The October meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Day’s Inn Columbus Conference Center, 901 Avenida de Mesilla. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet, followed by an update by MVEDA staff.
This month’s program will focus on “Space Week in Southern New Mexico”. Wayne Savage, chairman of the Chamber’s Commercial Space Committee, will provide an overview of the Dona Ana County Spaceport Community Council’s outreach and the October 20th Leonard R. Sugerman Public Forum.
Dr. Patricia C. Hynes, Director of the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium, will outline the events of the 5th Annual International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight. This annual conference brings together the current space community, academics, the innovators and entrepreneurs, and the civil and military government communities to discuss the current and future growth of global space commercialization.
Luncheon cost is $15.00 per person, payable by cash, check or major credit card. The meeting is open to the public and reservations are not required.
