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2010 Chamber Annual Meeting

Jan 25, 2010

Noted Economist and Author to Speak at Chamber Annual Meeting

HUTCHINSON, Kansas (November 30, 2009)Freedom--Still Our Best Investment, is the theme for The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. The meeting, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Barry Asmus, on Monday, February 1, 2010, will be held at the Grand Prairie Hotel & Convention Center. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a networking hour and the opportunity to visit display tables set up by sponsors of the event. Attendees will enjoy a dinner buffet with Prime Rib at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program, including Dr. Asmus’s insightful presentation, at 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Barry Asmus is a Senior Economist for the National Center for Policy Analysis, a public policy organization that develops private alternatives to government regulation and control. He has been named by USA Today as one of the five most requested speakers in the United States. As a Professor of Economics, Dr. Asmus was twice voted University Professor of the Year and was honored with the Freedom Foundation Award at Valley Forge for Private Enterprise Education The author of several books on political and business issues facing America, Dr. Asmus is a passionate advocate of free enterprise. His presentation will center on the crucial roles freedom and democratic capitalism play in the success of our Country and community. Freedom, Dr. Asmus asserts, is still America’s best investment. 

Tickets for the event are on sale now. If purchased before January 25th, meal tickets are priced at $30.00 or $35.00 including two drink coupons. Tables of 10 may be purchased for $260.00 or $310.00 including drink coupons. After January 25th, the meal ticket is $40.00 or $45.00 with drinks. You may purchase tickets at hutchchamber.com or by contacting the Chamber office at 620-662-3391. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. If you are interested in sponsoring the Chamber Annual Meeting, please contact Wyndi Busick at 620-899-5382.

 

RELEASED BY:

Jade Piros

Communications/ Event Coordinator

jadep@hutchchamber.com