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