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Arizona ACP

 

The next ACP Chapter meeting will be Thursday, September 2nd from 8:30 - 11:00 at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona 8220 N 23rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85021 in the Coconino Conference Room.   Attendees should use the entrances off 23rd Ave.  Ed Copp will be discussing his book "Self Defense Against Disasters".

Complimentary Admission to the Arizona Technology Summit!!!

The Arizona Technology Summit is coming to the Phoenix Convention Center September 15th 2010 from 8am - 5pm. This year the conference theme is "IT in the New Economy". Don't miss the opportunity for a great day of education, presentations, networking, exhibits, free lunch, and a chance to win a trip to Maui!

Receive complimentary registration as being a member and/or a prospective member of ACP with the code "ats10-acp". Register now and click here to add it to your calendar.

The Center for Continuity Leadership is proud to announce the free basic Pandemic training module is now available.  Please click here to access.

Private Sector Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop

Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010

Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Library Auditorium

3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

This free training opportunity hosted by The City of Scottsdale’s Police & Fire Departments and The Phoenix Police Department Homeland Defense Bureau, Threat Mitigation Unit

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The Association of Contingency Planners (ACP) is a non-profit mutual benefit association with membership open to anyone with interest in or responsibility for the varied aspects of contingency planning. ACP is the Premier Organization for contingency planners, business continuity professionals, and emergency managers.

The purpose of the Association is to provide and facilitate an open environment to exchange experience and information. This includes identification of common planning needs and potential recovery response solutions as well as strengthening relationships through networking opportunities with ACP’s local and national alliances.

Active membership benefits

  • Learn about state-of-the-art contingency and business continuity techniques;
  • Serve as a unifying force in defining and leading this rapidly evolving field;
  • Establish and participate in arenas for public and private sector collaboration and interface;
  • Continuing Education Units granted through attendance at ACP Chapter meetings, training seminars, and conferences;
  • ACP resources to help identify and transfer technologies useful in contingency planning;
  • Major discounts at industry recognized conferences and symposiums such as DRJ, CPM, Continuity Insights, and Marcus Evans;
  • 10% savings on all DRII courses and exams;
  • Add significantly to the success of your organization by acquiring knowledge that enhances the ability to develop effective response and recovery plans;
  • Opportunity to network with your peers on a local and national level through “ACP Mentoring Program”;
  • Special rates on insurance with Liberty Mutual.

Local Chapter

The mission of the Central Arizona Chapter (AZACP) is to provide a network through which professionals can exchange information, share ideas, and find assistance on preventing disasters, planning to sustain business operations after a disaster and facilitating the resumption of normal business activities following a major disaster.

Our Chapter meets from 9:00 am to 11:00 am the first Thursday of each month, taking into consideration holidays and key local events. Please view the Meetings section for our current schedule.

As a networking tool, membership in this local chapter offers unequaled opportunities to meet with and work hand-in-hand with local business and government contingency planners as well as attend professional presentations by experts on subjects selected by local members. AZACP also maintains a monthly newsletter that is emailed and available from the website.

National Level

The quarterly corporate newsletter, 'The ACP Sentinel', is published online and includes business reports, program announcements, planned association activities, and current articles. Members can also share and receive experience and knowledge via the Corporate Mentoring Resource Program.

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