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seen on the scene Houston: “Gateway to the Americas” EMPOWERING the AMERICAS and HOUSTON THROUGH TRADE & INVESTMENT Hosted by the U.S. Panama Business Council and the Colombian -Texas Chamber of Commerce, the three day conference and expo drew officials and business leaders from Houston and across the Americas where you were able to discuss the opportunities in Houston and develop new partnerships or maximize your contacts and investment opportunities. Also the conference was attended by many Consul Generals from Houston Consular Corps. 16 iF Magazine | NOVEMBER 2016