For Immediate Release
June 22 , 2006

June 27 Capitol Hill Event to Showcase Innovations from Nation's Leading Companies

Washington, DC - On Tuesday, June 27, 2006, Tapping America's Potential (TAP), a coalition of the nation’s leading business associations, will host a Math and Science Fair and reception to emphasize the importance of Congress moving forward this year on policies designed to boost U.S. innovation and competitiveness. The fair is part of the U.S. business community's ongoing commitment to preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers to compete in the 21st century global economy.

What: The TAP Math and Science Fair and reception will include:

• Exhibits showcasing the innovative programs, cutting-edge research and educational outreach efforts from some of America's most technologically advanced companies.
• Opening remarks by Members of Congress and business leaders.
• Interview opportunities with participants.

Who: Exhibitors include:

• Abbott
• Apple
• Business-Higher Education Forum
• Business Roundtable
• Carnegie Learning
• Explore Learning
• ExxonMobil
• GlaxoSmithKline
• General Motors
• HP
• IBM
• Intel
• Lockheed Martin
• McGraw-Hill
• Motorola
• National Association of Manufacturers
• Net Day
• Nortel
• Oracle
• Raytheon
• SAS
• Siemens
• Tabula Digita
• Telecommunications Industry Association
• Texas Instruments
• U.S Chamber of Commerce

and more . . .

When: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Where: B-357 Rayburn House Office Building
Independence Avenue and S. Capitol Street, SW

RSVP: Frances Cox or Jennifer Cummings, The Fratelli Group
202-822-9491