12:30PM ET TODAY: Obama Cabinet Members, SBA 'Exporter of the Year' Hold Press Call on Impact of Trans-Pacific Partnership on Florida SMEs

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- TODAY, Friday, May 6 at 12:30PM ET head of the U.S. Small Business Administration Maria Contreras-Sweet and United States Trade Representative Michael Froman will be joined by Former U.S. Congressman Jim Davis (FL-11), and David Peter Bello, Sr., founder and CEO of Endoscopy Replacement Parts, Inc., for an on-the-record press conference call to discuss the importance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership to Florida's economy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. 

Endoscopy Replacement Parts, Inc. was recently named the "2016 National Exporter of the Year" by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Trade is a substantial driver of Florida's economy. Goods exported by Florida support more than 270,000 U.S. jobs. This number demonstrates the importance of the TPP to communities across the country, an agreement that reflects America's values and gives our workers a fair shot at the success they deserve.

WHO: Small Business Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet
United States Trade Representative Michael Froman
Former U.S. Congressman Jim Davis (FL-11)
David Peter Bello, Sr., Endoscopy Replacement Parts, Inc. founder and CEO, based in Newberry, FL

WHAT: On-the-record press conference call on the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in Florida

WHEN: Friday, May 6, at 12:30PM ET

DIAL IN: Members of the media who wish to join this call should dial (866) 615-1890 and dial confirmation code "393287".

RSVP: Members of the media who wish to join this call should email: Sophia Kim ([email protected]) or Andrew Bates ([email protected]).

Advisory Number: MA16-30

Contact: Sophia Kim (202) 205-6987
Internet Address: www.sba.gov 
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