Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Florida International Trade News & Events - May 22, 2013


 
 
Florida International Trade News & Events                   May 22, 2013
 
Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International trade news & events newsletter!
 
 
New & updated Enterprise Florida trade announcements and events this week:
 
Florida Export Opportunities: Mexico (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
Florida Export Opportunities: Mexico (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Productronica 2013 (Munich, Germany)
 
 
New & updated Partner trade events this week:
 
International Trade Seminar (Tampa, Florida)
Trade Americas Expo (Miami, Florida)
Belize Travel & Trade Show (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
Korea Trade Mission (Miami, Florida)
 
 
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 Trade Events
 
 
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!
 

June 4, 2013
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development in collaboration with its partners, Enterprise Florida and the U.S. Commercial Service, invite you to explore global market growth through the “Florida Export Opportunities” series. With the North American Free Trade Agreement enacted in 1994, Mexico is the United States’ third largest trade partner and second largest export market for U.S. products. Join us for an overview of Mexico’s business market and learn more about the many international resources available to your company.
 
For further information, please contact:
Paola Issac Baraya
Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
 

June 4, 2013
West Palm Beach, Florida

The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County in collaboration with its state partner Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) invites you to explore global market growth through EFI’s “Florida Export Opportunities” series. With the North American Free Trade Agreement enacted in 1994, Mexico is the United States’ third largest trade partner and second largest export market for U.S. products. Join us for an overview of Mexico’s business market by Ana Arroyo Yllanes, Director, EFI Mexico Office.

For further information, please contact:
Gary Hines
Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
 
(Updated!)
 
June 5, 2013
Orlando, Florida
 
Mexico is the 3rd largest trading partner of the United States and represents the second largest export market of U.S. products and services. Join us to learn more about the advantages of the Mexican business market and export assistance resources available to your company.
 
Top prospects for Florida exporters include but are not limited to:
  • Agribusiness
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Education
  • Environmental
  • Renewable Energy
  • Security
  • Heath Care (Medical Devices)
  • Infrastructure (consulting and equipment)
  • Telecommunication Equipment
     
For further information, please contact:
Paul Mitchell
Enterprise Florida Inc.
 
 

June 6, 2013
Tampa, Florida

Want to learn more about a close trading partner with the State of Florida? On June 6th we will hear from EFI’s Mexico office on how your products or services fit into Mexico. Ana Arroyo, Director of EFI Mexico will lead a discussion on what are the hot product markets for the country and what opportunities you might have.

This lunch seminar will feature an overview of the country market followed by a Q&A session with Tampa Bay companies doing business there currently.  Mark your calendars Tampa Bay! You don’t want to miss this event.
 
For further information, please contact:
 Max Stewart
Enterprise Florida Inc.
 

September 10-15, 2013
Cannes, France

The Cannes International Boat Show remains one of the most prestigious marine industry events throughout Europe. Enterprise Florida is pleased to again announce that we are working with the U.S. organizer to offer Florida companies premium locations in our Florida Pavilion. A very limited number of booths remain available and those interested in displaying boats (static display or in the water) are encouraged to contact Enterprise Florida as soon as possible. For more information about the Cannes event please visit the English version website at: http://www.salonnautiquecannes.com/GB.htm.
 

For further information, please contact:
Larry Bernaski
Enterprise Florida Inc.
lbernaski@eflorida.com
 
 

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.
 
 
 
November 20-23, 2013
Dusseldorf, Germany
 
MEDICA, the premiere global Life Sciences/Medical trade show will be an opportunity for many of Florida’s top medical companies to promote their goods and services at the Florida Pavilion for the 18th consecutive year. MEDICA 2012 featured a record-breaking 5,000 exhibitors, two-thirds of them from abroad. The show attracted 130,000 visitors from nearly 120 countries; 40% were from countries other than Germany. In fact, with 500 exhibiting companies from the United States and 50 exhibiting companies from Florida, MEDICA continues to set records.  A particularly high percentage of visitors come from overseas markets such as Asia, Australia, North Africa, Latin America and, increasingly, from Arab countries. MEDICA visitors who attend the show are professionals there to make significant buying decisions.
 
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.
 
