Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Give Keynote Address at 2008 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legislative Awards Dinner

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) today announced that the Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi will deliver the keynote address at the 2008 USHCC Legislative Conference Awards Dinner. Themed “Hispanic Business: Shaping Tomorrow’s Policy,” the Legislative Conference is the nation’s leading legislative forum for the Hispanic business community and will take place in Washington DC, March 11 – 13.

“It is an honor to join the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at their annual Legislative Awards Dinner. The USHCC is a valued partner working with Hispanic businesses across the country, and a powerful advocate for Hispanic families. Democrats in Congress have worked with USHCC to pass landmark legislation that give Hispanic businesses the tools and capital they need to succeed,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The Legislative Awards Dinner will draw Hispanic entrepreneurs and Chamber leaders from across the nation, as well as key representatives from Corporate America and top-level members of Congress and the Administration. Along with Speaker Pelosi’s address, the event will also feature the 2008 USHCC Awards presented to a distinguished group of elected officials who have championed and advanced Hispanic entrepreneurship.

“We could not be more honored to have Speaker Pelosi as our keynote speaker,” said David C. Lizárraga, USHCC Board Chairman. “We are privileged to have such an exemplary national leader stand shoulder to shoulder with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the entire Hispanic business community. Speaker Pelosi continues to lead our country toward realizing the American Dream of homeownership and entrepreneurship by passing laws that provide access to capital for all Americans. Her continued work with the USHCC has proven that, under her leadership, the growing Hispanic business community will continue to advance and contribute to the prosperity of our nation.”

As the keynote speaker for this year’s USHCC Legislative Conference Awards Dinner, Speaker Pelosi joins an illustrious group of past keynoters including Sen. Mel Martinez, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes, and United States Surgeon General Richard Carmona. .

Speaker Pelosi made U.S. history by becoming the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives. As the highest-ranking elected woman in American history, she is second only to the Vice President in the line of presidential succession.

The Legislative Conference brings together the nation’s top business owners, Chamber representatives, opinion leaders and key governmental and administration officials for a three-day forum to address the most pressing legislative concerns of the nation’s largest and fastest growing business segment—Hispanic entrepreneurs. Expanding hemispheric relations and trade, telecommunications, energy efficiency, and federal procurement opportunities are among the key issues that will receive top billing at this year’s Legislative Conference.

For a complete list of major events at the 2008 USHCC Legislative Conference, or for more news on the lineup of speakers and dignitaries, special events and registration information, visit www.ushcc.com, the interactive source for all Legislative Conference information.

Note to Journalists:
General press and analyst registration is available at www.ushcc.com/news-legislative18th.html. Journalists are encouraged to submit their media credential applications by Friday, March 7 to take advantage of all the Legislative Conference press events.

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of more than 2.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that generate more than $388 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for 200 local Hispanic chambers in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia and Uruguay.

UPCOMING EVENTS

– Briefing on White House Issues*-Tentative
Tuesday, March 11, 2:00 PM
– Latina Leaders Reception*
Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
– Breakfast on the Hill
Wednesday, March 12, 8:00 – 9:15 AM
– Plenary on Immigration
Wednesday, March 12, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
– Workshops
Thursday, March 13, 8:30 AM – 5:10 PM
– Legislative Luncheon*
Thursday, March 13, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
– Legislative Reception*
Thursday, March 13, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
– Legislative Awards Dinner*
Thursday, March 13, 7:00 – 9:30 PM “*

*From: http://www.hispanicprwire.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

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