Friday, December 10, 2010

Enterprise Florida - Trade Lists for December 2010-


Trade Leads Summary
Florida manufacturers, distributors, exporters, and professional services providers can connect with companies from around the world through our International Trade Leads program. 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.


Please select the Industry Sectors of interest to you to view complete details. If you wish to follow up on any of these leads, you can contact the foreign company directly with the information provided on the detailed report, or you can contact the International Office or Florida staff-person that submitted the lead for further information or assistance. 

Please click CLICK HERE

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

December - Calendar of Events - Miami Dade Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Calendario de Actividades de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio Internacional del Gobierno de Miami-Dade para el mes de Diciembre:

http://www.miamidade.gov/itc/sf_activity_calendar.asp

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

REMINDER: Join EnterpriseFlorida this Friday, December 3, 2010...

Florida in the Emerging Economic Landscape:


Recovery, double-dip, or something altogether different?

Florida’s economists weigh in.

on December 3, 2010 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM


at the

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Orlando International Airport

click here

Thursday, November 18, 2010

FDOT Work Program Public Hearing !!!

This year there will be a new way to participate in the Florida Department of Transportation’s Work Program Public Hearing. It will be streamed online so interested persons will be able to participate by e-mailing or phoning in comments or questions.

There will be a link to the Work Program on the FDOT construction website http://www.fdotmiamidade.com/ where viewers will be able to preregister beginning November 26 to participate online, and where all related materials will be available. Your opinion is important to the department. FDOT project managers will be on hand to hear your thoughts and answer your questions.

Those who attend the public hearing online will be able to view two-minute pre-recorded segments on major FDOT projects, as well as the live portion of the public hearing. Online participants will have the opportunity to submit questions or comments via e-mail or phone.

Miami-Dade County Public Hearing
Thursday, December 2, 7 p.m.
FDOT District Six Auditorium
1000 NW 111th Ave., Miami

Online Public Hearing can be viewed
Thursday, December 2, 7 p.m.
at www.fdotmiamidade.com/workprogram

Monroe County Public Hearing
Wednesday, December 8, 6 p.m.
Marathon Government Center
2798 Overseas Highway, (Mile Marker 50), Marathon


If you have any questions, please contact Denise Pojomovsky at 305-573-4455 or dpojomovsky@communikatz.com.

Miami African Business Conference - December 15th, 2010 - REMINDER



Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Enterprise Florida: FERN Annual Conference, December 3, 2010 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM

How is the economic recovery playing out in Florida and its regions?
What is the outlook for the national and Florida economies in 2011 and beyond?
What are some trends and opportunities in international markets?

Then join the first annual conference of the Florida Economic Research Network
entitled Florida in the Emerging Economic Landscape:
Recovery, double-dip, or something altogether different?
Florida’s economists weigh in on December 3, 2010 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM
at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Orlando International Airport

Florida’s leading economists will provide their views on what may be in store for Florida, its regions, and the world economy as a whole. An overview of key national economic issues and prospects will be provided by the lunch keynote speaker from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Come join the conversation! To find out more and register, click here.

Reminder: Enterprise Florida is hosting the Florida Pavilion at the Dubai International Boat Show in March 2011

A limited number of Trade Grants are being offered to help offset up to 50% of the exhibition costs, for qualified manufacturers. The grants will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more details and to register for this event please contact Julie Balzano at mailto:jbalzano@eflorida.com or 305-808-3666. (Click here to download flyer)

 (December 28, 2010) for Extended Deadline

please help us spread the word to your regional recreational boating companies

Green Solutions Trade Show, CanCun, Mexico, December 5-8, 2010

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP16) is scheduled to take place in Cancun, Mexico in December 2010. As the host country, Mexico will hold an inclusive conference with the aim of building understanding among Parties to ensure that COP16/CMP6 delivers concrete and effective results to tackle the global challenge of climate change. Mexico will encourage broad participation in the conference as well as extensive dialogue in the collective search for common solutions.

