President Bush to Address U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

For the third time, President Bush has agreed to address the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) at its annual national Legislative Conference themed “Hispanic Business: Shaping Tomorrow’s Policy.” President Bush will be speaking at a special White House Briefing on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the Ronald Reagan Building.

“As the leading advocate for our nation’s more than 2.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses,” said USHCC Board Chairman David C. Lizárraga, “we are greatly honored by President Bush’s decision to address the key leaders assembled from across the country for this important Conference. As in past years, we look forward to the President using this platform to deliver a major policy address dealing with issues of utmost importance to small- and medium-sized businesses that are vital contributors to our nation’s economy.”

Other key officials participating in the Conference include Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, United States Treasurer Anna Cabral, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and numerous other distinguished Members of Congress. Congresswomen Nydia Velazquez and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen will be receiving the 2008 Legislative Awards.

“President Bush’s decision to attend the Legislative Conference follows the MSNBC Democratic Presidential Debate that the USHCC co-sponsored in January,” said Augustine Martinez, USHCC President and CEO. “USHCC’s ability to attract and host Presidential front-runners and U.S. Presidents alike is a testament to our growing influence as a population and economic engine.”

According to the U.S. Census, there are nearly 27 million businesses in the United States. It is projected that by 2010, Hispanic-owned firms will represent 1 out of 10 businesses in the U.S. and collectively generate over $465 billion a year in revenue.

The Legislative Conference brings together the nation’s top business owners, opinion leaders and key governmental and administration officials for a three-day gathering to address the most pressing legislative concerns of the nation’s largest and fastest growing business segment—Hispanic entrepreneurs. Expansion of hemispheric relations and trade, health care, energy efficiency, and small business programs are among the many issues receiving top billing at this year’s Legislative Conference.

For a complete list of key 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.”*

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

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