Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Monday, August 25, 2014
Boost Your Sales In FTA Countries: DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS in Detroit (US Commercial Service)
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Friday, August 22, 2014
Movimat+Transport & Logistics Brazil Trade Show - September 16-18, 2014 (Enterprise Florida)
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
On Taco Bell's New Dollar Menu, Everything Will Actually Cost $1 (BusinessWeek)
The Dollar Menu used to be pretty straightforward: The items on it cost $1. Then, in order to raise prices, McDonald’s (MCD) introduced the the “Dollar Menu & More”; Burger King (BKW) puts its budget bites on a “King Deals Value Menu.” Taco Bell (YUM), however, is not messing around. It launched a “Dollar Cravings Menu” on Monday, with 11 items that each cost—wait for it—$1.
There is a catch. The menu includes four items that were previously available for less than $1: Cinnamon Twists and Cheesy Roll-ups used to cost 89¢, and Potato Soft Tacos and Caramel Empanadas were 99¢ each. There are also seven new items, including something called the Beefy Fritos Burrito.
So Taco Bell will earn a little extra money on a few items, and the chain expects customers to buy more than one item. “Consumers loved getting their own variety of dollar menu items to create their own unique meals,” said Stephanie Perdue, vice president of brand marketing. Taco Bell has long touted the customizable nature of its menu items; about three-fourths of orders at the chain include special requests such as extra cheese or no meat.
Fast-food customers are still price-sensitive. As prices rise at rival chains, Taco Bell wants to stand out by staying low. “What we heard from customers is that they’re looking to get the most for their dollar,” said Perdue. And having $1 items—no matter how few—remains important. McDonald’s has also recently emphasized the need to offer customers better value: Even it has expanded its “dollar” menu, it added two new $1 sandwiches.
The idea, after all, is as much about the drinks as it is about the food. Fountain soda is ridiculously profitable—a 20-ounce soda might cost a restaurant 22¢, all in. Surely customers will want something to wash down that Beefy Fritos Burrito. As we reported earlier this year, Taco Bell’s restaurant margin (a measure of profit divided by sales) is already close to 20 percent, higher than either Pizza Hut or KFC. Yum’s average restaurant margin in the U.S. was 16.9 percent in 2013.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Export Development Mission to Panama - October 5-7, 2014 (Enterprise Florida)
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DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING! September 5, 2014 Export Development Mission to Panama October 5-7, 2014 Panama City, Panama 
Enterprise Florida, the state’s lead
economic development organization, will be leading a mission to Panama City, Panama.
You are invited to join Florida Secretary of Commerce Gray Swoope and other
business leaders for this export and trade event.
Panama is a significant trading partner for Florida. More than $2 billion in Florida products were exported to Panama last year, and forecasts for the market remain strong. Panama is one of the strongest economies in Latin America. The country boasts the second fastest growing GDP in the region, expected to reach a 6 percent growth in 2015. Panama’s dollar-based economy offers low inflation in comparison with neighboring countries and zero foreign exchange risk. The U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement offers U.S.-made goods a competitive advantage. Furthermore, the current expansion of the Panama Canal is expected to generate new opportunities for Florida businesses. Registration Options Delegate Package Each company representative - $350.00 Gold Key Package - SOLD OUT |
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Delegate
Package Registration Deadline: September 5, 2014
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For more information
please contact:
Stephanie Pavolini Enterprise Florida Inc. Tel: 305-808-3388 Email: spavolini@eflorida.com Jorge Riano Enterprise Florida Inc. Tel: 305-808-3389 Email: jriano@eflorida.com |
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Friday, August 8, 2014
Enterprise Florida's Monthly Trade Leads - July 2014
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Business Alerts! (Miami-Dade County)
Please click on the
highlighted link for complete event information, and contact each agency directly
for further assistance.
Event:
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Event
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08/06/14
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Contact
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941-366-2554
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Location:
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Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach,
FL
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Description:
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FIME International Medical Exposition, Inc.
