John Gérard Akouri

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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.

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Lebanese American Business, Civic & Religious Leaders Meet with Detroit Cardinal Adam Madia


DETROIT - Launching the official start of the Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) Fall 2006 Leadership Luncheon Series was special guest Cardinal Adam Maida. Business and Civic leaders from Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties gathered together at The Club Room at Kabobgy Lebanese Cuisine for this auspicious occasion to meet and listen to the head of the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. Also joining the group was Very Reverend Father Joseph Antypas of St. George Antioch Orthodox Church of Troy, Michigan who presented His Eminence with a special gift. The LACC Members included Lou Peters of Paramount Bank, and John Akouri, Chairman and CEO. Delegations attending the event included those from Madonna University, Wayne State University, the Assembly for Lebanon, and longtime Detroit-area community leader Mr. Ed Deeb, President of the Michigan Food & Beverage and Michigan Business Professionals.

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