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From Enterprise Florida: Florida International Trade News & Events - July 31, 2013


      

 
Florida International Trade News & Events                   July 31, 2013
 
Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International trade news & events newsletter!
 
 
New Enterprise Florida trade events this week:
 
CeBIT 2014 (Hannover, Germany)
 
New Partner trade events this week:
 
2013 Export Readiness Seminar (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
XVII Alliance Business Expo (Doral, Florida)
WATEC Israel 2013 (Tel Aviv, Israel)
 
 
 
 
Events are listed in order by date.  Please contact individual
event  organizers for additional information.
 
 
 
Programs & Services for Florida Exporters
 
 
      Trade Event Grants
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calendar of Events
For a complete listing of Enterprise Florida events, please click the link below.
 
 
 
 
To be added to our Trade Events mailing list
please send full company and contact information to trade@eflorida.com
 
Enterprise Florida Announcements
 
 

Enterprise Florida announces that a limited number of Target Sector Trade Event Grants are available for the upcoming Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam in November 2013. Florida companies must meet SBA and Enterprise Florida eligibility criteria and submit a fully-completed application in order to be considered.  Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis and the completed application must be received no later than October 16, 2013. The grant application forms can be accessed from the title link.  
 
 For further information, please contact:
Larry Bernaski
Enterprise Florida Inc.
lbernaski@eflorida.com
 
 
Enterprise Florida Inc. is compiling an accurate, up-to-date Directory to catalog Florida’s aviation/aerospace and defense companies and their capabilities. This Directory will be used as one of the primary tools for marketing Florida’s aviation/aerospace and defense industries. It will be distributed to industry professionals during all Team Florida Missions, international events and programs in which EFI participates. Targeted international distribution will include leading global aviation events such as the Paris Air Show, Farnborough Air Show, Singapore Air Show, and through EFI’s network of international offices.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity!
 
For further information, please contact:
Ken Cooksey
Enterprise Florida Inc.
 
 
 
 
Workforce Florida, Inc. has launched a Quick Response Training Challenge Grant available to companies in Florida’s logistics and trade industry.  With two million in funding, these special time-limited grants will provide partial reimbursement for trade and logistics companies that need workforce training for current or new employees. The Challenge Grant will be offered to companies involved in moving freight, both by land, sea, air, or rail, and to logistics companies.
 
 
For further information, please contact:
Debbie McMullian
Workforce Florida, Inc.
dmcmullian@workforceflorida.com.

 
Enterprise Florida Trade Events
 
 
August 15, 2013
Tampa, Florida
 
Faced with distant geographies, economic uncertainties, intimidating labeling and marking requirements and an alphabet soup of international regulations, many Florida-based ICT companies remain focused on the domestic market. Join Enterprise Florida, the U.S. Commercial Service, and other partners in the region to learn about all aspects of selling ICT goods and services internationally. You will learn how to craft an export strategy that fits your company, about upcoming international ICT trade shows Enterprise Florida is promoting, how to exhibit as part of a Florida pavilion, and what programs can help you offset your international marketing expenses such as trade show exhibitions.
 
For further information, please contact:
Max Stewart
Enterprise Florida Inc.
 

November 12-15, 2013
Munich, Germany

Please join Enterprise Florida in exhibiting at the world´s leading trade fair for all aspects of innovative electronics production. Productronica 2013 gives exhibitors a comprehensive look at the global market for electronics manufacturing. Productronica 2013 serves as a global platform for showcasing assets within the entire value chain in electronics production — from technologies and components to software and services.
 
Space is limited, so secure yours by June 21, 2013.
 
 
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.
 
 
 
November 17-21, 2013
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Dubai Airshow is a key event in the international aerospace industry that offers unrivaled access to the Middle East aerospace market.  The Dubai Airshow attracts senior decision makers from all over the world as a trade only B2B exhibition, with no public days.  Exhibitors can focus entirely on their customers and key contacts over the five day event.  Enterprise Florida has secured space for a Florida Pavilion and individual booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the Pavilion.
 
 
 
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.
 
Paul Mitchell
Enterprise Florida Inc.
 

January 27-30, 2014
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

JOIN ENTERPRISE FLORIDA AT ARAB HEALTH 2014!

Arab Health is the largest healthcare event for the Middle East with the addition of the new Zabeel Hall at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. Over 2,400 exhibitors utilize this show as a launch platform for new products and services as well as showcasing new developments.

Arab Health attracts decision-makers from the region’s healthcare sector. Arab Health 2013 attracted 79,000 visitors from over 141 countries around the world, including medical staff, hospital management, and dealer distributors. The largest number came from the United Arab Emirates, with other attendees coming from Saudi Arabia, Quatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, and Kuwait. The Middle East healthcare industry is estimated to be over US $44 billion per year, with an annual growth rate of 11 percent.
 
 
For further information, please contact:
Michael Schiffhauer
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
mschiffhauer@eflorida.com
 
 
 

February 11-16, 2014
Singapore
 
Join Enterprise Florida at the Singapore Airshow as we return to host a Florida Pavilion for the 11th time since 1994! The Singapore Airshow is among the world's top three aviation events and is the largest aerospace and defense event in Asia. This show is truly a global exhibition where the latest state-of-the-art systems and equipment are displayed by top aerospace companies around the world.
 
 
 
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.
 
Paul Mitchell
Enterprise Florida Inc.
 
(New!)
 
March 10-14, 2014
Hannover, Germany
 
With eight topic clusters and special offerings for specific target groups, CeBIT is the world's leading IT business event and conference for IT professionals. The 2014 themed clusters are Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Data Analysis, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Web & Mobile Solutions, IT Services, Security, Communication & Networks, Infrastructure & Data Center, and Research & Innovation.

