2009 BCA-CCAA Annual Meeting
Highlights of the historic, first joint annual meeting of the Business Council of Alabama and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, Dec. 3, 2009.
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CCAA President and CEO Ralph Stacy introduces head table and guests and conducts CCAA business. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Billy Canary, President and CEO of the BCA, conducts meeting business, including election of 2010 officers and Board of Directors. Chairman Phil Dotts presents BCA donation on his behalf to the Alabama Poverty Project, accepted by Dr. Wayne Flynt. |
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Phil Dotts presents Marty Sullivan, a "consummate professional," with a gift honoring her 13 years of service to BCA. Incoming chairman Sandy Stimpson introduces Gov. Bob Riley. |
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Gov. Riley thanks BCA for its endorsement of charter school legislation, and says the debate is being framed nationally on whether competition is good. |
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Gov. Riley says jobs are the key to the state's ability to compete for plants like Mercedes and other international trade opportunities. He also criticizes the administration for "corrupting" the process for the Air Force tanker contract. Entreprenourship and competitiveness are still vital for the country's survival. |
Business Council of Alabama