(ROCKVILLE, MD) – January 15, 2008 – The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) is proud to announce that Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley will be the featured Keynote Speaker at the association's 2008 Leadership Dinner on January 22, 2008 at the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel. This is the first time that Governor O'Malley has spoken to TCM members who are senior IT, biotechnology and corporate executives from throughout Maryland.
"This is one of the most important Leadership Dinners we have ever hosted," said Julie Coons, TCM Chief Executive Officer. "Our members will be able to hear first-hand from the state's chief executive. Governor O'Malley is a dynamic and engaging speaker and our members are anxious to hear from him."
Governor O'Malley is expected to speak about a host of compelling state issues including the state-of-the-state, economic priorities for technology, biotechnology and the state's business climate moving forward. In addition, he is expected to talk about his administration's accomplishments and give a "from the top" forecast of the current legislative session.
The TCM Leadership Dinner is a members-only event held annually that allows the most senior executives from the association's member companies access to Maryland's legislative leaders. In addition to Governor O'Malley's speech, attendees will also be given a formal presentation on TCM's 2008 policy priorities.
To learn more about the 2008 TCM Leadership Dinner, please email Wendy Dudrow or call her at 240-243-4050.
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The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) is the largest technology trade group serving the advanced technology and biotechnology communities of Maryland. TCM's mission is to advocate for the interests of the technology community, further the role of technology in the Maryland economy, and nurture an environment where technology companies can collaborate, grow and succeed. For more information, visit www.techcouncilmd.com.