Federal, State and Local Policymakers; International Transportation Industry
Leaders to Provide U.S. And European Transportation Perspectives
CINCINNATI–(Business Wire)–
International, national and regional experts in transportation will gather in
Cincinnati to present the latest developments in Urban and Regional Public
Transportation at the European-American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) Conference on
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in Cincinnati. The conference keynote address will be
delivered by John D. Porcari, Deputy Secretary of Transportation, U.S.
Department of Transportation.

“This is the first public transportation conference to bring together experts
and policymakers from both sides of the Atlantic in this format and we are
thrilled that the EACC could bring this to Cincinnati,” said Anne Cappel,
Executive Director of the EACC. “This Conference is a tremendous opportunity to
gain insight into public rail transportation, encouraging debate and directly
exchanging ideas, knowledge and experience between the U.S. and Europe.” The
Conference will present a broad perspective on high-speed rail and commuter
rail, comparing priorities of the U.S. and Europe and reflecting on the
implications of those priorities on the Great Lakes Region. Speakers include Joe
Szabo, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation; Jolene Molitoris, Director, Ohio Department of Transportation;
Hervé Le Caignec, Senior Vice-President, International Business Development,
SNCF; John Rice, Vice Chairman, GE; Roxanne Qualls, Vice Mayor, City of
Cincinnati, among others. Hundreds of decision makers representing domestic and
international business concerns, as well as local, state and federal government,
are expected to attend.

A Supplier and Partner Expo and networking reception will immediately follow the
conference. The Gala Dinner, featuring France`s Minister of Foreign Trade, past
President SNCF and RATP, Anne-Marie Idrac as keynote speaker, will conclude the
event.

For a full agenda of events and to register online please visit
www.europe-cincinnati.com and click on the EACC 2010 Conference & Gala icon.

ABOUT THE EUROPEAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (EACC)

The European-American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) stimulates business relations
and economic development between Europe and the Greater Cincinnati area, through
thought-leadership and programs that encourage collaboration, networking and
education. Founded in 2007, the EACC, based in Cincinnati, is the first chapter
of its kind in the United States and works in partnership with the EACC, Paris,
France, and the EACC, New York. EACC member companies represent a wide variety
of business categories and include companies with U.S. and European
headquarters, and Cincinnati area companies doing business or prospective
business in Europe. Dedicated to increasing awareness and enhancing the image of
the Greater Cincinnati cultural and business community, the EACC includes seven
distinct and active committees to serve and provide meaningful outreach to
members. For membership or other information, visit www.europe-cincinnati.com.

For The European-American Chamber of Commerce
Ann Keeling or Suzanne Blackburn, 513-381-3248
ann@cristofolikeeling.com
suzanne@cristofolikeeling.com

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