WHAT: A forum on public-private partnerships and the potential role they can play in helping Pennsylvania meet its transportation infrastructure needs.

WHO: The event's panel includes:

• State Representative Rick Geist (R-Altoona), Republican Chairman of the House Transportation Committee and author of House Bill 555, enabling legislation for PPP projects in PA.
• Bob Prieto, senior vice president of Fluor Corporation, who brings a project development perspective.
• Karen J. Hedlund, partner with Nossaman, Guthner, Knox & Elliott, LLP. Hedlund specializes in structuring PPPs and advises several state transportation agencies nationwide on the legal framework for PPPs.
• Brian Chase, vice president of Global Infrastructure for The Carlyle Group, who brings a finance perspective.
• Andrew Garbutt, Head of Global Infrastructure and Projects Group - USA for KPMG Corporate Finance LLC. Garbutt has been involved with PPP projects in Texas and also brings a global perspective.

The discussion will be moderated by Matthew J. Brouillette, president and CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation.

WHEN: Monday, April 7, 2008

TIME: 10 a.m. to noon

WHERE: Capitol Media Center, East Wing of the State Capitol Complex.

LIVE WEBCAST: Log on to RickGeist.com, beginning at 9:55 a.m. on Monday morning.