Captain Richard Phillips to speak in Rutland
11/01/2010 - 12:00pm
Rutland - The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that this year's RRCC Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker will be Captain Richard Phillips.
Richard Phillips was the Captain of the U.S.- flagged ship Maersk Alabama hijacked in the Indian Ocean. Captain Phillips was held hostage by Somali pirates until the daring rescue by U. S. Navy Seals. President Obama said Phillips had courage "that was a model for all Americans."
The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, November 1st at Noon at the Holiday Inn Ballroom. The cost of the luncheon is $32.50. Make your reservation now to guarantee your seat for this riveting speaker by calling the Chamber (802-773-2747), emailing us at rrccvt@aol.com or returning your invitation by mail. A reservation will be required.
Other highlights of the meeting will include a presentation of the Chamber’s accomplishments over the past year and the much-anticipated “Business Person of the Year Award," and an announcement of the Gift of Life Marathon 2010 blood drive goal to set the New England record.