medical trade show is rated by Successful Meetings Magazine as the top
medical show in the United States from August 6-8, 2014
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Event:
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Event
Date:
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08/20/14
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Contact
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305-499-9490
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Location:
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Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel, Miami, FL
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Description:
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FCBF Seminar entitled, "What OTIs Need
to Know About Negotiating Contracts & Rates"
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Event:
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Event
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08/21/14
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Contact
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305-992-7283
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Location:
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Santo
Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Description:
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Exporters Association of the USA presents
the Latin American Hospitality & Gourmet Expo and Conference from August
21-22, 2014 in Sansouci, Dominican Republic
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08/22/14
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305-441-2244
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Hyatt Regency -Coral Gables, FL
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WorldCity's Trade Connections Panel
Discussion for "Third Annual Perishable TradeNumbers Launch"
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08/26/14
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305-992-7283
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Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, Honduras
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The Global Trade and Financing & Global
Trade Insurance presents a Trade Mission for Exporters and Conference for
Importers from Honduras from August 26-29, 2014
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08/29/14
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Contact
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305-441-2244
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Location:
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Hyatt Regency - Coral Gables, FL
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Description:
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WorldCity's Tech Connections panel members
will discuss, "Connected/Disconnected: A Country-by-Country
Rundown"
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08/29/14
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305-667-9299
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Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, FL
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Description:
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Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show Fall
2014 from August 29 - September 2, 2014
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08/30/14
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305-576-7888
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Kovens Conference Center, Miami, FL
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Description:
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The Minority Business Development Agency
Business Center U.S. Department of Commerce presents 2nd Annual BizTank on
October 16, 2014. REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR BIZTANK is August 30, 2014
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Event Date:
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09/08/14
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305-262-3200
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Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall A,
Miami Beach, FL
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Description:
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Asia America Trade Show 2014 from September
8-10, 2014
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Event:
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Event Date:
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09/10/14
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Contact #:
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305-901-6390
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Location:
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Barcelo Bvaro Convention Center, Dominican
Republic
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Description:
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The Dominican Republic International
Business, Tourism & Development Federation, Inc. along with The Export
& Investment Center of the Dominican Republic presents: Invest in the DR
2014 Investment Summit of the Dominican Republic CEI-RD from September 10-12,
2014
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Event:
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Event Date:
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09/16/14
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Contact #:
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305-808-3670 or lperez-codina@eflorida.com
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Location:
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Sao
Paulo, Brazil
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Description:
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Enterprise Florida invite participants to
attend the Movimat + Transport & Logistics Brazil from September 16-18,
2014
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Event:
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Event Date:
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09/16/14
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Contact #:
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305-577-5433
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Location:
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Jungle Island, Miami, FL
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Description:
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The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
presents its Annual Open House and Trade Show 2014
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Event:
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Event Date:
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09/17/14
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Contact #:
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305-901-6390
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Location:
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Santiago,
Dominican Republic
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Description:
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The Dominican Republic
International Business, Tourism & Development Federation, Inc. invitation
to join their Trade Mission, Pavillion & Catalog Show to the 27 Annual
Expo Cibao 2014 from September 17-21, 2014
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Event:
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Event Date:
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09/17/14
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Contact #:
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305-499-9490
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Location:
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Double Tree Miami Mart Hotel, Miami, FL
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Description:
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FCBF Seminar entitled, "19CFR- As You
Have Never Seen It Before!"
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Event:
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Event Date:
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09/18/14
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Contact #:
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786-235-8289
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Location:
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The New Otani Hotel
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Description:
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The 37th Annual Joint Meeting of the
Southeast U.S./Japan Association and Japan-U.S. Association will focus on
"Building Success Through Harmony and Collaboration" from September
18-20, 2014
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Event:
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Event Date:
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09/19/14
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Contact #:
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561-832-8339
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Location:
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Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Description:
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Enterprise Florida leading an Export Sales
Mission to Singapore & Malaysia from September 19-26, 2014
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Event:
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Event Date:
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09/19/14
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Contact #:
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305-674-1300
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Location:
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Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, FL
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Description:
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The Miami Beach Chamber and Miami
Association of Realtors present the 2014 Real Estate Luncheon, entitled
"MIAMI TOMORROW: Visionary Architects and Their Global Insight"
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Event:
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Event Date:
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09/26/14
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Contact #:
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305-441-2244
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Location:
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Hyatt Regency - Coral Gables, FL
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Description:
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World City's Global Connections 2nd Annual
Latin America Energy Forum
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Event:
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Event Date:
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09/27/14
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Contact #:
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786-558-5234
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Location:
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Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, FL
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Description:
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Miami Spa Aesthetic and Wellness Expo from
September 27-28, 2014
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Event:
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Event Date:
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10/1/14
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Contact #:
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954-985-4416 or kchang@sfrpc.com
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Location:
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Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, FL
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Description:
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This major regional event will “focus on
facilitating climate-related collaboration and knowledge sharing” from
October 1-2, 2014
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Event:
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Event Date:
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10/16/14
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Contact #:
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305-576-7888 or marie@miamimbdacenter.com
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Location:
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Kovens Conference Center, Miami, FL
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Description:
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A business matchmaking conference
“connecting business with opportunity” from October 16-17, 2014
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Event:
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Event Date:
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10/17/14
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Contact #:
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www.ctcbiz.org or 305-498-3109
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Location:
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Miami Airport Convention Center, Miami, FL
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Description:
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Panelists and Speakers to include: Charles
(Chuck) Brooks, V.P. Client Executive, Dept. Homeland Security Xerox
Corporation; Rick Gordon, Managing Partner, Mach37, Cyber Sec, Accellerator;
Aldo M. Leiva, Esq., Partner – Lubell & Rosen, EU/Latin Amer. Data
Protection Law HIPAA/HITECH and Jennifer Cebelein, Ph.D., Surveillance &
Intelligence, Florida International University
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Event:
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Event
Date:
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10/27/14
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Contact
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Location:
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Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall C,
Miami Beach, FL
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Description:
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This food and beverage show, “delivers the
best opportunity to showcase, explore, and sample the largest selection of
foods and beverages from around the world”, on October 27- 28, 2014
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Economic Development and International Trade Unit,
Business Affairs Division, Department of Regulatory and Economic
Resources
111
N.W. First Street, 12th Floor · Miami, Florida 33128-1994
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