First Annual US-Ukraine Business Forum scores VP Joe Biden as keynoter
The first-annual US-Ukraine Business Forum, hosted by the Chamber in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce,
took place July 13, 2015, in Washington. Participants included high-level government and business leaders from both countries.
Moderator: Myron Brilliant, Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Key Speakers:
Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Prime Minister of Ukraine
Penny Pritzker, Obama's U.S. Department of Commerce Secy
Aivaras Abromavicius, Ukraine Minister of Economic Development and Trade
Bruce Andrews, Obama's Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce
Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13, 2015 U.S. Vice President Joe Biden addresses a U.S.-Ukraine business forum in Washington, DC. The conference, titled 'U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum: Choices for Growth,' brought together business leaders from the two countries for high-level talks aiming to advance the Ukrainian economy. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
SOURCE https://www.uschamber.com/first-annual-us-ukraine-business-forum
The form bearing Schiffs signature (above) describes the visit thusly: Series of meetings and visits with govt officials, party officials, civil society and private sector reps in Ukraine to learn about ongoing political and military issues, including conflict in the East.
The costs for Eagers visit listed on the form are $2202.91 for transportation, $985.50 for lodging, and $630.15 for meal expenses.
Breitbart News confirmed that Eager started his one-year fellowship with the organization in January and that Eager is still a fellow.......the pre-planned trip was part of the fellowship program, which also includes a full year of round tables and other educational events with funding from Burisma or other donors.