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Florida
International Trade News &
Events January
30, 2013
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Welcome
to Enterprise Florida's International trade news & events
newsletter!
New
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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Enterprise
Florida Trade Events
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February 27, 2013
Orlando,
Florida
The United
Kingdom is the seventh largest economy in the world and the
third-largest economy in the European Union. As a major international
trading power with a highly developed, sophisticated, and diversified
market, the UK is the fifth largest market in the world for U.S.
exports. Join us for an overview of the UK business market and to
learn more about the many international resources available to your
company.
One-on-one
business meetings are available on a first-come, first-served basis
immediately following the briefing.
Deadline to register is February 25, 2013
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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.
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!
For further information, please contact:
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!
For further information, please contact:
Larry Bernaksi
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April 9-11, 2013
Hamburg,
Germany
Enterprise
Florida, Inc. has negotiated a special deal for Florida companies to
participate at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg
Germany. AIX is the world’s largest event dedicated to the
aircraft interiors industry and provides a unique platform to display
products, conduct prearranged meetings, and network with key
purchasing contacts from all over the globe.
If you produce products or provide services associated
with cabin interiors, in-flight entertainment, connectivity and
passenger services and would like to meet buyers and decision makers
with companies like Airbus, Bose Corp, B/E Aerospace, Lufthansa
Technik AG, and more then this is an event not to be missed.
The negotiated deal includes a 2.5M x 3M turnkey booth,
an enhanced internet listing, an official show catalogue entry, lead
retrieval scanner and a dedicated customer service representative for
$7,000. EFI trade grants that will reimburse 50% of the booth
cost are available to qualified participants. Only 6 Booths are
available on a first come first served basis.
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!
For further information, please contact:
Ken Cooksey
Enterprise Florida Inc.
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April 23-25, 2013
Mexico City,
Mexico
Last year, over
12,000 visitors from throughout Mexico attended Expo Seguridad to
visit with 490 exhibitors from more than 16 countries occupying more
than 300,000m2 of floor space. The market potential for safety,
security products and related services throughout Mexico are
estimated to be valued at over $4.3 billion.
Best prospects
for products and services in the security and safety sector include:
Government: Armored solutions (vehicles, plates, clothes, doors,
walls); electronic devices for mobile phones; biometric solutions;
access control; tactical equipment and more.
Commercial: CCTV;
armored services; perimeter protection solutions; access control;
alarms; digital systems; residential solutions; personal protection
devices; and more.
**A limited number of trade grants are available at
this time**
Deadline to register is March 14, 2013
For further information, please contact:
Ana Arroyo
Enterprise Florida Mexico
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April 25, 2013
Montreal,
Quebec, Canada
Join
Enterprise Florida at AEROMART Montréal!
AEROMART Montréal
is hosted by Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, Pratt & Whitney, and
EADS and is coordinated by BCI Aerospace. AEROMART is all about
direct interactions between OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s and the entire
network of contract manufacturers offering capabilities and
commodities for both civil and defense programs. The format of this
event is based on pre-arranged one-on-one meetings between contract
manufacturers and supply chain, procurement, engineering, and
fabrication teams.
**A limited number of trade grants are available at
this time**
Deadline to register is March 8, 2013.
For further information, please contact:
Ken Cooksey
Enterprise Florida Inc.
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May 20-23, 2013
Santiago,
Chile
Join Florida Governor Rick Scott and Enterprise Florida
on the
Team Florida Trade Mission to Chile!
The Chilean
economy continues to be a model for developing countries, surpassing
their forecasted 5.5 percent growth for the second consecutive year.
Florida enjoys a
significant share of the total U.S. exports to Chile. The South
American nation is ranked as Florida’s sixth-best trading partner
with over $2.4 billion in Florida origin exports -an increase of 22
percent since 2011.Total merchandise trade amounted to $7 billion
through November 2012 and there is ample opportunity to expand
our trade and investment relationships.
The Team
Florida trade mission to Chile will be highly active, featuring a
business matchmaker program for Florida exporters, including
one-on-one business appointments with potential Chilean partners.
Grants covering 100% of registration fees are
available for Option 1 Gold Key Package through an
initiative with the U.S. Small Business Administration!
Gold Key Registration Deadline is March 25, 2013
Delegate
Registration Deadline is April 10, 2013
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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.
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 March 1, 2013
For further information, please contact:
Michael Schiffhauer
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
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June 17-23, 2013
Paris, France
Florida Governor Rick Scott and Secretary of Commerce
Gray Swoope will lead the Florida delegation to next year's Paris Air
Show!
The Paris Air Show has been the world's leading aviation
and space event for over 100 years and the 50th Paris Air Show is no
exception! Paris 2013 will take place at Le Bourget Exhibition Centre
from June 17th – 23rd, 2013. Paris, once again plays host to all the
industry's players from across the globe to showcase the latest
technological innovations. The first four days of the show, exclusively
for trade visitors, are followed by three days for the general
public.
