Chamber of Commerce to feature Ralls

Dr. Scott Ralls, president of the North Carolina Community College system, will be the guest speaker at the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce's luncheon series titled "Power '08."

Ralls will present a speech titled "Facing the Brutal Facts: The 3 Rs in Education."

The luncheon will take place on June 17 at 12 p.m.

Registration for Chamber members is $12 and $17 for non-members.

The "Power '08" luncheon series is held on the third Tuesday of every month. It features a person of influence to speak on issues that affect the community, state and nation. In the past, the luncheon has featured NC Lt. Governor Bev Purdue as well as candidates for the Democratic Senate seat.

Tuesday's luncheon with Ralls will cover the issue of preparing community college students for the workforce. He will speak about workforce development and preparing tomorrow's workforce in today's community college classroom.

The luncheon will last until 1:30 p.m. Attire is business casual.

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