Enterprise Florida: Export Sales Mission to the Dominican Republic

Export Sales Mission to the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo February 13-16, 2011 (Please click here for mission flyer)

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 http://www.eflorida.com/ Enterprise Florida, Inc.,  800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100,  Orlando, Florida, 32803