May / June 2009 – Dept. of State Consular Connection newsletter (PDF download)
Posted: May 7th, 2009, by adminUnited States Department of State
Chicago Regional Office of Foreign Missions
Cumbre Global de Mujeres 2009: este 14-16 de Mayo en Santiago, Chile
Posted: May 6th, 2009, by admin
Proponiendo Nuevos Paradigmas para el Liderazgo Político y Empresarial
Santiago, Chile
4 al 16 de Mayo 2009
Treinta y siete Miembros Internacio-nales y organizaciones socias que representan a 380.304 mujeres de seis continentes han pre-confirmado su participación a en esta reunión global de líderes en Chile a realizarse en Mayo próximo.
Saludo de la Presidenta Bachelet, con motivo de Fiestas Patrias dirigido a las comunidades chilenas en el exterior
Posted: September 18th, 2008, by adminDescargue el Saludo de S.E la Presidenta Michelle Bachelet, con motivo de Fiestas Patrias, dirigido a los chilenos y chilenas residentes en el exterior.
VEA EL VIDEO DEL SALUDO DE LA PRESIDENTA BACHELET
Descargue saludo Presidenta Bachelet en Fiestas Patrias (10.42 MB)
Amigas y amigos, queridos compatriotas que residen fuera de Chile:
Es para mí una gran emoción saludarlos por tercer año consecutivo, cuando alrededor del mundo las colonias chilenas residentes, junto con nuestras representaciones diplomáticas, comienzan a celebrar las Fiestas Patrias.
Cada uno de ustedes, aunque viva a miles y miles de kilómetros de distancia, es parte de la gran familia chilena, y sé muy bien que se sienten vinculados, cercanos y preocupados de lo que pasa en Chile.
También sé lo tremendamente solidarios que son con nuestro país cuando los avatares de la naturaleza afectan con fuerza a esta tierra.
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Reception for new Swedish Ambassador to US!
Posted: March 26th, 2008, by MarielaDetroit’s Chilean Consul attended the reception held in Detroit for the newly appointed Ambassador of Sweden to the United States.
December Market of the Month – Chile!
Posted: December 23rd, 2007, by adminChile was named by the US Department of Commerce as December’s Market of the Month!
Full article:
https://www.export.gov/articles/MoM_Chile.asp
Excerpt:
Why Chile?
Chile goes from deserts in the north to the arctic conditions of Tierra del Fuego, and from the majestic Cordillera de Los Andes, with the tallest peak in the Western Hemisphere at 22,000 feet, to the Pacific Ocean. This is one of Latin America’s most open countries, with a stable and attractive market. Its strengths include sound economic policy-making, a transparent regulatory system, an educated workforce and good basic infrastructure. Prudent economic policies and an open attitude toward trade and investment have provided Chile with stable long-term growth.
Since the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on January 1, 2004, bilateral trade between the United States has increased over 154 percent.
Chile ended 2006 ranked as the 28th largest export market for the United States, climbing from 29th place in 2005, 30th place in 2004 and 35th place in 2003. The United States was the top source of Chile’s imports for 2006 and remained the top destination for Chile’s exports.
U.S. exports to Chile in 2006 increased by $4.07 billion over exports in 2003, growing from $2.72 billion to $6.79 billion, or by 150 percent. Chile has also benefited tremendously from the FTA; U.S. imports from Chile grew from $3.71 billion in 2003 to $9.56 billion in 2006, an increase of 158 percent.
Chile’s economy grew by 4.3 percent in 2006. The Central Bank of Chile projects 2007 GDP growth of over 5 percent.
Chile has maintained a low rate of inflation, with GDP growth coming from high copper prices, solid export earnings (particularly forestry, fishing, and mining), and growing domestic consumption. Chile continues to attract foreign direct investment, but most foreign investment goes into gas, water, electricity, and mining. Unemployment has exhibited a downward trend over the past year, dropping to 7.8% at the end of 2006. Chile also signed or ratified a number of trade agreements in 2006, including with China and India. Chile claims to have more bilateral or regional trade agreements than any other country. It has 57 such agreements (not all of them full free trade agreements), including with Chilean government bidding procedures.
Patiperros – Rapa Nui, este 14 de diciembre
Posted: December 6th, 2007, by adminPatiperros
Presenta
“Rapa Nui”
Una mezcla exótica de música, baile y sensualidad
Diciembre 14, 2007
7:00 PM
5660 W Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60639
Valor: $25.00 (incluye cena, show y bailoteo)
- Reserve su entrada con anticipación
- No se venderan entradas en la puerta
- Estacionamiento gratis frente al local
Artistas Invitados:
- Felipe Figueroa (Pintor)
- Jose Ibanez (Músico)
Con el Auspicio de:
Opciones de pago:
- PayPal – haz click sobre el botón “Buy Now”
- Money Order a Daniela Penaloza (Directora)
- Efectivo contactarse al (773) 616-2542
Este sera un evento que ayudara a juntar fondos para nuestro conjunto folclórico chileno en Chicago.
Bailando y Uniendo Chilenos en Chicago