Thursday, August 27, 2009

Enterprise Florida Announces Partner Trade Event Grants

Enterprise Florida is pleased to announce a new program to help its trade and economic development partners expand their international trade activities and provide new opportunities for Florida exporters to tap into foreign markets.

The Partner Trade Event Grants program will be implemented through Florida’s network of economic development partners and trade organizations. Through these grants, EFI will provide financial and technical support for partner-led export sales missions and in-bound buying missions. The program is designed to encourage regional trade development initiatives and support the expansion of Florida-produced exports to high-potential markets worldwide. The ultimate goal of the grants is to help generate export sales for Florida manufacturers and service providers.

The grant Guidelines and Application are both attached. The program runs from September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010 or until all funds are expended. If you have any questions, please contact your local Enterprise Florida Trade Manager.


Enterprise Florida Contacts for Partner Trade Event Grants

Northwest
Andrea Moore
Phone: 850.469.8989 ● amoore@eflorida.com

Tallahassee
Ken Cooksey
Phone: 850.298.6632 ● kcooksey@eflorida.com

Northeast/North Central
Larry Bernaski
Phone: 904.359.9350 ● lbernaski@eflorida.com

Central Florida/South Central
Michael Schiffhauer
Phone: 407.956.5634 ●mschiffhauer@eflorida.com

Tampa Bay Region
Rebecca Torres
Phone: 813.276.9430 ● rtorres@eflorida.com

Southeast (except Miami-Dade)
John Diep
Phone: 561.832-8339 ● jdiep@eflorida.com

Miami-Dade County
Ivan Barrios
Phone: 305-808-3390 ● ibarrios@eflorida.com

Southwest
Lorrie Belovich
Phone: 305-808-3663 ● lbelovich@eflorida.com

Enterprise Florida is the official economic development organization for the State of Florida.
800 North Magnolia Ave., Suite 1100 • Orlando, Florida 32803 • Phone 407.956.5600 •
eflorida.com

Thursday, August 20, 2009

China and India: Open for Business


CAMACOL:Misión Comercial a Bogotá, Colombia -Inscribase-


Business Development Trade Mission to Bogota, Colombia
September 30 - October 3, 2009



The Latin Chamber of Commerce of USA - CAMACOL will be presenting a Business Development Trade Mission to Bogota, Colombia September 30 - October 3, 2009. Individuals attending this mission may extend their stay at their convenience.Mission Activities:Business BreakfastCountry Briefing by U.S. Embassy Informative Seminar and Presentation Business LuncheonNetworking ReceptionsBusiness Matchmaking SessionsMission
Costs:American Airlines roundtrip airfare: $300 per person, plus taxes and fees.This airfare is possible thanks to AA, Americas Linkage Program.Hotel - 101 Park House, Bogota, Colombia - $155 a night plus tax includes breakfast.For more information and participation please contact:


Joe G. Xirau or Betty Gradera at: 305 642- 3870.


Sponsored By:


American Airlines, State of Florida, AmCham Colombia, Miami Dade County, City of Miami

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Monday, August 17, 2009

Activities update fro Auguast, Miami-Dade County, Jay Malina ITC,

In an effort to keep the business community in South Florida informed on trade related activities, the Jay Malina International Trade Consortium (ITC) of Miami-Dade County has compiled a list of trade related events for 2009.

The month of August features:

August 8th -10th - Florida Fashion Focus Trade Show, Broward County Convention Center
August 12th -14th - FIME: The World’s Medical Marketplace, Miami Beach Convention Center
August 13th – World City will host Government Affairs Connections at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables
August 23rd -27th - Inbound Trade Mission from Caribbean/Barbados will take place at the Miami Free Zone hosted by the Florida Foreign Trade Association
August 27th - Importing and Exporting for Executives Seminar hosted by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
August 28th - World City will host CEO club at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables

To find out more about these activities as well as a complete listing of all of the 2009 events, please link to the South Florida Activity Calendar located on the events page on our website. You may also read our Global Trader newsletter that highlights trade activities in Miami-Dade County in our media section. If you would like to have your trade related event listed in the calendar, please e-mail the relevant information to lisenby@miamidade.gov

Thank you for your assistance in making South Florida the hemispheric trade hub and Global Gateway to the world!

Trade Leads from EnterpriseFlorida are available now !

Enterprise Florida’s current Trade Leads Are Now Available. Through a variety of marketing activities, Enterprise Florida identifies and qualifies foreign companies interested in sourcing goods and services, creating export opportunities for Florida companies. If you would like to sign up to receive Enterprise Florida's trade leads, please complete the Export Assistance form to help us better understand your export goals. This program is restricted to Florida companies only.

http://www.eflorida.com/export