APPOINTMENT
 
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the formation of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) Southwest Border Task Force, a diverse group of national security experts charged with examining the Department’s efforts along the U.S.-Mexico border and providing advice and recommendations directly to the Secretary. Richard Dayoub and our Mayor John Cook are among the experts announced.
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CHAMBER CEO AND
CHAIR-ELECT ATTEND
ARMY WAR COLLEGE
Gus Rodriguez and Richard Dayoub were invited to attend the 55th Annual National Security Seminar, hosted by the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The week long program coincides with graduation week for the 336 students participating in the year long masters program in strategic studies.
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Richard Dayoub, President and CEO, and David Osborn, Chairman of the Board, humbly received the 2008 Advocacy Award given to the Greater Chamber from The United Way of El Paso by Ms. Deborah A. Zuloaga, United Way of El Paso. |
ARMS Committee Visits
White Sands Missle Range/Fort Bliss
The Armed Forces Division of the Greater Chamber had their March meeting at Fort Bliss followed by an orientation tour of WSMR.
Approximately 34 members attended the Video Teleconference at Fort Bliss from Kabul, Afghanistan, with Brig General Anthony R. Ierardi, Deputy Commanding General, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan.
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The Greater Chamber would like to thank everyone who participated in the School Board Candidate Qualification Process. The Star was lit in their honor. The Task Force was headed up by Connie Dominguez, Yolie Black, Beth Senger and Hector De Santiago. |
State of the City Address
Mayor Cook addressed over 725 guests that attended the Greater Chamber State of the City Address on 23 April. The Mayor spoke of the successes of the past year and what we could expect in the future from the City government. The Mayor was presented with the official key to the Franklin Mountain Star at the end of the address.
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 Thank you to all that attended the State of the El Paso Economy. You can see the results of the survey conducted by the Greater Chamber by clicking here. We also have 2 power point presentations that will have some useful information for you. Outlook 2008-2010 was provided by Dr. Tom Fullerton of UTEP and the Texas Border Economy was provided by Dr. Bill Gilmer of the El Paso Branch of the Dallas Federal Reserve. |
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