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U.S.A. CHAPTER

5353 Memorial Drive
Suite #2041
Houston, TX 77007
Contacts: Juan B. Sosa, President
Margaret de Sosa, Exec. VP
Tel: (713) 426-0554
Fax: (713) 426-0375


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PANAMA CHAPTER

Edificio Pronconsa II
Campo Alegre,
Calle Ricardo Arias,
Piso 9, Oficina D
Panama City, 
Republic of Panama

Contact: Enrique Sosa, Executive Director
Contact: Belgica Vargas, Assistant Director
Tel: (507) 269 2178
Fax: (507) 269 0534
 

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U.S.-PANAMA 
BUSINESS COUNCIL


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
USPA RELOCATES ADMINISTRATIVE 
OFFICES TO 
HOUSTON, TEXAS

The U.S.-Panama Business 
Council (USPA) has relocated its administrative offices from Washington DC to Houston, Texas. This decision was made following 
the decision to open the Southwest Chapter which includes Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, 
New Mexico and Texas with headquarters in Houston, in 
addition to the Southeast Chapter which includes Alabama, 
Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia with headquarters in Atlanta.

While the establishment of policies and strategic planning will remain 
in Washington under the leadership
 of the Board of Directors led by Major Gen. (Ret.) Eugene Renzi, it 
was felt that U.S.-Panama relations are entering a new phase oriented 
to investment and the promotion
 of U.S. companies to establish in Panama. The relocation of the Administrative offices led by Juan 
B. Sosa, President will allow the Council to have a closer contact 
with companies in these regions and a more effective promotion program.

The contact information 
of the new office is: 
5353 Memorial Drive #2041 
Houston Texas 77007
Tel. (713) 426-0554
Fax (713) 426-0375
E-mail:
JSosa@us-panama.org
OR Panamerica@msn.com


SUMMARY OF JANUARY-JUNE 2007
PANAMA BUSINESS COUNCIL

During the first half of 2007 Panama has continued with its spectacular economic growth. First quarter results showing a 9.2% increase in GDP
........
(Summary Cont.....)


MIT PANAMA 
INAUGURATES 
NEW EXPANSION 
WORKS

(Article)

 
ExpoTrans 2007
Hemispheric Expo-Conference 
on Multi-modal Transportation
MAY 7-9
Panama City, Panama



President Martin Torrijos together 
with U.S Secretary of 
Transportation Mary E. Peters, 
U.S. Ambassador to Panama 
William Eaton & 
Carlos Urriola announce expansion 
plans of MIT 


Vice President Samuel Lewis 
Navarro together with U.S. Secretary 
of Transportation Mary E. Peters 
& Rommel Troetsch, 
Panama Ports Co. at Expo


Vice President Samuel Lewis 
Navarro, Amb. William Eaton, 
U.S. Secretary Peters & 
Chancellor Orlando Allard 
with Cadets from UMIP 


Co-Chairs:
H,E, Samuel Lewis Navarro
1st Vice President & 
Foreign Minister of Panama

The Hon. Rodney Slater
Former U.S. Secretary 
of Transportation
Special Guest: 
The Hon. Mary E. Peters
U.S. Sec. of Transportation


(General Information)
(Program)
(Sponsors Recognition)


COLON FREE ZONE AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN PANAMA
June 21-23

President of Panama 
H.E. Martin Torrijos Espino
Keynote Speaker at USPA Gala

(Program & Photos)
(Sponsor Recognition)
(Program & Pictorial)

(Sponsors Recognition)


 USPA & MANTECH INTERNATIONAL CO-HOST  LUNCHEON IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT OF PANAMA  MARTIN TORRIJOS ESPINO 
to promote the approval of the Free Trade Agreement between the U.S. and Panama, and to provide details pertaining to the expansion of the Panama Canal. The event took place at the U.S. Chamber in Washington, DC on Thursday, Feb. 15th. and was well attended by USPA Board Members, supporting firms and members of Mantech International. 

