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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Hudson Institute recently held an event titled:

           Honorable Carlos Gutierrez

              Honorable Jim Prentice

The Canada-U.S. Partnership:
Eliminating the Impediments to Competitiveness

Featured Keynote Speakers:

Hon. Carlos Gutierrez, Secretary of Commerce, United States

For remarks click here

Hon. Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, Canada

For remarks click here

Speakers:

Perrin Beatty, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Marland Buckner, Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs, Microsoft
Brian Burkett, Senior Partner, Heenan Blaikie
Randel Johnson, Vice President, Labor, Immigration, and Employee Benefits, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Kelly Johnston, Vice President, Government Affairs, Campbell Soup Company
Stan Korosec, President, Public Border Operators Association and Vice President, Operations, Blue Water Bridge Authority
Ken Oplinger, President and CEO, Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce

This event looked at two areas that are impeding North American competitiveness: labor mobility and a competitive and secure border. How can we increase predictability and reduce costs for the movement of people and goods?

For more information on the event and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Maria Medrano at mmedrano@uschamber.com or 202-463-5384.