The debate is the first to focus on energy and environmental policy, oneof the three top concerns of voters in this election. The event, hosted by theEnvironmental Committee of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, will takeplace in the heart of the Dulles Corridor -- one of the hottest growth areasin the nation. Northern Virginia, the economic engine of a likely swing state,faces in microcosm all the energy and environmental issues facing the nation,from renewable energy supply, energy shortages and traffic congestion tooffshore drilling, mining, water quality and water supply problems. Thisissue-specific debate will offer a rare opportunity -- possibly the only one-- to hear exactly how Sen. Barack Obama (D) and Sen. John McCain (R) differin their approaches to these critical concerns of businesses and consumers, asKaine and Allen take the stage for their party's candidates.

"Energy and the environment are going to be huge issues facing the nextpresident," says Peter Ryus, chair of the Chamber's Environmental Committee."Virginia is an important setting for this debate because of its swingelectoral votes, its demographics and its strategic proximity to Washington."

Doors will open at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott at 7:00 a.m. foran hour of networking and a buffet breakfast. The debate will begin promptlyat 8 a.m. and conclude by 9 a.m. Sponsors include: Project PerformanceCorporation (Title), Dominion Virginia Power (Platinum), and Middleburg Bankand Guernsey Office Products (Silver). For registration details, visit the"Events" page of the Dulles Regional Chamber athttp://www.dullesregionalchamber.org/events.

The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest in the D.C.metro area and the largest in Fairfax County, serves as the hub of the Route28 and Dulles corridors. It acts as a resource, public affairs advocate andcommunity partner for more than 1,000 businesses and affiliates.

CONTACT: Audrey Caldwell, Communications, 571-323-5307

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SOURCE Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce