"Update on Doing Business in Mexico : What the New
Government's Policies Mean for U.S. Companies"

A Luncheon Briefing By

Gerard “Jay” Van Heuven
President, North American Trade &
Investment Group, Mexico City
(a New Orleans native who
has been living and working in
Mexico for over 20 years)

Thursday, May 10, 2007

12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m.
(11:30 a.m. light lunch buffet)

World Trade Center of New Orleans
29th Floor Executive Offices
2 Canal Street
(Free validated parking
in the WTC Garage)

Note: Mr. Van Heuven will be available for individual consultations following the luncheon program.

Topics of discussion will include current political, economic and social issues in Mexico under the Calderon administration , as well as specific trade and investment opportunities for Louisiana companies especially in the energy, transportation, forest products, health care, high technology, and gaming industries. Mr. van Heuven will also address the requirements and advantages for the best entry strategies for success in the Mexican market , including setting up a branch office, tax incentives, labor, transportation and other issues.

About Jay Van Heuven

Prior to assuming his current position as President of the North American Trade and Investment Group, Jay Van Heuven served as President of the North American Free Trade Agreement Association, working to promote ratification of the North America Free Trade Agreement. He also served for 14 years as Executive Vice President of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, representing the Mexican private sector and many major U.S. corporations doing business in Mexico.

His corporate experience includes executive positions in Universal Forest Products and Caterpillar Tractor Corporation working in behalf of international business development. As President of North American Trade And Investment Group, Mr. Van Heuven has represented a number of companies in their business development activities in Mexico, including Port of Tampa, Allied Signal, TPS International Power, Inc., and Tew Nutriceuticals.

The author of numerous articles on U.S.-Mexico trade, Mr. Van Heuven has worked extensively on behalf of private industry interests in each country. He is fluent in Spanish and has special expertise in international law, energy development, in-bond operations, transportation, and hi-tech industries.

Mr. Van Heuven's education includes a J.D. law degree from Universidad Tecnologica De Mexico, S.C., University of Houston College of Law, and a Master's Degree in Business from the American Graduate School of International Management. He received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University (LSU) and is also a member of the Latin American Bar Association. He has taught International Business Law at Georgetown University, Stetson College of Law, Tecnologico de Monterrey, and other universities in the U.S. and Mexico.

Sponsoring Organizations

Capital One, N.A.
City of New Orleans
Fowler Rodriguez
Louisiana Economic Development
Port of New Orleans
Port of South Louisiana
Whitney National Bank
World Trade Center of New Orleans

In Cooperation With

Cost: $30 for members of the sponsoring
organizations and companies.
$35 for non-members.

Registration and prepayment are
required by May 8, 10:00 a.m.

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"Update on Doing Business in Mexico : What the New Government's Policies Mean for U.S. Companies"

Registration and prepayment are required by May 8, 10:00 a.m.

"Update on Doing Business in Mexico : What the New
Government's Policies Mean for U.S. Companies"

Registration and prepayment are
required by May 8, 10:00 a.m.