The FLORIDA
PAVILION, once again, enjoys a premier location where
Florida’s industry and economic development community can meet
existing clients along with new prospects!
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!
For further information, please contact:
Ken Cooksey
Enterprise Florida Inc.
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Partner Trade
Events
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Strategic
International Solutions in partnership with the Brazil-Florida
Alliance is offering a new “Brazil High-Exposure Marketing Campaign”
to Florida companies interested in expanding into the Brazilian
market – our state’s number one trade partner.
The program will
provide two months of on-ground support in Brazil with coaching and
assistance with any and all needs in the process of generating leads,
executing sales, and the delivery and receivables of goods and
services. A live in-country contact will also be available for
support.
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February 5, 2013
Doral, Florida
The U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS)
are hosting an Export Outreach Team Workshop. The National Export
Initiative continues to be a top priority in 2013. In an effort to
further promote all of the programs and services which are available
to U.S. exporters, the SBA and USCS formed an Export Outreach Team
made up of local international trade experts and small business
service providers. Tuesday’s workshop will provide the perfect
opportunity to network with the members of the Export Outreach Team.
But more importantly it will give you the latest trade-related
information to help you better serve customers and clients who are
interested in establishing or expanding their export markets.
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February 6, 2012
Miami, Florida
The Greater Miami
Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to a Breakfast Briefing
with Jose W. Fernandez, Assistant Secretary of Economic &
Business Affairs U.S. Department of State. Assistant Secretary
Fernandez will discuss issues regarding trade, opportunities in Latin
America and Mexico, economic policies being implemented by the State
Department to encourage job growth domestically and to promote U.S.
businesses in Latin America as well as an update on the Trans-Pacific
Partnership and the National Export Initiative.
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February 12, 2013
Tampa, Florida
The Florida
Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern
United States in partnership with the Tampa Hillsborough Economic
Development Corporation and Holland & Knight invites you to a
membership mixer. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, as local
experts discuss international initiatives impacting our business
community.
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February 14, 21 & 28, 2013
Tampa, Florida
Florida is the
nation’s fourth-largest export state. More than 95 percent of its
exporters are small and medium-sized enterprises. Like to go global,
but not sure how to get there? Let the SBDC at the University of
South Florida three-part Florida Export Series be your guide. We’ll
put you on the right path toward international growth and expansion.
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February 15, 2013
Miami, Florida
The Consulate
General of South Africa in New York, Enterprise Florida and the Economic
Development & International Trade Unit of Miami-Dade
County is hosting an Opportunities for Business in South
Africa seminar and luncheon for Florida companies
interested in doing business in foreign markets. One-on-one meetings
with representatives of the Consulate are available immediately after
lunch.
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February 20-22, 2013
Orlando,
Florida
Partnerships
International Inc. with the participation of the U.S. Departments of
State, Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, OFAC, Census Bureau, and
U.S. Trade invites you to attend Partnering for Compliance.
This event will focus on a broad spectrum of export/import regulatory
and compliance matters of current relevance to companies and
individuals involved in global trading.
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February 21, 2013
Winter Park,
Florida
The World Affairs
Council of Central Florida in partnership with the Embassy of Korea
and the Korean Economic Institute will present a panel discussion,
evening reception and educational event on the importance of doing
business in Korea and the impact on diplomacy, trade, government.
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March 7, 2013
Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida
The Export
Compliance Seminar is an all-day program where experts from the
Department of Commerce will provide training on export filing
requirements. Census Bureau experts will cover the filing
requirements of the FTR, how to classify your commodities by providing
an understanding of the Schedule B classification requirements, as
well as provide a thorough overview of the AES. The CBP experts will
cover port requirements and efforts against terrorism and
international narcotics trafficking. Bureau of Industry and Security
(BIS) officers will highlight export control requirements.
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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.
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April 4-13, 2013
Singapore & Kong Kong
Why Singapore
& Hong Kong? Singapore is considered the easiest place to do
business in the world according to the World Bank. The World Economic
Forum ranks Singapore as the world’s second most competitive country
having the best intellectual property protection. Hong Kong is
considered the freest economy in the world. It remains as one of the
world’s most competitive financial and business centers. Its strong
legal framework provides strength to its economy and to foreigners
doing business there. Singapore and Hong Kong are major trading
hubs, importing and exporting all kinds of products and services to
re-export to third countries.
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May 1-2, 2013
San Diego,
California
Discover export opportunities and expand your company’s
global reach at the ACCESS 2013 International Trade Forum. U.S.
Department of Commerce Senior Commercial Officers and Commercial
Specialists from Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia regions
including Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, India, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates will provide
information, help you identify new export markets, and develop market
entry strategies.
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May 14-17, 2013
Seoul, South
Korea
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) -
Miami, a nonprofit government organization under the Ministry of
Knowledge Economy, invites Florida companies to attend Seoul Food
2013. Seoul Food is the third largest food industry exhibition in
Asia featuring more than 1,450 quality exhibitors and 47,000 visitors
from up to 50 countries.
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