Thursday, June 5

Benson Economic Outlook Luncheon

 Cochise College, Benson Center, 1025 State Route 90

 11 a.m. - Doors open

 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch and program

 Registration: $40/person; $200/table of six; $280/table of eight

 The program will include a presentation by Martin Roush, city manager for the City of Benson, who will discuss current and upcoming projects within the city. Robert Carreira, director of the CER, will provide a review of the Benson economy over the past year, and the economic outlook for the coming year. To register, contact the CER at (520) 515-5486 or cer@cochise.edu. Anyone needing an accommodation in order to attend should contact the Cochise College Disability Services Office at (520) 515-5337 or (520) 417-4023 at least 72 hours in advance of the event. One unit of continuing professional education is available in finance, real estate, and accounting.

Tuesday, June 10

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Member Conference

 Sierra Vista Campus  9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 The Center for Lifelong Learning is partnering with the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) to present a member conference and training day.

Conference covers customer service, the latest software, educational opportunities and more and welcomes keynote speaker Gregory Mears.  For more information, call (520) 515-5492.

Cochise College Governing Board

 Sierra Vista Campus, Horace Steele Conference Room

 6 p.m.

 For more information about the board or the agenda, call the President’s Office at (520) 515-5401 or (520) 417-4056.

Saturday, June 21

Southeastern Arizona Solar Power Forum

 Douglas Campus, Student Union  8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 Registration: $40, includes breakfast and lunch

 Sponsored by Southeastern Arizona Economic Development Group, Cochise County and Cochise College, this event includes speakers who will cover options for solar power and large-scale solar power production; siting solar power plants; solar technology for government and businesses; what homeowners and cowboys need to know about solar products; paying for solar power and incentive programs. Speakers include Arizona State Senator Tim Bee; Arizona Corporation Commissioner William A. Mundell; Antonia Bouchard, Arizona Public Service; Laurie Woodall, K.R. & Assoc.; Valerie Rauluk, VECAT; Deborah Tewa, Arizona Department of Commerce; and representatives of Wells Fargo, SSVEC, and USDA. Register online at www.SAEDG.org or via mail to: Solar Forum, SAEDG, P.O Box 1312, Benson, Arizona 85602, (520) 586-2330.