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Former President George W. Bush Makes Local Appearance

Former President George W. Bush will be among the speakers at the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum next week in Palm Desert.

Bush, who recently authored the book Decision Points, will speak on the third day of the conference on Friday, Nov. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the in Palm Desert, according to the conference's website.

He will take part in a session called “Fireside chat” with President George W. Bush, which will be moderated by James S. Turley, Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young.

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The conference is set for Nov. 8-12 at the Palm Desert resort, and will also feature professional tennis player Serena Williams, former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl champion Troy Aikman and Academy Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola.

A special performance is set for Friday, Nov. 11 by Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh of The Eagles.

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The cost to attend the entire conference, which is sold out, is $3,695. It is not open to the public.

Bush most recently came to Palm Desert for the memorial service of .


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