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MAY
Thursday 11 - Friday 12
CONFERENCE: NAFTA CONFERENCE & GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS GALA
Bi-National Annual conference examining sector-by-sector successes, strategies and challenges for companies operating within the North American Free Trade Agreement. Bi-National Office.
International Trade Center Ronald Reagan Building, Washington D.C. Gala at The Organization of American States (OAS) Building.
The United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce honors public and private sector leaders annually for their vision and commitment to mutually beneficial relations between Mexico and the United States.
Over a span of three decades, we have gathered in Washington DC, to witness the presentation of the Good Neighbor Award to ministers, ambassadors, governors, congressmen, former presidents, corporate CEO's CHairmen of organizations and others who have amade a significant difference in US-Mexico relations.
Bi-National Meeting
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During our Bi-National Meeting last May 11th in Washington DC, our Chapter's Chairman, Michael Carricarte Sr., was unanimously elected Bi-National Chairman of our entire Organization!!! Congratulations!!! Here with Lt. General Ricardo Sánchez, US Army who received a special recognition during the event.
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Our Chapter's Bi-National company Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) was distinguished as the Company of the Year with the Good Neighbor Leadership Award!!! Congratulations!!! Here Mr. Mike Ronan, Vice-President for Government affairs, receiving the recognition!
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AGENDA
Mexico 2006: A Year of Transition & Good Neighbor Awards
Invited Speakers
Thursday, May 11 |
Woodrow Wilson Center,
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Washington, D.C.
5th Floor Conference Room
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| 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
**LUNCH & BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Enroute White House and Clearance |
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The White House
Room TBD
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| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
*WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING |
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Organization of American States
17th Street and Constitution Ave., NW. Washington, D.C.
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| 7:00 p.m. -10:30 p.m. |
GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS GALA (black tie) |
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GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD
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The Honorable Norman Mineta
U.S. Secretary of Transportation
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The Honorable Pedro Cerisola
Mexico's Secretary of Communications and Transportation
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Adam Goldstein
President, Royal Caribbean International
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John McCarthy
Director General, National Trust for Tourism Development (FONATUR)
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The Honorable Felix Gonzalez Canto
Governor of the State of
Quintana Roo
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The Honorable Silvestre Reyes
Congressman, 16th
Congressional District of Texas
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The Honorable Eugenio Elorduy Walther
Governor of the State of
Baja California
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Special Recognition
Lt. General Ricardo Sanchez,
Commanding General, V Corps, U.S. Army
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| Friday, May 12 |
Ronald Reagan & International Trade Building
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, D.C.
Room: Oceanic A & B
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8:00 a.m.
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REGISTRATION |
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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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BREAKFAST: "MEXICO YOUR DESTINATION"
Keynote Speaker:
John McCarthy, Director General, Mexico's National Trust for Tourism Development (FONATUR)
Felix Gonzalez Canto, Governor of the State of Quintana Roo
Panelists:
David Butterfield, Chairman, Loreto Bay Company
Amb. Juan Sosa, President, Panamerica
Danielle Carlson, Certified International Specialist, International Real Estate Association
Etienne E. Locoh-Donou, V.P., North America Capital Partners, Citigroup Property Investors
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10:00 a.m. - Noon
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"MEXICO'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 2006"
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Luis Carlos Ugalde, President Counselor, Instituto Federal Electoral (IFE)
Dr. Luis de
la Calle, Director General, Public Strategies and Former Mexico's Undersecretary for International Trade Negotiations
Panelists:
Francisco Abundis, Director, Parametria
Ricardo de la Pena, President, Investigaciones Sociales Aplicadas (ISA)
Eduardo Achach, President, Mega Direct S.A. de C.V. |
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* Open to honorees, Binational Board of Directors and Sponsors.
** Open to Binational Board of Directors only
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SPONSORS TO DATE
Sponsorships still available. For more information, please call 202-312-1525
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Duty Free Americas
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The Home Depot
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Union Pacific Railroad
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ManTech
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Tyson Foods
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Royal Caribbean International
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Holland & Knight-Gallastegui Y Lozano
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Bell Helicopter Textron
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General Motors
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Amedex
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