Governor Ruth Ann Minner to Receive THE 2008 “Friend of Chile” Award
The Governor of Delaware, Ruth Ann Minner, has been selected to receive the 11th Annual “Friend of Chile” Award presented by the Chilean and American Chamber of Commerce (CACC) of Greater Philadelphia, an affiliate of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber will honor the Governor on Thursday, November 20, 2008 during a luncheon at the Union League of Philadelphia.
Delaware’s government does many things to protect and grow opportunities for state businesses worldwide. Last year, Governor Ruth Ann Minner led a Delaware delegation on a trade mission to Chile, where the group met with Chilean government officials, key business partners and the board of directors from the American Chamber of Commerce in Chile.
To learn more about the “Friend of Chile” Award luncheon, please contact the CACC of Greater Philadelphia by calling 215-790-3627 or by email.
Viva Chile in Philadelphia!
The City of Brotherly Love will open its arms to embrace Chilean culture in Fall 2008 as Philadelphia celebrates the sights, sounds and flavors of Chile. Chile and Philadelphia have a long history in trade, as Philadelphia is the main port for Chilean imports into the United States, especially Chilean fruit. In celebration of Philadelphia’s appreciation for all things Chile and the 20th anniversary of the Chilean and American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (CACC), the Embassy of Chile in the United States, the Consulate of Chile in Philadelphia, ProChile — the Trade Commission of Chile — and the CACC invite you to enjoy performances of Chilean musicians, an exhibition of Chilean Art from the 1960s, a celebration of Chile’s gastronomy, tastings of Chilean wine, a film festival, seminars, talks and much more.
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