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PANAMA CORNER
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Real Estate in Panama
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CHAPTERS
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U.S.A. CHAPTER
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5353
Memorial Drive
Suite #2041
Houston, TX 77007
Contacts: Juan B. Sosa, President
Margaret de Sosa, Exec. VP
Tel: (713) 426-0554
Fax: (713) 426-0375
e-mail
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PANAMA CHAPTER
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Edificio
Pronconsa II
Campo
Alegre,
Calle Ricardo Arias,
Piso 9, Oficina D
Panama City,
Republic of Panama
Contact:
Enrique Sosa, Executive Director
Contact: Belgica Vargas, Assistant Director
Tel: (507) 269 2178
Fax: (507) 269 0534
e-mail
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U.S.-PANAMA
BUSINESS COUNCIL
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IMPORTANT
ANNOUNCEMENT!
USPA
RELOCATES ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICES TO
HOUSTON, TEXAS
The
U.S.-Panama Business
Council (USPA) has relocated its administrative
offices from Washington DC to Houston, Texas.
This decision was made following
the decision to open the Southwest Chapter which
includes Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma,
Colorado,
New Mexico and Texas with headquarters in
Houston, in
addition to the Southeast Chapter which includes
Alabama,
Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee
and Georgia with headquarters in Atlanta.
While
the establishment of policies and strategic
planning will remain
in Washington under the leadership
of the Board of Directors led by Major
Gen. (Ret.) Eugene Renzi, it
was felt that U.S.-Panama relations are entering
a new phase oriented
to investment and the promotion
of U.S. companies to establish in Panama.
The relocation of the Administrative offices led
by Juan
B. Sosa, President will allow the Council to
have a closer contact
with companies in these regions and a more
effective promotion program.
The
contact information
of the new office is:
5353 Memorial Drive #2041
Houston Texas 77007
Tel.
(713) 426-0554
Fax (713) 426-0375
E-mail: JSosa@us-panama.org
OR Panamerica@msn.com
SUMMARY OF
JANUARY-JUNE 2007
PANAMA BUSINESS COUNCIL
During the first half of
2007 Panama has continued with its spectacular
economic growth. First quarter results showing a
9.2% increase in GDP........
(Summary Cont.....)
MIT
PANAMA
INAUGURATES
NEW EXPANSION
WORKS
(Article)
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ExpoTrans
2007
Hemispheric
Expo-Conference
on Multi-modal
Transportation
MAY
7-9
Panama City, Panama
President
Martin Torrijos together
with U.S Secretary of
Transportation Mary E. Peters,
U.S. Ambassador
to Panama
William Eaton &
Carlos Urriola
announce expansion
plans of MIT
Vice
President Samuel Lewis
Navarro together with
U.S. Secretary
of Transportation Mary E. Peters
& Rommel Troetsch,
Panama Ports Co. at Expo
Vice
President Samuel Lewis
Navarro, Amb. William
Eaton,
U.S. Secretary Peters &
Chancellor
Orlando Allard
with Cadets from UMIP
Co-Chairs:
H,E, Samuel Lewis Navarro
1st
Vice President &
Foreign Minister
of Panama
The
Hon. Rodney Slater
Former U.S. Secretary
of
Transportation
Special
Guest:
The Hon. Mary E. Peters
U.S. Sec. of Transportation
(General
Information)
(Program)
(Sponsors
Recognition)
COLON
FREE ZONE AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN PANAMA
June 21-23
President
of Panama
H.E. Martin Torrijos Espino
Keynote Speaker at USPA Gala
(Program
& Photos)
(Sponsor
Recognition)
(Program & Pictorial)
(Sponsors
Recognition)
USPA
& MANTECH INTERNATIONAL CO-HOST
LUNCHEON IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT OF
PANAMA MARTIN TORRIJOS ESPINO
to
promote the approval of the Free Trade
Agreement between the U.S. and Panama, and
to provide details pertaining to the
expansion of the Panama Canal. The event
took place at the U.S. Chamber in
Washington, DC on Thursday, Feb. 15th. and
was well attended by USPA Board Members, supporting firms and
members of Mantech
International.
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PANAMA
WEEK XIV (2008)
Building & Engaging
New Partnerships
October
22-24
Washington, D.C.
(Program)
(Registration
& Hotel Info.)
(Sponsor
Benefits & Fees)
(Sponsor
Recognition)
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PANAMA
DAY:
BUSINESS FORUM
&
INAUGURATION OF SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
(Arkansas, Colorado,
Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)
With
the participation of:
Hon. Carmen G.
Vergara
Minister of Commerce & Industry of Panama
HOUSTON,
TX
MONDAY,
JULY 14
(Houston
Program)
PANAMA
DAY:
BUSINESS FORUM
&
INAUGURATION OF SOUTHEAST
CHAPTER
(Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South
Carolina,
Tennessee)
With
the participation of:
Hon. Carmen G.