Partner Trade Events

May 23, 2013
Jacksonville, Florida

The Florida Chamber's International Business Council will be hosting town hall events all around Florida. The town hall meetings will feature Florida’s strategic plan relating to international development, the 2013 legislative session highlights and a general discussion on international issues.
 
 

May 29, 2013
Clearwater, Florida
 
This event is designed to assist U.S. manufacturers, distributors, exporters, freight forwarders, exporting carriers, consolidators, and others on complying with U.S. export controls, including the fundamentals of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).   Questions?  Contact Rachel Kreissl at 727-464-4166 or Rachel.Kreissl@trade.gov
 
(New!)
International Trade Seminar (Financing and Latin America)

May 30, 2013
Tampa, Florida
 
1st United Bank is hosting an International Trade Financing Seminar, featuring former Governor Bob Martinez as the Keynote Speaker and other prominent industry leaders. Topics to be covered in this seminar include Federal and State programs and services for exporters, leveraging bank financing to expand exports to Latin America, protecting your foreign receivables through Federal Government insurance, best ways to structure payments for exports, Port of Tampa resources for shipping products and how to find and manage distributors in Latin America. Those who would like to attend need to RSVP with Michelle Scalzo at 1st United Bank on or before May 28, 2013 by emailing her at: mscalzo@1stunitedbankfl.com.
 
 

June 7, 2013
Tampa, Florida

The Florida Delegation SEUS/Japan Association, Inc. invites you to attend the 10th Annual Florida-Japan Summit. This annual summit program is intended to provide an opportunity for Floridians to learn about and exchange information regarding the business, education, and cultural ties between Florida and Japan through presentations and a networking reception in a state-wide context. This is our 10th annual Summit, with past programs held in Delray Beach, Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Tallahassee.
 

Madrid & Barcelona, Spain
June 8-15, 2013
 
The Economic Development and International Trade Unit of Miami-Dade County invite Florida companies to join the Business Development Mission to Madrid & Barcelona, Spain. During the mission, companies will have the opportunity to meet with high level government officials, participate in an in-country briefing by the U.S. Commercial Service and attend briefings and presentations by local agencies and organizations.  Pre-arranged one-to-one business meetings will be available in Madrid and Barcelona.  All interested companies must use the Port of Miami or Miami International Airport.
 
 
 
 
June 12-14, 2013
Mexico City, Mexico
 
The Americas Linkage Mission to Mexico City is a program that will facilitate business development opportunities in Mexico. This will include a country briefing, business meetings, seminars and networking opportunities.

 

June 19-21, 2013
Miami, Florida

This buyer’s mission is a great, low-cost opportunity for SUSTA-region food companies and agricultural exporters to meet pre-qualified international buyers from the Caribbean and Central America. You will have approximately 30 minutes to meet with each buyer that you have pre-selected prior to the mission based on buyer profiles that will be available to you prior to the event.
 
 
(Updated!)
 Trade Américas Expo

June 20-21, 2013
Miami, Florida

The Latin Trade Group presents Trade Américas Expo in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank. With a growing middle class fueled by small and medium business, Latin America is a natural trading and business partner for the North American SME. Trade Américas Expo brings a 360º look at trade by providing a platform for small and medium sized businesses, government trade agencies and important SME and PyMe market participants. One-on-One business matchmaking sessions with key experts and potential partners in the region for trade and investment is being offered to all companies interested.  The business matchmaking component of the event will feature between 250-400 interested corporate executives from the U.S. and Latin America.
 
 *Special Rate for Enterprise Florida Inc. Members of $399 per participant.  Use ID Code: TAEFI1
 

June 29, 2013
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Come see all that Belize has to offer at the Belize Travel and Trade Show! From the jungle to the beaches, Belize is the destination for business, weddings and adventure. The travel and trade show will feature products from Belize, visiting hoteliers, attraction including eco tour operators and Mayan ruins and more. For more information, please call: 954-704-111 or email Events@BelizeanDiaspora.com.
 
 

July 2, 2013
Miami, Florida

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) invites companies to participate in the Korea Trade Mission. This mission is designed to provide value-added opportunities for local buyers and business leaders in various industries to explore cooperation with promising Korean companies during their visit to Miami. With the newly established Free Trade Agreement between the US and Korea, the Korea Trade Mission will be an exciting opportunity that will open new markets and fuel economic growth for both the US and Korea.
 

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
 
 

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.