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Media Advisory No. 0040.14
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White House to Convene First-Ever Rural Opportunity Investment Conference Next Week
Initiative is Part of the Obama Administration’s Commitment to Grow Rural Economies and Expand Opportunities for All Americans
WASHINGTON, July 18, 2014 -- The White House Rural Council will host the inaugural Rural Opportunity Investment conference next week to promote potential investment opportunities that exist throughout rural America.
The two-day conference will be held on July 23 and 24 in Washington. Top leaders from the business community and financial institutions, senior government officials, economic development experts and others from across the country will come together to discuss potential investments in rural business and infrastructure projects in rural communities. Opportunities for private investment exists in energy, biofuels, biobased product manufacturing, transportation, water systems, telecommunications, health care, manufacturing, local and regional food systems, and other sectors in rural America.
The Rural Opportunity Investment Conference is part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing efforts, through the White House Rural Council, to promote investment in rural America and grow the U.S. economy.
PLEASE NOTE: Media registration is required for open press events. Please register online at www.youreventinfo.org/Press/.
WHO: Participants include:
Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Jacob J. Lew, U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Anthony Foxx, U.S. Department of Transportation Ambassador Michael Froman, U.S. Trade Representative Jeff Zients, Director, National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, White House Jason Furman, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, White House The Honorable Steve Beshear, Governor of Kentucky Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden, U. S. Department of Agriculture Dominic Barton, Chief Executive Officer, McKinsey & Co Kathleen I. Ferguson, Acting Assistant Secretary, United States Air Force Matthew M. McKenna, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture William Mulrow, Senior Managing Director, Blackstone Group Jeff L. Plagge, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Bankers Association William M. Treanor, Dean, Georgetown University Law Center Kendrick R. Wilson III, Vice Chairman, BlackRock Robert Wolf, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, 32 Advisors
WHAT: Rural Opportunity Investment conference to promote tremendous investment potential in rural America and discuss investment opportunities with top business and financial leaders.
DAY ONE: Wednesday, July 23 – The White House – Closed Press
DAY TWO: Thursday, July 24 – Washington Hilton – DuPont Circle Columbia Ballroom – Terrace Level 1919 Connecticut Avenue Washington, DC 20009
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Media Check-In
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Opening Plenary: Made in Rural America
Welcome: Tom Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Brief Remarks: Jacob J. Lew, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Opening Address: Ken Wilson, Vice Chairman, BlackRock
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Press Conference: Secretary Tom Vilsack, Robert B. Engel, Chief Executive Officer, CoBank
12:30 – 2 p.m. Georgetown University Law Center Luncheon Columbia Ballroom
Welcome: Dean William Treanor, Georgetown University Law Center
Opening Remarks: Robert B. Engel, Chief Executive Officer, CoBank
Keynote: Steve Beshear, Governor of Kentucky
Following Lunch Press Conference: Cardozo Salon – Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau, Steve Beshear, Governor of Kentucky
3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Closing
Opening Remarks: Ambassador Michael Froman, U.S. Trade Representative
Closing Remarks: Tom Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Visit www.youreventinfo.org/2Day/Agenda.html for the Rural Opportunity Investment Conference agenda.
PLEASE NOTE: Media registration is required for open press events. Please register online at www.youreventinfo.org/Press/ by July 22.
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