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WHAT: West Valley Business Luncheon with Governor Napolitano SPONSORS: Arizona Public Service, Estrella Mountain Community College, WESTMARC, Hispanic Leadership Forum del Oeste, North and West Valley Chamber AllianceWHEN: Thursday, January 12, 200611:15 a.m. Registration 11:30 a.m. Buffet Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Governor's ProgramWHO: Governor Janet Napolitano addresses West Valley business and community leaders on the State of the State of Western Maricopa CountyWHERE: Estrella Mountain Community College 3000 N. Dysart Road Avondale, AZ 85323 Estrella Hall Community RoomWHY: The West Valley is the fastest growing region in Maricopa County. According to the Maricopa Association of Governments, more people will live west of Interstate 17 by 2040 than currently live in the entire county.CONTACTS: Kimberly Mounts, Estrella Mountain Community College (623) 935-8052 Marcey Denny, WESTMARC (623) 435-0431Estrella Mountain Community College is located on Thomas and Dysart Roads in Avondale and offers transfer-ready academic courses and job-specific occupational training to more than 13,000 students annually. Estrella Mountain is part of the Maricopa County Community College District, one of the largest community college districts in the nation. For more information visit www.estrellamountain.edu or www.maricopa.edu # # #