CeBIT 2014 will build upon CeBIT 2013, which saw more trade visitors, strong participation from more than 120 countries, and a substantial increase in the number of IT and purchasing decision-makers over previous years. Florida exporters of IT and communications technologies interested in increasing their global footprint should seriously consider adding exhibiting at this renowned show to their marketing calendars. 
 
 
 
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.
 
Partner Trade Events

August 7, 2013
Jacksonville, Florida

Export University is a training program developed by the Florida District Export Council in cooperation with the Florida Trade Alliance Partners to help companies begin an export initiative and to gain skills and innovation in their international sales. Delivered by the U.S. Commercial Service, Export 101 is designed for new-to-export firms that would like expert advice on the export basics. Attendees will receive a certificate following completion of this course.  This course is ideal for marketing and sales management and staff, export operations personnel, purchasing, logistics, and anyone with a responsibility for export functions. 
 
 
(New!)
 
August 28 & September 4,11, 2013
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 
The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development in conjuntion with Broward College presents the 2013 Export Readiness Seminar. This three-part seminar will educate the business community on export related topics such as exporting fundamentals, international policies, regulations and agreements, resources available to companies and more.
 

September 11, 2013
Miami, Florida

Please mark your calendar to for NAFTZ's 41st Annual Conference and Exposition. NAFTZ’s Annual Conference and Exposition is the single largest event of the year dedicated solely to Foreign-Trade Zones. With four full days of educational sessions, exhibitions, and networking events, the Annual conference is the most important event of the year for Foreign-Trade Zone professionals. Invited speakers include Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board; Mayor Tomás Regalado of Miami; and U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who will address a range of issues important to the FTZ community. Expert panel discussions will cover such topics as the proposed In-Bond Process regulations, the Trusted Trader program, changing trade patterns and eCommerce for grantees and users/operators, CBP compliance, and many other topics. We are excited to bring our conference to Miami to help members of the FTZ community save money, support U.S. jobs, and stimulate local economic development.
 
 

September 17-18, 2013
Miami Beach, Florida

The Water Expo is the only event in the United States providing access to the ever-growing, non-stoppable water related markets for all the Americas. With its unique marketing mix (USA + Latin America & the Caribbean), the Water Expo works as the one-stop, all-inclusive, interactive conference and marketplace on this extremely important resource, combining a major trade show with front edge extensive educational and networking programs serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets
 

September 22-28, 2013
Bogota & Medellin, Colombia

The Miami Dade County Office of Economic Development and International Trade invites you to attend the Business Development Mission to Bogota & Medellin, Colombia. Colombia has the fifth (5th) largest economy in Latin America with the third (3rd) largest population of approximately 46 million people. Aided by major security improvements, steady economic growth and moderate inflation, Colombia has become a free market economy with major commercial and investment ties to the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
 
 

September 24, 2013
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

If you own a successful business and want to explore potential international markets or are an exporter looking to enhance your knowledge, then the International Trade Certificate Program is right for you! Not only will you learn and discuss advanced topics in international trade, but also this program will help prepare you for the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional Exam.
 
(New!)
 
October 2, 2013
Doral, Florida
 
The XVII Alliance Business Expo is a general business exhibition of new services, products, and investment opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to meet local businesses, expand client base, and enjoy free business seminars, art, music, and international food.  This year, the Honorable Rick Scott, Governor of the State of Florida, will serve as a guest speaker.
 
 

October 14, 2013
La Paz, Bolivia

One of the best ways to grow your business in today's economy is to expand into other markets. The Global Trade Chamber and partners cordially invite you to attend Business Opportunities in Bolivia. During this event, participants will meet with hundreds of  Bolivian entrepreneurs that are looking to do business with US companies and are interested in purchasing a business or franchise.
 
(New!)
 
October 20-23, 2013
Sao Paulo, Brazil
 
Please join Mayor Buckhorn and the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation on a Trade and Business Development Mission to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Brazil is the 6th largest country in the world and Latin America’s most dynamic and prosperous economy.  Brazil is Florida’s number #1 trading partner with Florida exports reaching nearly $15.8 billion in 2012.  Grants are available to qualified companies. This option will be limited to 10 spots and will be on a first -come, first-served basis.  All mission participants will have the opportunity to meet with high level government officials, attend presentations by local organizations and participate in a networking reception at the residence of the United States Consul General.
 
 
(New!)
 
October 24, 2013
Tel Aviv, Israel
 
You are invited to the upcoming WATEC Israel 2013 event, an international conference and exhibition focusing on water technologies. The WATEC Conference in Israel provides the prefect platform for networking and building productive international relationships to meet the world’s water challenges ahead.
 

October 24-25, 2013
Miami, Florida

The annual Private Wealth Latin America & The Caribbean Forum will feature discussions of wealth management, asset allocation, best practices in platform selection and technology, wealth protection strategies through estate planning, tax and trusts. Forum attendees will be able to uncover difficult to reach family offices and understand where industry growth is taking place during 10 hours of valuable networking opportunities with delegates from the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, The Bahamas, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cayman Islands. Over eighty speakers from the region's largest wealth managers, private banks, family offices, HNWIs, the asset management, technology and law communities will be in attendance. Currently, discounted registration is available at the following link: http://latinmarkets.org/forums/private-wealth-miami-forum/registration. To receive 20% of the current fee available use discount code EF20.
 
For more information, contact Mr. Charles Fathers at +1-212-696-0898 or charles.fathers@latinmarkets.org
 
 

November 5-8, 2013
Daejeon, South Korea

TAMAS 2013 is a leading agricultural exhibition that showcases a variety of items such as large-scaled machinery, seeds and other agricultural products. Participants of this event will also have the opportunity to attend business meetings, seminars and networking functions.
 

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