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Nafta 2001: A Year of Transition for the U.S. & Mexico

Successes, Strategies & Challenges in the U.S.-Mexico Market

May 16-18, 2001
Washington D.C.

Conference designed for private- and public-sector executives and management personnel.

Learn and discuss how policy influences business practices.

First-hand briefings on issues crucial to designing U.S.-Mexico business strategies.

Exposure to U.S. & Mexico policy-makers and corporations involved in the U.S.-Mexico market.

Results will be compiled and presented to key officials in the new administrations in the U.S. and Mexico.

His Excellency Dr. Ernesto Zedillo, Former President of Mexico (1994-2000) received the "Good Neighbor Award" at the GNA gala dinner  on Friday, May 18, 2001 at the historic building of the Organization of American States

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Agenda

Wednesday, May 16
 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
U.S. Capitol / The Philip A. Hart Senate Building - Room 216/Located at northeast of the Capitol on a site bounded by Constitution Avenue, C Street and Second Street N.E
CONGRESSIONAL RECEPTION & NAFTA CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS
(Open to Binational Board of Directors & Sponsors Only) 

Thursday, May 17
 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center / Rotunda
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING  
(Open to Binational Board of Directors & Sponsors Only) 

12:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center / Rotunda
REGISTRATION

 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center / Rotunda
LUNCH " Transportation Challenges Facing the New Administrations" 
-Introducing Remarks Jim Marquez, Chairman, Transportation Task Force
-Michael P. Jackson, Deputy Secretary of Transportation (U.S.) [confirmed]
-Pedro Cerisola, Secretary of Communications & Transportation (Mexico) [confirmed]

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center / Rotunda & Various Rooms
ROUNDTABLE: STRATEGIES, SUCCESSES & CHALLENGES
-Agribusiness (Room: Meridian C)
-Environment, Natural Resources & Water (Room: Meridian: D)
-Housing & Development (Polaris A)
-Information Technology (Polaris BC)
-Transportation (Room: Rotunda)

 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Reception at the Mexican Cultural Institute (2829 16th St.)
hosted by: His Excellency Juan José Bremer, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States
RECEPTION FOR SPONSORS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONLY

Friday, May 18
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center / Rotunda
BREAKFAST: " Solving Energy Problems Through Integration"
 -Othon Canales Treviño, Advisor to the General Director's Office, PEMEX (Mexico) [confirmed]

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center / Rotunda & Various Rooms
ROUNDTABLE: STRATEGIES, SUCCESSES & CHALLENGES
-Energy (Room: Polaris BC)
 -Finance & Investment (Room: Rotunda)
-Manufacturing (Room: Polaris A)
-Telecommunications (Room: Meridian D)
-Textiles, Apparel, Fibers & Yarn (Room: Meridian C)

 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center / Rotunda
CLOSING LUNCH "Environmental Policy under the New Administrations"
-Dr. Diana Natalicio, President, University of Texas at El Paso
"Opportunities and Challenges on the Southwest Border"
-Victor Lichtinger, Secretary of Environment & Natural Resources [confirmed]
2:00 p.m. 
Signing of the ACCESS MEXICO PROJECT Convenio
Victor Lichtinger, Secretary of Environment & Natural Resources
Albert C. Zapanta, President, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce

 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Organization of American States ( 17th Street & Constitution Ave.)
GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS GALA  [Black tie]
HONOREES
-Ernesto Zedillo, Former President of Mexico (confirmed)
-Jane Hull, Governor of Arizona (confirmed)
-Richard K. Davidson, Chairman and CEO, Union Pacific (confirmed)

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Sponsors 2001

NAFTA 2001 & GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS DINNER CO-HOST $50,000

  • Recognition in the program / signage

  • 10 invitations to Congressional Reception 5/16

  • 10 invitations to Reception at Ambassador’s Residence 5/17

  • 20 tickets to the Conference: NAFTA 2001: A Year of Transition for the U.S. & Mexico, including: 

    • Host two tables of 10 at Lunch: " Expanded Commercial Opportunities Under the New Administrations" 5/17

    • Host two tables of 10 at Breakfast: " Solving Energy Problems Through Integration " 5/18

