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Linda Jordan - GM Ruth Chris Steak House - Pasadena CA
From our humble beginnings on Broad Street in New Orleans to our current position as the world's largest fine dining company, Ruth's Chris Steak House has come quite a long way in its first four decades. In 2005, we celebrated our 40th anniversary, and we consider it a celebration of the life of a woman who broke the mold - our founder, Ruth Fertel.
Philip and Michelle Wojtowicz - "Big Sur Bakery Cookbook"
Tucked behind a gas station off California's legendary Highway 1, the Big Sur Bakery is easy to miss. But don't be fooled by its unassuming location—stumbling across the Bakery, as countless visitors have done on their way up and down the Pacific Coast, will make you feel as if you've discovered a secret: a gem of a restaurant where the food, people, and atmosphere meld together in a perfect embodiment of the spirit of Big Sur. The three restaurant owners, chef Philip Wojtowicz, baker Michelle Wojtowicz, and host Michael Gilson, escaped the Los Angeles food scene to create their version of the ideal restaurant, nestled in the heart of some of the most beautiful country in the world. This is simple, wood-fired American cooking at its best, executed in a way that lets the ingredients—seasonal and often locally produced—shine. Weekend brunches feature thick, nine-grain pancakes and savory breakfast pizza topped with crisp bacon, fresh herbs, and pasture-raised eggs. At night, Phil offers classics like Grilled Prime Rib Steak with Red Wine Sauce along with twists on traditional favorites like Venison Osso Buco or Rockfish Scampi. And every meal should end with one of Michelle's great desserts, whether it's a homemade Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae or Hazelnut Flan with Roasted Cherries.
Geneive Burnell - Director of Communications
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce - Burlington, VT
The Burlington, Vermont, region offers a unique combination: Come here to relax and get away, or come here to find dozens of exciting things to do. Or both. Burlington’s famed pedestrian mall has won a national award! The Church Street Marketplace, located in the heart of downtown Burlington and a unique blend of shops, boutiques, restaurants, and performers, Burlington attracts visitors who appreciate its flawless blend of cosmopolitan flair and stunning lake and mountain beauty.
Chet Huber President - OnStar
Chet Huber joined GM's Electro-Motive Division as a co-op engineering student in 1972 and held a variety of engineering, operations and marketing roles before joining OnStar. His positions included Director of the Aftermarket Business, General Director of Aftermarket Parts and Service, and General Director Sales, Marketing and Product Support. In 1994, Huber was selected by the U.S. Department of Defense and General Motors as the first Industrial Fellow to attend the National Defense University 's Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington , D.C. He graduated with an MS Degree in National Resource Strategy. In May 2005, he was the first industrial student inductee into the U.S. Department of Defense Industrial College of Armed Forces Hall of Fame. Huber is a former faculty member of the Benedictine University 's MBA Program. In 2005, he was appointed to serve on a Federal Advisory Committee for the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Injury Prevention and Control.
According to the FBI, a car is stolen every three seconds; with too many of them ending up in high- speed chases. Car chases are often uncontrollable and put the public, the police and even the thief at risk for injury. Now vehicles equipped with OnStar Ignition Block can be remotely disabled before a chase begins. The new technology connects to the vehicle in between cycles of its ignition and prevents the criminal from being able to start the car. Law enforcement says having this ability will help to eliminate dangerous chases and prevent injury. In fact, since its launch last Friday, it has already stopped three car thefts from happening. Every month OnStar works with police to help find approximately 600 stolen vehicles through its imbedded GPS. It also has the ability to slow down a properly equipped vehicle that’s already involved in a chase.
Topics Chet Huber can discuss:
Which model cars it will be active in
How many estimated accidents will be avoided through the use of this technology
How OnStar will work with local law enforcement agencies
For more information: www.onstar.com