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The Austin Economic Club features nationally known business/political leaders capable of fostering debate and furthering the formation of solutions to public policy issues. AEC’s mission is to discuss, cultivate and encourage the development of social, political and economic interests to the Austin Business Community, as well as to the public of Texas at large.
Planned Speakers for 2009
Sept. 18: Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Southwest Airlines, Gary C. Kelly
Aug. 10: Tx. Governor Democratic Candidate, Tom Schieffer
May 21: President, CEO Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Corporation, Matt Rose
Previous AEC Speakers
Speaker Reception for U.S. Senator Pat Roberts
Monday, Oct 20th, 2008 - The Austin Club
by: AEC
Senator Roberts committee's include the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, the Health, Education, Lobor & Pensions (HELP) Committee, as well as the Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee and the Senate Ethics Committee. He is working on an related Science Technology and Future committee to insure an increased investment in science and technology.
2007 Distinguished Lecture Series - Mitt Romney
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007 - The Austin Club
by: AEC
In the first of what will be a series of "Presidential Candidate Events", the Austin Economic Club is pleased to present Gov. Mitt Romney. As Governor of one of the nation's most liberal states, Governor Romney based his agenda on proven conservative principles: smaller government, lower taxes, defending the traditional family, and keeping our citizens safe and secure.
Scott Reed, a Republican strategist who is not affiliated with a 2008 campaign, said of Romney's just released fund raising report, Romney "cemented his position as a first-tier candidate." "This reinforces the notion that he can go the distance," Reed said.
As campaigns release their first meaningful fundraising figures in what appears certain to become the most expensive presidential campaign in history, Sen. John McCain posted a $12.5 million total, and former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani reported taking in $15 million in the first quarter. Among Democrats, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) has set the pace for the field so far, reporting $26 million raised in combined primary & general election funds. Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards has raised $14 million. Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois has so far declined to release figures for his campaign. The totals of the major contenders easily surpassed the previous record of $8.9 million raised by Al Gore in the first three months of 1999.
Chairman of the Republican National Committee & Sr. Advisor to the President, The Honorable Ed Gillespie
Friday, October 5, 2006 - Hilton Austin Hotel
by: AEC
Ed Gillespie is a founder and co-chairman of Quinn Gillespie & Assoc., a bipartisan public affairs firm. He is a witty and candid presenter who brings personla knowledge of today's most important political players and issues.
Gillespie worked on behalf of President George W. Bush and is currently the Chairman of the RNC. He led the confirmation efforts for Chief Supreme Court Justice John Roberts, and also advised Justice Samuel Alito during his confirmation process.
"The State of the Big 12 Conference" featuring Big 12 Commissioner Kevin Weiberg
Thursday June 29th, 2006 - Hyatt Regency Austin
by: AEC
The Austin Economic Club, the Austin Sports Commission, and the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau was pleased to present "The State of the Big 12 Conference" featuring Big 12 Commissioner Kevin Weiberg -- along with University of Texas Athletics Director Deloss Dodds & Women's Athletics Director Christine Plonsky.
Senator John Cornyn Presents AEC's "Hurricane Heroes Awards"
Friday October 14th, 2005 - The Austin Club
by: AEC
At a specially called AEC breakfast featuring U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, the Austin Economic Club designated four Texas businesses – Austin-based Temple-Inland Inc. , San Antonio-based SBC Communications Inc., Irving-based Exxon Mobil Corp. and New York-based Verizon Communications Inc. -- along with Austin Mayor Will Wynn, as “Hurricane Heroes” for their outstanding contributions to Texas' relief efforts after hurricanes Katrina & Rita.
Texas' 50th Attorney General, The Honorable Gregg Abbott
Friday April 29th, 2005 - Austin Marriott at the Capitol
by: AEC
There is no agency in Texas government with a greater day-to-day impact on the lives of Texans than the Office of Attorney General. It provides legal representations to more than 300 state boards, commissions & agencies. It is the Attorney General's responsibility to enforce and defend the Texas Constitution, and to protect 21 million Texans against those who would violate the law. A native Texan, before becoming Attorney General of Texas Greg Abbott was a State District Judge in Houston and a Justice on the Texas Supreme Court.
Former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, The Honorable Don Nickles
Friday, March 11, 2005 - Hilton Austin Hotel
by: AEC
Don Nickles served 24 years as a U.S. Senator on behalf of Oklahoma. Elected in 1980 at the age of 31, Nickles was one of the youngest members of the U.S. Senate. During his 24 years in public office, Nickles served on the Senate Finance Committee, Energy & Natural Resources, the Rules & Administration Committee, and also held numerous leadership positions, including Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Assistant Republican Leader, Chairman of the Republican Senatorial Committee, and was a 3-term Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee.
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