April 2006 - Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce

InternationalServices Councilto host U.S. Department of State’sInternational Visitor Leadership ProgramHuntsville will play host to the 2006Southern Regional Meeting of the NationalCouncil for International Visitors (NCIV)June 21-23. Community and business leaderswill have an unprecedented opportunityto showcase the area’s considerable resourcesfor key leaders from the U.S. Department ofState, the National Council for InternationalVisitors, the seven Washington-based programagencies and 23 Southern memberorganizations from 12 states affiliated withthis prestigious program of citizen diplomacy.The International Services Council (ISC)of Huntsville/Madison County is the Alabamaaffiliate for the NCIV program.Luba Cehelska, executive director of thelocal ISC remarked, “Hosting the NCIVregional meeting is a very special honor forus, as we were selected by the U.S. Departmentof State through a rigorous competition.”Cehelska noted that attendees willlearn about the international exchangessponsored through the U.S. Department ofState, and trade ideas about managing thesespecial programs. “At such a conference, onediscovers the good work being accomplishedby program agencies and international centersacross the U.S.” The ISC executiveemphasized the importance of volunteerswho freely give their time and talents, as wellas many other individuals who contributeHolly McClainLuba Cehelska, executive director of the localInternational Services Council continued on page 32Communities of the Tennessee ValleyCOMMITTEEMagazineBetween now and 2009, variousmilitary commands and personnelwill be transitioning to Huntsvillefrom the Washington D.C. andNorthern Virginia area.Area communities are joiningtogether to showcase theTennessee Valley region in apositive light. This specialpublication will be the center piecefor recruiting new members to ourcommunities that will have a vitalimpact on our economy.00376135The OFFICIAL PUBLICATION delivered directly to the thousandsof potential BRAC transferees.Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business to these future residents.• Your ad will appear in a professional quality, high gloss, full color magazine promoting the benefits of living in theNorth Alabama area.• The Magazine will be distributed by the BRAC Committee at town meetings in Northern Virginia and in correspondence.• To participate in this special publication, your business must be a Chamber of Commerce member in one ofthe participating communities.Participating CommunitiesHuntsville/Madison County Cullman/Cullman County Scottsboro/Jackson County Madison/Madison CountyThe Shoals Fayetteville/Lincoln County, TN. Athens/Limestone County Decatur/Morgan CountyArab/Marshall County Guntersville/Marshall CountyTo advertise or to find out more about thisTennessee Valley BRAC Committee publication,please call 256-532-4250 or 1-800 -239-5271 ext 4250.Advertising deadline is Thursday, April 27, 200629Initiatives April 2006