CBIA ENDORSES PENNY BACCHIOCHI FOR STATE HOUSE SEAT

For Immediate Release
October 8, 2008

CBIA ENDORSES PENNY BACCHIOCHI FOR STATE HOUSE SEAT
52ND DISTRICT – SOMERS, STAFFORD & UNION

The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) today endorsed the re-election of
Penny Bacchiochi for the state House of Representatives, representing the 52nd District.
With the crisis in the financial markets further destabilizing the economy, and the state budget
deficit rising, we need legislators now more than ever who will work to strengthen Connecticut’s
economy and business climate.

“Penny understands how important a vibrant economy and jobs are to the voters of the 52nd
District,” said John R. Rathgeber, CBIA president and CEO. “We urge voters to return her to
Hartford.”

Legislators elected to the 2009 General Assembly will face many critical issues, including job
growth, health care, taxes, transportation, energy and workforce issues — all of which affect the
health and vitality of Connecticut's economy and the quality of life for the people of the state.
“We believe Penny will work to make decisions that will improve our economy and make
Connecticut a better place to live and work,” said Rathgeber.

Bacchiochi, who lives in Somers, is seeking election in the 52nd District, which includes the
towns of Somers, Stafford and Union.

More about Bacchiochi can be found at CBIA’s election Web site, CTbizVotes.com. A
complete list of CBIA-endorsed candidates and information on key issues in the upcoming
elections are also available on the site.

CBIA is the state’s largest business organization, with 10,000 member companies.