The Green Solutions Trade Show is an opportunity for private companies, research centers & educational institutions to exhibit their related products, services, technologies and case studies related to the Clean Energy & Environmental Technology sectors. In addition to a trade show, Green Solutions will offer conferences, seminars, round table discussions and workshops focused on this and related sectors.

Enterprise Florida, Inc. and the U.S. Commercial Service are offering two cost effective opportunities for you to exhibit in the U.S. Pavilion.

Option 1: US $1,000: If you are planning to attend the Green Solutions Trade Exhibition, this opportunity enables you to enhance your participation with Green Connect, which includes:
• Up to four meetings arranged with officials and other companies, to help further your objectives.
• Briefing for entire US Delegation: by US Departments of State, Energy and Commerce.
• Assistance with International Press.
• Company profile included in the U.S. Clean Tech Guide that will be distributed throughout the show.
• Ambassador’s Reception.

Option 2: US $300: Enterprise Florida will have a booth at Green Solutions Trade Exhibition. This option allows you to display your company catalogs and literature in the Enterprise Florida booth, along with the presence of one company representative. If no representative will be in attendance, an Enterprise Florida representative will monitor your company’s literature and forward any leads generated at the conclusion of the show.

Enterprise Florida offers “Target Sector Trade Event Grants” to qualified Florida companies to offset costs for this event. Click here to learn more about these grants.

Space is limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait!
Registration deadline: Monday, November 22.
For more information please contact:
Ms. Ana Arroyo, Director
Enterprise Florida Mexico Office

Phone: 011 52-55 2455-3971
Email: info-efimexico@axtel.net
http://www.eflorida.com/

Monday, November 15, 2010

Deadline Approaching - Export Sales Mission to the Dominican Republic--Enterprise Florida

Export Sales Mission to the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo
February 13-16, 2011
Registration Deadline November 30, 2010. Only a few spaces left!
(Please click here for mission flyer)

Please join us for the “Caribbean Clean Energy Business Forum 2011” immediately following the Export Sales Mission.  Mission participants will be offered a 10% discount. Please visit the Forum’s website for more information. http://www.amcham.org.do/Energia/Eng/index.asp

Friday, November 12, 2010

South Florida Western Hemisphere Business Matchmaker--Nov 18, 2010--

Enterprise Florida, in coordination with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce,
the Port of Miami, the U.S. Commercial Service, and the Florida District Export Council,
are hosting the Senior Commercial Officers from the Western Hemisphere plus two of
our Senior Commercial Specialists in Miami on November 18th.

The event will include one-on-one counseling plus networking opportunities at the GMCC
lunch and a late afternoon reception at the Port of Miami. The $60 registration fee
provides the opportunity to schedule 3 appointments plus attendance at the lunch and reception.
Western Hemisphere Business Matchmaker brings the experts closer to you.
It is a very rare opportunity for Florida exporters to meet with thirteen
Senior Commercial Officers (SCOs) from throughout the Western Hemisphere
at one venue. The SCOs from U.S. embassies in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama,
El Salvador, Venezuela and Peru will be available for private one-on-one consultations
with participants.
During the one-on-one consultations you will have the opportunity
to get specific answers pertaining to your business. You will be able to:
• Learn about your company's sales potential in the Western Hemisphere
• Assess challenges in the marketplace and understand how to capitalize on free trade agreements
• Hone in on the best market opportunities
• Find out how the U.S. Commercial Service can help you identify new business partners

Agenda
8:30am-12:00noon Business Matchmaking Morning Session
12:00noon-1:30pm Networking Lunch
1:40pm-4:45pm Business Matchmaking Afternoon Session
5:30pm-7:00pm Reception at the Port of Miami, Terminal E

Space is limited so sign up today online at:

https://www.securedata-trans13.com/ap/fortlauderdaleusexportassistancecenter/index.php?page=10

For more information please call Keith Silver at U.S. Export Assistance at 305-526-7425 ext. 26 or
Ivan Barrios at Enterprise Florida at 305-808-3390.


