May 31, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Booch DeMarchi, Lee County Public Resources
              (239) 335-2481

LATIN AMERICAN DELEGATION TO VISIT LEE FRIDAY JUNE 3, 2005

FORT MYERS, FL (May 31, 2005) - On Friday, June 3, 9 to 10 AM, County Administration Building (2115 Second St.), 1st floor conference room--the Board of Lee County Commissioners will be hosting a reception for a visiting delegation of Latin America business leaders and VIPs.

County Commission Chairman Doug St. Cerny will serve as Master of Ceremonies (see program below).

The SWFL Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has invited the Latin America VIP Delegation to Lee County for a several-day visit. The purpose is to encourage both communities (Lee County and several Latin American business communities) to increase trade & business with each other.

The overall theme is economic development for both Lee County and our Latin American neighbors.

The main activity during the delegation's three-day visit is the 13th Annual International Hispanic Gala on Saturday, June 4, 2005.

LATIN AMERICAN DELEGATION RECEPTION

Hosts - Lee County Board of County Commissioners and
Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Friday, June 3, 2005 9 to 10 AM
Lee County Administration Building

AGENDA

9 to 9:30 AM  Meet and Greet

9:30 to 9:45 AM   Remarks

Doug St. Cerny
Chairman, Lee County Board of County Commissioners
and Master of Ceremonies

Veronica Culbertson
President of the Executive Board of Directors
Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Leonardo Garcia
Executive Director
Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Ana Maria Monteagudo
Guatemala

Raul Santiago
Puerto Rico

Ellin Calderon
Dominican Republic

9:45 to 10 AM Ceremonial Gift Exchange

Leonardo Garcia
Chief Executive Officer
Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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