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Florida International Trade News &
Events August 19, 2015
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Welcome
to Enterprise Florida's International trade news & events
newsletter!
New Enterprise
Florida events this week:
Security Canada 2015 (Toronto, Canada)
New 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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Platinum Member
Sponsor
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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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Business
Opportunities in Honduras Roadshow
You
are invited to join Enterprise Florida and our trade partners as we
host a Business Opportunities in Honduras Roadshow around the state of
Florida. Honduras ranks as Florida’s 9th top merchandise trading
partner. Honduras is expected to continue to grow and will provide
Florida exporters a wide range of opportunities for U.S. goods and
services. The guest speaker for this event is Ms. Rossana Lobo,
Commercial Director, U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
This roadshow is an excellent opportunity for companies to learn more
about:
- The
economic, political, and social environment of the country
- Best
export opportunities for Florida companies
- How
companies can participate in Enterprise Florida’s Export Sales
Mission to Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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Europeans regard the Yachting
Festival Cannes (Cannes International Boat Show) as the first boat show
of the nautical season. It comes at an ideal time at the close of
summer and attracts more than 50,000 boat owners and marine industry
distributors looking for the latest in technology, innovation, luxury
and performance. Coupled with the magical appeal of the French Riviera,
it is no wonder that the show remains the premier boat show in all of
Europe.
In 2014 there were 480
exhibitors from 37 countries. In addition to wide range of marine
components and accessories there were 545 yachts, 116 sailing boats, 35
multihulls and 185 boats over 18 meters in length on display at the
event.The show features three distinct exhibition areas offering boat
builders, brokers and manufacturers of equipment and specialty items an
optimum location. Boat builders have a further option to display in or
out of water.
Enterprise
Florida is once again pleased to offer companies the opportunity to
exhibit in a prime location within the Florida 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.
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Enterprise
Florida, Inc. (EFI) in partnership with The Florida Ports Council,
Florida Chamber, Florida Department of Transportation, and Port
Everglades is taking an active role in IANA to promote Florida
businesses. Toward this effort, EFI is offering targeted Florida
companies and organizations the opportunity to participate in the
Florida Pavilion during the Intermodal Association of North America’s
(IANA) Intermodal Expo taking place at the Broward County Convention
Center/Port Everglades.
The IANA Intermodal Expo is the largest conference/expo for intermodal
transportation in North America and is attended by over 2,000
representatives from the sectors of: Third Party Logistics, Railroad,
Truck Cargo, Seaports, and Supply Chain Service Providers.
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Florida
companies are invited to participate in Hub Camara (Corporate
Commercial Expo). Hub Camara is a corporate multi-sector trade show for
entrepreneurs, investors, consultants, senior executives, decision
makers and more interested in establishing business partnerships and
sharing knowledge, experiences and ideas. Hub Camara will feature
business conferences, workshops, a commercial trade expo and mission
component.
Representatives in the following sectors are encouraged to register:
Agricultural and Agribusiness, Construction, Franchise Exhibitions,
Hospitality and Tourism, Food Industry, Health and Wellness, Business
Services, Professional Services, Supply Chain and Logistics, Technology
and Security, Manufacturing and Industry, Work and Commercial Vehicles.
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:
Jorge Riano
Enterprise Florida Inc.
jriano@enterpriseflorida.com
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Enterprise
Florida is coordinating the Florida presence at GITEX Technology Week
in Dubai (October 18-22, 2015). Florida companies from the information
technology and communication sectors are invited to exhibit their
products and services at this international fair, considered to be the
business gateway to the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia Region
(MEASA).
Since its inception in 1981, this annual show has focused on providing
exhibitors with a high ROI through direct business opportunities with decision
makers. It attracts more than 143,000 ICT professionals from 150
countries and is organized in twelve sectors: Software Solutions,
Hardware Solutions, Network and Security, Office Automation, Card Tech,
Government, Gulfcomms, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Digital Marketing,
Consumer Tech, Mobile Apps and Content 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:
Andrea
Moore
Enterprise Florida Inc.
amoore@enterpriseflorida.com
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Join
the Florida delegation at Security Canada Central International
Security Exhibition. Security Canada Central is the largest
security industry trade show in Canada, attracting a growing number of
exhibitors and thousands of attendees from all across North America.
