IU President Michael A. McRobbie delivered the keynote address during the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce's 101st annual dinner at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. The theme for the evening was "Building For Our Future," and President McRobbie's address was entitled "From Bedford to Bloomington and Beyond: Building for the Future of South Central Indiana."
President McRobbie stressed in his keynote that "greater engagement and collaboration between IU and the people of Bedford and Lawrence County is possible because we share a common vision for the future of our state and its communities."
During social hour, IU President Michael A. McRobbie greeted guests at the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce dinner. President McRobbie shakes hands with Bedford Mayor Shawna Girgis, top, greets Kamal Girgis, M.D., bottom left, and meets a guest, bottom right. According to the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, Bedford is home to about 14,000 people, and the chamber is the best way to network with local businesses. Photos by Chaz Mottinger
Shance Sizemore, CEO of the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and Lawrence County Economic Growth Council, holds his hand over his heart as Bedford Mayor Shawna Girgis sings “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Kamal Girgis, M.D. And IU President Michael A. McRobbie, bottom left, applaud at the end of the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” McRobbie, bottom right, delivers his remarks during the keynote. Photos by Chaz Mottinger
Following his keynote address, IU President Michael A. McRobbie receives a hug from Zahra Girgis, daughter of Mayor Shawna Girgis. Shance Sizemore, CEO of the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and Lawrence County Economic Growth Council, shakes hands with President McRobbie after presenting him with a gift, bottom left. President McRobbie, bottom right, walks back to his seat as he is given a standing ovation following his keynote address. Photos by Chaz Mottinger
