Gulf Opportunity Zone Seminar and Reception with the US Commercial Service and the American Embassy, Tuesday 17 July 2007
Venue: Marriott Hotel, County Hall, London followed by a reception on the terraces at the House of Lords
The damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita left approximately 440,000 residents displaced and accounted for total losses of up to $200 billion. However, from this adversity Louisiana is creating a pro-business environment unlike any previously seen in the US. Louisiana’s outstanding incentive package, together with its rich cultural history and unmatched natural resources, will propel the state well into the future.
The Gulf Opportunity Act of 2005 establishes tax incentives and bond provisions to rebuild the local and regional economies devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. For a complete description of the GO Zone, please visit www.GOZoneGuide.com or www.LED.Lousiana.gov.
The event will be hosted by the Governor of Louisiana. Some of the sectors that Louisiana is focusing on include:
Oil & Gas
Port Upgrades and Operation
Real Estate Development
Construction and Building Materials
Wood Products
Shipbuilding
Auto manufacturing and parts
Warehousing and distribution
Transportation
For further information contact Kishwar Ahmad at kishwar.ahmad@mail.doc.gov or tel: 020 7894 0419.
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