On today’s episode of The Confluence: With a new governor and state representatives, we discuss what business leaders are hoping legislators prioritize in the coming session; food costs have been rising over the last year, and we check in with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank about how they’re supplying families for the holidays; and a regional startup funder gives their take on how businesses will fare in the current economic downturn. Today’s guests include: Matt Smith, president of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce; and Chris West, director of community connections at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.