Released on = July 20, 2006, 11:14 am

Press Release Author = Multicultural Business Council

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = Manufacturers, service providers, and retailers will gather
in San Juan, Puerto Rico this September to review the opportunities and challenges
created by the Dominican Republic - Central America Free Trade Agreement. Organized
by the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and endorsed by the
Multicultural Business Council, the DR-CAFTA conference will be a unique event to
learn how to take advantage of the many opportunities enabled by the agreement and
to hear how to overcome those aspects of the agreement that prove challenging.

Press Release Body = Manufacturers, service providers, and retailers will gather in
San Juan, Puerto Rico this September to review the opportunities and challenges
created by the Dominican Republic - Central America Free Trade Agreement. Organized
by the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and endorsed by the
Multicultural Business Council, the DR-CAFTA conference will be a unique event to
learn how to take advantage of the many opportunities enabled by the agreement and
to hear how to overcome those aspects of the agreement that prove challenging.

The Multicultural Business Council (MBC) is extremely excited about endorsing and
partnering with the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the upcoming
DR-CAFTA Conference at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico from September 21
through 23, 2006.

DR-CAFTA is designed to eliminate tariffs and trade barriers and expand regional
opportunities for the workers, manufacturers, consumers, farmers, ranchers and
service providers throughout the region. It eliminated tariffs on more than 80% of
US exports of consumer and industrial products over the 10-year period beginning
with its passage.

In addition to publicizing the event to its members on six continents, MBC is making
it known that booths and sponsorships are available to companies and organizations
that would gain from having their products and services displayed at the conference.

"It is exciting to work on this endeavor with the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce," says Rick Weaver, Chief Operations Officer for MBC. "It is admirable
that the chamber has had the insight to coordinate such a much-needed conference."

For more information about DR-CAFTA, go to the events page at www.mbcglobal.org.

About the Multicultural Business Council: The Multicultural Business Council is a
membership organization based near Detroit, Michigan. Its purpose is to connect
cultures through commerce. The organization offers certification programs, events,
cultural trips, and other venues to increase awareness and appreciation of the
multiple cultures that flavor the world. For more information about the
Multicultural Business Council, send an email to rick@mbcglobal.org or visit
www.mbcglobal.org.

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Web Site = http://www.mbcglobal.org

Contact Details = Rick Weaver

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