Alexandria, Va. – The Association for Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is pleased to announce that comedian Louie Anderson will be performing at the Blue & White Gala taking place during the APCO International 78^th Annual Conference & Expo, August 19-22, 2012, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Louie Anderson is one of the most successful comedians working in Hollywood today, loved by television audiences who never missed his nightly hit series “Family Feud” or his appearances on late night chat shows. He has guest-starred in sitcoms and he has had featured roles in film comedies like “Coming to America,” opposite Eddie Murphy, and the classic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” He is also host of the hilarious “Comedy Showcase,” the late-night series that follows “Saturday Night Live.”

APCO International is also excited to have Martin Buser, Iditarod Champion, kick-off the Conference during the Opening General Session on August 20. Martin Buser has finished the Iditarod 29 times thus far and he attributes this accomplishment to the fact that time is better spent in the development of the “weakest” member of the team, rather than dwell on the skills of the team superstar.

These two speakers are just part of the quality program planned for the APCO Conference & Expo.  To learn more about the Conference or to register, visit www.apco2012.org. The early bird registration cut-off is July 24. 

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