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Team on 14 October 2005
Alfredo Castrejon Joins US CAFTA Trade
Mission
Dr Alfredo Castrejon will Accompany US Commerce Secretary and Executives From Eastman Chemical, Ford Motor and Hewlett-Packard on First Trade Mission to Central America Since Passage of CAFTA-DR
Bentley Systems has announced that Dr Alfredo Castrejon, Bentley vice president, Latin America, will join US Commerce Secretary Carlos M Gutierrez and executives from 17 other US businesses on a trade mission to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador October 16-22, 2005 The mission, which is the first to the region since the passage of the Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), will highlight new US business opportunities and stronger trade ties with Central America
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Though companies in the delegation represent diverse industries and range in size from large corporations to firms with as few as 20 employees, they all have one thing in common, said Gutierrez: "They recognise opportunity in Central America, and they are eager to begin doing business in those markets.
Their interest will mean more investment, more trade, and eventually more new jobs in the United States and in Central America." Commenting on his upcoming trip and on what he hopes to accomplish during the mission, Dr Castrejon said, "There are tremendous similarities among Bentley's infrastructure software and the needs of these countries.
However, there are also a number of obstacles to overcome before Central America can fully capitalise on the benefits of our technology.
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"We are going in with great enthusiasm, seeking opportunities that will permit us to develop these markets more rapidly and, at the same time, procure a tangible contribution to improve social conditions for the people of Central America.
This approach should lead us into a sustained relationship with these countries." Dr Castrejon continued, "The main objective in this first mission is to make contact with government officials, private-sector leaders, and academic representatives to present to them a long-term plan, along with the corresponding social and financial benefits of our vision." US companies in the trade mission delegation include: Alice Mills; American Textile Machinery Association; Baxter Healthcare; Bentley Systems, Incorporated; Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association; Distance Diagnostics through Digital Imaging; Eastman Chemical Company; Energy Conversion Devices; Energy International; FBM Trading Co; Ford Motor Company; HACH Company; Hewlett-Packard Company; K and M Group of Companies; S and C Electric Company; Sabre Holdings Corporation; Stryker Corporation; and The Shaw Group.
The delegation will make three stops: Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and San Salvador, El Salvador.
In each city, participants will meet with key government and business representatives, chambers of commerce, industry and trade associations, and local companies.
In Guatemala, the delegation will also participate in a conference hosted by Caribbean-Central American Action (CCAA).
Under the theme "A Common Destiny," the conference will bring together business and government participants from throughout the region to discuss the steps needed to insure the successful implementation of CAFTA.
For more information on this trade mission, visit www.buyusa.gov/centralamerica/en/.
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