MEDIA ADVISORY, Oct. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: First Coffee and Cocoa Symposium WHEN: Thursday, October 20, 2005. WHERE: Pasadena Convention Center 7902 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, Texas WHO: SPEAKERS: Texas Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr., Texas Senate District 6, Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, Harris County Precinct 2, Mayor John Manlove, City of Pasadena, Chairman Jim Edmonds, Port of Houston Authority, Commissioner Jimmy Burke, Port of Houston Authority, keynote speaker Robert Nelson, President and CEO of the National Coffee Association of the U.S.A, Carlos de Aldecoa Bueno President of Houston-based Cadeco Industries, Inc. and President of the Greater Houston Coffee Association, Don Christen, Director, Quality Assurance, Sara Lee Foodservice. WHY: "Java and Jobs: Creating Economic Stimulus in the Region" The theme reflects the Houston region's rising stature in the global coffee and cocoa trade and the powerful overall role of these commodities in the area's economic development. The day-long event features networking and insights on business development opportunities within Houston's coffee and cocoa supply chain - from shipping, warehouse storage and distribution, to roasting, packaging and retail marketing. AUDIO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES 8:45 to 9:15 Media tours and one-on-one interviews with industry leaders 9:15 a.m. General assembly 9:45 a.m. Official trade show and symposium opening 9 a.m. International coffee expositions and tastings until 6 p.m. 10 a.m. Business to business forums begin (sessions at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. Social/reception for the Economic Alliance annual dinner celebration, saluting coffee industry and recognizing local businesses for outstanding business acumen. 7 p.m. (Note) Dinner program featuring Robert F. Nelson, President and CEO of the National Coffee Association of the U.S.A. is a regular speaker on coffee issues on TV and also before Congress and will be addressing the issues of domestic retailers, importers, roasters, suppliers and wholesalers as well as market exchanges, associations, producer cooperatives and exporters operating on every continent. (Note) IN THE EVENT OF AN ASTROS PLAYOFF GAME: The program will be abbreviated and the game will be broadcast on a giant projection screen.
For detailed information on:
-- full symposium itinerary: -- coffee port designation fact sheet -- original press release -- event invitation -- symposium registration information
check out the PHA website: http://www.portofhouston.com/busdev/busopp.html
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