 Download this press release as a PDF document.
--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--
ADVISORY for Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Board of Directors will lead an important business and commerce mission to México City, Jan. 25–28, 2006. The primary goal of the three-day mission is to build and strengthen positive and mutually beneficial cross-border partnerships and to identify new and bold opportunities that spur economic growth and development between the two countries.
Some of the highlights of the three-day mission led by the USHCC include: scheduled meetings with México’s Presidential candidates Felipe Calderón, Roberto Madrazo, Andrés Manuel López Obrador; México’s Finance Minister Francisco Gil Díaz; Governor Miguel Osório Chon, State of Hidalgo; Governor Amalia García, State of Zacatecas; Governor Marcelo de los Santos Fraga, State of San Luis Potosí; U.S. Ambassador António Garza; prominent Mexican business leaders Mr. José Luis Barraza, Mr. José Carral, Mr. Manuel Trn and others who will engage in insightful discussions with the USHCC leadership on critical issues impacting the Mexican community and the U.S. Hispanic business community. Joining the USHCC Board of Directors in México are leaders from local U.S. Hispanic Chambers nationwide, including a delegation from the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC), the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC), the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the McAllen, TX Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, among many others.
Members of the media in the U.S. should contact Guillermo Meneses at the USHCC’s Washington, D.C. office at (202) 842.1212. Members of the media in México should contact Claudia Abuín at our USHCC International Office, México City – (5255) 5286.0564. Following is a public schedule of USHCC activities open to the media during USHCC’s stay in México. Please contact USHCC Communications for the latest schedule of events.
Tentative Schedule
(Note: this schedule is subject to change; all times reflect México City local time)
Thursday, Jaunary 26th
8:30 – 10:30 am
Breakfast Meeting – “Consejo Coordinador Empresarial”
Participants: USHCC Leadership; Mr. José Luis Barraza, Chairman of the Board; Mr. José Carral, Chairman, Club de Industriales
Location: “Club de Industriales” Andrés Bello 29, Col. Polanco – JW Marriott Hotel.
11:00 – 2:00 pm
Scheduled Meeting with México’s Presidential Candidates
Participants: USHCC Leadership; Chamber Presidents; invited business leaders:
-- Mr. Roberto Madrazo – PRI
-- Mr. Andrés Manuel López Obrador - PRD
-- Mr. Felipe Calderón – PAN
Location: “Club de Industriales,” Andrés Bello 29, Col. Polanco – JW Marriott Hotel.
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Luncheon with México’s Finance Secretary: Francisco Gil Díaz
Participants: USHCC Leadership; Chamber Presidents; business leaders joined by Governor Amalia Garcia, State of Zacatecas; Governor Marcelo de los Santos Fraga, State of San Luis Potosí
Location: “Club de Industriales,” Andrés Bello 29, Col. Polanco – JW Marriott Hotel.
Friday January 27th
10:30 – 12:00 pm
Joint USHCC/México City Chamber of Commerce Press Conference
Participants: USHCC Board of Directors, USHCC President & CEO, Michael L. Barrera joined by México City Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Manuel Tron; business leaders
Location: CANACO Building, Reforma # 42, Colónia Centro. (Note: Press check-in by 10:15 am)
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Luncheon with Governor Miguel Osório Chon, State of Hidalgo
Participants: USHCC Leadership; Mr. David Penchina, Secretary of Economic Development, State of Hidalgo; Chamber Presidents; invited business leaders.
Location: “Club de Industriales,” Andrés Bello 29, Col. Polanco – JW Marriott Hotel.
|
CONTACT
Guillermo Meneses
(202) 842.1212 – Washington, D.C.
or
Claudia Abuín
(5255) 5286.0564 - México City
or
International Office
(5255) 104.13.069 Cell Phone |
|
