Formal Networking Events

Scenes of formal interactions at networking events, featuring businesspeople engaged in discussions and ceremonies.

Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - Pandemic Flu Town Meeting , Environmental Protection Agency

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Secretary's Gutierrez's Trip from Brussels, Chongging China, Cairo and Beijing

Office of the Secretary - PHOTOS OF SECRETARY DONALD EVANS AND PUTIN FROM MOSCOW, RUSSIA

National Telecommunications and Information Administration - SECRETARY DONALD EVANS ADDRESS NTIA FCC WIRELESS TECH EXPO

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Mark Trail Reception

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Secretary Central America Free Trade Agreement Trade Mission to Guatemala

International Trade Administration - Interagency Working Group on Manufacturing

Adminstrator Mike Leavitt participates in Emergency Operations Center Ribbon Cutting ceremony , Environmental Protection Agency

Office of the Secretary - SECRETARY DONALD EVANS TRADE MISSION TO CHINA

Reception event held at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, California, honoring visit by Secretary Gale Norton to Yosemite to promote infrastructure improvement project plans and to highlight Earth Day themes

Activities at Interior Senior Executive Service (SES) Conference

Economic Development Administration - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts, where he joined National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Boston National Historical Park Superintendent Terry Savage, Bostonian Society Executive Director Brian LeMay, Boston Environmental and Energy Services Chief James Hunt III, and other officials at event marking the completion of the initial phase of the Old State House restoration, including restoration of the building's famous tower. The preservation work represents the first completed construction project of the National Park Service's Centennial Initiative.

Office of the Secretary - Senior Executive Service (SES) Awards Coffee

Fish and Wildlife Service officials meeting at Main Interior with visiting Indonesian delegation, led by the Governor of the Aceh region, Irwandi Yusuf

Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - Administrator Stephen L. Johnson in St. Louis , Environmental Protection Agency

Secretary Gale Norton at Department of Interior headquarters with Travel Industry Association of America President Roger Dow, right, key spokesman on economic impact of visits to national parks and wildlife refuges

Office of the Secretary - Census Bureau Site Visit

Confirmation Hearings: Office of Adminisration and Resource Management (OARM) Morris Winn, Office of Research and Development (ORD) J. Paul Gillman, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Linda Combs, and Hearing Chair Senator Jeffords Chairman) , Environmental Protection Agency

Mike Leavitt's second and third day: Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), Office of Research and Develoment (ORD), Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations (OCIR), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPTS), Office of Water (OW) meet and greets , Environmental Protection Agency

Economic Development Administration - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Office of the Secretary - SECRETARY DONALD EVANS AT KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES

Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration - National Summit on Retirement Savings Delegrate Reception

Office of the Secretary - SECRETARY DONALD EVANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POLICY INSIDERS

International Trade Administration - President Export Council with Secretary Carlos Gutierrez

Senior staff gathering at Department of Interior headquarters honoring outgoing Office of Surface Mining Director Jeffrey Jarrett, leaving to become Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the Department of Energy

Administrator Christine Todd Whitman at Sears Energy Star Presentation , Environmental Protection Agency

Capitol Hill Banquet for the Federal City Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, with Fish and Wildlife Service Director H. Dale Hall and other Interior representatives on hand

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett, and other senior officials meeting at Main Interior with Guatemala delegation, led by Carlos Fion, Chief of Staff to the President of Guatemala, and Salvador Lopez, Director of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. The Secretary joined the Guatemala leaders in signing a Memorandum of Understanding providing for a ten-year U.S.-Guatemala partnership in support of the conservation of significant natural and cultural resources in Guatemala.

Activities at the National Park Foundation's Leadership Summit on Partnership and Philanthropy, in Austin, Texas, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joining First Lady Laura Bush among the participating dignitaries

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Secretary Central America Free Trade Agreement Trade Mission to Guatemala

Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), 2004 Legislative and Regulatory Conference , Environmental Protection Agency

Participants in the 2007 Heroes of Conservation Awards Gala at the American Museum of Natural History, New York City, New York, where MSNBC commentator Tucker Carlson served as host and Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and Fish and Wildlife Service Director H. Dale Hall delivered remarks. Awards were sponsored by Field and Stream Magazine and Toyota Motor Sales, USA.

