U.S.-Panama Business Council (USA)
U.S.-Panama Business Council (Panama)
U.S.-Panama Business Council SW Chapter
(Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee)

With the support of:
The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
The World Trade Center Atlanta
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry of Panama
USA Embassy in Panama
Embassy of Panama in U.S.

In cooperation with the following organizations: 
American Chamber of Commerce of Panama
Panama Association of Executives
Panama Real Estate Association
Panama Banking Association
Panama Maritime Chamber
Panama Tourism Chamber
Association of Colon Free Zone Companies
Council of Commerce & Production
Ishtmian Corporate Chapter of AUSA

Proudly Present
PANAMA DAY:
BUSINESS FORUM & 
INAUGURATION OF SOUTHEAST CHAPTER

With the participation of:
The Honorable Carmen G. Vergara
Minister of Commerce & Industry of Panama

ATLANTA, GEORGIA
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008

PANAMA
The Republic of Panama is recognized as one of the commercial centers of the region. The Panama Canal, with more than 13,000 transits a year; the Colon Free Zone with annual transactions in excess of $15 billion; one of the most integrated and efficient multi-modal transportation systems in the Americas; and a healthy service economy, has made Panama a destination for second homes, retirement communities, and tourism.  Panama offers opportunities to U.S. businesses that are looking to Panama and its impressive economic growth as potential investment.

US SOUTHEAST REGION
The Southeast of the United States, and especially Georgia and the City of Atlanta, have a long tradition of friendship and cooperation with Panama.  Prestigious companies such as Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, UPS, Federal Express and the Ports of Savannah, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Charleston, Mobile and Biloxi, among others, have been instrumental in the trade relationship between Panama and the United States.  In addition Georgia and Florida  are popular states for Panamanian students in the U.S.

PROGRAM

TUESDAY, JULY 15th
12:00-2:00 PM
USPA SE CHAPTER BOARD LUNCH
(Venue: The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, 235 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303)

2:00-5:00 PM
PANAMA BUSINESS FORUM
(Venue: The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, 235 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303)

Topics discussed:
Overview of the economy / Trade & Investment
Real Estate Panorama / Tourism
Energy Developments / Infrastructure Projects
Maritime & Panama Canal / Air Transportation
Telecom & Technology / Healthcare
Regional Headquarters / Education

5:30-9:00 PM
RECEPTION AND INAUGURATION DINNER
(Venue: The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, 235 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303)

Installation of new Board of Director of the 
U.S.-Panama Business Council SW Chapter

Keynote Speaker:
The Honorable Carmen G. Vergara
Minister of Commerce & Industry of Panama

Presentation of Friendship Award to:
Ambassador Andrew Young

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
U.S.-Panama Business Council - Southeast Chapter
5555 Glenridge Connector, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30342
Tel: (404) 459-5915  Fax (404) 442-7276 
E-mail: LHall@bljgroup.com
Website: www.us-panama.org

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
235 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: (404) 586-8460
E-mail: jfernandez@macoc.com

World Trade Center Atlanta
303 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30308
E-mail: lilia@wtcatlanta.com

U.S.-Panama Business Council (USA)
5353 Memorial Drive, #2041
Houston, Texas 77007
Tel: (713) 426-0554   Fax: (713) 426-0375
E-mail: Panamerica@msn.com
Website: www.us-panama.org

Concejo Empresarial EEUU-Panama (Panama)
Calle Ricardo Arias, Campo Alegre
Edificio Proconsa II, Suite 9D
Ciudad de Panama, Republic of Panama
Tel: (507) 269-2178   Fax: (507) 269-0534
E-mail: enriquesosa79@hotmail.com
Website: www.us-panama.org

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