President's Power Lunch 2009 - 2010 Series to Resume This Month; Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Selected as Venue for Season Opener

(BIRMINGHAM, MI)...The Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce office of communications announced today the schedule of its 2009-2010 monthly President’s ‘Power Lunch’ series. The extremely successful event gathers some of the region’s top business and civic leaders including: captains of industry, chief executives, financial gurus, medical & legal experts, academic heads, successful entrepreneurs, and fast-growing young professionals. This highly anticipated series is an extension of the Leadership Luncheon program, which was spearheaded in 2006 by Chamber President & CEO John Akouri, and features prominent elected officials and decision-makers from throughout the country.

The President’s Power Lunch series is an exclusive meeting designed to create new rules and new avenues for powerful impact in the region and business world. It is about bringing business leaders together to discuss current and future goals while forging tangible relationships that turn networking into substantial gains for Chamber members, associates and the business community. Invited participants enjoy a great meal and productive conversation ultimately leading to new opportunity. Some of the venues for the luncheon in the past have included: Indianwood Golf & Country Club, the historic Detroit Athletic Club, the five-star Tribute Restaurant, and the Lochmoor Country Club and the executive Skyline Club located on the 28th floor of the prestigious Town Center. This year's luncheon series opener will take place at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, followed by next month's venue being hosted at Madonna University.

The goals and objectives of the Chamber’s annual luncheon series are focused at achieving business objectives well beyond foremost organizations and prime individuals across the nation. These structured business goals are aggressive and participants are part of the power of working together to further deliver the mission and contribute to the overall growth and advancement of the national Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce. To be considered for attendance at a future President's Power Lunch or to learn more about and/or join the Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.lebanesechamber.org.