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County Executives of America is pleased to announce its partnership with the International Institute for Regional Development, a not-for-profit foundation devoted to developing trade and economic growth worldwide by promoting cooperation between local governments and business interests here and abroad. The mission of the International Institute for Regional Development is to enhance economic development by opening local markets worldwide to trade, commercialism and investment.

MARK THESE DATES :
Sunday, December 7 – Monday, December 8, 2008

Please join County Executives of America for a year-end rap-up, political overview and a look at the future of Federal Government in Washington D.C.   Be sure to make your reservations at the Henley Park Hotel early.  <Details>

Also, join us December 8th in welcoming as our guest speaker, the Emmy-Award-winning special contributor to CNN, Frank Sesno. Mr. Sesno is a professor of public policy and communication at The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. He has served as White House Correspondent, anchor, and Washington Bureau Chief. He teaches how the media affects the creation of public policy and is a host and producer of in-depth specials and mini-series on PBS and The History Channel.  Also speaking will be Michael McKenna, Republican pollster and strategist, and Joe Trippi, campaign manager for the presidential campaigns of Howard Dean and John Edwards.  <Details>

CEA NewsFax 11/13/2008: Details updated regarding December 7-8 Board Meeting and Political Roundup in Washington, DC
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DISASTER RECOVERY DIRECTORY
County Executives of America and Edwards Information have partnered to offer the Edwards Disaster Recovery Directory at a special discount to members of the Association.   Used by thousands of organizations, companies and government agencies throughout the US and Canada, we highly recommend this directory as part of your disaster recovery and planning program.   
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BENEFITS CORNER features news and information about CEA's partnership with MetLife to bring cost-effective employee benefits to member counties. New details added 7/29 regarding August CEA Benefits Conference.    Read more>>