Martina "Tina" Echevarria
Export Assistance Specialist
Miami U.S. Export Assistance Center
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
5835 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 203
Miami, FL. 33126

Martina.Echevarria@trade.gov
Tel: 305-526-7425x23
Fax: 305-526-7434
http://www.trade.gov/

Friday, November 5, 2010

Miami-Dade TRENDS Newsletter - November 2010 - OEDIT

OEDIT from Miami-Dade Government has published this month's TRENDS:

http://www.miamidade.gov/itc/library/flip-book/index.html

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

The most important Conference on Renewable Energy in Florida:

Status of renewable energy regulations in Florida; Plans for Florida electric utilities to expand renewable energy; Utility scale vs distributed solar & Utilities projects. And much more...



Great Business Opportunities! Florida, Spain and the Americas. Wind, Solar, Bioenergy and green Building.
- Mr. Juan Verde, (Spain), appointed by President Barack Obama Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe, U.S.  Department of Commerce;
- Mrs. Maria-Teresa Costa, President, National Council for Energy (CNE), Spain, and President of the Iberoamerican Association of Energy Regulatory Entities;
- Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College
- Commissioner Natacha Seijas, Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners; Office Of Sustainability
- Mr. James F. Murley, Commission Chair, Florida Energy & Climate Commission, Advisory Energy Office;
- Mr. Barry Moline, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association:
- Mr. Mariano V. Fernández, P.E., Building Official, City of Miami,“Green Building” panel;

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

7th Annual Manufacturers Summit and Global Marketplace- November 3-4, 2010


7th Annual Manufacturers Summit and Global Marketplace
November 3-4, 2010
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport

 
Enterprise Florida and the Manufacturers Association of Florida invite you to 
attend the 7th Annual Manufacturers Summit & Global Marketplace 
on November 3-4, 2010 in Orlando.   Here's what you can expect:

Ø  Want to stay current on manufacturing trends?  We have an agenda that hits 
    all the hot topics of the day for manufacturers – international business, workforce 
    and education development, incentives and grants, economics, a tour of the 
    Automation 2010 Fair, a tour of a medical device manufacturing plant, opportunities 
    for making new national and international business contacts, and a chance to see 
    what the best of the best in manufacturing are doing to earn the 
  Manufacturer of the Year awards!  
    All this for just $350 - it is the best value for the money.  Can only make it for the 
    awards dinner? We can accommodate your schedule for just $100 and you can 
    participate in the dinner and reception only.

Ø  Are you a buyer?  This year’s program includes the first-ever Global Marketplace.  
    Showcasing Florida manufacturers, we have set aside 2pm-6pm on November 3rd 
    for you to have one-on-one time with our exhibitors.  Meet with companies that make 
    and sell products right here in our own state.  
    This is a FREE event for buyers visiting just the 
    Global Marketplace exhibition.

Ø Want to start or expand your global presence? For just $1,000 you can exhibit and 
    attend the entire event, putting your name in front of the national and international 
    community!  If you are thinking about an exhibit, now is the time to act.

Ø Like to have your name in front of Florida manufacturers? Consider sponsoring 
    the event.  Sponsorships are still available for $2,500, $1,000 and $500 and sponsors 
    are recognized on all the materials and at the Summit.

To register, sponsor or exhibit, visit the Manufacturers Association of Florida website at


For more information or to register, please contact:

Manufacturers Association of Florida
Nancy D. Stephens, CAE, IOM, DPL, ND
Executive Director
Phone: 850.402.2954
Fax: 850.402.0139 


Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Enterprise Florida: Export Sales Mission to the Dominican Republic

Export Sales Mission to the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo

February 13-16, 2011

Join Enterprise Florida for our upcoming Export Sales Mission to the Dominican Republic, 
February 13-16, 2011. The Dominican Republic (DR) is Florida’s 9th largest trading partner 
with total Florida-DR trade for 2009 surpassing $4 billion. Florida-origin exports to the 
Dominican Republic are currently up 25% over last year.

The Dominican Republic is also the largest market of the 
Central America-Dominican Republic-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) 
countries. Florida enjoys the lion’s share of total U.S. exports to this Caribbean nation, 
with almost 50% of all U.S. exports flowing through our state.

