Published: August 10, 2008 10:24 pm      

U.S. Chamber 'VoteForBusiness Bandwagon' arrives today to endorse Wicker

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s VoteForBusiness Bandwagon is scheduled to roll into Meridian this morning to promote the U.S. Chamber’s endorsement of U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS).

The VoteForBusiness Bandwagon started out on Friday to cover more than 8,000 miles in 32 states, including scheduled appearances at the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention.

The bandwagon is due to arrive at Structural Steel Services, Inc., 6210 St. Louis St., in the South Industrial Park in Meridian at 9 a.m. and remain until 11 a.m.

Featured speakers include Wicker and Moore Hallmark, executive director of the U.S. Chamber's Southeast Region.

The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations.

Wicker, who was appointed by Gov. Haley Barbour to fill retired U.S. Sen. Trent Lott's seat, will face former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove, a Democrat, in the November general election.