ProNetLink.com(R) Announces Speakers for
Exclusive United Nations Trade Event
United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce Robert L. Mallett to Deliver Keynote Address on
The Impact of the Internet on Global Trade
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NEW YORK, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- ProNetLink.com, the first Global Trade Internetwork(TM), today announced the
speakers for its exclusive United Nations conference entitled, ``The Impact of the Internet on Global Trade'. The event will
take place on September 13 at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, and feature a keynote address by United
States Deputy Secretary of Commerce Robert L. Mallett.
The conference will begin with an address from Deputy Secretary Mallett on a range of issues facing the global community,
including how the Internet can increase the trade presence of developing countries and the future of the Internet within the
global trade marketplace. Following Deputy Secretary Mallett's address, Glenn Zagoren, Chairman of ProNetLink.com, will
make a short presentation and then lead a panel discussion with leading global trade and E-commerce professionals including:
Simon Nugent, Chief Executive Officer, Chambers of Commerce of Ireland
UNCTAD -- The United Nations Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD has confirmed participation,
discussions are in the final stages for a senior-level speaker to attend the conference)
Kim Marchner, Senior Director of Electronic Commerce Marketing, United Parcel Service, Atlanta, Georgia
Stewart Hauser, President of the New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association and
Director of the Educational Institute for the National Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association
The panel discussion will focus on current trends effecting global trade and the development of international business
relationships, the role of the Internet in the ever-evolving global economy and the growth of the Internet as a
business-to-business communications tool. The entire event will be taped for broadcast on ProNetLink TV, the first trade news
network on the Internet. PNL-TV will begin regular broadcasts starting in September.
``The speakers taking part in this event represent a unique cross-section of professionals from the global trade community,'
commented Mr. Zagoren. ``The conference promises to be an enlightening discussion on the key issues facing international
business, and how, through the use of the Internet, companies and countries from around the globe can increase their
international trade presence, regardless of size, revenue or resources. Our goal is to provide the UN Delegates with information
that can be presented to their respective countries in order to expand their Internet trade platforms.'
Robert L. Mallett is Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce, the second-highest position in the agency. He was
nominated by President Clinton on June 11, 1997, and was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 26, 1997.
As Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Commerce, Mr. Mallett is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a
very diversified cabinet-level department, which includes nine agencies, 38,000 employees and a total budget of $6 billion.
In addition to providing leadership and direction for the most diverse cabinet department in the government, Mr. Mallett plays a
lead role in promoting full market access for American companies in countries around the globe. He has special interest in
promoting small, medium-sized and minority- owned businesses, both in international trade and domestic procurement
opportunities, as well as the development of both domestic and international commercial standards.
Glenn Zagoren, Chairman of ProNetLink.com, has been involved in international business development and award winning
marketing programs for over 20 years. He has been responsible for the production and implementation of global marketing
campaigns on behalf of several governments and international corporations, including the Principality of Monaco (SBM), the
Government of Israel, Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Times Mirror Magazines, Maxell, JBL and Taiyo Yuden. Mr. Zagoren
recently completed a marketing and development mission to Western Europe on behalf of ProNetLink.com, during which time
he met with 126 executives from 85 companies and government organizations.
As Chief Executive Officer of the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland (CCI), Simon Nugent is responsible for operations and
global development at Ireland's largest business organization. Consisting of more than 10,000 member companies throughout
the country, CCI provides a forum for Irish businesses to communicate with each other and develop relationships that increase
the country's global trade presence.
Mr. Nugent is also Board Director for CCI's subsidiary company, Chambers Enabling E-commerce (CEEcom), which has the
goal of bringing Irish business -- particularly small to medium-sized businesses -- into the E-commerce and global trade arena.
Mr. Nugent was appointed as a member of the National Economic and Social Council by the Irish Government in September
1998 and joined the Chamber movement in 1991 after having previously served as European Union lobbyist in Brussels,
Belgium.
Under Kim Marcher's leadership as Senior Director of Electronic Commerce Marketing, UPS was the first transportation
company to bring ``electronic delivery' to market with UPS Document Exchange. As Senior Director of the UPS electronic
commerce team, Ms. Marchner has been instrumental in the review and analysis of market trends in the transportation industry
as they apply to the electronic commerce and global trade markets. Ms. Marchner continues to identify new information
technology opportunities for UPS information systems, as well as create long-term partnerships with leading technology
companies that add strategic value to UPS customers.
Committed to the future of the Customs Brokerage and Foreign Freight Forwarding industry, Stewart Hauser plays an integral
role within the Global Trade community, serving as President of the NY/NJ Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers
Association and Director of the Educational Institute for the National Association. Mr. Hauser has been in the Customs
Brokerage and Foreign Freight Forwarding business since 1963 when he joined D. Hauser, Inc., a firm founded by his father in
1942. He took over the presidency of D. Hauser, Inc. in 1968 and founded Hauser Air Corporation, a company specializing in
airfreight shipments, in 1971. He remains president of D. Hauser, Inc., merging the company with Hauser Air Corporation in
1991.
The United Nations Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964 to serve as a permanent
intergovernmental body for the United Nations General Assembly in the field of trade and development. UNCTAD serves as
the focal point within the United Nations for the integrated treatment of development and interrelated issues in the areas of
trade, finance, technology, investment and sustainable development.
Consisting of 188 member States, UNCTAD examines trends in the global economy, evaluates their impact upon the
development process, analyzes macroeconomic policy within the context of interdependence among different sectors of the
economy and evaluates specific development challenges, providing a blueprint for developing countries and countries in
transition to a market economy.
About ProNetLink.com
ProNetLink.com (OTC Bulletin Board: PNLK - news), The Global Trade Internetwork, is a comprehensive
business-to-business e-commerce portal designed specifically for the international trade community. In addition to locating
potential markets and trade partners, ProNetLink.com members may conduct business functions online, participate in live trade
event netcasts, communicate in real-time with trading partners and receive the critical information and resources necessary for
the continued growth of their businesses.
Headquartered in New York City, ProNetLink maintains sales offices in Asia and the Middle East. European offices are
scheduled to open in August. For additional information, please contact Andrew Silver, LaForce & Stevens, 212-242-9353,
asilver@laforce-stevens.com or ProNetLink.com at 212-688-8838, email: info@pronetlink.com. ProNetLink can be reached
online at pronetlink.com.
This release contains, in addition to historical information, forward- looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which reflect
ProNetLink.com's current judgments of those issues. However, because those statements are forward-looking and apply to
future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's results to differ materially. |
