TFI Lighting

After a few weeks off for the holidays, things are back in full swing at the capitol. The Legislature returned on Monday for their shortened 80 day legislative session.

And yesterday, Governor Culver presented his Condition of the State Address to a joint session of the legislature. I don't know if you had a chance to watch it, but if not, I can tell you he did a great job. He delivered a clear, passionate vision for Iowa's future. If you want to check it out, visit the IPTV web site for the video.

Now, with all the excitment of the speech behind us, the Governor and I are out traveling the state spreading the message of our vision for Iowa.

Today, I am in central Iowa and we just finished our first event in Willey, Iowa. We visited an amazing company called TFI Lighting. Here, in rural Carroll County, this small company is making innovative, energy efficient lighting products. We took a tour of their facility, and it was just fascinating to see the work they are doing.

And just like so many Iowa companies, this one is family owned. The company is owned and ran by Dave Wurzer, and he works along side his wife and two sons. I am proud that the Culver/Judge Administration partnered with them in their success. Through the Iowa Values Fund, we were able to provide $150,000, which is helping to support their innovative work.

They are a great company, and a great family, and they really are proving that even in these difficult times, good things are happening.

Now we are off to Ames.

Patty