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Dominican Republic President Dr. Leonel Fernandez to Address Prominent Hispanic Business Leaders in Philadelphia During USHCC 27th Annual National Convention & Business Expo - Friday, September 22, 2006

President Fernandez will Join other Distinguished Business, Political Leaders and Government Officials for the Largest Gathering of Hispanic Businesses in the Country


Washington, DC--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--August 15, 2006--The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the largest and most influential advocate for the nation’s two million Hispanic-owned businesses in the country is pleased to announce the participation of the Honorable, Dr. Leonel Fernandez, President of the Dominican Republic during its upcoming 27th Annual National Convention & Business Expo in Philadelphia, PA, September 20-23, 2006. This annual business event, the largest gathering of Hispanic businesses in the country, brings together business leaders from all sectors of the economy and Fortune 500 national and international corporations from the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and throughout Latin America.

“President Leonel Fernandez has been a strong supporter of free market strategies that have helped the Dominican Republic move forward as an economic force in the region,” said George Franco, USHCC Chairman of the Board. “On behalf of the USHCC, our Board of Directors and our 210 local chambers nationwide, we are proud to count with President Fernandez’s participation at this important annual business event that highlights the growing influence of our accomplished national and international business community.”

“We are honored that President Fernandez has accepted the invitation to be our keynote speaker and look forward to having record participation from the highly successful and dynamic Dominican business community and international business community at this important event,” said Michael L. Barrera, USHCC President & CEO.

President Fernandez will address the thousands of participants at this year’s Convention during the International Luncheon to be held Friday, September 22, 2006 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Every year, thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs attend our Annual Convention in order to grow and expand their businesses, and network with other business, government and corporate leaders. The USHCC Annual National Convention and Business Expo will be hosted in conjunction with the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the nation’s largest and most influential advocate for the more than 2 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, which generate more than $350 billion annually. It serves as the umbrella organization for more than 210 local Hispanic chambers nationwide and Mexico by actively promoting the economic growth and development of Hispanic business leaders and entrepreneurs.

For more information on this year’s Annual Convention, go to http://www.ushcc.com or call 202-842-1212. Members of the media seeking media accreditation should go to: http://www.ushcc.com/27thConv/news.html for more information.