The U.S. Chamber offers many opportunities for association leaders to engage in peer-to-peer interaction, discuss critical public policy facing American businesses, and hear from renowned experts about key issues impacting associations.
Association Lecture Series
Co-sponsored by Leading Authorities, these events feature political pundits, pollsters, and DC personalities and are free of charge to U.S. Chamber members.
March 27, 2008
Featuring The Honorable Tom Ridge Following the aftermath of 9/11, Ridge was sworn in as the nation's first Homeland Security advisor and, in 2003, was unanimously confirmed as the nation's first secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In the words of President George W. Bush, "Tom Ridge has demonstrated the strength, experience, personal commitment and authority to accomplish the critical mission of keeping his country a safer place to live throughout his distinguished career."
A former two-term governor of Pennsylvania, Ridge provides the keys to visionary leadership and applies them to the planning and preparation necessary for all organizations to survive and thrive. Ridge is a respected statesman and a dedicated soldier in pursuit of a more productive and peaceful world for all. His presentation promises to be engaging, inspiring and substantive.
Event Information
March 27, 2008
Registration & Networking: 11:30 a.m.
Presentation: 12 noon
Lunch will be served.
Event Location
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20062
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TradeRoots is a sustained, national trade education program dedicated to raising grassroots support and public awareness about the importance of international trade to local communities. Through its partnerships with local chambers of commerce, economic development groups, and the business community, TradeRoots has battled the ground war in support of global commerce and to stop anti-trade protectionism in the U.S. Congress.
TradeRoots hosts events in Washington, DC and across the country to promote the value of international trade.
National Chamber Foundation (NCF) U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC
The National Chamber Foundation (NCF) is an independent, non-profit, public policy think tank affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The foundation serves policymakers and the business community by providing a forum where leaders can consider and advance new ideas that benefit American businesses.
As part of its CEO Leadership Series, NCF arranges for speakers to address business leaders, government officials, and foreign diplomats on a wide range of legislative, regulatory, and policy issues. Visit the
NCF Web site for information about upcoming events.
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