Prominent U.S. and Indian Officials Join Forces to Encourage Trade Between US and India at Investment Seminar and Business Expo.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- The Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa Antonio Ramon Villaraigosa (born Antonio (Tony) Ramon Villar, Jr. on January 23, 1953) is the mayor of Los Angeles, California. He is the first Latino mayor of Los Angeles since Cristobal Aguilar in 1872. and Lieutenant Governor lieutenant governor n. Abbr. Lt. Gov. 1. An elected official ranking just below the governor of a state in the United States. 2. The nonelective chief of government of a Canadian province. Cruz Bustamante Among State Officials to Speak at Event to Support Business Growth Between Two Surging Nations The US-Asia Business Forum (USABF USABF United States Amateur Baseball Federation ), a not-for-profit alliance of businesses established to encourage trade between the U.S. and India, announced today its list of prominent guest speakers to present at its inaugural US-India Investment Seminar and Business Expo 2006, August 21-22, at the Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a convention center in downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and was best known to video games fans as host to E3 until its cessation in 2006. . The event is being organized by the USABF, in association with the Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio R. Villaraigosa, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI FICCI Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry ), to enhance the business climate and to build relationships that will result in mutual prosperity. Government leaders scheduled to participate in the speakers' series, include the Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles; Cruz M. Bustamante, Lieutenant Governor of California The Lieutenant Governor of California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the Governor that serves as the "vice-executive" of California. The Lieutenant Governor of California is elected to serve a four year term and can serve a maximum of two terms. ; Bruce McPherson
Bruce A. McPherson (born January 7, 1944) is a California politician, who was the 30th California Secretary of State, sworn in March 30, 2005. , California Secretary of State; Hon. Ed Royce, U.S. Congressman, Former Co-Chair of Congressional Caucus A Congressional caucus is a group of members of the United States Congress that meets to pursue common legislative objectives. At the broadest level, Democratic members of the House of Representatives and Senate organize themselves into the House Democratic Caucus and Senate on India and Indian Americans; Mr. Rocky Delgadillo, Los Angeles City Attorney The Los Angeles City Attorney is an elected official whose job is to prosecute all of the misdemeanor criminal offenses within the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. ; Mr. Garret Ashley, Undersecretary for International Trade Business, Transportation and Housing Authority; Mr. Israel Hernandez, Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of U.S. and Foreign Commercial Services, as well as successful Indian business leaders including, Mr. B.S. Prakash, Consul General of India, San Francisco; Dr. Amit Mitra, Secretary General, FICCI; Mr. Saroj Kumar Poddar, President, FICCI and Chairman, Gillette India; and Mr. Gurbax Bhasin, President, USABF and President, Prego; USABF Executive Director and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Urbantec Developments and Investments USA, Mr. Kevin Kaul. A full list of seminar speakers can be found at www.usasiabusinessforum.com. This influential group of leaders are joining forces to help harness and foster business relations between the U.S. and India just months after U.S. President Bush and the Indian Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh issued a joint agreement stating that the countries will double their bilateral trade in three years by reducing trade and investment barriers. "I am very pleased to witness the leadership that the USABF has shown to promote bilateral trade between the United States and South Asian countries," said Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa. "By enhancing the business climate, building relationships and motivating and facilitating individuals in the pursuit of prosperity, we all win with stronger economies. On behalf of the City of Los Angeles
"Los Angeles is a leader in promoting bilateral trade with our business partners from India," said Gurbax Bhasin, President, USABF and President, Prego, Inc., an apparel manufacturing company based in Los Angeles. "Through our historic event, we hope to win through stronger economies, widen our appreciation for each other's cultures and strive for an enhanced quality of life." The Indian market and its one billion plus population presents lucrative and diverse opportunities for U.S. exporters with the right products, services and commitment. India's infrastructure, agriculture, transportation, energy, environmental, high-tech, healthcare and defense sector requirements for equipment and services will exceed tens of billions of dollars in the mid-term as the Indian economy globalizes and expands. India's GDP GDP (guanosine diphosphate): see guanine. is currently growing at around 7 percent, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Construction of nearly everything from airports to container ports to teleports, is setting the stage to remake India. Registration for the inaugural, plenary and speaker sessions are available for purchase, as is exhibit space for companies interested in doing business in India. Online registration is available at www.usasiabusinessforum.com. The Expo is free to the public (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., both days) and will include exhibitors traveling from India and from around the U.S. to showcase consumer products, such as clothing, accessories, among others. A "Taste of India" food court will offer regional foods and beverages, and Yoga demonstrations, and live cultural entertainment will offer the entire family a flavor of India's most treasured culture. For more information, visit www.usasiabusinessforum.com or call 562-865-2075. About US-Asia Business Forum US-Asia Business Forum (USABF) is a not-for-profit organization designed to promote bilateral trade between the United States and South Asian countries, enhance the business climate and build diplomatic relationships that will motivate and empower. About Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is the rallying point for free enterprises in India. It has empowered Indian businesses, in the changing times, to shore up their competitiveness and enhance their global reach. The FICCI has a nationwide membership of over 1500 corporations and over 500 chambers of commerce and business associations. |
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