Le Centre International Presents a

Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 11:45 am
At the Petroleum Club of Lafayette (111 Heymann Boulevard)
Cost for lunch will be $17 per attendee

As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares for a vote on the U.S.-Central American - Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement, the International Center of Lafayette will brief the business community on this important issue, and particularly how it will affect South Louisiana.

The forum will present a balanced spectrum of pro and con opinions from various business sectors, including sugar, rice, manufacturing and food processing industry leaders. Also participating in the forum will be representatives from the transportation industry and various international trade groups.

Opening by Mistress of Ceremonies, María Placer, Vice President of KLFY-TV 10

Panelists:

Eugene Schreiber, Managing Director, World Trade Center of New Orleans
Jim Simon, General Manager, American Sugar Cane League
John T. Hyatt, Vice President, Irwin Brown Company, New Orleans
Robert M. Landry, Marketing Director, Port of New Orleans
Jamie Warshaw, CEO of Farmers Rice Milling Co., Lake Charles

Click here for the registration form.