Vergara
Minister of Commerce & Industry of Panama
ATLANTA,
GA
TUESDAY,
JULY 15
(Atlanta
Program)
US-Panama
Business Council &
Caribbean-Central American Action
presented
CENTRAL
AMERICA ENERGY SUPPLY
SECURITY FORUM
Securing
Tomorrow's Energy
Supply Today
May
14-16, 2008
InterContinental Miramar
Hotel, Panama City, Panama
(Program)
& 
PANAMA
ASSOCIATION
OF REALTORS &
DEVELOPERS
U.S.-PANAMA
BUSINESS COUNCIL
In
cooperation with the
National
Association of
RealtorsŪ (NAR)
International
Real Estate
Federation (FIABCI)
Orlando
Regional RealtorŪ Association (ORRA)
National
Association of
RealtorsŪ (NAR)
International
Real Estate
Federation (FIABCI)
Orlando
Regional RealtorŪ Association (ORRA)
Presented
PANAMA
SPECTACULAR 2008
February
24-28
(February 29 Optional)
(Program)
(Organizations
Contact
Info)
(Sponsor
Recognition)
U.S.-PANAMA
BUSINESS COUNCIL SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
With
the Cooperation:
The
Honorable Phil Wilson, Texas Secretary of State
Greater
Houston Partnership
Consulate of Panama in Houston
U.S.
Embassy in Panama - Commercial Section
Embassy of Panama
in the U.S.
Proudly Presented:
TEXAS
TRADE
MISSION TO
PANAMA
Jan.
30 - Feb. 1, 2008
In concert with the following organizations:
American Chamber of Commerce
of Panama
Panama Assoc. of Executives
Panama Banking Assoc.
Panama Real Estate Assoc.
Panama Maritime Chamber
Panama Tourism Chamber
Association of Colon Free Zone Companies
Council of Commerce &
Production
Isthmian Corp. Chamber of AUSA
(Program)
(Organizations
Contact Info.)
(Sponsorship
Recognition)
CONGRESS OF THE AMERICAS
FIABCI 2007
October
30-November 2
(Optional November 3-4)
Sheraton Panama
Panama City, Panama
Hosting Organizations:
International
Federation of Real Estate Professionals
(FIABCI
Panama)
Panama Association of
Developers and Realtors
(ACOBIR)
U.S.-Panama Business Council (USPA)
(Program & Pictorial)
(Fiabci
Contact Information)
PANAMA
WEEK 2007
Pillars for Growth
October
18 &19
Washington, D.C.
FRIENDSHIP AWARD '07
PANAMA PORTS
The
U.S.-Panama Business
Council presented a Friendship
Award to Panama Ports Company, during its annual
Gala Dinner at
the Halls of Flag of the
Organization of American States Building in
Washington, DC.
The award is presented to corporations and
individuals that have made significant
contributions
to the U.S-Panama relationship. Panama Ports
Company which operates the ports of Balboa in
the Pacific and Cristobal in the
Atlantic, is commemorating its
10 years anniversary and have developed a
significant
transhipment business that has
been instrumental in making
Panama a maritime hub in the Western Hemisphere.
Alejandro Kouruklis, General Manager of Panama
Ports,
received the award and praised the workers of
Panama Ports as an example of a committed labour
force working to promote the relationship
between Panama and ports around the world.
Panama Ports Company is part of
the family of Hutchison Ports
with operation in 23 countries in
45 ports.
COPA
AIRLINES
Presented to Sandra Chavez, COPA
Airlines by H.E. Federico Humbert
Amb. of Panama to U.S.
& USPA Board Member
Hon. Joe Reeder
GALLERY
OF HEROES AWARD PRESENTED TO
HON. WILLIAM D. ROGERS
Presented
to David Orta, Arnold
& Porter (2nd rt.) by Enrique de Obarrio,
President, USPA
(Panama), Whitney Debevoise II,
Arnold & Porter & Amb. Juan B. Sosa,
President USPA (USA)
(Program & Pictorial)
(Sponsors
Recognition)
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MISSION
Strengthening the bonds
of cooperation between the United States & Panama and
creating business opportunities for business leaders of both
nations
The
U.S.-Panama Business Council (USPA) was created to foster
business opportunities and understanding between the two
countries, especially since the Canal administration transferred
to Panama, which has in effect changed the traditional
relationship. A truly bi-national organization, USPA has a
Chapter both in Panama and the United States with a fully
staffed office, and representatives from both countries serve on
its Boards.
(More)
Amb. Juan B. Sosa
President, USPA (USA)
(Biography)
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