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WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - October 1, 2008) - Heeding former President Clinton's request
for aid in Haiti following recent natural disasters, William Loiry,
President of Equity International, has made a commitment to produce the
Haiti Development Resource Bank. This online portal will link the resources
of corporations, governments, organizations, and individuals with the
reconstruction and development needs of Haiti which President Clinton spoke
about during the closing session of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)
Annual Conference in New York September 26.
Several CGI members have made significant commitments along with Loiry to
rebuilding Haiti in light of the recent storms which have destroyed parts
of the country, leaving many without a home or supplies needed to live.
"There is an immediate need to serve this area with resources which can not
only help restore Haiti to pre-hurricane status, but help develop the
poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere into a safe, sustainable, and
livable country," says Loiry. He adds, "Myself and fellow CGI participants
believe that Haiti should be rebuilt better than what existed before and
hope the efforts and commitments to the area can engage the U.S. and
international community to focus on a brighter future for all in a country
very near us."
Loiry hosted the first Katrina reconstruction summits after the devastation
of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and developed the Gulf Coast Reconstruction
Portal to facilitate effective short-term and long-term hurricane economic
reconstruction throughout the Gulf Coast by bringing together business,
government, relief, and emergency management leaders. He will build upon
the success of this portal to provide swift aid to the Haitian community.
Loiry's commitment to Hurricane Katrina was honored when he was invited by
President Clinton to be an inaugural member of the Clinton Global
Initiative in 2005. In addition to his current CGI commitment to aid
Haiti, he has also made a broad commitment to a sustainable future through
his online community, the Clean Action Network (www.cleanaction.org). This
community brings together world members dedicated to living an eco-friendly
life and striving for renewable energy.
Watch President Clinton's Closing Remarks from CGI.
Equity International is a business development firm with offices in
Washington, D.C. and Florida. More than 35,000 government officials and
business executives have participated in Equity International's summits,
briefings and forums. Upcoming events include the Clean Action Summit in
Orlando and the World Critical Resources Summit in New York City
(www.criticalresources.org).
