Enterprise Florida:Florida International Trade News & Events - December 14, 2011

Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International trade news & events newsletter!    New Enterprise Florida trade events this week: China International Boat Show 2012 (Shanghai, China) New Partner trade events this week: International Days (Tallahassee, Florida)  Events are listed in order by date.  Please contact individual event  organizers for additional information. Go to: http://www.eflorida.com/

Enterprise Florida's Monthly Trade Leads - October 2011 -

Enterprise Florida is pleased to bring you our latest

International Trade Leads. 

 To view a SUMMARY of the trade leads, please click here.

To view the DETAILED REPORTS, please click here.

Enterprise Florida: Innovation Monthly Newsletter - December 2011

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Trade Events from Enterprise Florida...

Florida International Trade News & Events                  November 30, 2011

New Partner trade events this week:

• WEBINAR: Safety & Security Industry Business Opportunities in Brazil for U.S. Companies (Statewide)
• 8th Annual Latin America Predictors Forum: Economic, Financial and Trade Predictions for 2012 (Miami, Florida)
• Mexico-U.S. Relations Trends, Issues and Implications (Miami, Florida)
• Visa Waivers, Tax Compliance & Free Trade: Hot Button Issues that Impact Your Business (Miami, Florida)
• Argentina After the Elections (Miami, Florida)
• Economic Forecast 2012: Global Change and Shifting Dynamics in Latin America (Miami, Florida)
• 4th Annual PDIB-India (Bangalore & Mumbai, India)
• Foreign Trade Regulations: Automated Export Compliance AES Seminar & Workshop (Tampa, Florida)
• U.S. Department of Commerce Executive-Led Medical Trade Mission to India (Mumbai, New Delhi & Hyderabad, India)

Events are listed in order by date.  Please contact individual 

event  organizers for additional information.

Programs & Services for Florida Exporters       Exporting Assistance       Florida Export Directory       Trade Event Grants       World Bank Opportunities       Florida Trade Offices       International Offices       Enterprise Florida, Inc.

Calendar of Events For a complete listing of Enterprise Florida events, please click the link below.

Enterprise Florida:8th Annual Manufacturers Summit and Global Marketplace

8th Annual Manufacturers Summit and Global Marketplace

November 30 - December 1, 2011

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport

Enterprise Florida and the Manufacturers Association of Florida invite you to attend the 8th Annual Manufacturers Summit & Marketplace taking place from November 30 - December 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida.  This event will provide a snapshot of the manufacturing industry in Florida and plans for the upcoming year. 

Florida manufacturers are encouraged to exhibit and state, national and international buyers are invited to attend.

For further information, please contact:

Manufacturers Association of Florida

Nancy D. Stephens, CAE, IOM, DPL, ND

  Executive Director

Email: nancy@nstephens.com

Phone: 850.402.2954

Fax: 850.402.0139

www.mafmfg.com

Summit Highlights Include:

GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED AS THE GUEST SPEAKER TO DISCUSS "MANUFACTURING'S PLACE IN FLORIDA"

              The third and final discussion forum "Educating and Certifying Florida's  Manufacturing Workforce" to chart a   course for expanding manufacturing education and training in Florida

             A Welcome Reception

Forums on all the hot manufacturing topics in Florida

          The annual Manufacturer of the Year Awards

There is plenty of time on both days for state, national and international buyers to meet with exhibitors, mingle during the reception, and talk business over breakfast the next morning.  This event is perfect for Presidents, CEOs, Plant Managers, sales staff, educators, human resource professionals, economic developers, government relations professionals, international buyers, regional manufacturing association members and anyone who is in the manufacturing business or serves the manufacturing business in Florida.  

Haiti Reconstruction Forum 2011: December 8, 2011 in Miami

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with Enterprise Florida, the World Bank, the U.S. State Department, USAID, and Miami-Dade County,  cordially invite you to attend:

 Haiti Reconstruction Forum 2011
Procurement and Business Opportunities in Haiti

 December 8, 2011
Miami, Florida

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the U.S. Government (USG), and the private sector play leading roles in the international community’s ongoing reconstruction and development efforts in Haiti. IDB is the largest multilateral donor to Haiti and in 2010 approved ten major operations for a total of $251 million. Since the earthquake in January 2010, IDB has awarded $189.7 million in contracts for Haiti reconstruction and development and has ten more projects in the pipeline for 2011. The IDB has estimated that it will be spending another $200 million per year for the next ten years as it administers large contributions by the international community.

Led by the U.S. Executive Director at the IDB, the Haiti Reconstruction Forum will feature major USG, IDB, and private sector players in the rebuilding of Haiti. These agencies are at the heart of reconstruction efforts in Haiti and they will present practical, business-focused information about current and existing projects, and how to identify, track, and bid on private sector contract opportunities arising from these projects. If you really want to understand how to win business in Haiti, this is an event you can’t afford to miss.

Participation Information and Registration
Morning General Session: FREE
No charge but registration is REQUIRED!

