Review of 1997 Offshore Trade Conference
About the Conference

C.A.M.B.I. provided an exciting opportunity for minorities to interact with top governmental officials, business leaders, large and small business owners, and professionals form the U.S., Puerto Rico, The Caribbean and 20 latin American Countries....all at the same conference site. Two major conferences were joined with the C.A.M.B.I. conference to provide unlimited and unparalleled opportunities for interaction:

The Puerto Rico United Retailers Association Convention '97 representing 20,000 business owners and professionals, and The 7th. Commerce Congress of the Americas attracted business and governmental leaders from at least 20 Latin American countries and the U.S.. The conference presented speakers on pertinent subjects for the development of sound business strategies and technologies and explored the latest information essential to successful business operations in the global and international business environment. Joint bilingual sessions were scheduled to facilitate the free exchange of ideas, services and networking.

The C.A.M.B.I. staff and Board of Governors express their gratitude for the many individuals and organizations and governments who assisted in formulating, presenting and participating in this historical trade conference.

The archived program announcement listing the participants and schedule of topics and events is available below for review.

Council For The Advancement Of Minority Business Internationally (C.A.M.B.I.)

Annual International Trade Conference August 21-24, 1997 Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort & Casino Dorado, Puerto Rico

In Conjunction With The 1997 Puerto Rico United Retailers Association Convention and The 7th. Commerce Congress of the Americas

Supported By: The Port of Palm Beach The Palm Beach Business Development Board The Miami Times Hannaian U.S.A. Corp. Lucent Technologies

C.A.M.B.I. Conference Topics and Events. Other business topics also available at no cost to CAMBI registrants through the Puerto Rican Retailers Assoc. Program & The 7th. Commerce Congress of the Americas Program

Wednesday, August 20, 1997 .....CAMBI annual business meeting .....Grand Opening .....Welcome Reception Thursday, August 21, 1997 .....Legal underpinnings of International Trade for Minorities .....Joint venturing and Organizational Structure necessary for Successful  International Trade .....Inter-American Luncheon .....U.S. Government Programs, International Trade Organizations, and Trade Opportunities for the Minority Business in the Caribbean & Latin America. ....."Encuentro de las Americas".....International Buffet and Music...Speaker: The Hon, Luis Guerra Mondragon, U.S. Ambassador to Chile. Friday, August 22, 1997 .....International Golf Tournament ....."Ceromonia Raices"...Monument Dedication by Governor of Puerto Rico. .....Exhibit Hall Inaugural Ceremony .....Bacardi Luncheon & Tour..Planta Bacardi & Old San Juan ....."Noche Borincana"...Puerto Rican Buffet and Music. Saturday, August 23, 1997 .....How to Improve Economic Development through International Trade .....Joint Plenary Session ....."Hablando con America" Luncheon...Speaker: Jaime Morgan Stubbe, Director Economic Development Administration of Puerto Rico. .....Advanced Computerization and Telecommunications for International Business Operations .....Presidential Cocktail Reception ....."Mercurio" Awards..Speaker: The Hon. Pedro Rosello, Governor, Puerto Rico. .....Presidential Banquet

Registration Information Registration available by Mail, Fax, Telephone, or Internet application  at Purchase Order Forms.

Registration Fee: $200 Hotel Package: $680 (5 days & 4 nights) Special Luncheons & Banquet may be extra, call for details.

For Special Airfares and Travel Assistance Contact: Al or Connie Hunter at ETA-Variety Travel, the official travel agent for the Conference (800) 456-7075 or (561) 833-3443  Fax (561) 833-6407

For Further Conference Information Contact: Robbie Littles CAMBI Conference Coordinator (561) 832-0954 or Olivia Bailey-Simmons (561) 687-9219

Mail Contact: C.A.M.B.I. 1001 W. Jasmine Dr. Suite J. Lake Park, FL 33403 E-Mail: cambi@hannaian.com

About C.A.M.B.I. The Council for the Advancement of Minority Business Internationally (C.A.M.B.I.) is a non -profit, public benefit, publicly supported, tax exempt, nationally based organization. Its primary objective is to encourage economic development in socially and economically disadvantaged communities within the United States. CAMBI specifically accomplishes this objective through its mission to promote and support minority-owned businesses in the international trade arena. For further information call (561) 842-5600 or fax (561) 842 -5006. Further information may be requested by E-Mail at cambi@hannaian.com or by submitting your request by use of our registration form at Purchase Order Forms. C.A.M.B.I. Services C.A.M.B.I. serves as a clearing house for information and trade leads on international trade opportunities for U.S. domestic companies, and Non-U.S. internationally based companies and agencies. C.A.M.B.I. operates a database and directory of such business opportunities, and provides companies interested in developing or maintaining international trade business opportunities with information necessary to compete successfully in the international marketplace. In addition C.A.M.B.I. provides certain types of technical assistance and consultation for its beneficiary businesses. C.A.M.B.I. serves as a support organization and liaison between the U.S. minority business community and the international trade community. C.A.M.B.I. seeks to provide ongoing international trade education through a series of international trade seminars within the United States, and an annual offshore conference in conjunction with a major international or domestic trade meeting. For further information on C.A.M.B.I. services or for listing in C.A.M.B.I. Resource Database and Directories contact: Steve Deveaux, Office of the Executive Director, C.A.M.B.I., P.O. Box 12275, Lake Park, FL 33403, or E-Mail to: cambi@hannaian.com

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