#########

Mayor Rybak: A Lot Has Changed Since The Mary Tyler Moore Show


#########
Ron Starner
"When Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak speaks, he does so as one whose outward passion stems from his inner conviction. Ask him to list his top priorities for the city, and he doesn't hesitate. After all, he has them listed on his website. For a man of unwavering belief in the power of his city, however, he talks a lot about the need to change, about a community that is in transition from what it was when he took office in 2001 into what it will be by the time he is done," writes IAMC Executive Director Ron Starner. Read more.
#########
#########


The Minneapolis-St. Paul Professional Forum Super Early-bird Registration Discount expires Tuesday, June 30. You can register by this date and request later billing. Register now.

#########
IAMC People & Projects

To read about new and expanded facilities and other news on the IAMC member organizations listed below, click here.

#########
George Clooney enoying a cup of Nestle Nespresso coffee
Source: www. nespresso.com
  • BASF
  • Boston Scientific
  • Intel
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Nestle
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Novartis
  • Pitney Bowes
  • Siemens
  • Waste Management
#########
#########

#########
Sarah Roberts
Source: wacochamber.com
Since the last IAMC Dispatch Newsletter, IAMC has added Active members from the companies shown below, as well as a number of new Associate members. See who's joined.
  • Anheuser-Busch InBev
  • Boston Scientific
  • Corrections Corporation of America
  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • General Mills
  • Johnson Controls
  • Kellogg's
  • Newell Rubbermaid
  • Pioneer Hi-Bred International
  • St. Jude Medical
#########

Winning by a Nose

Management consultant tells IAMC group "business today is playing too much defense."

#########
David Goldsmith addresses the Asheville Forum's opening general session
"Economist and management consultant Dr. David Goldsmith addressed the opening session of IAMC’s Spring 2009 Professional Forum in Asheville, N.C., with a message that was at the same time upbeat and cautionary. He said, ‘We (the U.S.) will get an up-tick in 2010.’ On the other hand, he warned that the country’s unemployment rate likely will be elevated even after that year," writes Joel Parker. Read more.
#########

O'Mara Tells How to Lead in Time of Crisis

#########
Dr. Martha O'Mara
"Corporate real estate leadership is not revealed only when market conditions are favorable for the company’s portfolio. Rather, says strategic planning consultant Martha O'Mara, real leadership can be shown in a period of crisis," writes Ron Starner. Read more.
#########

Photo Gallery of
Asheville Professional Forum

#########
Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy addresses attendees at the Sunday Welcome Reception, Tour and Dinner sponsored by the North Carolina Host Group and held at Biltmore Estate.
Peruse the photo gallery to see friends and acquaintances who attended the Asheville Forum. There's full coverage of the education programs and networking events.
#########
IAMC Professional Forum Sponsors
To check out the preliminary list of sponsors for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Professional Forum, click here.
IAMC Minneapolis-St. Paul Professional Forum
#########