Contact: Alyssa J. McClenning, White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, 202-456-7345

WASHINGTON, May 22 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 29th, 2007, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives will convene a Compassion in Action Roundtable with a discussion entitled, "Promoting Economic Development and Community Investment Through Public/Private Partnerships."  U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez will participate in the Roundtable.

The panelists and audience will be comprised of business leaders, government officials, and social entrepreneurs who are pioneering innovative models of public/private ventures.

Compassion in Action Roundtable: 

"Promoting Economic Development and Community Investment Through Public/Private Partnerships"

WHERE: Room 450 Eisenhower Executive Office Building

WHEN: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Members of the press must be at the Northwest Appointment Gate by 2:30 p.m. EST

NOTE: Members of the press who do not have a White House press credential must fax his or her name (as it appears on his or her driver's license), Social Security number and date of birth on company letterhead to (202) 456-9720 no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2007.  For additional credentialing or logistical questions, please call (202) 456-7345.