U.S. and Brazilian Leaders to Establish New Model for Economic Growth, Job Creation

Council on Competitiveness to Hold 2nd U.S.-Brazil Innovation Summit at Georgetown University, September 20-21

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Council on Competitiveness:

Who: 300 leaders from industry, academia and the public sector from across the Western Hemisphere's two largest economies, including:

• Minister Miguel Jorge, Brazilian Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade; and other Brazilian cabinet and minister-level officials
• The Honorable James B. Steinberg, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
• Samuel R. Allen, chairman and CEO, Deere & Company, and chairman, Council on Competitiveness
• John J. DeGioia, president, Georgetown University, and executive committee member, Council on Competitiveness

What: A high-level dialogue focused on opportunities for sustainable job creation in both nations, and ensuring shared growth and prosperity in the 21st century through:

• Meeting global demand for energy
• Supporting the bioscience spectrum -- from agriculture to bio-fuels to health care
• Building smart infrastructure
• Cultivating smart places and creating regions of innovation
• Fostering the platform for the most innovative mix of manufacturing and services that will create the most value for society

Where: Georgetown University Conference Center, 1 Leavey Center, Washington, DC 20057

When: September 20-21, 2010

ABOUT THE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS -- The Council on Competitiveness is a group of corporate CEOs, university presidents and labor leaders committed to the future prosperity of all Americans and enhanced U.S. competitiveness in the global economy through the creation of high-value economic activity in the United States.

SOURCE Council on Competitiveness

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