With the implementation of CAFTA-DR, there are significant opportunities for U.S. exporters: 
80% of U.S. exports of consumer and industrial goods now enter the Dominican Republic 
duty-free, with remaining tariffs on other products phased out over 10-20 years.

Our program will include an update on business opportunities in Haiti from the U.S. Commercial 
Service experts and Haitian business organizations leading the reconstruction efforts in the region.

Best prospects for the Dominican Republic include the following industries:

  • Building Products
  • Automobile Parts & Services
  • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment
  • Medical Equipment
  • Hotel & Restaurant
  • Equipment
  • Printing & Graphic Art Equipment & Supplies
  • Computers & Peripherals
  • Telecommunication Equipment
  • Renewable Energy
  • Travel & Tourism Services
If your particular industry or product is not listed, it does not mean 
that there are not ample opportunities in these markets. Please consult 
with us and we will appraise your specific market opportunities.


Participation will be limited to a total of 15 Florida manufacturers, distributors, 
exporters and service companies who best meet the participation criteria
Selection of these firms will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Final selection will be confirmed after a review to ensure market suitability.

 
Deadline to register is November 30, 2010

For more information or to register, please contact:

Lorrie Belovich at lbelovich@eflorida.com

International Trade & Business Development
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 610
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone:  305.808.3660
Enterprise Florida, Inc., 
800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100, 
Orlando, Florida, 32803

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Enterprise Florida: Innovation Monthly Newsletter - November 2010

News and Info from Florida's Voices of Innovation


Innovation Center

Thursday, September 30, 2010

MEDWeek 2010 - 28th ANNUAL BUSINESS MATCHMAKER CONFERENCE & DIVERSITY EXPO

MEDWeek 2010

28th ANNUAL BUSINESS MATCHMAKER CONFERENCE & DIVERSITY EXPO

Hilton Miami Hotel - 1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida

Largest Federally sponsored Business Conference for MBEs in Florida

October 7 - 8 * Miami, Florida

Register Today for MEDWeek “Early Bird” Prices

Free Admission to all Seminars & Expo

2-Day Full Admission Special - $75

2-Day Full Admission Includes: Success Strategies Luncheon with Keynote Speaker

B2B Matchmaker Meetings, Business Card Ad, & the MEDWeek Awards Gala


For Manual Registration, Exhibitor Space & Sponsorship


Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Celebrado el 45 Aniversario de CAMACOL el 25 de Septiembre

El pasado sábado 25 de septiembre se celebró el 45 aniversario de la fundación de CAMACOL con una Cena de Gala que tradicionalmente homenajea a aquellos empresarios y personalidades de nuestra Comunidad que CAMACOL desea destacar por sus logros y aciertos. Entre las muchas personalidades que nos hablaron sobre el papel de CAMACOL en el Sur de la Florida estuvo la conocida periodista y personalidad de nuestros medios, Bernadette Pardo, cuyas palabras reproducimos:


Thursday, September 23, 2010

Enterprise Florida's international trade news & events newsletter

New Enterprise Florida trade events this week include:

• International Medical Regulation Seminar (Orange Park, FL)

• International Medical Regulation Seminar (Orlando, FL)

• Export Sales Mission to the Dominican Republic (Dominican Republic)

New Partner trade events this week include:

• Business Development Mission to Malawi (Malawi, Africa)-Updated

• Latin America Smart Series: Argentina, Chile, and Brazil (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Please contact individual event organizers for additional information.

http://www.enterpriseflorida.com/

Friday, September 17, 2010

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Enterprise Florida - Trade Lists for August 2010-

Enterprise Florida is pleased to bring you our latest International Trade Leads.

