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Florida International Trade Events
Newsletter May 25, 2016
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Welcome
to Enterprise Florida's International Trade Events Newsletter!
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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Announcements
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Enterprise
Florida, Inc. (EFI) recently launched the 2016 Florida Export Guide
in a magazine-style format with a focus on helping Florida companies
connect with global markets through exporting. The Guide provides
Florida small and medium-sized businesses with key resources for
exporting, including a directory of contacts, websites, best practices
and other helpful information. The 2016
Florida Export Guide is an indispensable tool for
companies who are new-to-export as well as seasoned exporters. To
receive a copy of the Guide, visit your local Florida trade office or download the digital version, which is available in both English
and Spanish. To view the full press release, click here.
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Enterprise
Florida Trade Events
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The
Farnborough International Airshow is a global showcase for the
aerospace industry and its reputation alone attracts a global audience.
For manufacturers, this show is an opportunity to demonstrate the
latest and greatest aircraft and engines to prospective customers. For
suppliers, having a presence at the show provides an opportunity to
showcase products and services to a targeted audience.
Why the Florida
Pavilion?
This Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) led trip provides exposure for
Florida aviation and aerospace companies representing a diverse range
of sectors such as: Space, Civil, Defense, Manufacturing Technology,
Rotary and MRO. Exhibiting in the Florida Pavilion is a very effective
and efficient way to meet with potential customers and suppliers. EFI
has multiple booth package options to choose from, access to private
meeting rooms and a lounge area complete with refreshments and a hostess.
Your company will be sure to stand out amongst the crowd.
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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Medical
Fair Asia is Southeast Asia’s most definitive event for the medical and
healthcare industry and will be held at a new venue – the Marina Bay
Sands Convention Center in Singapore. Medical Fair Asia is well
positioned to be the No.1 procurement stage for industry professionals
to experience new and innovative technologies, solutions, products and
services. With an anticipated participation of 1,000 exhibitors form 45
countries, 20 national pavilion and country groups and an expected
attendance of 15,000 qualified trade buyers and decision makers from
across Asia. At this event, new digital healthcare solutions such as
remote and wireless healthcare, IT platforms, wearable devices, smarter
medicine and healthcare analytics are also expected to be showcased by
participating exhibitors. Focused on equipment and supplies for the
hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation
sectors, the event continues to raise the overall capabilities and spur
the growth of the region’s medical and healthcare sectors to meet the
changing demands in both the public and private sectors. Enterprise
Florida, Inc. has secured space for a Florida section. Individual
booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the
USA Pavilion. Space is limited and will be sold 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:
Michael Schiffhauer
Enterprise Florida Inc.
mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
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Enterprise
Florida (EFI) is pleased to announce its support for SMM Hamburg. The
bi-annual SMM Hamburg is the world’s largest B2B international trade
show for the commercial marine industry. In 2014, SMM Hamburg featured
over two thousand exhibitors, and fifty thousand visitors. Independent
space at SMM Hamburg is virtually sold out however Enterprise Florida
is working with the U.S. show organizer to secure space for Florida
companies within the USA Pavilion. This is a U.S. Department of
Commerce certified event meaning on-site Commerce staff will provide
support to all U.S. exhibitors.
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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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 2015, there were 496 exhibitors from 37 countries. In addition to a
wide range of marine components and accessories, there were 579 yachts,
103 sailing boats, 38 multihulls and 132 boats over 20 meters in length
on display. The show features three distinct exhibition areas offering
boat builders, brokers and manufacturers of equipment and specialty
items an optimum location. Boat builders and brokers have a further
option to display in or out of water.
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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SemiCon 2016
Themed Florida
Pavilion
September 7-9,
2016
Taipei, Taiwan
Do you want to showcase
your company on the international semiconductor stage with countries
like Germany, Holland and Korea? SEMICON Taiwan 2016 annually attracts
more than 3,300 attendees representing lithography, 3D IC, advanced
packaging, memory, IC design, IoT, MEMS, smart manufacturing, high-tech
facility, materials and more. Theme pavilions and country pavilions can
provide you with a blueprint for regional markets and new business
opportunities for Taiwan’s procurement community.
Enterprise Florida (EFI) will recruit Florida companies to join the
first ever Florida pavilion for the semiconductor and advanced
manufacturing community. Florida will be the only state in the United
States with a themed state pavilion. Contact EFI if your company would
like to stand out and participate in the the largest semiconductor show
in Asia.
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:
Max Stewart
Enterprise Florida Inc.
mstewart@enterpriseflorida.com
Andrea
Moore
Enterprise Florida Inc.
amoore@enterpriseflorida.com
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Launched
in 1981, GITEX is the ICT business gateway to the Middle East, North
Africa and South Asia Region (MEASA). Its 36th edition is set to
redefine technology for business, with the most global startup
movement, new sectors in VR, AR, AI, Wearables, Smart Living and
Digital Marketing. In 2015, 4,200 sponsors and exhibitors from 130
countries mingled with 146,000 visitors from 144 countries for
gathering and exchanging information on the latest technologies in the
many verticals that shape our world. The top five sectors at GITEX are
retail, banking & finance, oil & gas, government and education.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. invites you to exhibit in the Enterprise
Florida section of the USA Pavilion. Florida exhibitors wishing to have
a larger footprint can also opt for a customized space in other section
of this gateway show. Negotiated hotel space for Enterprise Florida
exhibitors is also available.
