Minority Chamber summons South Florida businesses, philanthropists to San Juan Summit, Nov. 2-5

The MCC Summit is addressing Puerto Rico’s economic reconstruction needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria
The MCC Summit is addressing Puerto Rico’s economic reconstruction needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria
The MCC Summit is addressing Puerto Rico’s economic reconstruction needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria

Featured speakers include FEMA Director-Region 2 Alejandro de la Campa & Secretary of Housing-Puerto Rico Fernando Gil Ensenat

The Minority Chamber of Commerce (MCC) announces “Rebuilding Puerto Rico Economic Summit,” an exclusive conference dedicated to providing contracts and partnerships, Nov. 2-5, in Puerto Rico. Focusing primarily on contracts, donors, and funding, the summit takes place at the Vanderbilt Condado Hotel located at 1055 Ashford, Avenue in San Juan, Puerto Rico. .

The theme of this high-profile event is “Public-Private Sector Relations & Simplifying Reconstruction of Puerto Rico” and features appearances with key contacts representing federal, territorial, and local municipal government.

Summit participants will benefit from direct interaction with U.S.-certified contractors, sub-contractors, philanthropic organizations, international financial institutions, programmers, and specialized agencies – with a shared purpose of addressing Puerto Rico’s economic reconstruction needs in the aftermath of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria last month.

Keynote participants of the three-day Reconstruction Summit include: FEMA Director-Region 2 Alejandro de la Campa; Colonel James A. DeLapp, District Commander Chief Staff of the Government of Puerto Rico; William Villafañe, Chief Staff of the Government of Puerto Rico; Fernando Gil Ensenat, Secretary of Housing; and other high-level officials.

Jointly sponsored by the Puerto Rico Industrial Association and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) in Puerto Rico, this unique Summit is being organized by the Minority Chamber of Commerce.

POSTERConducted over an intense three-day period, Day 1 will be devoted to local contract opportunities, technical discussions, process, and an overview of the impact of the hurricane. Day 2 features statements, reports, and presentations by partners, and municipalities – as well as pledges of contributions to Puerto Rico’s reconstruction by donors, our special guest delegation, and philanthropic organizations. Also on Day 2 and into Day 3, delegates and participants will visit 12 Puerto Rican municipalities heavily impacted by the storm.

According Doug Mayorga, CEO of the Minority Chamber, “Each of our esteemed speakers will focus on helping us cultivate the necessary relationships that will allow attendees to grow their businesses through participation in the reconstruction of Puerto Rico. So, we encourage you to come prepared to discuss policy issues that will create a better economic environment in which you and your firm may thrive.”

The highly important business discussions are schedule to take place during the first day of the conference – and must not be missed. Days 2 and 3 will focus on on-site tours of the outlying areas. Please see the following timetable for Friday, Nov. 3:

SUMMIT ITINERARY – NOV 3

Business Discussions:

8 a.m. – Opening Remarks: Bill Kress, MCC Public Relations Committee Chairman, with overview of the MCC mission in Puerto Rico. Followed by Doug Mayorga, CEO & Founder.

8:10 a.m. – Welcome Remarks on behalf of the Government of Puerto Rico by Hon. Secretary Manuel Laboy Rivera, Economic Development Administration.

8:30 a.m. – Welcome Remarks from the Puerto Rican Private Sector, represented by President of the Industrial Assoc. Rodrigo Masses Artze: “Opportunities after the Crisis through Partnership with Counterparts.”

8:40 a.m. – “An Overview: Doing business with FEMA,” presented by Alejandro de la Campa, FEMA Director-Region 2 (Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands).

9:00 a.m. – “An Overview: Crisis & Opportunities for Energy,” presented by Hon. Secretary of Energy for Puerto Rico Ricardo Ramos.

9:15 a.m. – Contracting Opportunity Forum, “Doing Business in Puerto Rico” with questions & solutions:

  • Alejandro de la Campa – FEMA
  • Ricardo Ramos, Puerto Rico Department of Energy
  • Moderator: Doug Mayorga

10:30 a.m. – “Contracting with the Government of Puerto Rico:” David Alvarez Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnership Initiative (PPP) of the Government of Puerto Rico provides a “one-stop-shop” for all PPP opportunities available, whereby promoting transparency and participation in procurement and development in Puerto Rico.

10:45 a.m. – Humanitarian Forum: with Philanthropic Organizations and Q&A to assist communities. This session primarily geared for mayors, NGOs, and local agencies of the government of Puerto Rico (separate room).

11:00 a.m. – Contracting Opportunity Forum:

  • Secretary of Transportation and Public Works of Puerto Rico, Hon. Carlos Contreras
  • GSA Acting Regional Director-Puerto Rico and East Coast, Hon. Jeffrey Lau

12:15 p.m. – Luncheon General Session: “Challenges and Opportunities in Puerto Rico:”

  • Keynote Address – Puerto Rico Government: Fernando Gil Ensenat, Housing Secretary of the Government of Puerto Rico
  • Keynote Address – U.S. Government: Colonel James A. DeLapp, District Commander U.S. Army Corp of Engineering
  • Minority Chamber Overview – MCC CEO Doug Mayorga: “Economic Strategies from the U.S. Private Sector to Stimulate Puerto Rican Economy.”

1:45 p.m. – U.S. Secretary of Health of Puerto Rico, Hon. Rafael Rodriguez Mercado, with overview of hospital destruction and related available opportunities.

2:00 p.m. – Carel Velazquez Pola, P.R. Emergency Management Agency: “Partnership & Challenges in Reconstruction of Puerto Rico.”

2:30 p.m. – U.S. Department of Agriculture Director for Puerto Rico Luis Garcia: “Contracting & Development for Rural Opportunities after Hurricane Maria.”

2:30 p.m. – U.S. Small Business Administration presents on emergency assistance loans, resources, and technical assistance, presented by District Director-P.R. Yvette Collazo.

3:00 p.m. – Mrs. Carel Velazquez Pola, Director for Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency will provide an overview about its mission and capacity to involve with U.S companies.

3:00 p.m. – Doug Mayorga, MCC CEO: Overview of projects, products, services, resources & opportunities available for U.S. and P.R.-based companies; Summary & Concluding Remarks.

4:00 p.m. – Delegation visits Emergency Command Center of Gov’t of P.R. & U.S. Agencies

6:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception for Delegation with P.R. business association counterparts.

MCC-SealThe Minority Chamber of Commerce, along with its local Puerto Rican counterparts will host a press conference at 11 a.m. in the Puerto Rico Industrial Association in San Juan, Saturday, Nov. 4 Presenters include MCC CEO Doug Mayorga, Chairman of the P.R. Industrial Association Rodrigo Masses, and other public officials.

In addition, the following VIPs are expected to participate in the press conference Q&A: FEMA Director Alejandro de la Campa, Secretary of Economic for Puerto Rico Hon. Manuel Laboy Rivera, Executive Director for Public Facility of Puerto Rico Dr. Amílcar González Ortiz, and other high-level public officials involved in the economic recovery of the island.

For information, please contact Maria Loaisiga, MCC Conference Senior Development, at 786-406-2190 or via director@minoritychamber.net

 

 


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