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Florida
International Trade News &
Events October
24, 2012
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Welcome
to Enterprise Florida's International trade news & events
newsletter!
New
Announcement:
New
& Updated Enterprise Florida trade events this week:
New
& Updated Partner trade events this week:
Events are listed in order by date. Please
contact individual
event organizers for
additional information.
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Programs
& Services for Florida Exporters
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Calendar of Events
For a complete listing of Enterprise Florida
events, please click the link below.
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To be added to our Trade
Events mailing list
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Governor's
2012 Innovators in Business Awards
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On behalf of Governor
Rick Scott, Enterprise Florida is issuing a call for nominations for
the 2012 Innovators in Business Awards, which recognizes Florida
companies for their outstanding contributions to the state's economic
growth. The awards will be presented during Industry Appreciation
Week. Click
here for more information. Deadline is
October 26th, 2012.
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Enterprise
Florida Trade Events
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November 11-17, 2012
Nairobi, Kenya
Miami-Dade County
and Enterprise Florida invite Florida companies to join the Business
Development Mission to Nairobi, Kenya. Kenya is the most developed
economy in Eastern Africa and is also the economic, commercial, and
logistical gateway of the entire region. The United States is currently
working with the Eastern African Community (EAC) on a new regional
integration initiative, which will enhance the U.S.-EAC trade and
investment relationship. Ranking as one of the top 100 trade partners
for South Florida, there are several business opportunities for Florida
companies in the following sectors: Agriculture, Aviation/Aerospace
(Aircraft and Aircraft Parts), Chemicals, Clean Energy, Computers &
Peripherals, Construction Equipment, Electrical Power Systems, Emerging
Technologies, Financial & Professional Services, Health &
Medical Equipment Services, IT, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, and
Telecommunications Equipment.
For further information, please contact:
Bryant Salter
Desmond Alufohai
Miami-Dade County, OEDIT
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Would
YOU Like To Become An AIRBUS SUPPLIER? Please see the
attached letter from Mr. David Williams, Vice President Procurement,
Airbus Americas, and there is still time……
Airbus and several of their key European Suppliers confirmed to
Enterprise Florida, at the recently concluded ILA Berlin Airshow, it is
essential that major Airbus Suppliers have U.S. operations closer to
the new Airbus facility to be built in Mobile, Alabama-this mission has
to be accomplished ASAP. We were also informed the quickest, most
efficient path in establishing the U.S. base is to partner with a
Florida firm having complimentary operations, products, services, etc.
This event is expected to bring together over 1,000 companies from all
over the world, including 500 current Tier 1 & 2 Airbus Suppliers.
AEROMART Toulouse is a matchmaking program strictly reserved for
aerospace and defense professionals. Airbus, ATR, Safran and Bombardier
to name only a few OEMs, will have hundreds of their supply chain
specialists available to attend one-on-one meetings.
BCI Aerospace
has agreed to modest discounts – participation fees & hotel - for
Florida companies. The hotel is 120 Euros and will be discounted
20%-30%, depending on the number of Florida participants.
For further information, please contact:
Ken Cooksey
Enterprise Florida Inc.
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Join Enterprise Florida at CeBIT 2013, the world’s leading
marketplace for ICT and Digital Technologies! CeBIT 2013 offers a
unique opportunity to showcase your company at the world’s most
exciting platform for sales, marketing and networking in the world of
ICT. More than 4,000 exhibitors from over 70 countries participated at
CeBIT 2012.
Exhibitors can benefit from an effective combination of trade show,
conferences and networking platforms. The show facilitates efficient
networking of business, science, politics and the media at an international
level — plus an unparalleled concentration of decision-makers and
investment potential.
WHO SHOULD
EXHIBIT AT CEBIT 2013?
- Auto ID & RFID
Banking & Finance
- World Business
Communication & Networks including Wireless Communication and
Mobile Solutions
- Enterprise Storage
Solutions
- Virtualization
- Hardware and Multimedia
Solutions
- Transport, Logistics
& Navigation
- And more!
Trade Grants are available to help offset your
exhibition cost in this show. Please let EFI know if you wish to
receive more details on this opportunity!
Deadline to register is October 24, 2012
For further
information, please contact:
Ms. Andrea Moore
Enterprise Florida Inc.
amoore@eflorida.com
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March 5-9, 2013
Dubai, U.A.E.