The attached file provides a SUMMARY of the most recent leads by Industry Sector. To view the trade lead details PLEASE :

 http://www.eflorida.com/ContentSubpage.aspx?id=6072

Florida International Trade News & Events September 8, 2010 -Enterprise Florida

Bombardier Canada Business Opportunity
September 24, 2010 Montreal, Canada
http://www.eflorida.com/uploadedFiles/Events/Bombardier.pdf

Defensys 2010 Defense & Security Exhibition
October 28-31, 2010 Thessaloniki-Greece-Int’l Exhibition Centre
http://www.eflorida.com/uploadedFiles/Events/Defensy%202010.pdf

China Hi-Tech Fair

November 16-21, 2010, Shenzen Convention & Exhibition Center, China
http://www.eflorida.com/uploadedFiles/Events/China%20Hi-Tech%20Fair%202010%20Flyer.pdf

Green Solutions Trade Show
December 5-8, 2010, Cancun, Mexico
http://www.eflorida.com/Events.aspx?Id=8314

For more trade opportunities or assistance/info, go to:
http://www.eflorida.com/ContentSubpage.aspx?id=466

 

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

OEDIT invites to IMPORT/EXPORT Workshop


HOTEL SPECIAL - MARKETING TO CHINA RECEPTION WENS, SEPT 8, 2010
China Latin American Trade Center
中国拉丁美洲贸易中心
Cordially invites you to a

Marketing to China
The World’s Second Largest Economy
Reception

Honorable Wang Zhiping
Secretary General of the CANTON FAIR

Honorable Wang Youli of the China Ministry of Commerce

Consul General Madame Gao Yanping - People’s Republic of China

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Mandarin Oriental Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive Miami, Florida 33131

Limited Capacity
Please RSVP: 305-636-0902 or 305-633-2167 [Mon-Fri 10am-5pm]
or return email chinalatam@gmail.com
 
 Complementary Admission & Light Asian Snacks Sponsored by
²Mandarin Oriental Miami²China Ministry of Commerce² Consulate General People’s Republic of China² CAMACOL-Latin Chamber Commerce²AT&T² FPL² Wind Solar Energy Corporation² Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

Spotlight on Innovation at EmTech 2010 Conference -Enterprise Florida


Spotlight on Innovation
at EmTech@MIT 2010 Conference
September 21, Tuesday • 12:00pm-1:45pm ET
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Campus, Cambridge, MA
Attending the EmTech@MIT 2010 Conference?
We invite you to join us for this engaging panel discussion,
networking opportunity and lunch.
Hear about innovative emerging technologies in cleantech, life sciences and infotech from three Florida organizations and the paths taken to transform them from ideas to viable products. Learn about Florida’s new venture capital initiatives and find out about breakthrough technologies, research strengths and the commercialization process.
ABOUT THE EMTECH@MIT 2010 CONFERENCE
Now in its 10th year, the EmTech Conference spotlights technological innovations that are changing the face of business and driving the global economy. Haven’t registered yet? Get 15% off! Enter code: EFL

When and Where is the Event?

September 21, 2010, Tuesday

11:30am-12:00pm
Registration, Kresge Lobby

12:00pm-1:45pm
Spotlight on Innovation, LA SALA, 2nd Floor Stratton Student Center, MIT Campus

Trade related events for SEPTEMBER 2010

In an effort to keep the business community in South Florida informed on trade related activities, The Office of Economic Development and International Trade of Miami-Dade County has compiled a list of trade related events for SEPTEMBER 2010.

To find out more about these activities as well as a complete listing of all of the 2010 events, please link to the 2010 Trade Events Calendar located on the events page on our website. You will also find our Global Trader newsletter that highlights trade activities in Miami-Dade County in our media section. If you would like to have your 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!

The U.S. Export Assistance Center in Miami invites you to participate in a seminar


The U.S. Export Assistance Center in Miami is pleased to invite you to participate in a seminar designed to give you insights into selling to the Argentine and Latin America travel markets.  The event is scheduled to take place Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Miami Free Zone. Ms. Diana Brandon, CS Buenos Aires Travel and Tourism Specialist and Leader of the Trade Americas Tourism Regional Working Group, will provide an overview of these growing markets and best practices to increase your sales.

Registration & Information:

For more information, click here or enter this URL in your web browser: http://www.buyusa.gov/florida/travel_tourism_seminar.html.

Click here and complete the registration form today! 

If you have questions, please contact Martina Echevarria by phone at 305-526-7425, ext. 23, or by email: Martina.Echevarria@trade.gov. or Eduardo Torres by phone at 954-356-6640x15 of by email at Eduardo.Torres@trade.gov.