Congressman Gregory W. Meeks And United States Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez To Discuss Trade And The Economy During A Visit To York College

(JAMAICA, NY)Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), a member of the House Foreign Relations and Financial Services Committees, together with York College president, Dr. Marcia V. Keizs, will host an Executive Leadership Forum featuring United States Commerce Secretary, Carlos M. Gutierrez. The discussion will include local business leaders, elected officials, York College students and faculty members, and will focus on the impact of international trade on Southeast Queens and New York City. Secretary Gutierrez will talk about the ways in which the U.S. Department of Commerce is working to provide access to local businesses to international markets and the global economy.

WHEN: Monday, April 23, 2007
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m .
Press Check-in by 1:15 p.m.

WHERE: York College, City College of New York (CUNY)
Academic Core Building
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, H Wing Section-Student Lounge, 3 rd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11451

WHAT: Business forum on trade and the economy with business administration students, faculty, Southeast Queens business leaders and elected officials

PARTICIPANTS: Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, United States Department of Commerce Secretary, Carlos M. Gutierrez; York College president Dr. Marcia V. Keizs, York College students, local business leaders and elected officials.