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Homeland
Security Business Conference & Expo
Senator Jack Reed
Congressman Patrick Kennedy
March 24, 2003
Newport, RI
More
than 700 people and fifty exhibitors packed the Rhode Island Homeland
Security Business Conference & Expo today as the Public Forum Institute
continued its focus on improving the nation’s ability to defend itself
against and respond to future threats to our safety.
“At this critical juncture in our history, it is increasingly important
for the public and private sectors to share innovative ideas and work
together to strengthen the protection of our nation,” stated Jonathan
Ortmans, president of the Public Forum Institute. “We are excited to see
such a strong commitment from the people of Rhode Island as we address these
issues.”
The conference and expo was organized at the urging of Senator Jack Reed and
Congressman Patrick Kennedy to encourage businesses throughout the state,
both large and small, to play a key role in the defense of the nation.
Unlike other expositions designed for a one-way flow of information, the
Rhode Island conference and expo provided an opportunity for business
leaders and federal government representatives, including the new Department
of Homeland Security, to share and exchange innovative ideas, products and
services.
“Large corporations and small businesses have rushed to fill the need for
better security products and services, from cutting-edge software to
biohazard suits for first-responders,” stated Ortmans. “Our government
needs to be aware of these products and services, and they need to educate
the private sector on what their needs are.”
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