ProNetLink.com(TM) Hosts Successful Global Trade Conference at United Nations
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ProNetLink.com(TM) Hosts Successful Global Trade Conference at United Nations
Exclusive Panel Discussion Draws Key Representatives from United Nations Missions, International Media and Financial Institutions
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- ProNetLink.com
(OTC Bulletin Board: PNLK), the first Global Trade Internetwork(TM), is pleased to announce the success of the company's conference, The Impact of the Internet on Global Trade, at the United Nations on September 13. Attending the conference were international representatives from Permanent Missions to the United Nations, major print and broadcast media and international financial organizations.
In an effort to promote the use of the Internet as a global trade tool, ProNetLink.com invited representatives from each Permanent Mission to the United Nations in order to initiate a constructive dialogue that will eventually result in increased Internet applications for global trade around the world. The company was honored to host ambassadors, U.N. delegates and consular representatives from Germany, the Russian Federation, Malaysia,
Argentina and Thailand, among other notable mission representatives and more than 120 VIP guests.
"The ProNetLink.com Global Trade Conference was an enlightening discussion of the future of global trade," commented Mr. Rainald Roesch, First Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations. "ProNetLink is on the forefront of international business development with respect to the Internet and their event helped to educate the international community as to the importance of utilizing the Internet for global trade. It is crucial that nations of all sizes and resources take advantage of the latest electronic innovations in order to expand the reach of their products, services and businesses on a global scale."
Following introductory remarks from Glenn Zagoren, Chairman of
ProNetLink.com, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Robert Mallett delivered a keynote address on the role the private sector must play in the development of Internet capabilities around the world. "Let the private sector lead," stated Mr. Mallett. "Countries can foster competition and join the information revolution or try to regulate it to death -- and fail. A digital economy changes rapidly. It must be flexible, and decentralized...we should not impose the bureaucratic structures of the era of the steam engine on the lightening-fast era of the modem."
In addition to the distinguished guests from United Nations missions, several major international media outlets were represented at the event. Sitting-in on the discussion and participating in the audience question-and-answer session were reporters from The Economist, CNN, The New York Times, Reuters, The Exporter Magazine, United Press International Syndicate, ABCNews.com, TheStreet.com, Bloomberg Radio, Business Week and Industry Standard, among other respected journalists. Individual interviews were conducted with CNBC, Associated Press Radio, United Press International, Industry Standard, The Economist, Reuters and Business Week.
"We are delighted with the results of our UN event," commented Glenn Zagoren. "We had a fantastic turnout of UN representatives, international business leaders and media which, in turn, led to an enlightening discussion of the role -- and future -- of the Internet within the global trade marketplace. By virtue of this event, ProNetLink.com stands out in the minds of UN representatives as the leader in Internet-based solutions for global trade. We look forward to working with several nations who attended this event to bring ProNetLink.com to their respective countries."
"I found the ProNetLink.com conference to be a very valuable and positive discussion of the major issues confronting the development of a global economy in the information age," noted Mr. Carlos Bastanchuri, Minister Plenipotentiary for the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the United Nations.
"It is absolutely necessary that the private sector work together with
governments from around the world to foster the growth of the Internet -- within a global trade context -- in nations of all sizes. ProNetLink.com's conference outlined key initiatives for moving forward and I am pleased that I had a chance to hear the remarks of Deputy Secretary Mallett. I look forward to following the progress of ProNetLink.com in the future."
H.E. Mr. Percy Mangoaela, Ambassador for the Mission of Lesotho and Chairman of the UN Working Group on Informatics, stated that Internet capability is vital to the continued economic expansion of Third World countries. "The ProNetLink.com conference was a stimulating event and the company's efforts to educate the U.N. community as to the importance of the Internet within the global economy should be commended," commented Mr. Mangoaela. "There must be a working partnership between the public and private sector to bring the Internet to developing nations around the world, without regulations that would favor one nation over another. ProNetLink.com
is on the right track towards the development of a truly global economy, and their event served as a medium for representatives from nations of all sizes to learn what the future must bring in terms of the Internet and global trade."
Mr. Bundit Limschoon, First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations, agreed with Mr. Kangoaela. "Information Technology is a major issue for developing nations around the world," said Mr. Limschoon. "ProNetLink should be recognized for helping representatives get a clear idea of the urgency to establish Internet technology within their respective
nations. While information-sharing and the protection of intellectual
property are complex issues, ProNetLink's conference provided some important insights into the need for nations of all sizes to recognize the value that the Internet can bring in terms of international economic development."
ProNetLink.com's conference at the United Nations is part of the company's ongoing campaign to promote the use of the Internet for global trade around the world. A complete broadcast of the event will be made available as part of PNL-TV, the company's soon-to-be-launched Netcast News Division, at pronetlink.com.
About ProNetLink.com
ProNetLink.com, 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.com maintains sales offices in Asia and the Middle East. Additional international offices are scheduled to open on a regular basis. For more information on ProNetLink.com, please contact Andrew Silver, LaForce & Stevens, at 212-242-9353, or by email at asilver@laforce-stevens.com.
ProNetLink.com is publicly traded on the Nasdaq exchange OTC Bulletin Board: PNLK (PNLK.OB).
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.
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