Northeast Chapter New York, NY
March 17 Mexico’s Energy Future
The chapter partnered with Foreign Affairs to host this full-day examination of Mexico’s energy reforms. Speakers presented high-ranking viewpoints on investment, environmental impact, and the energy legacy of Mexico’s president.
Opportunities and challenges were highlighted in the areas of oil and gas exploration, refining, and logistics, with special attention to deep water and shale. The forum also explored the future of the power sector and the potential for renewables, project finance instruments and the role of public private partnerships.
March 30 Farewell Reception for Consul General of Mexico
Chapter president Eduardo Ramos-Gomez hosted a farewell reception for Ambassador Sandra Fuentes-Berain, Consul General of Mexico in New York at the offices of Duane Morris.
April 15 Global Economic Uncertainty and Effects on Mexico
Natixis Global Asset Management, a regional member of the chapter, hosted a conversation between members and the company’s chief economist, Patrick Artus, one of the most influential and recognized economists in France.
April 21 Mexican Professionals Networking Reception
The chapter partnered with APEM and La Red de Talentos Mexicanos for a night of networking with Mexican professionals working and living in New York City.
May 5 Annual Cinco de Mayo Luncheon
The annual luncheon is a celebration of this important day in Mexican history during which we embrace Mexican heritage and culture. Executive Chef Enrique Olvera and Chef de Cuisine Daniela Soto-Innes of Cosme prepared a menu designed for this event. Danny Kidishon of Mayor Bill DiBlassio’s office presented the chapter with a proclamation.
May 24 MCC Young Professionals Going Global
The USMCOC Northeast Chapter and Manhattan Chamber of Commerce sponsored an event held in conjunction with World Trade Week. The partnership with bilateral chambers brought together young professionals from all over the world for an international night of networking.
June 3 PEMEX-Market View & Mexican Sovereign Implication
Nomura Securities, regional member of the chapter, hosted a panel of experts as they evaluated PEMEX from a financial point of view as well as an in-depth analysis by the private sector.
June 8 Private Meeting with Ambassador Carlos Sada
HSBC hosted the recently-appointed ambassador of Mexico to the U.S., Carlos Sada at an event attended by a select group of binational and regional members and special guests. Ambassador Sada addressed key issues regarding the recent developments affecting the U.S.-Mexico bilateral relation.
June 16 AMEXCAP’s Private Equity Day in NYC
The chapter was a supporting organization of the conference, “Private Equity Day in New York City,” organized by AMEXCAP (Mexican Association of Private Equity & Venture Capital Funds). The main objective of this flagship event was to serve as a catalyst for foreign investment in Mexico.
The most active general partner in Mexico, advisory firms, entrepreneurs and investors shared their experiences in the Mexican private equity market which has been moving in a positive direction for the last several years. . This growth is due to recent structural reform changes, a large domestic market with rising purchasing power, and the decisive creation of new investment vehicles like the Real Estate Trust for the energy sector and infrastructure (FIBRA E), investment projects backed certificates, as well as the changes in the rules for Private Equity Trusts.
June 30 Mexico’s Urban Future
The chapter again partnered with Foreign Affairs to present a conference focused on Mexico’s Urban Future. Since Mexico’s urban development is undergoing a fundamental shift in practices; developers and the government are committed to building sustainable, smart, efficient, and interconnected cities under the auspices of the new Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial, & Urban Development.
Discussion topics included consolidating the housing sector, creating a program of smart city development, improving urban mobility and developing special economic zones.
