[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 124 (Thursday, September 17, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1747]
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      CHAMBER AMBASSADORS SCORE AN ACE AT TEE OFF FOR SUCCESS '98

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 1998

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, if anyone wants to see the ingenuity of 
America, the spirit of innovation, or the day-to-day application of the 
work ethic that has made our nation the envy of the world, there is no 
need to look further than the members of the Chamber of Commerce. These 
men and women who provide opportunities for literally millions of 
Americans, never tire in trying to find new ways to run their own 
businesses more efficiently.
  Next week the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce will hold their 
Ambassador Conference at Saginaw Valley State University, hosted by the 
Saginaw Chamber of Commerce. Nearly 200 Chamber members from throughout 
the state have registered for this conference, more than for any prior 
conference.
  There will be an outstanding program that will provoke and challenge 
those attending to think more about how to be more successful in 
business, increasing one's network, balancing work, family and 
volunteer obligations, expanding sponsorship of Chamber activities, and 
earning the continued support of existing members. Given the 
outstanding efforts of the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce in 
planning this event for the past two years, I am confident that the 
time spent at this conference will be amply rewarded.
  The Chairperson of this event, Jean George, has committed herself to 
making this event the best one of its kind, and I have every confidence 
that she will succeed.
  Mr. Speaker, the community of business men and women around this 
country have a great deal of wisdom and real life experiences to share 
with their colleagues and to share with us. It is my pleasure to 
welcome the 1998 State Ambassador Conference to Tee Off for Success '98 
at Saginaw Valley State University. I look forward to learning from 
them, and wishing them a most successful event.

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