National Parks Centennial Challenge Dinner, hosted by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne at Main Interior, promoting the public-private matching fund element of the Interior initiative designed to prepare National Parks for another century of conservation and preservation in time for the National Park Service's 100th anniversary in 2016

Office of the Secretary - SECRETARIES SNOW, EVANS AND CHAO FOR THE JOBS AND GROWTH TOUR

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne meeting at Main Interior with delegation of Idaho police officers

Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - Clean Diesel, Diesel Technology Forum , Environmental Protection Agency

ServiceNation Summit at the Hilton Hotel in New York City, New York, where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne joined First Lady Laura Bush, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Carnegie Corporation of New York President Vartan Gregorian among many participating dignitaries. Secretary Kempthorne delivered opening remarks for the panel, "Stewards of the Planet: The Role of Service in Protecting Our Natural Resources," also featuring an introduction by Take Pride in America Executive Director Katie Loovis and presentations by panelists: Robert Kennedy, Jr., President of Waterkeeper Alliance; Richard Cizik, Vice President of the National Association of Evangelicals; Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity; Van Jones, Founder and President of Green for All; and Alex Lopez of the LA Conservation Corps. Among entertainers appearing at the Summit was Melinda Doolittle, of "American Idol" fame, who sang the National Anthem.

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Swearing-In Darryl Jackson

Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). National Museum of the American Indian , Environmental Protection Agency

Economic Development Administration - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) Symposium

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne meeting at Main Interior with delegation of Idaho police officers

Event marking the release of Interior's Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) for Fiscal Year 2007, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett, Associate Deputy Secretary James Cason, and other senior officials delivering remarks

Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of the Chief Financial Officer Retirement Celebration for Michael N. Griffin

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts, where he joined National Park Service Director Mary Bomar, Boston National Historical Park Superintendent Terry Savage, Bostonian Society Executive Director Brian LeMay, Boston Environmental and Energy Services Chief James Hunt III, and other officials at event marking the completion of the initial phase of the Old State House restoration, including restoration of the building's famous tower. The preservation work represents the first completed construction project of the National Park Service's Centennial Initiative.

American Recreation Coalition (ARC) awards event at the Decatur House, Washington, D.C., where Secretary Dirk Kempthorne received the 2008 Sheldon Coleman Great Outdoors Award. Joining the Secretary and his wife, Patricia, at the event were ARC President Derrick Crandall, ARC Chairman Thom Dammrich, and Coleman Company President Sam Solomon, among other dignitaries.

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Secretary Announces Program to Assist Small and Minority Business Bid Contract

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Secretary Central America Free Trade Agreement Trade Mission to Guatemala

Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - Administrator Stephen L. Johnson in St. Louis , Environmental Protection Agency

Activities at Interior Senior Executive Service (SES) Conference, led by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett, Associate Deputy Secretary James Cason, Chief of Staff Brian Waidmann, and other top officials

International Trade Administration - International Trade Administration Outreach

Giovanni Castellaneta, Ambassador of Italy, left, shakes hands with STS-125 Mission Specialist Mike Massimino during a visit by the crew of STS-125 to the Embassy of Italy in Washington, Thursday, July 23, 2009.

Western Governors' Association meeting and reception at Main Interior, hosted by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne

Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - Administrator Stephen L. Johnson in St. Louis , Environmental Protection Agency

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to South Dakota for meeting with the state's tribal leaders in Rapid City, and for activities related to the 66th Annual Motorcycle Rally at Sturgis

Office of the Secretary - Reception in Honor of Secretary Donald Evans at the Mayflower

Bassmasters Classic professional fishing tournament dinner, sponsored by the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, in Greenville, South Carolina, with speakers including Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, who announced the distribution of more than $700 million to 56 state and territorial wildlife agencies to fund fish and wildlife conservation efforts, boat access, shooting ranges, and hunter education

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne in Los Angeles, California, joining California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski, and PacifiCorps Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Abel at signing ceremony for the Klamath Basin Hydropower Agreement in Principle, under which the Department of the Interior, the states of California and Oregon, and PacifiCorp established a framework for addressing the potential removal of four Klamath Basin hydropower facilities in parallel with proposed Klamath Basin Restoration Act provisions for reliable water supply, low-cost power, and protection of species listed under the Endangered Species Act

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Secretary Central America Free Trade Agreement Trade Mission to Guatemala

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Long Beach, California for speech to the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, discussions with civic leaders

Employment and Training Administration - Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Budget Officer Jess Aragon Tribute

Activities at Interior Senior Executive Service (SES) Conference, led by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Deputy Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett, Associate Deputy Secretary James Cason, Chief of Staff Brian Waidmann, and other top officials

Office of the Secretary - PEC RECEPTION

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to New Orleans, Louisiana to open and close the Minerals Management Service's Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas Lease Sale 207 for the Western Gulf of Mexico. Secretary Kempthorne hosted a press conference at the conclusion of the sale to announce the final bid total as well as the significance of the sale for the nation's energy discussion.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (left) and Center Director Jim Kennedy attend the luncheon at the 2004 Florida Regional FIRST competition held at the University of Central Florida. Both are featured speakers. The event hosted 41 teams from Canada, Brazil, Great Britain and the United States. FIRST is a nonprofit organization, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, that sponsors the event pitting gladiator robots against each other in an athletic-style competition. The FIRST robotics competition is designed to provide students with a hands-on, inside look at engineering and other professional careers, pairing high school students with engineer mentors and corporations.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Mark Trail Reception

