Rhino Equipment® was represented by its President and CEO, Javier Cárdenas-Moreno, during the visit of the 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, to the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University (FIU).
The event brought together business leaders, academics, students, and members of the media for a discussion led by Carlos Díaz-Rosillo, Founding Director of the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom.
A Conversation on Leadership and Economic Freedom
During the event, Vice President Pence reflected on the themes explored in his book, So Help Me God, while also addressing key topics related to American leadership, public service, and the future of economic freedom.
The conversation covered his experiences serving as Vice President of the United States, his relationship with former President Donald Trump, his perspective on the country’s political landscape, and his views on the importance of defending free-market principles both in the United States and around the world.
Rhino Equipment’s Participation
Javier Cárdenas-Moreno attended the event on behalf of Rhino Equipment®, recognizing the company’s growing role in promoting business development and strengthening economic ties throughout the Americas.
His participation reflects Rhino Equipment’s commitment to engaging in high-level forums that encourage dialogue between the public and private sectors while supporting initiatives that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth across the region.
An Exchange with Journalists and Attendees
Following the discussion, Vice President Pence answered questions from journalists covering the event and interacted with attendees during a book-signing session for So Help Me God.
The gathering provided an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas on leadership, democracy, and the challenges shaping today’s global economy, reinforcing the Adam Smith Center’s mission of fostering conversations with influential leaders from government, business, and academia.
Events such as these continue to strengthen collaboration between public institutions and private-sector leaders committed to advancing economic freedom and promoting sustainable development across the Americas.