This is where major purchasing decisions about security by corporate
and government customers are made. We offer more space, more education,
and more opportunities to grow your business.
Only Security Canada events provide access to buyers from across your
region as well as senior executives and key decision makers from across
Canada. Ninety-five percent of Security Canada attendees are from the
region surrounding the show. This means as an Exhibitor you will see
new attendees at each show from coast to coast.
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.
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Expo Beauty Show will take
place in Mexico City, Mexico from October 25-27, 2015. By far,
Expo Beauty Show is the largest and most influential event
for beauty professionals worldwide. This is the leading professional
beauty event in the world in terms of exhibition space and
attendees. Over 500 exhibitors will participate and more than
80,000 attendees are expected. Expo Beauty Show will feature 300
presentations by the most renowned professionals in the world and
80 educational seminars.
Why Mexico? Florida merchandise exports of cosmetic and beauty products
grew by 5% in 2014. U.S. exporters can benefit from the geographical
proximity to Mexico and the North American Free Trade Agreement
which facilitates trade between the two markets. Despite
challenges, Mexico is a growing market with a 4.6%
projected growth rate over the next four years.
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.
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Join
the Florida Pavilion at the Dubai Airshow. The record-breaking Dubai
Airshow is one of the largest and most successful air shows in the
world, connecting aerospace professionals across all areas of the
industry to facilitate successful global trade. For more than 15 years,
Enterprise Florida Inc. has participated in the FASTEST growing airshow
in the world. With support throughout every aspect of exhibiting, we
are committed to providing Florida companies with exceptional access to
new and emerging markets. In fact, we are so committed that in 2013,
Florida was the ONLY U.S. state to be represented at the Dubai Airshow.
We know how important international business is, and we are here to
help.
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:
Paul Mitchell
Enterprise Florida Inc.
pmitchell@enterpriseflorida.com
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Enterprise
Florida is encouraging marine companies to attend the 2015 METS (Marine
Equipment Trade Show). Traditionally, METS provides companies an
unequaled opportunity for international expansion. Last year METS had
1,358 exhibitors from 48 different countries. Ninety-six percent of
exhibitors return annually and 97% recommended exhibiting at METS. In
2015, approximately 21,086 visitors attended METS. At METS, companies
are offered a variety of areas to exhibit that will ensure they gain
the exposure within the industry niche that is best for them. U.S.
Companies can exhibit within the USA pavilion, on the main floor or in
one of the industry specific pavilions that includes the Super Yacht
Pavilion, Marine & Yard Pavilion or the Construction Material 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:
Larry Bernaski
Enterprise Florida Inc.
lbernaski@enterpriseflorida.com
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Enterprise
Florida, Inc. (EFI) will lead an export sales mission to Honduras from
December 1-3, 2015. The country of Honduras holds vast opportunities
for Florida companies interested in increasing their footprint in the
Central American market. In fact, it serves as a distribution platform
for the rest of Central America due to some of the lowest logistical
costs in the region. Facilitated by the U.S.-Central America Free Trade
Agreement (CAFTA-DR), the U.S. has become the chief trading partner for
Honduras and exporters benefit from eliminated tariffs and barriers.
EFI will offer a limited number of Gold Key Matchmaking one-on-one
appointments. Small and mid-sized Florida manufacturers and eligible
high-tech companies and professional service providers may qualify for
a Gold Key Grant, which will offset 100 percent of the matchmaking
registration fee for the first company representative. A separate
application process will be required for this grant. Participants will
be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Arab Health will be the
largest healthcare event for Middle East with the addition of the new
Zabeel Hall at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. Over 5,000
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 2015 attracted 115,000 visitors from over 64
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,
Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, and Kuwait. The Middle East healthcare
industry is estimated to have an annual growth rate of 11 percent.
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:
Michael Schiffhauer
Enterprise Florida Inc.
mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
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The
Middle East remains one of the most affluent regions in the world and
companies from all over the globe will showcase their 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 their exhibition investment. Enterprise Florida is
once again teaming with the USA pavilion organizer and the U.S.
