Ohio born U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will visit Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday, July 13 to meet with a local business and discuss the President's efforts to strengthen the economy and create jobs.

"As a result of the President's economic policies, more than 1.5 million new U.S. jobs have been created since August 2003, including nearly 1.3 million that were created this year," said Secretary Snow.  "Ohio has gained more than 30,000 new jobs so far this year."

"The President's jobs and growth policies have ensured that more than 4.4 million Ohio taxpayers will have lower income tax bills in 2004," he said.

During the Secretary's visit to the Cleveland area, he will tour Nanofilm, a local hi-tech company that is growing and expanding as a result of the strengthening economy.

The following events are open to the media, which must wear media credentials or ID:

9:30 am EDT
Secretary Snow tours Nanofilm
10111 Sweet Valley Drive
Valley View, OH
** Media must arrive by 8:30 am EDT

10:30 am EDT
Secretary Snow Press Conference
Nanofilm
10111 Sweet Valley Drive
Valley View, OH

About Nanofilm:

In 1985, Nanofilm was founded to develop and commercialize ultra-thin films, called nanofilms, to enhance the durability, clarity, ease of use and performance of transparent materials.  Headquartered in Valley View, Ohio, near Cleveland, Nanofilm has now been developing and commercializing revolutionary methods for forming ultra-thin coatings for over 15 years. The company now employs over 50 people and is a recognized leader in high-performance coatings for eyewear lenses and the leading producer of a full line of lens coatings and surface care cleansers.