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Letter to members.

By Rubin, Larry
Publication: Business Mexico
Date: Saturday, October 1 2005

LOOKING AT THE COVER of this month's BUSINESS MEXICO, it is impossible to miss that our magazine has undergone some important changes. Besides the new layout, we have included the lead article in Spanish to better serve all of our members and readership. Furthermore, we have refocused our efforts

to exclusively concentrate on the business and investment climate in Mexico. We sincerely hope that our magazine will now serve as an even greater tool for your business needs, providing interesting coverage on the most important issues facing the business community in Mexico.

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In this issue, we would like to highlight our newly developed External Relations Division, led by National Director Olaf Carrera. Olaf and his team serve our members' needs to numerous publics and provide an external face for AMERICAN CHAMBER/MEXICO. The External Relations Division represents our members to national, state and local governments in both Mexico and the United States; national and international media; and includes printed and electronic communication with our members and the general public.

Currently, our External Relations Division is spearheading reform efforts in the Mexican Congress to improve Mexico's economic competitiveness. Also, we are creating fluid dialogue with the various political parties so that we can effectively work with the government that the Mexican people freely elect in the upcoming elections. Working with the different political parties will allow us to have a voice with the decision-makers of this country on behalf of our 2,000 member companies that represent over 80% of the total foreign direct investment in Mexico, including 93% of U.S. investment here, and employ 20% of the total Mexican workforce.

On the other side of the border, AMERICAN CHAMBER/MEXICO is hard at work on themes related to bilateral commerce, Homeland Security and immigration reform. U.S. political policy heavily affects businesses operating in Mexico.

All of these changes reflect a dedicated commitment to positioning the AMERICAN CHAMBER/MEXICO as the premier voice of the business community in Mexico. Take note, in the coming months, of the difference that AMERICAN CHAMBER/MEXICO will make in fostering a stronger business climate and a more competitive Mexico.

Miles G. Bryant III

President

AMERICAN CHAMBER/MEXICO

Larry Rubin

CEO

AMERICAN CHAMBER/MEXICO

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