Commercial Service to offer companies the opportunity to exhibit in the
Florida Section of the US 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:
Larry Bernaski
Enterprise Florida Inc.
lbernaski@enterpriseflorida.com
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Partner Trade
Events
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The Exporters
Association of the United States of America, Inc. invites companies to
participate in the South America Economic and Trade Conference.
Government officials from countries in the region will address the
major issues and challenges involved with doing business with emerging
markets and address the concerns of those engaging in international
trade. The social exchange and the Expo of goods or services during the
conference is a crucial aspect for the event, offering access to
industry leaders and ensuring that delegates are able to get new
contacts and relationships for future business in the region. Keynote
speakers include: Governor Daniel Scioli, Governor of Buenos Aires
Argentina. First Presidential Candidate of the Republic of Argentina
and Mayor Luis Castaneda Lossio, Mayor of Lima, Perú.
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The Freight
Mobility and Trade Plan is complete. Did we get it right? Is there
anything we missed? Do you have new freight needs? The Florida
Department of Transportation is hosting a series of Regional Workshops
throughout the state in August and September of 2015. These workshops
will provide an opportunity for Floridians to offer their thoughts
about the state's freight transportation at all levels – statewide,
regional, and local. Please join us as we partner with the Florida
Transportation Plan (FTP) and Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) Policy
Plan updates to reach back out to our stakeholders and further
institutionalize freight planning at FDOT.
We want to hear your opinion and encourage you to register for one of
the seven Regional Workshops and share your thoughts with us. There is
no fee for registration, sign up http://freightmovesflorida.com/freight-mobility-and-trade-plan/get-involved.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - Vero Beach
Indian River State College – Mueller Campus
Richardson Center
6155 College Lane
Vero Beach, Florida 32966
1:00-4:30 P.M.
With FTP-SIS, register here
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - Ft. Myers
Estero Community Park Recreation Center
9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd
Estero, Florida 33928
2:00-4:30 P.M.
Register here
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - Miami
FDOT District 6 Auditorium
1000 NW 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
1:00-4:30 P.M.
With FTP-SIS, register here
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - Tampa
FDOT District 7 Auditorium
11201 M. Malcolm McKinley Drive
Tampa, Florida 33612
1:00-4:30 P.M.
With FTP-SIS, register here
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Join us at the
MARC Pavilion at Florida International University the afternoon of this
coming this September 2nd for the 12th Annual Florida-Japan Summit, the
annual gathering of Florida-Japan business, education, tourism, and
cultural leaders for info exchange, networking, and to renew existing
or develop new friendship ties. The summit will be presented in
partnership with and hosted by Florida International University’s Asian
Studies Institute and will include events celebrating the occasion of
the 20th Anniversary of Florida-Wakayama Sister State relations.
Admission to this year’s summit is free, including a networking
reception immediately following the event. The only cost will be
self-parking at metered guest spaces at FIU and any beverages at the
reception may be purchased from the cash bar. However, registration is
required to reserve a space. Online registration is available via our
website at http://www.fl-seusjapan.org/upcoming-events.htm.
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This seminar will provide an overview of: Resources for
new and experienced importers; The use of Free Trade Zones including
the Miami Free Zone; Import clearance requirements; Importers
“Reasonable Care” requirements including a summary of the importation
process; Best practices for enforcement issues and mitigation
strategies with CBP.
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The Dominican International Business, Tourism &
Development Federation, Inc., along with the The Dominican Republic
National Tourism & Hotels Association, Inc. (ASONAHORES) is
organizing a trade mission, pavilion and catalog show for tourism
sector suppliers at the 29th Annual Expo Commercial Tourism. This event
is the main marketplace for product and service suppliers serving the
food service and hospitality industry in the Dominican Republic. This
event serves as an opportunity for suppliers to strengthen commercial
links with clients and to acquire new accounts.
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Take an in-depth look at the principal areas of
international trade with Tampa Bay’s leading global experts.
