Media advisory: National Black Chamber of Commerce president to speak at policy forum

For immediate release: September 17, 2002

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the National Center for Policy Analysis will host a policy forum luncheon featuring Harry C. Alford, president, chief executive officer and co-founder of the National Black Chamber of Commerce.

Alford is a national leader in efforts to create business and entrepreneurial opportunities for African-Americans throughout the nation and beyond. He is regularly invited to testify at congressional hearings on legislative initiatives related to small business development, e-commerce and global trade issues.

Event:	Policy Forum
Time/Date:	Noon to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20
Location:	Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 2200 N. Pearl Street Dallas, Texas 75201
Cost:	$20
Contact:	Members of the media are invited to attend but must register in advance by calling James Hoard, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, at 214-922-5307. For additional information on the event, you also may contact Richard Walker, National Center for Policy Analysis, at 972-386-6272.
Details:	Alford will be available for media Q&A following the event.

Media contact:
James Hoard
Phone: (214) 922-5307
e-mail: james.hoard@dal.frb.org