Associations mark inauguration with receptions, celebration
- January 19, 2009 |
- hemmer
Speaking at a NAM luncheon on Monday, Sen. Mark Warner calls for bipartisanship and corporate responsibility; Trade leaders celebrate diversity Amid the inauguration hustle of downtown Washington, D.C., trade associations held events over the weekend to mark the advent of the 44th President, discuss business challenges and celebrate the increased diversity in both the new administration and the business world. "One of the things we want to do is celebrate the new administration, the peaceful transition of power, a core tenet of democracy," said Jay Timmons, executive vice president of the National Association of Manufacturers. "Many of our members are excited to… Read More