U.S. trade with the world has increased 24.23 percent this year over 2009 but remains 11.77 percent below the record-breaking numbers of 2008, according to WorldCity analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released July 13. The United States is nevertheless on track to record the second greatest total in U.S. history. (See the Top_25_Trading_Partners.xls and Top_25_U.S._Customs_districts.xls. Through May, U.S. trade was valued at 1.24 trillion, up from $998.84 billion in the first five months of 2009 but down from the record $1.41 trillion in 2008. Imports are growing more quickly… Read More
WorldCity
South Florida Executives
Pete De La Torre
Doral Business Council Executive Director
De La Torre is chamber’s new director
Pete De La Torre has been promoted from the development director to the executive director of the Doral Business Council.
The Doral Business Council is an advocate and non-profit organization for economic development and business promotion for Doral.
“Officially naming Pete as the executive director further strengthens our role in the community and our ability to meet the needs of our members,” said Ralph Sanchez, the current DBC chairman.
De La Torre has been with the Doral Business Council for four year. Prior to joining the DBC, he was in the financial services business.
The Latest From "TradeNumbers"