Full Program: $55
Includes morning session, luncheon, afternoon workshop and presenter/B2B networking
 

Luncheon Table Sponsor: $500
Includes full program and luncheon table for 8 plus recognition as a supporting organization

Deadline to register is November 30, 2011

For more information please contact:
 Lorrie Belovich
Enterprise Florida
lbelovich@eflorida.com
 
Desmond Alufohai
Miami-Dade County
alufohai@miamidade.gov 

Enterprise Florida's Monthly Trade Leads - October 2011

Enterprise Florida is pleased to bring you our latest

International Trade Leads. 

  

To view a SUMMARY of the trade leads, please click here.

To view the DETAILED REPORTS, please click here

Florida International Trade News & Events - November 9, 2011

Florida International Trade News & Events     November 9, 2011

Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International trade news & events newsletter!

 New Enterprise Florida trade events this week:

 China International Boat Show (Shanghai, China)

New World Bank events this week:

 Haiti Reconstruction Forum 2011: Procurement & Business Opportunities in Haiti (Miami, Florida)

New Partner trade events this week:

Mexico: Domestic Politics in a Presidential Election Year (Miami, Florida)

WEBINAR: Export Controls - Legal, Forwarding and Enforcement Perspectives (Statewide)

Events are listed in order by date.  Please contact individual event  organizers for additional information.

    

For more info: click here 

 

PortMiami Master Plan 2035 Preview - Invite

Port of Miami Master Plan 2035 Preview

The Port of Miami will present its Master Plan 2035 at a half-day industry forum. Miami-Dade County officials will join maritime industry experts in discussing the proposed plans to expand the Port of Miami through the year 2035. Hear the exciting news about future development plans that support both the cargo and cruise business. Date:  Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Time: 8:30 A. M. - Noon Locale: Port of Miami, Terminal J

Click here to RSVP

Speakers :

• Mayor Carlos Gimenez
• Bill Johnson, Director of the Port of Miami
• Luis Ajamil, President and CEO of Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc. 
• Doctor John Martin, Ph.D.
• Mark Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Chamber of Commerce

Port's Map

Enterprise Florida: Innovation Monthly Newsletter - November 2011

      
           Innovation Monthly Newsletter - November 2011

MAINTAINING A LEGAL WORK FORCE

Friday, November 4th The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Presents: MAINTAINING A LEGAL WORK FORCE

The past State Legislative session bills were filed on mandating E-Verify (electronic  employment eligibility verification) for all employers in the State of Florida with the  intent to curtail the hiring of illegal workers - it failed.   There are indications that  similar bills may resurface in the upcoming State session and there is legislation   pending in Congress to make it a requirement nationwide.  Arizona and other states  have passed legislation making it mandatory for employers and are currently mandatory for state contractors in Florida.  E-Verify is currently a voluntary program - with the  exception of the states that have mandates for employers to use it. E-Verify is not without controversy and there are employers who do not like it as it has  its limitations and shortcomings. Should E-Verify be mandated at the State or Federal  level, it will have greater implications for small businesses that do not have the IT  resources such as high speed internet, etc. The Greater Miami Chamber has not endorse E-Verify but we are presenting this  program for employers to educate themselves, ask questions, etc as this has the  potential of becoming a reality in the future.          Click Here to Register

Florida International Trade News & Events - October 26, 2011

Join Enterprise Florida at Hospitalar 2012 in Brazil!

Join Enterprise Florida at Hospitalar 2012!

São Paulo, Brazil

May 22-25, 2012

Grants covering 50% of booth fees are available through an
initiative with the U.S. Small Business Administration!

Enterprise Florida is offering reimbursable grants for qualified Florida manufacturers and professional services providers in select target sectors to exhibit in Enterprise Florida and other certified trade shows. These grants will cover 50% of the turnkey booth fees to help offset some of the marketing costs of doing business overseas. See flyerRegistration Deadline is March 2, 2012

For more information please contact:

Mr. Michael Schiffhauer

Enterprise Florida, Inc.

Phone: 407-956-5634

mschiffhauer@eflorida.com

http://www.eflorida.com/

Enterprise Florida's Monthly Trade Leads - September 2011

Enterprise Florida is pleased to bring you our latest
International Trade Leads.  To view a SUMMARY of the trade leads, please 
clickhere
 
To view the DETAILED REPORTS, please
click here

Incoterms 2010 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 What's Covered: Proper use of Incoterms 2010 relating to Export and Import transactions Will cover what Incoterms "Do and what Incoterms Do Not Do" Will address new Incoterms Expedite the flow of goods with in the supply chain by mitigating problems assocatied with cultural and language barrings

Attendees will walk away with the knowledge of: Knowing the difference in Incoterms from 2000 to 2010 Indentifying which Incoterms works best for Ocean freight shipments Incoterms is not involved in transfer of title

Instructor: Thomas A. Cook, CEO and Managing Director, American River International Tom has been involved in global business for over 30 years in an array of diverse international trades. He graduated from Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, NY, where he holds both a BS Degree in Transportation Science and a Graduate Degree in Transportation and Business Management. He has authored over 225 articles and published nine books on international trade, the latest: Post 911 "Compliance in Today's Global Supply Chain",and has lectured all over the world on varied subjects involved with global trade. He is considered by many leading professionals to be top in the field of global logistics and international operations. Tom was the recent recipient winner of the prestigious International Partnership Award, sponsored by the United States Government, The State University of New York and the World Trade Council, delivered by former President Clinton.  Click Here to Register