LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez will discuss the benefits of open markets to the economy in Los Angeles, CA, on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the GE Hispanic Forum Leadership Summit. Secretary Gutierrez will be joined by Fabiola Sojet, national executive, GE Colombia and LA Chamber Chair Timothy J. McCallion, president-west region for Verizon for the press availability. They will showcase specific U.S. made products that will benefit from reduced export barriers.
Press availability will occur immediately after Secretary Gutierrez's remarks at the Summit, an annual opportunity for GE's top Hispanic employees to meet with business leaders from around the world to discuss key business initiatives and further develop their leadership talents.
WHO: U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez Fabiola Sojet, national executive, GE Colombia LA Chamber Chair, Timothy J. McCallion, President-West Region for Verizon
WHAT: Remarks and Press Availability
WHEN: Thursday, November 29, 2007 11:20 a.m. PST - Remarks in the Pacific Ballroom 11:45 a.m. PST - Press Availability MEDIA CHECK-IN BY 11:00 A.M. PST
WHERE: GE Hispanic Forum Leadership Summit
Wilshire Grand Los Angeles 930 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017
MORE: The GE Hispanic Forum represents employees who help foster a Hispanic identity at GE and support business goals through professional and community endeavors. It indirectly helps GE recruit, develop and retain Hispanic talent by providing a support system comprised of coaching, mentoring and role modeling and works to form and maintain alliances in the communities where GE employees work and live.
TO RSVP: Ina Crespo, GE, 617.519.4103 (mobile)