Miami, FL — The 22 countries that make up Central America and the Caribbean—the ‘Third Border’ of the United States—are the largest business partners for the State of Florida. The development of regional biofuels could provide great economic benefits, reducing dependency on imported oil while creating jobs and economic opportunities.

This year, during the annual conference called A Region Poised for Growth, the assembly will have a roundtable session with a special analysis on Post-Castro Cuba. As it is widely known, Post-Castro Cuba will be characterized by the evolution of the island’s economy, which will eventually shift to a free-market model providing various opportunities to both Cubans and foreigners.

WHEN: 31st Annual Miami Conference for the Caribbean Basin

“A Region With Sustained Growth”                   
Wednesday, December 5, 2007

WHERE: InterContinental Hotel, Miami, Florida
100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131

WHAT:  REGIONAL WORKSHOPS
10 AM- energy security: biofuels progress and regional cooperation
Bayfront A Room

ROUND TABLES
2 PM- Cuba

Speakers: Victor Cuesta, National Society of Hispanic MBAs; Pedro A. Freyre, Akerman Senterfitt; Jorge Piñon, University of Miami, and Jaime Suchlicki, University of Miami.

Sandringham Room