The Middle East
remains one of the most affluent regions in the world and companies
from all over the globe will be showcasing the latest designs and
innovations at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS). With an
impressive display of boats and super yachts in the Middle East and the
largest, most lucrative gathering of VIP’s and Royal families; DIBS
delivers the ultimate meeting point for the region’s most prosperous
buyers. Attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year, DIBS is one
of the few events worldwide where companies constantly experience an
impressive return on investment.
After a year
hiatus, Enterprise Florida is taking the lead on a Florida pavilion at
this show. Florida continues to be the only U.S. state with a group
presence thus enhancing our state’s visibility as the premier state for
the marine industry. We’ve secured premier locations for a
variety of exhibitors. If you are a Florida-based business and
interested in the Middle East Region, exhibiting within the Florida pavilion
can help your company maximize its exposure in the most cost-effective
manner.
Trade Grants are available to help offset your
exhibition cost in this show. Please let EFI know if you wish to
receive more details on this opportunity!
Deadline to register is November 30, 2012
For further information, please contact:
Larry Bernaksi
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May 21-24, 2013
Sao Paulo,
Brazil
Hospitalar is the
most important health fair in Brazil and Latin America. The show
features products ranging from the most sophisticated state-of-the-art
medical technology to disposables. Almost 90,000 professional visitors
and over 1,250 exhibitors are anticipated at this year’s show.
The
Market
Brazil is the largest economy in South America with the highest
potential in the healthcare market. Brazil has over 6,400 hospitals and
15,000 clinics and healthcare establishments. The Brazilian healthcare
market is over $125 billion. Imports account for approximately 25% of
the market, with the U.S. providing 50% of all imports. The medical
equipment market is over $6.0 billion.
The continued
expansion of the Brazilian private health care sector, particularly in
the HMO sector, should create new opportunities for U.S. exporters,
particularly for more advanced medical equipment, disposables,
diagnostic devices, implants and components.
Deadline to register is March 1, 2013
For further information, please contact:
Michael Schiffhauer
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
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Partner Trade
Events
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October 30, 2012
Doral, Florida
Taking advantage of the Alternative Site Framework (ASF)
for foreign-trade zones (FTZ) recently implemented in Miami-Dade
County, a panel of experts will discuss:
What is a FTZ? How
to become one? How to grow your business as a FTZ? and the
challenges and opportunities of becoming a FTZ.
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October 31, 2012
Statewide
Join U.S. Commercial Service experts to learn the dos and don’ts to
succeed in finding business opportunities in South Asia! U.S. exports
to India more than doubled from 2005-2011 and are poised for further
growth. With its 1.2 billion population, a dynamic middle class, and
6.5% GDP growth rate, India is uniquely positioned for sustained growth
in the near future. Its neighbor, Sri Lanka also brims with
opportunities for U.S. exporters with its population of 20 million
persons and an over 7% GDP growth rate. Geographically situated as an
ideal shipping hub, Sri Lanka is now open for business! Both markets
are places where you need to visit to know the players and succeed.
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November 1, 2012
Miami, Florida
At this signature program of the Americas Society/Council
of the Americas, experts will share predictions on the economic,
financial, and trade outlook for the Americas in 2013. Join other business
leaders to hear perspectives on the current macroeconomic scenario in
the region as well as opportunities and key challenges in the various
markets that will help you better plan for the year ahead.
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November 2, 2012
Coral Gables,
Florida
The Center for Hemispheric Policy invites Florida
companies to attend an interactive panel discussion entitled
“Venezuela: Post-Election Outlook.” With the re-election of President
Hugo Chavez for a third consecutive term, this event will focus on
dynamics of the political and economic landscape in Venezuela.
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Latin America – Business Opportunities and Risks in an
Uncertain Global Environment
November 2, 2012
Gainesville,
Florida
The symposium, the sixth one hosted by the Latin American Business
Environment Program in UF’s Center for Latin American Studies since
2004, will focus on the current situation in Latin America from a
business and finance perspective. The speakers will share their
experience working with Latin America and the outlook in the region for
their industries and their companies.
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November 4, 2012
Orlando, Florida
SunTrust Bank Global Trade Solutions presents
the Global Business Symposium. Come out to hear tips from local
professionals specializing in international business services. Meet
trade and economic development organizations that can help you expand globally.
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November 4-8,
2012
Montevideo,
Uruguay
CAMACOL- The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States is hosting
a Business Development Mission to Uruguay. During this mission, Florida
companies will have the opportunity to establish business linkages with
leaders throughout Latin America and network with Country
Representatives from CAMACOL’s Hemispheric Congress.
