Akouri Boards 'THE CHANGE WE NEED' Bus Tour with Dick DeVos and the 2006 GOP Ticket
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Councilman John Akouri, former Washington, DC Press Secretary & Capitol Hill Advisor, is President & CEO of the Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce.
NOVEMBER 8th, 2012
- Music, Food, Fun Highlight Lebfest!
- Film Captures Essence Of Lebanese Spirit
- LebFest Promises Good Times For All
- Event Honors Judges
- Event to Honor Judges of Middle Eastern Descent
- Gala celebrates contributions of Lebanese Americans
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Saturday, August 26, 2006
"I accept your nomination!"
Addressing over 3000 Michigan Republicans, John Akouri accepts the nomination to be the GOP candidate for Wayne State University Board of Governors at the Republican State Convention this morning in Novi, MI. Excerpts of his remarks will soon follow.
posted by John Akouri Newsblog | 12:50:00 PM
Friday, August 25, 2006
Akouri to be Nominated at GOP State Convention in Michigan this Weekend
REUNION: Between caucuses and speaking to delegates, John Akouri catches up with former Energy Secretary and US Senator Spencer Abraham & family. (NOVI, MI)...John Akouri will be formally nominated tomorrow morning at the Michigan Republican State Convention for a seat on the Wayne State University Board of Governors. Nominating Akouri will be his former Capitol Hill colleague and longtime friend Paul Welday. Tonight, John had a chance to reunite with old friends and make new ones as he visited 15 Congressional District Caucuses throughout the Rock Financial Showplace Conference Center - site of the 2006 Convention.
posted by John Akouri Newsblog | 9:50:00 PM
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Friday, August 11, 2006
BREAKING NEWS - Akouri Announces Candidacy for Wayne State University Board of Governors
Stay tuned for details...
posted by John Akouri Newsblog | 6:30:00 AM
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
LACC meets with Secretary of State
AUBURN HILLS, MI - A Leadership Delegation of the Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce recently met with Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. Pictured with the Secretary are (l-r) Col. George Noirot (US Army, ret.) John Akouri, Secretary Land, and Louis Peters.
posted by John Akouri Newsblog | 9:23:00 AM
Friday, August 04, 2006
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
LACC meets with US Congressman Mike Rogers
NATIONAL - US Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) discusses the current situation in Lebanon with executives from the Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce (LACC). Introducing the Congressman is LACC Chairman & CEO John Akouri.
posted by John Akouri Newsblog | 11:56:00 AM
LACC meets with US Rep. Candice Miller
WASHINGTON, DC - Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce President & CEO John Akouri emerged from a closed door private meeting with Congresswoman Candice Miller (R-MI) to pose for a portrait, following discussions on the current situation in Lebanon.posted by John Akouri Newsblog | 9:50:00 AM