Pandemic Roundtables

In June, the US Chamber began holding a series of roundtables for our members with state chambers, business leaders, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officials to provide information to our members and discuss pandemic planning efforts.  See the links below to learn more about these specific events.

New England Summit on Business Preparedness for Avian Flu:  June 26, 2006

The US Chamber hosted this event in conjunction with the New England Council; Associated Industries of Massachusetts; the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.

Article on the Event

The New England Council: Pandemic Website

The Texas Bird Flu Forum:  September 19, 2006

Partners included: U.S. Chamber, Harris County of Public Health and Environmental Services, Houston Department of Health and Human Services, and the Greater Houston Partnership.

Website

San Francisco Summit on Preparing Business for Pandemic Influenza:  November 9 2006

The U.S. Chamber co-hosted this event with McKenna, Long, & Aldridge

Agenda (PDF)

Presentation by Al Martinez-Fonts, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (PPT)

Presentation by Aresh Tahbaz, Roche Laboratories Inc. (PPT)