Mayor Javier M. Gonzales to Spend Week Exchanging Ideas and Exploring Opportunities for Growth at Meetings in UK with English and American Businesses, Government No cost to Santa Fe Taxpayers – Meetings anchored by Sony Technology Centre, Wales film development center Ffilm Cymru Wales, Confederation of British Industry, and McLaren Technology Centre September 8, 2014 For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Ross, (505) 795-4169 Santa Fe, NM – On a trip this week to Cardiff and London, Mayor Javier M. Gonzales will join mayors from other major U.S. Cities at a series of meetings to discuss economic development, climate change and transportation with government and industry leaders in the United Kingdom. Mayor Gonzales said, “This is a great opportunity for Santa Fe to shine on an international stage, and I’m humbled by the chance to represent my home this week. I’m here to talk about what we’re doing in Santa Fe to move forward, and to learn about possible opportunities we might be able to take advantage of to boost our community’s well-being.” Among other meetings, Mayor Gonzales will tour the Sony Technology Centre to discuss their investments in local startups, meet with the CEO of Ffilm Cymru Wales to compare the Wales and Santa Fe film industries, sit down with the Confederation of British Industry to talk about growth opportunities for UK businesses in Santa Fe, and have lunch with Sir David King, the Foreign Secretary’s Special Representative for Climate Change. “From transportation infrastructure to tech investments, there are no shortage of issues that we face in common with our friends in British government and industry. There’s a lot to learn from each other, and especially when there is no cost to the Santa Fe taxpayer, I refuse to miss any opportunity to create jobs and lay the foundation for business and industry.” He added, “I’m particularly looking forward to the conversations around technology, film and transportation. As Santa Fe grows, these are industries where we are already doing some positive things, but still have untapped and explosive potential for our citizens.” The mayor’s complete list of meetings: Monday Sony Technology Centre – To discuss Sony investments in Wales and local start-up companies Wales Millenium Centre – Tour national performing arts centre and discuss arts-based economies Ffilm Cymru Wales – Meeting with film department CEO, Screen Wales manager and film company executive Mr. Desmond Clifford – Head of the Office of the First Minister, Wales BT Cardiff Bay Data Centre – Meeting with Ann Beynon OBE, Director Wales to discuss next-gen broadband delivery Mr. Paul Order – City of Cardiff Council Chief Executive Tuesday British Foreign & Commonwealth Office – Lunch with Sir David King to discuss climate change BritishAmerican Business – Meeting Jeffries Briginshaw, Managing Director to discuss transatlantic business links and growth opportunities US Embassy London – Ms. Elizabeth Dibble, US Deputy Chief of Mission, for briefing on the Embassy’s Political, Economic, Commercial, Public Affairs, Defense and Consular sections Winfield House – Reception with US Ambassador Matthew Barzun Wednesday Westminster Palace – Breakfast with the Right Honourable David Lammy MP to discuss urban policy and diversity CityUK – Meeting on infrastructure and energy investments Confederation of British Industry – Lunch with British business executives Transport for London – Meeting Julian Ware, senior principal in commercial finance, to discuss transportation funding and projects Stratford International DLR Station – Meeting and overview of light rail system with David Keep, head of Docklands Light Rail Thursday McLaren Technology Centre – Introduction to McLaren Applied Technologies and tour of Tech Centre Mayor Gonzales departing early; will be back at City Hall and working on Friday. ###
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