U-M, MSU athletic directors to speak together at four-Chamber luncheon

 

CONTACT:  Dan West, President, Livonia Chamber of Commerce, 734.427.2122

U-M, MSU athletic directors
to speak together at
four-Chamber luncheon

(April 12, 2013) –Tickets remain available for a luncheon in Livonia featuring a joint appearance by the athletic directors for the University of Michigan and Michigan State University to discuss the world of college athletics in Michigan, the Big Ten Conference, and NCAA.

U of M’s Dave Brandon and MSU’s Mark Hollis, both regarded as innovative leaders in collegiate athletics, will speak at a multiple-chamber luncheon Friday, April 26, at Laurel Manor, located on Schoolcraft west of Newburgh. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is coordinated by the Livonia, Westland, Northville and Plymouth chambers of commerce, and presented by Bill Brown Ford, St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Trinity Health, and Edward Jones Investments:  Robin Whitfield, Financial Advisor.

Both gentlemen lead programs engaged in one of the nation’s most-fierce sports rivalries, but they work together on initiatives to help the Big Ten and NCAA adapt to the ever-changing world of collegiate athletics. They are scheduled to discuss their projects, trends in collegiate athletics, unique challenges of their business, and answer audience questions.

This is the four western Wayne County chambers have teamed to coordinate a major luncheon. They combine to represent more than 2,200 members.
 
Seats to the luncheon are $30 for chamber members, $40 for non-members. Those interested in attending this program can contact their community’s respective chamber for details on the event and to reserve seats. Contact the Livonia Chamber at 734.427.2122, the Westland Chamber at 734.326.7222, the Plymouth Chamber at 734.459.1540, or the Northville Chamber at 734.349.7640.

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