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MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM and NETWORKING LUNCH MEETING - Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 - Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
“POLICY, POLITICS and POWER – What’s Behind the Political Headlines”
with Beverlee J. McClure, PhD., President and CEO, the Association of Commerce & Industry
As we approach the November elections in a period of economic downturn, political candidates, policy-makers and lobbyists are busy maneuvering for ways to advance their business or industry agendas. Hear what is going on behind the headlines from the perspective of a key player who is involved year-round in advocacy for the advancement of business and industry interests in New Mexico. You won’t want to miss hearing from Dr. McClure, as to what’s happening and how to advance the interests of the business or industry your association represents.
The event will be preceded by a brief networking period.
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010; Place: The Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown, 2600 Louisiana NE, Albuquerque
Times: 10:30 a.m. – networking & registration; 11:00 a.m. – presentation, Dr. Beverlee J. McClure; 12 noon – lunch
Our speaker: Dr. Beverlee J. McClure is the President and CEO of the New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry(ACI). ACI is the statewide business advocate who aggressively lobbies the state’s legislative and executive branches year-round to enact laws and policies that improve the state’s business climate, and to facilitate positive change in the laws and regulations that govern business and industry.
Previously, Dr. McClure served as the state’s first cabinet secretary of higher education, a position she held for almost 2 years. Dr. McClure came to New Mexico 10 years ago as the president of Clovis Community College and was the youngest sitting college president in the nation. While serving as president, she was appointed by Governor Bill Richardson to serve on the State Board of Education, as the vice-chair of the Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education, and the Chair of the Governor’s Education Transition Team.
In addition to being a member of the New Mexico Women’s Forum and the New Mexico Amigos, she is a founding member and vice-president of the New Mexico Heart Gallery Foundation. She also serves on the board of New Mexico First. will share the system he uses to meet people and create long-term relationships for your personal and professional success.
This program is recognized for one (1) hour of credit towards the Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification or re-certification
Preliminary agenda:
10:30 to 11am – Registration and networking
11:00 a.m. to12 noon – Presentation “Policy, Politics and Power” – Dr. Beverlee McClure
12 noon – lunch, follow up Q&A, introductions, adjourn
You are encouraged to bring additional people from your organization, staff associates, board members, association members and save $5 per registrant person. Click above to register or click this link for a hard copy of the flyer and registration form that you can download..
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