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“There's a huge amount of unused land that could easily be turned to material for biomass to create energy," he said. "People are beginning to wake up and smell the coffee. We need an alternative energy source.”
~ Charles Bronson, Florida Agriculture Commissioner, commenting on the state’s potential to be one of the largest ethanol producers in the nation.
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FLORIDA, BRAZIL, AND INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK TO LAUNCH INTERAMERICAN ETHANOL COMMISSION
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The Official Launch Event of the Interamerican Ethanol Commission to Promote Usage of Ethanol in Gasoline pools of the Western Hemisphere |
| WHO: |
The Honorable Jeb Bush
Governor of the State of Florida
H.E. Roberto Rodrigues
Former Minister of Agriculture, Brazil
H.E. Luis Alberto Moreno
President of the Inter-American Development Bank
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Guests of honor:
- Senior Officials from the U.S. and Brazil
- Senior Legislators from U.S. and Florida Congress
- Major NGOs that are involved with sustainable development and bio-energy in Latin America
- Major private sector representatives from industries associated with ethanol production, distribution, financing and infrastructure
- Representatives from Universities and Research Centers
- IndyCar Series - Ethanol Fuel Program
- Local and International Press
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| WHERE: |
The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida |
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Monday, December 18, 2006 from 9:00AM to 10:30AM
- 09:00 – 10:30A.M. – Official Launch Ceremony, Breakfast,
Press Conference (Press is invited for entire event)
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