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U.S. Commerce Under Secretary Sanchez to speak at Latin Chamber INSIGHT 2012 International Trade Conference about global trade opportunities for Southern Nevada

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2012

U.S. Commerce Under Secretary Sanchez to speak at Latin Chamber INSIGHT 2012 International Trade Conference about global trade opportunities for Southern Nevada

WHO:

Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce (LCC) and Francisco Sanchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade

WHAT:

Coinciding with International Trade Month, INSIGHT 2012 is a first-of-its-kind conference for Southern Nevada, providing a comprehensive look at the region’s international trade opportunities and their future direction. Discussions will address Nevada’s new economic plan, the new regional development authority, Foreign Trade Zone 89 and international trade financing.

Luncheon keynote speaker Francisco Sanchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, will discuss national initiatives critical to Southern Nevada including trade in the Americas and “Brand USA” global tourism promotion. A signing ceremony following the luncheon will include the Latin Chamber of Commerce, Under Secretary Sanchez and others will emphasize the LCC’s commitment toward improving international trade opportunities. The LCC is first organization in Nevada to partner with the International Trade Administration.

Featured speakers throughout the conference include: Dr. Robert Lang, Brookings Institute; Steve Hill, Governor’s Office of Economic Development; Erik Lee, Arizona State University; David Harlow, Southern California Foreign Trade Zone Association and others.

WHEN:

Tuesday, May 22
11:30 am to 5:30 pm – Luncheon starts at 11:30 am. For the complete event agenda, please visit the link below and click on the “agenda” tab: https://www.lvlcc.com/events/register/international/index.php?date=2012-05-22

WHERE:

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Condesa 3 Ballroom
3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

COST:

Conference and luncheon registration is available for $95. Online registration through the LCC website at www.lvlcc.com.

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