Theme: Prioritizing President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda for Economic Growth and Job Creation
Confirmed speakers include H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia (Keynote Speaker)
Alison Germak, Deputy Head of Office of Development Credit, US International Development Finance Corporation, (DFC)
The Honorable Heidi Secord, Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
PA State Government
Hon. Cherelle Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia
Ambassador John Simons. Executive, Arcelor Mittal
Senator Sharif Street
Hon. J Alexander Nuetah, Minister of Agriculture
Hon. Andrew G. Paygar-Flangiah, Sr., Deputy Minister of Commerce
Hon. Melvin Sheriff, Executive Director, National Investment Commission (NIC), Republic of Liberia
Hon. Sekou Dukuly, Managing Director, National Port Authority
Amb. Charles Snetter, Ambassador-At-Large, Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs
David Briel, Deputy Secretary for International Business Development, PA Department -Community & Economic Development
Mr. Thomas Young, President and CEO – World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia
Hon. Sam Staten, Jr. Manager, Labourers Union Local 332
Hon. Stanley L. Straughter, Chairman, African and Caribbean Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Mr. Sam Gibson, Head, US-Liberia Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Boise Butler, President, International Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1291- (ILA Local 1291)
Mr. Stephen Cashin, Founder and CEO of Pan African Capital
Mr. Emmanuel Abalo, International Journalist/Author
The Business Conference is a two-day event to include:
An evening reception for networking,
A visit to the Philadelphia Seaport by Hon. Sekou Dukuly, Managing Director of the NPA and other officials to advance business relationship between the Seaport of Philadelphia and the National Port Authority of Liberia.
The Minister of Agriculture Hon. Alexander Nuetah will meet with Honorable Heidi Secord, Deputy Secretary, Farm, Food, & Market Access, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to discuss collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture and the PA Department of Agriculture. Minister Nuetah will also advance a possible partnership agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Liberia Farmers Cooperative with Liberia Diaspora Leadership Team in the US
Signing of MOU between the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs and the Laborers’ District Council of Philadelphia to implement a Capacity Building Program for citizens of Liberia focusing on key sectors to include construction, agriculture, and vocational training. Liberians will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the training program and return to Liberia at the end of the program to transfer the skills to other Liberians.
The Business Conference will be broadcast on live TV throughout the US and Liberia.
Moderators include:
Gayah Fahnbulleh, Eugene Wilson , Emmanuel Allan Wieh, Ambulah Mamey, Jennifer Davies Ross , Emmanuel Abalo
Topics to be discussed include:
- The rule of Law and Governance, the case of Liberia
- Overview of Partnership between Liberia and the Laborers’ Union 332
- Vast Opportunities in the Extractive Industry in Liberia with focus on Minerals
- Agriculture Our Future: Farming and Youth Involvement in Boasting Food Security
- Sustainable Healthcare and Economic Growth
- President Joseph Boakai’s ARREST Agenda as an Instrument to improve the Quality of Life in Liberia
- Sustainable Agriculture and the Impact of Mechanization on Crop Yield
- Overview of Investment Opportunities in Liberia With Sector Overview of Taxation and Repatriation of Profits on Investment in Liberia
- Improved Policies and Practices of Commerce and Trade to Facilitate Private Sector Growth in Liberia
- Expanding and improving the Port Infrastructure and Capacity building
Be a part of a high-impact dialogue focused on unlocking investment opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and accelerating Liberia’s economic transformation. This is your chance to connect with government leaders, investors, and industry pioneers, driving progress through the ARREST Agenda.
Event Date: July 9-10, 2025 * Venue: Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, PA, USA * Duration of the Conference: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Investing in Liberia – Growing the Private Sector – Creating Jobs
Ambassador Gurly Gibson Schwarz invites all Businesses to attend
