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Secretary Gutierrez Statement on the Closing of the 2008 Americas Competitiveness Forum

Atlanta (Aug. 19)—U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin formally handed over next year’s Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) to Chilean Minister of Economy, Development & Reconstruction Hugo Lavados, who will host the forum in Chile in the Fall of 2009. Atlanta has agreed to host the forum in 2010. (More)

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Gutierrez: Hemispheric Competitiveness is About Job Creation and Economic Growth

Atlanta (Aug. 18)—At the keynote remarks opening the Second Americas Competitiveness Forum, Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez said, "Through competition ... we can create more jobs, we encourage growth and we help our people have better lives. That's what competitiveness is all about. Gutierrez is pictured, from left to right, with President Saca of El Salvador, President Colom of Guatemala, Atlanta Mayor Franklin and President Uribe of Colombia. (Remarks)

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Commerce Department Announces New Export Office in El Paso - August 12, 2008

International Visitation to the U.S. on the Rise: Visitor Spending Hits Record High in May - July 31, 2008

U.S. Manufacturing Exports Swing from Deficit to Surplus with Free Trade Agreement Countries- July 23, 2008

Clean Energy Exporter Guides Released - July 17, 2008

Secretary Gutierrez Lauds Record Exports, Calling on Congress to Approve Trade Agreements for America - July 11, 2008

Trade Fact of the Day:

Georgia’s export shipments of merchandise to Colombia, Panama, and Korea in 2007 were: Colombia--$183 million; Panama--$111 million; and Korea--#391 million. Source: Prepared by the International Trade Administration Previous Trade Facts of the Day

 

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