Government, academic, industry, labor and association experts to tackle
the long view
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An economic recovery bill
with significant infrastructure spending may have just been passed by Congress
and signed into law by the President, but participants in the upcoming March 4
Rebuilding America's Infrastructure for Global Competitiveness conference
agree that the nation needs to re-think the way we plan and invest in
infrastructure initiatives, putting politics aside and making "smart" choices
for a new century.
"The Obama Administration understands that the US economy and
infrastructure need more than asphalt for pot-holed streets and steel girders
for bridges. We need a stimulus package that addresses future needs and
national competitiveness," said Gerry Mooney, IBM General Manager of Global
Government and Education. "Rather than simply rebuild, we can transform and
innovate with technology that can manage our infrastructure intelligently,
creating high value skills for Americans in the process. This is a
cost-effective long-term solution."
Mooney will be addressing the day-long conference hosted by Iona College
and sponsored by Terex Corporation at the J.W. Marriott starting at 8:30 a.m.
Other expert speakers will include: U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon;
Federico Pena, former U.S. Secretary of both Energy and Transportation; John
Engler, President of National Association of Manufacturers and former Michigan
Governor; and Robert Puentes of the Brookings Institution.
In addition, there will be speakers from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the
AFL-CIO, American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Road
Transportation Builders Association, among others. Conference attendees,
participants and expert panelists will share their expertise to help shape the
ongoing national dialogue, and discuss long-term infrastructure solutions.
"In the next 40 years, the U.S. Census Bureau predicts the American
population will reach 439 million," says Terex Chairman and CEO Ron DeFeo. "We
must put our people and our knowledge to work, building in ways that are not
only better, but smarter. We cannot be constrained by 20th-century
conventions, but must develop the vision and the will to work together on
infrastructure initiatives that will promote economic growth and ensure our
future prosperity."
Those interested in registering or learning more about the conference can
visit www.infrastructure2009.com.
Sponsors of the conference include American Road and Transportation
Builders, American Society of Civil Engineers, TBS Shipping, U.S. Chamber of
Commerce and The Washington Times.
About Iona College:
Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Edmund Rice Christian Brothers,
Iona College is a private, coeducational institution of learning in the
tradition of American Catholic higher education. Iona, currently listed in the
US News and World Report's annual "America's Best Colleges 2008" and The
Princeton Review's Best Northeastern Colleges 2008 edition, offers
undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration,
as well as master of arts, master of science and master of business
administration degrees and numerous post-graduate certificate programs.
About Terex: Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) is a diversified global
manufacturer that operates in four business segments: Aerial Work Platforms,
Construction, Cranes, and Materials Processing & Mining. Terex manufactures a
broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the
construction, infrastructure, quarrying, surface mining, shipping,
transportation, refining, and utility industries. Terex offers a complete
line of financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex
equipment through Terex Financial Services.
SOURCE Terex
CONTACT: Elissa Dodge,
+1-202-683-3152,
edodge@qorvis.com,
for
Terex and
Iona College;
or
Mike Bazinet,
Director of Terex Corporate Communications,
+1-203-222-6113,
michael.bazinet@terex.com/
Web Site: http://www.infrastructure2009.com /
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