U.S.-Panama Business Council (USA)
U.S.-Panama Business Council (Panama)
U.S.-Panama Business Council SW Chapter
(Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)

With the support of:
The Consulate of Panama in Houston
The Houston Partnership
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 Presented
PANAMA DAY:
BUSINESS FORUM & 
INAUGURATION OF SOUTHWEST CHAPTER

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

HOUSTON, TEXAS
MONDAY, JULY 14TH

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 SOUTHWEST REGION
The Southwest of the United States, and especially Texas and the City of Houston, have a long tradition of friendship and cooperation with Panama.  Prestigious companies such as ExxonMobil, AT&T, Dell, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, Tysons, and the Port of Houston, New Orleans and Corpus Christi, among others, have been instrumental in the trade relationship between Panama and the United States.  In addition Texas its the most popular state for Panamanian students in the U.S. and the Medical Center of Houston has a close relationship with Panama.

PROGRAM

MONDAY, JULY 14th
12:00-2:00 PM
USPA SW CHAPTER BOARD LUNCH
(Venue: The Houston Partnership, 1200 Smith, Suite 700)

2:00-5:00 PM
PANAMA BUSINESS FORUM
(Venue: The Houston Partnership, 1200 Smith. Suite 700)

Moderator:
Ambassador Juan B. Sosa, USPA (USA)

Welcoming Remarks:
Judge Jeff Moseley, President & CEO, Greater Houston Partnership

Panama and its Opportunities:
The Hon. Carmen Gisela Vergara, Minister of Commerce & Industry

MARITIME SECTOR:
Panama Canal Expansion:
The Hon. Adsinar Cajar Bocek, Consul General of Panama to Houston
Port of Houston:
Brian Reeves / Ricky Kunz

INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR:
Overview:
Julio E. Sosa, President, USPA SW Chapter
Panama Pacific Economic Zone:
Felix Carles, Past President, USPA (Panama)

TOURISM, AIR TRANSPORTATION & REAL ESTATE
Overview:
Juan B. Sosa, President USPA (USA)
Real Estate:
Enrique Sosa, Executive Director USPA (Panama)

Chris Barrients, Continental Airlines
Frank DeLape, Six Diamond Resorts
Mitch Creekmore and Julie Kleine, Title Insurance
Anthony Coates, Bridge of Life Museum

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & EDUCATION
Enrique de Obarrio, President, USPA (Panama)

SPONSORS:
GOLD
Harken Energy / Port of Houston / Six Diamond Resorts / Stellar Finance
BRONZE
American Airlines / Continental Airlines / Stewart Title

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
U.S.-Panama Business Council - Southwest Chapter
3739 Stockbridge Drive
Sugarland, Texas 77479
Tel: (832) 466-5065   Fax (281) 265-4369 
E-mail: JulioESosaB@aol.com
Website: www.us-panama.org

Greater Houston Partnership
1200 Smith, Suite 700
Houston, Texas 77002-4400
Tel: (713) 844-3639   Fax: (713) 844-0239
E-mail: msanjuan@houston.org
Website: www.Houston.org

Consulate of Panama in Houston
24 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1307
Houston, Texas 77046
Tel: (713) 622-4451   Fax: (713) 622-4468
E-mail: panamaconsul@conpahouston.com
Website: www.conpahouston.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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