GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 11, 2008

GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER HOSTS NELY GALAN AT EXPLORE DOWNTOWN: BUSINESS BLITZ & LUNCHEON
New Speaker announced for Luncheon

(PHOENIX) –Nely Galán, successful producer and entrepreneur, will be the keynote speaker* at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s Explore Downtown: Business Blitz and Luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18th at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel.

Ms. Galán is a former president of Telemundo network and owns and operates her own media company, Galán Entertainment, since 1994. Her company has launched 10 groundbreaking television channels and produced 600 episodes of programming crossing all genres. Ms. Galán’s distinguished career includes creating and executive producing the FOX reality hit “The Swan” as well as appearing on NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump.” Ms. Galán has also launched two websites targeting women: msmogul.com and thenewyoutv.com.

Individual tickets to attend the Galán luncheon are $65 and tables of 10 are $600. To register for this event please visit the Chamber’s website at: www.phoenixchamber.com. For questions, please contact the Chamber at events@phoenixchamber.com or (602) 495-2182.

*Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, previously booked Lisa Ling is unable to speak at the luncheon.

About the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Representing 3,400 businesses across Metropolitan Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is Arizona’s oldest and largest Chamber. The Chamber supports the growth and development of business by offering networking and marketing opportunities, money-saving programs and a voice in government, keeping its members informed, connected and prosperous.

The Chamber enhances members’ success by promoting economic development, entrepreneurship and a connection to the community with local chapters in Anthem, Deer Valley and South Mountain/Laveen.
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