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Governor Martinez to join Virgin Galactic CEO Whitesides at Chamber lunch

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez

New Mexico Govenor Susana Martinez

Governor Susana Martinez will join the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce as they host George Whitesides, CEO & President of Virgin Galactic on Tuesday, March 5th, from 12:00-1:30 pm at the Albuquerque Embassy Suites.

The luncheon titled “Space: The New Frontier” will highlight the opportunities for economic development in New Mexico related to the space industry. Governor Martinez will address the space industry and its opportunities for economic development.

“As we gear up for hopeful signing of the spaceport liability legislation, our luncheon offers a great opportunity to see two of the key players making this happen,” said Terri Cole, President and CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.

Virgin Galactic CEO & President George Whitesides

Virgin Galactic CEO & President George Whitesides

The event is sponsored by the Albuquerque Journal, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, New Mexico Gas Company, New Mexico Mutual Insurance, UNM Health Sciences Center, Intel Corporation, and Technology Ventures Corporation/Lockheed Martin.

The luncheon will be preceded by an hour of networking from 11 am – 12 pm. Tickets are $40, or tables of ten can be purchased for $400 online at www.abqchamber.com or by calling (505) 764-3731.


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