Information covered will help you strengthen your international
business and become more competitive abroad. The master series will
focus on the following components of international trade:
- International
Marketing - Wednesday, September 16
- Supply
Chain Management - Wednesday, September 23
- Global
Business Management - Wednesday, September 30
- Tax,
Legal and Regulatory Compliance - Wednesday, October 7
- Export
Finance, Partners & Free-Trade Zones - Wednesday, October 14
Partners: Enterprise Florida, Tampa Hillsborough Economic
Development Corporation, United States Commercial Service, and Port
Tampa Bay. Cost: $450. Registration Deadline: September 8, 2015.
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The Dominican
International Business, Tourism & Development Federation, Inc.,
along with The Santiago Chamber of Commerce and Production, Inc. (D.R.)
is organizing a Trade Mission, Pavilion and Catalog Show to the 28th
Annual EXPO CIBAO 2015, which will have more than 100,000 visitors. The
main opportunities for business at this event are: Agro-Business,
Agro-Processing, Automobiles Parts and Services, Telecommunication
Equipment, Computers and Peripherals, Construction, Building Products,
Medical Equipment, Hotel and Restaurant Equipment, Travel and Tourism
Services, Printing and Graphic Arts Equipment, Safety and Security
Equipment, Renewable Energy, Energy Supplies, Tools & Equipment,
Importers/Distributors (Supermarkets, Distribution Centers, Foodstuff
Warehouses). At Expo CIBAO, you will find business conferences,
seminars, exhibitions, trade in goods, cultural and educational
activities, and more.
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Companies are
invited to attend the International Trade Expo featuring opening
remarks from Manuel "Manny" Mencia, Senior Vice President of
International Trade & Business Development, Enterprise Florida,
Inc. The expo will include breakout sessions covering topics such as
Website Globalization, Insuring Export Receivables, Finding
International Clients, and Vetting Buyers. There will be opportunities
for networking and one-on-one meetings with event sponsors.
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This seminar will provide an overview of: Resources for
new and experienced exporters; Use of Free Trade Zones including the
Miami Free Zone; Export clearance requirements; Export laws and
regulations; Export enforcement actions; Top 10 compliance tips; Doing
business with Cuba and what is legal now.
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CREF 2015, the largest annual gathering of the Caribbean
energy market, will take place from October 19th-21st at the
InterContinental Miami. CREF 2014 was a sell-out event with more than
450 delegates participating from over 40 countries. As the C&I
market in the Caribbean takes off, and as new opportunities emerge in
jurisdictions from Cuba and Jamaica to Guyana and St. Lucia, join
utilities, governments, developers and providers of finance in Miami as
we roadmap the origination, financing and development of the Caribbean
renewable energy market.
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Florida companies are invited to join the Tampa Bay Export
Alliance’s Trade Mission to Toronto, Canada on October 19 – 22, 2015.
Canada continues to maintain its ranking as the United States’ largest
export market in the world. Companies looking to expand their
international portfolios should consider the tremendous and easily
accessible business opportunities offered in Canada. Both Gold Key
matchmaker and delegate package options available. The Gold Key
Package includes one-on-one customized matchmaker appointments with
potential customers. Grants of up to $1,200 available to qualified
companies. Limited Gold Key spots will be allocated on a first come
first served basis. For the Delegate Package, delegates will have the
opportunity to participate in all group activities including networking
events, informative roundtable sessions, VIP receptions and site visit
to MaRS Discovery District and Toronto's film and digital media
locations, incubators and studios. Limited spots available.
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This seminar will provide an overview of: Resources for
new and experienced importers; Use of Free Trade Zones including the
Miami Free Zone; How to work best with a customs broker to expedite
your shipments; FDA and U.S. Customs compliance issues when importing
food, cosmetics, and medical device products; Medical device basics,
FDA Laws/Regulations; FDA import process, what you need to know to
import; FDA Notices of Action; Best practices for due diligence and
responding to enforcement actions.
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With
20 years experience, the Latin American Conference on Rubber Technology
has become the most important event in this industry. This renowned
event offers opportunities to update your knowledge on the latest
technology, trends, make important business contacts and further
position your company or services and increase its visibility. The XIII
Conference will include technical conferences, master classes,
workshops, business presentations and scientific studies on rubber and
latex technology and related industries.
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