Competitiveness forum set for Atlanta

For those interested in the August 17-19 Atlanta conference on competitiveness in Latin America, sponsored by the US International Trade Administration (ITA):

From the ITA's web site: "The second annual Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) will be held on August 17-19, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Forum will provide an opportunity for governments, the business community, and representatives from academia and non-governmental organizations to discuss actions that can be taken to improve competitiveness and economic prosperity in the Americas."

The ACF will feature 4 presidents from the region, and diverse participants from at least 25 countries. Presentations will focus on investment opportunities, regional trade, alternative energy, public-private partnerships, and a range of other topics.

For more information on the conference and its participants:
http://www.ita.doc.gov/competitiveness/ACF/index.asp