Washington, D. C. , March 13, 2012 FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino speaks with AmeriCorps representatives following the FEMA Corps Press Conference. The partnership between the Corporation for National and Community Service and FEMA is designed to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to New Orleans, Louisiana to open and close the Minerals Management Service's Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas Lease Sale 207 for the Western Gulf of Mexico. Secretary Kempthorne hosted a press conference at the conclusion of the sale to announce the final bid total as well as the significance of the sale for the nation's energy discussion.

Senator Connie Mack and Senator George Kirkpatrick talk before the Florida Space Summit being held today at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The event, featuring a discussion on the future of space as it relates to the State of Florida and moderated by Center Director Roy Bridges, included participants such as Senator Bob Graham, Rep. Dave Weldon, members of Florida's State government including Gov. Jeb Bush, NASA Administrator Dan Goldin, 45th Space Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Donald Pettit and heads of aerospace companies

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne receiving visits at Main Interior from Peterson and Buckley family delegations

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne receiving visit at Main Interior from group of Idaho constituents

Office of the Secretary - Secretary Elaine Chao "Welcome" Dinner at Willard Hotel

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides, including Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks R. Lyle Laverty, Jr., to Ottawa, Canada for bilateral talks with Canada's Minister of the Environment, John Baird, concerning the status of the polar bear and other cross-border issues

Employment and Training Administration - Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Budget Officer Jess Aragon Tribute

Views of Department staff member's activities at home and office, gathered for use in official ethics briefing

Government ethics presentation at Main Interior, with introductions by officials including Secretary Dirk Kempthorne

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Secretary Central America Free Trade Agreement Trade Mission to Guatemala

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he opened, and announced high bid totals for, the Minerals Management Service-sponsored federal sales of offshore oil and natural gas leases in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico (Lease Sale 224) and the Central Gulf of Mexico (Lease Sale 206). The sales, attracting a record-setting $3.7 billion in high bids, inaugurated a program of enhanced revenue sharing with oil and gas producing Gulf states, along with higher royalty rates.

Office of the Secretary - PHOTOS OF SECRETARY DONALD EVANS AND PUTIN FROM MOSCOW, RUSSIA

National Telecommunications and Information Administration - SPECTRUM EFFICIENCY ROUND TABLE

FEMA Administrator W. Criag Fugate in Brussels.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Afghanistan's Minister of Communications

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - US/Brazil Business Dialogue Rio De Janiero

Administrator Christine Todd Whitman at Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) signing ceremony with the American Chemistry Council (ACC) , Environmental Protection Agency

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne meeting with Bureau of Reclamation staff, including Commissioner Robert Johnson, in Reclamation headquarters offices

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne with fellow participants at the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Ministerial Summit ("Earth Observation for Sustainable Growth and Development") in Cape Town, South Africa, where the Secretary headed the U.S. delegation

Department of the Secretary - Deputy Secretary Ed Montgomery's Farewell

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne meeting at Main Interior with delegation of Idaho police officers

PATRICK SCHEUERMANN POINTS OUT FEATURES OF VERTICAL ASSEMBLY CENTER TO NEW ORLEANS MAYOR MITCH LANDRIEU

Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - Mike Ryan , Environmental Protection Agency

Office of the Administrator (Stephen L. Johnson) - Bechtel , Environmental Protection Agency

National Parks Centennial Challenge Dinner, hosted by Secretary Dirk Kempthorne at Main Interior, promoting the public-private matching fund element of the Interior initiative designed to prepare National Parks for another century of conservation and preservation in time for the National Park Service's 100th anniversary in 2016

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and aides on tour of the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan

Office of the Secretary - Secretary Donald Evans with Members of Congress

Office of the Secretary - PEC RECEPTION

Idaho Governor, and Secretary of the Interior nominee, Dirk Kempthorne visiting Main Interior, touring National Park Service (NPS) offices with NPS Director Fran Mainella

Office of the Secretary (Carlos Gutierrez) - Secretary Gutierrez Remarks Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne meeting at Main Interior with group including Cory Smith--son of External and Intergovernmental Affairs Director Gary Smith--along with Zack Dawson, Louis Marcheck, and Kevin Bradfield

Department of the Secretary - Deputy Secretary Ed Montgomery's Farewell

Office of the Secretary - Worker Displacement Grant Annoucement Press Conference at Reason National Airport

First official day at the Department of the Interior: Secretary Dirk Kempthorne touring Main Interior and National Mall, meeting officials, staff, visitors

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