 



US-Panama Business Council &
Caribbean-Central American Action

present
CENTRAL AMERICA ENERGY SUPPLY 
SECURITY FORUM

Securing Tomorrow's Energy 
Supply Today

May 14-16, 2008
InterContinental Miramar 
Hotel, Panama City, Panama


(Covering Letter)
(Program)
(Sponsorship Opportunities) 

(Registration Instruct. & Form)
(Sponsor Registration Form)

&
PANAMA ASSOCIATION 
OF REALTORS & 
DEVELOPERS
U.S.-PANAMA BUSINESS COUNCIL
In cooperation with the
National Association of 
RealtorsŪ  (NAR)
International Real Estate 
Federation (FIABCI)
Orlando Regional RealtorŪ Association (ORRA)
National Association of 
RealtorsŪ  (NAR)
International Real Estate 
Federation (FIABCI)
Orlando Regional RealtorŪ Association (ORRA)

Presented

PANAMA SPECTACULAR 2008
February 24-28 
(February 29 Optional)

(Program)
(Organizations Contact Info)
(Sponsor Recognition)


U.S.-PANAMA BUSINESS COUNCIL SOUTHWEST CHAPTER 

With the Cooperation:
The Honorable Phil Wilson, Texas Secretary of State
Greater Houston Partnership
Consulate of Panama in Houston
U.S. Embassy in Panama - Commercial Section
Embassy of Panama 
in the U.S.


Proudly Presented:
TEXAS TRADE 
MISSION TO 
PANAMA

Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2008

In concert with the following organizations:
American Chamber of Commerce 
of Panama
Panama Assoc. of Executives
Panama Banking Assoc.
Panama Real Estate Assoc.
Panama Maritime Chamber
Panama Tourism Chamber
Association of Colon Free Zone Companies
Council of Commerce & 
Production
Isthmian Corp. Chamber of AUSA

(Program)
(Organizations Contact Info.)
(Sponsorship Recognition)


*
CONGRESS OF THE AMERICAS
FIABCI 2007

October 30-November 2
(Optional November 3-4)

Sheraton Panama
Panama City, Panama

Hosting Organizations:
International Federation of Real Estate Professionals 
(
FIABCI Panama)
Panama Association of 
Developers and Realtors 
(ACOBIR)
U.S.-Panama Business Council (USPA)
 

(Program & Pictorial)
(Fiabci Contact Information)


PANAMA WEEK 2007
Pillars for Growth

October 18 &19
Washington, D.C.

 FRIENDSHIP AWARD '07
PANAMA PORTS 


The U.S.-Panama Business 
Council presented a Friendship 
Award to Panama Ports Company, during its annual Gala Dinner at 
the Halls of Flag of the 
Organization of American States Building in Washington, DC.
 
The award is presented to corporations and individuals that have made significant contributions 
to the U.S-Panama relationship. Panama Ports Company which operates the ports of Balboa in the Pacific and Cristobal in the 
Atlantic, is  commemorating  its 
10 years anniversary and have developed a significant 
transhipment business that has 
been instrumental in making 
Panama a maritime hub in the Western Hemisphere.
 
Alejandro Kouruklis, General Manager of Panama Ports, 
received the award and praised the workers of Panama Ports as an example of a committed labour 
force working to promote the relationship between Panama and  ports around the world.
 
Panama Ports Company is part of 
the family of Hutchison Ports 
with operation in 23 countries in 
45 ports.


COPA AIRLINES

Presented to Sandra Chavez, COPA 
Airlines by H.E. Federico Humbert 
Amb. of Panama to U.S. 
& USPA Board Member 
Hon. Joe Reeder

GALLERY OF  HEROES AWARD PRESENTED TO 
HON. WILLIAM D. ROGERS

Presented to David Orta, Arnold 
& Porter (2nd rt.) by Enrique de Obarrio, President, USPA 
(Panama), Whitney Debevoise II, 
Arnold & Porter & Amb. Juan B. Sosa, President USPA (USA)

(Program & Pictorial)
(Sponsors Recognition)
 

 


MISSION 

Strengthening the bonds of cooperation between the United States & Panama and creating business opportunities for business leaders of both nations

The U.S.-Panama Business Council (USPA) was created to foster business opportunities and understanding between the two countries, especially since the Canal administration transferred to Panama, which has in effect changed the traditional relationship. A truly bi-national organization, USPA has a Chapter both in Panama and the United States with a fully staffed office, and representatives from both countries serve on its Boards.

(More)


Amb. Juan B. Sosa
President, USPA (USA)  
 

(Biography)