & Tech
Mike Dell Event To Focus on Economy, Business
Plum councilman and Allegheny County council candidate Mike Dell is bringing businessman and radio talk show host Glen Meakem to Penn Hills for a networking and discussion event that will focus on the business and econcomy.
Plum Borough councilman and county council candidate Mike Dell brings venture capitalist and radio talk show host Glen Meakem to his Thursday, Sept. 28, business and networking event for a presentation and question-and-answer session.
The event will be held at the Penn Hills 3 Lakes Golf Course.
The founder of Free Markets Inc. will address issues relating to government, the economy, and local business, according to Dell (R-Plum).
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“He’s going to be discussing the local economy and what we can do to weather the storm right now,” he said.
Dell said that along with himself, other local officials, like Oakmont Councilman John Donovan, will attend.
Dell announced his bid for county council in February.
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This November he will challenge incumbent Nicholas Futules (D-Oakmont) for the District 7 seat which represents parts of Plum, Oakmont, Penn Hills, Verona, Harmar, Cheswick, Springdale and Wilkins.
Owner of Complete Business Tax Services in Penn Hills and a certified public accountant, Dell is chair of Plum Council’s finance committee.
He has said in the past that he hopes to improve the county's private sector and reduce taxes.
“As an accountant,” he said, “cash flow is definitely going to be the key for the next year.”
Meakem agreed. He said Dell has helped the borough to save $1 million over the course of two years and also helped council to avoid raising taxes.
“He’s got this great business experience,” Meakem said. “(He’s) exactly the kind of guy we need on county council.”
Meakem, an entrepreneur and venture capitalist who hosts a morning radio show on FM talk station 104.7 said his discussion will address topic like challenges the local economy faces and improving government.
Among his concerns are government growth and dependency, he said.
“I’m going to keep it short and take a lot of questions,” he said.
If you want to attend
What? Mike Dell for County Council Networking Event and Discussion Event with guest speaker Glen Meakem.
When? 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Sept. 28
Where? 3 Lakes Golf Course, Penn Hills
Cost is $25, refreshments included. Call 412-798-3157 for more info.
Proceeds benefit “Friends of Mike Dell” Campaign fund for County Council.
