ALEKSANDRA EFIMOVA APPOINTED TO COMMITTEE TO HOST NATO SUMMIT 2012
Chicago, IL, January 30, 2012—From May 20 to 21, leaders from around the world will gather in Chicago for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meetings, hosted by President Barack Obama.
This is the first time that an American city other than Washington, D.C., has hosted at NATO summit, and more than 60 countries are sending delegates to discuss topics such as support of Afghanistan, the debt crisis in Europe, intelligence and more.
To welcome the delegates, the Chicago 2012 Hosting Committee, headed by Mayor Rahm Emmanuel’s wife, Amy Rule, is planning a series of events, dinners, and cultural activities that will showcase Chicago’s rich heritage and economic vitality to the world. Two of the most anticipated events include a dinner with President Obama at Soldier Field and a visit to Gary Comer Youth Center with First Lady Michelle Obama.
Aleksandra Efimova, President of Aleksandra Enterprises and co-chair of the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International, is one of 70 prominent Chicagoans who has been asked to serve on the committee because of her devoted activism on behalf of the city and her deep commitment to strengthening international ties.
«I am proud that Chicago is the host city for the most important event in the United States this year,» Ms. Efimova said. «I am looking forward to enthusiastically promote the city of Chicago and welcoming world leaders to our vibrant city.»
While the summit will be closed to the public, the Chicago NATO Host Committee is also planning a variety of programs to inform Chicagoans about this historic event. Some of the events will include: a kite festival at Montrose Harbor on May 19; a sports youth summit featuring soccer, basketball and wrestling; a culinary event; theater and restaurant specials; and international-themed events at Chicago Public Schools.
After living in Chicago only seven years, Ms. Efimova says she is honored to call Chicago her home. She said when she was deciding where she wanted to live, she looked for a city that would value community service and would be a strong advocate for international cooperation. «I love living here,» Ms. Efimova said. «Chicago is the right match for me.»
For more information about the NATO Summit Chicago 2012, please visit:
www.chicagonato.org
www.notifycicago.com
About Aleksandra Efimova
Aleksandra Efimova is the President and Founder of Aleksandra Enterprises, which includes Russian Pointe Inc.®, a brand of luxury ballet shoes specially handcrafted and imported directly from Russia, as well as Growing Through Arts®, a line of educational children’s books and toys designed to encourage children’s participation in and appreciation of the arts. Russian Pointe’s flagship Russian Pointe Dance Boutique on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile features the most sought-after pointe shoes and dancewear accessories as well as the entire Growing Through Arts® Collection. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aleksandra moved the United States in 1993 and started her first successful company while still an undergraduate student. An alumna of the prestigious Harvard Business School, she has dedicated herself to sharing access to and enjoyment of the arts and to building bridges among people of different cultures. She is the co-chair of the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the chair of Senator Mark Kirk’s Eastern European Advisory Committee. For more information on Aleksandra, please visit www.Aleksandra.com.
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