Mayor Hancock Leads Discussions on Denver’s International Trade Opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 5, 2016

Mayor Hancock Leads Discussions on Denver’s International Trade Opportunities

Denver – The City and County of Denver and the Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT) are joining to present “The Importance of International Trade” on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Denver International Airport (DEN). This event features a discussion with Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, followed by an expert panel and updates about the airport.

The Importance of International Trade
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
1:00 PM MST
City Conference Room, Level 6, NW Side of Terminal
Denver International Airport

Panelists include Dan Haley from Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA), Chad Vorthmann from the Colorado Farm Bureau, Karen Gerwitz from World Trade Center Denver, Jeff Campos from Global Chamber and Stéphane Lessard, Canada's Consul General in Denver, among others.

There is no registration required, but you can join the Facebook event (http://bit.ly/2gJFv8r) to invite your friends and colleagues.

Because of generous partners, there is no charge for attendance. Thank you to the following event sponsors: World Trade Center Denver, Denver International Airport, Colorado Oil & Gas Association, Global Chamber, Chamber of the Americas, Farm Bureau Colorado, and CACI, The State Chamber of Commerce.

As a regional and national business center for both private and public organizations in the United States, Denver has become one of the most important communication, transportation and distribution hubs regionally, nationally and globally. Located midway between New York and Los Angeles, and between Europe and the Pacific Rim, Denver offers excellent access to the world. @MayorHancock

Denver International Airport is the nineteenth-busiest airport in the world and the sixth-busiest airport in the United States. With more than 54 million passengers traveling through the airport each year, DEN is one of the busiest airline hubs in the world’s largest aviation market. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $26 billion for the region annually. @DENAirport

COBRT is an advocate for proactive, positive legislation that strengthens the economy and allows businesses to grow and thrive in Colorado and the region. Through strategic alliances with great groups of industry leaders, chambers of commerce, educational institutions and governmental bodies, our goal is to improve the business environment, increase effectiveness, and expand the networks of our partners. @ColoradoBRT

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Contact:
Tara Alexander, Public Relations
Colorado Business Roundtable
303-394-6210 (desk) 720-509-9432 (mobile)
[email protected]