Capital Region AMA Announces November Luncheon - The Rise of Tech Valley

ALBANY, NY (10/19/2010)(readMedia)-- The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association (NYCRAMA) announces its November luncheon, "The Rise of Tech Valley" with F. Michael Tucker, president and CEO of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG). Tucker will discuss how the Capital Region has grown to national prominence as a hub of high-tech business activity in the United States, and what this means for local marketers'.

WHO: Michael Tucker is the President and CEO of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG; www.ceg.org). The Center for Economic Growth is a regional economic and business development organization dedicated to developing and promoting efforts to attract high tech talent and companies and to provide innovative services to bolster local businesses in New York's Capital Region and Tech Valley.

WHAT: Luncheon at the Italian American Community Center with an opportunity to network with fellow marketers of the Capital Region and with F. Michael Tucker of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG). Tucker will address what the addition of Global Foundries (among other organizations) means for the local economy and other Tech Valley businesses - and how Capital Region marketers can benefit from the Tech Valley brand and visibility in their own marketing efforts.

WHEN: Thursday, November 11, 2010 @ 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

WHERE: Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, New York

PRICING: Cost is $25 for AMA members, $20 students, and $35 for non-members. If not paid online via credit or debit card, payment is expected in cash or check at the door. Due to the overwhelming response to our luncheons, late reservations and walk-ins will incur a $5 surcharge to cover the added cost of attendance. To make your reservation, please visit www.nymarketing.org. Space is limited.

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About the American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest marketing association in North America. A professional association for marketing leaders, thinkers and doers, it is the only organization that brings together marketers across all specialties to collaborate and inspire one another. Through relevant information, comprehensive education and targeted networking, the AMA assists marketers in deepening their expertise, elevating their careers and ultimately, achieving better results. For more information on the American Marketing Association, visit www.marketingower.com.

About NYCRAMA

The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association is the premier Tech Valley association for marketing professionals. Since 1992, NYCRAMA has been dedicated to elevating the marketing profession by delivering career development, educational opportunities, and promoting best practices for winning and keeping customers. The chapter provides an opportunity to learn from and network with hundreds of marketing professionals in the Capital Region. Find out more at www.nymarketing.org.