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November 13-14, 2012
Miami, Florida
The Trade Commission of Spain in Miami, on behalf of ICEX
Spain Trade and Investment is organizing the VI edition of the
Spain-USA Investment and Business Cooperation Forum.This forum is to
promote business partnerships between Spanish and American companies.
More than 30 Spanish firms will be participating this year, among
which are 21 Spanish companies with specific investment
and business cooperation projects who are interested in having
one-on-one meetings with Florida companies.
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November 15, 2012
Coral Gables,
Florida
The Center for Hemispheric Policy at the University of
Miami invites you to attend “The New Colombia: An Agenda for Achieving
Sustained Development”. This event will feature the following panelist:
Bruce Bagley Chair and Professor, Department of International Studies,
University of Miami; Román D. Ortiz Director, Decisive Point, Bogotá,
Colombia and Jorge A. Restrepo Director, Centro de Recursos para
el Análisis de Conflictos (CERAC), Bogotá, Colombia.
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November 16, 2012
Boca
Raton, Florida
Join the Small Business Development Center at Palm Beach
State College for the second annual “Battlefield to Business”. This
event will feature expert advice from veterans, agencies and successful
contractors as well as information on how to land prime government
contracts.
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December 3-5, 2012
Miami, Florida
To facilitate a
high-level dialog with aviation interests in the Latin American and
Caribbean (LAC) region, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, in
cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, will sponsor the
Latin America & Caribbean Aviation Summit. Summit topics and
project briefings will focus on air traffic control modernization,
airport infrastructure, aviation safety and security, IT management and
green airport technologies in the region. The Summit will promote
specific commercial opportunities for U.S. businesses and seek to
expand overall trade opportunities.
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December 6-7, 2012
Orlando, Florida
Join the
Manufacturers Association of Florida for the 9th Annual Manufacturers
Summit and Marketplace. If you are looking to increase your
competitive edge, thinking about expanding in Florida or finding
international customers, this event is your “one-stop” for
relevant information and contacts.
The forum will
cover opportunities to hire an educated, trained and certified
workforce, where to get training for your current workforce,
international business opportunities, the manufacturing landscape
nationally and stateside, economic development incentives, technical
assistance, and everything else you need to know to optimally do
business in Florida. If you are looking to improve your supply chain,
manufacturing suppliers and service providers will be exhibiting their
products and services to help you be more successful.
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December 7, 2012
Miami, Florida
The World Energy of the Future Solutions 2012 is a one day
program that includes sessions on key issues regarding recent
developments in clean energy and renewal sectors. The summit features
34+ speakers and more than 40 exhibitors. Attendees will explore the
challenges and learn solutions for successfully implementing new energy
development on the future from senior industry stakeholders.
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January 31-February 1, 2013
Miami Beach,
Florida
The MiaGreen Expo & Conference is the only event in the United
States providing access to the ever-growing, non-stoppable green,
renewable and sustainable markets for ALL the Americas. With its unique
marketing mix (80% US + 20% Latin America & the Caribbean),
MiaGreen has developed as the one-stop, all-inclusive, interactive
conference and marketplace for SUSTAINABILITY, combining a major trade
show with front edge extensive educational and networking programs.
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February 3-8, 2013
Chennai &
Cochin, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka
Explore the markets in Chennai, Cochin and Colombo! Join the U.S.
Department of Commerce in this multi sector Trade Mission to South
India and Sri Lanka and increase your sales to these booming markets!
With soon-to-be implemented infrastructure and industrial facilities in
South India and Sri Lanka, now is the time for U.S. firms to play a
major role in design, construction, engineering and management of
signature projects in the region. This trade mission will help
participating firms gain market insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the
goal of increasing U.S. exports of goods and services to India and Sri
Lanka.
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Featuring Keynote Speaker Tom Donohue, President of the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
April 1-3, 2013
Tallahassee,
Florida
Join the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida’s international
business community to hear from top international trade experts and
promote the significant role international business has in Florida’s
economy and in your business.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Meet with Florida’s
legislators and top decision makers to promote the importance of trade
and international business
- Discuss the importance
of manufacturing exports and the industry’s significant role in
our goal to double Florida-origin exports in 5 years
- Hear from experts
on trade issues and regulations affecting Florida’s international
business economy and more
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