    • Host two tables of 10 at Lunch: " Environmental Cooperation under the New Administrations " 5/18

  • Two tables of 10 at Good Neighbor Awards Dinner / Host head table 5/18

  • Invitation to special VIP receptions and photo-opportunities throughout program

GOOD NEIGHBOR SPONSOR $25,000

  • Recognition in the program / signage

  • 10 invitations to Congressional Reception 5/16

  • 10 invitations to Reception at Ambassador’s Residence 5/17

  • 10 tickets to the Conference: NAFTA 2001: A Year of Transition for the U.S. & Mexico, including: 

    • Host table of 10 at Lunch: "" Expanded Commercial Opportunities Under the New Administrations" 5/17

    • Host table of 10 at Breakfast: " Solving Energy Problems Through Integration " 5/18

    • Host table of 10 at Lunch: " Environmental Cooperation under the New Administrations " 5/18

  • Table of 10 at Good Neighbor Awards Dinner / Host head table 5/18

  • Invitation to special VIP receptions and photo-opportunities throughout program

PRESIDENTIAL SPONSOR $15,000

  • Recognition in the program / signage

  • Five invitations to Congressional Reception 5/16

  • Five invitations to Reception at Ambassador’s Residence 5/17

  • 10 tickets to the Conference: NAFTA 2001: A Year of Transition for the U.S. & Mexico, including: 

    • Lunch: " Expanded Commercial Opportunities Under the New Administrations" 5/17

    • Breakfast: " Solving Energy Problems Through Integration " 5/18

    • Lunch: " Environmental Cooperation under the New Administrations " 5/18

  • Table of 10 at Good Neighbor Awards Dinner 5/18

AMBASSADORIAL SPONSOR $10,000

  • Recognition in the program / signage

  • Three invitations to Congressional Reception 5/16

  • Three invitations to Reception at Ambassador’s Residence 5/17

  • Eight tickets to the Conference: NAFTA 2001: A Year of Transition for the U.S. & Mexico, including: 

    • Lunch: " Expanded Commercial Opportunities Under the New Administrations" 5/17

    • Breakfast: " Solving Energy Problems Through Integration " 5/18

    • Lunch: " Environmental Cooperation under the New Administrations " 5/18

  • Table of 10 at Good Neighbor Awards Dinner 5/18

INDUSTRY SPONSOR $ 5,000

  • Recognition in the program / signage

  • One invitation to Congressional Reception 5/16

  • One invitation to Reception at Ambassador’s Residence 5/17

  • Four tickets to the Conference: NAFTA 2001: A Year of Transition for the U.S. & Mexico, including: 

    • Lunch: " Expanded Commercial Opportunities Under the New Administrations" 5/17

    • Breakfast: " Solving Energy Problems Through Integration " 5/18

    • Lunch: " Environmental Cooperation under the New Administrations " 5/18

  • Table of 10 at Good Neighbor Awards Dinner 5/18

GOLD LEVEL TASK FORCE SUPPORTER $2,500

  • Recognition in the Conference Report

  • Four tickets to the Conference: NAFTA 2001: A Year of Transition for the U.S. & Mexico, including: 

    • Lunch: " Expanded Commercial Opportunities Under the New Administrations" 5/17

    • Breakfast: " Solving Energy Problems Through Integration " 5/18

    • Lunch: " Environmental Cooperation under the New Administrations " 5/18

  • Two tickets to the Good Neighbor Awards Dinner 5/18

SILVER LEVEL TASK FORCE SUPPORTER $1,000

  • Recognition in the Conference Report

  • Two tickets to the Conference: NAFTA 2001: A Year of Transition for the U.S. & Mexico, including: 

    • Lunch: " Expanded Commercial Opportunities Under the New Administrations" 5/17

    • Breakfast: " Solving Energy Problems Through Integration " 5/18

    • Lunch: " Environmental Cooperation under the New Administrations " 5/18

  • One ticket to the Good Neighbor Awards Dinner 5/18

INDIVIDUAL TICKET

  • One ticket to conference and Good Neighbor Awards Gala $ 500

  • One ticket to conference only $ 150

CONFERENCE FEES AND CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS BENEFIT THE UNITED STATES-MEXICO CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, A 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION

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