Past Events 2007
Ambassador Foley's Outreach Trip to Békéscsaba
On December 12, 2007, as part of her outreach travel plan, Ambassador Foley visited Békéscsaba in south eastern Hungary. While visiting a local high school the Ambassador spoke about the importance of learning English and studying in the U.S. In her meeting with Mayor Gyula Vantara she discussed American corporate investment in the local community and the importance of transparency in maintaining a healthy business environment. The highlight of her tour of GE's Operations Center of the Budapest Bank was the announcement that the U.S. owned Center was about to double its workforce, becoming the largest employer in the city. The day concluded with the Ambassador's visit to the Sunflower Children's Rehabilitation Center to participate in the annual American Chamber of Commerce Foundation Awards Ceremony.