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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MEDICA,
the premiere global Life Sciences/Medical trade show takes place
annually in Düsseldorf, Germany. This November 14-17, 2016, many of
Florida’s top medical companies will promote their goods and services from
the Florida Pavilion for the 21st consecutive year. MEDICA 2015
featured 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 45 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 from Arab countries. MEDICA visitors who attend the show
are professionals there to make significant buying decisions.
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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Partner Trade
Events
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Are international prospects visiting your website?
Analysts estimate that a high percentage of U.S. websites are not
properly optimized for international markets resulting in lost sales
opportunities. This seminar is designed for established businesses who
are exploring international expansion. The Florida SBDC at UCF’s
International Trade team will guide you through the process of
globalizing your website. Attendees will learn about: Website design
for the global marketplace; Promoting your business internationally;
and Showcasing and selling your products and services on a global
platform.
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You already know the U.S. buys a lot of goods from Asia,
but do you know how much they want to buy our goods? In fact, U.S.
goods are in very high demand and Asian consumers will pay a premium
for American quality. This special event will provide you with the
necessary tools to sell to this region, information on The
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement and strategies on
how to protect your competitive advantage. You will learn how to
identify demographics and trends; select potential partners among
diverse local options; and understand cultural norms that permeate the
region. This course is designed for businesses new to export or
entering this new export market. The guest speaker is Diane Farrell,
Global Markets Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia at the U.S.
Department of Commerce International Trade Administration. This event
is hosted by the FSBDC at the University of South Florida and the Tampa
Bay Export Assistance Center.
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Exporting your products is a great way to increase not
only your customer base but also your company's bottom line. Learning
the basics of what to expect "before the sale" will help you
increase your success "after the sale.” Knowing ahead of time what
your overall costs will be to ship your product to a foreign market is
key. There also will be a panel that includes a freight forwarder and
representatives from companies that are currently exporting. For
more information and to register, contact Lee Kotwicki at 941-363-7218
or kotwicL@scf.edu.
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For the third consecutive year, Istanbul will host the
most important pharma gathering in the region for you to meet
suppliers, as well as to build new partnerships and gather insight on
the market. CPhI Istanbul, and its co-located events, bring together local
Turkish and regional drug manufacturers with global suppliers of raw
materials, machinery, packaging solutions and contract services. The
event gathers over 200 exhibitors and attracts more than 4,000
attendees from the region looking for suppliers and manufacturing
partners to bring cost-competitive pharmaceuticals to their individual
markets. This event is organized by the UBM and Republic of Turkey
Ministry of Economy.
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CAMACOL cordially
invites you to the 37th Annual Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of
Commerce and Industry and the 6th Miami Media and Film Market Event.
Exhibit your products and services, tap into the film industry and
access international markets by interacting with companies from South
and Central America, Europe and the Caribbean. The trade-show booth
includes: one table, three chairs, pipe and drapes, a company sign,
electricity, WiFi, business matchmaking sessions, and free parking. You
will also have access to the daily networking receptions to be held
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the expo from 5:00pm –8:00pm. For
more information on exhibiting and purchasing a booth, or participating
as a Corporate Sponsor please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870
ext. 202. Email: bettyg@camacol.org
Florida based minority companies may participate complimentary. Space
is limited and on a first come first serve basis.
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Ryan's Florida offices and local leadership have invited
our international tax experts to discuss current topics with you at our
upcoming complimentary two-hour seminar covering the following topics:
- IC-DISC
– Permanent Tax Savings for Exports: The first part of the
session will cover how a company can structure permanent tax
savings for exports by utilizing an IC-DISC.
- Repatriation
Planning: The second half of the session will cover
repatriation planning and readiness. This presentation examines
the competing pressures to keep cash offshore to maintain a lower
effective tax rate vs. bringing the cash home to service debt or
make capital purchases or distributions to shareholders.
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The University of Miami Center for International Business
Education and Research (CIBER) is pleased to announce the 2016 Faculty
Development in International Business (FDIB)-Latin American Pacific
Alliance Program, to be held from June 12-24th. This program, open to
faculty, business professionals, and PhD students, focuses on the
business opportunities and challenges in Peru and Colombia, two of
Latin America’s fastest growing economies.
Participants will discuss each country’s social and economic processes
with public, private and academic leaders; visit companies in the
agribusiness, financial, healthcare and resource management sectors,
among others; explore unique cultural and tourist sites; and meet with
peers from leading Universities and businesses.
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Join the U.S. Commercial Service, the South Florida
District Export Council and Enterprise Florida for Discover Global
Markets: The Americas, the premier international business conference
for U.S. executives. This conference is designed to help U.S. businesses
take advantage of establish and emerging export opportunities in the
Americas.
At Discover
Global Markets The Americas you will:
- Meet
one-on-one with U.S. Commercial Diplomats from the following
countries: Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru.
- Participate
in Dynamic Panel sessions on refining your export strategy.
- Network
with trade experts, industry pros and fellow exporters.
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The Latin Auto Parts Expo is the leading auto parts show
in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Expo provides manufacturers and
distributors direct access to the OEM, replacement parts, aftermarket
parts, automotive re-manufactured parts and tuning markets in a warm
and personal setting that forges long lasting commercial and personal
relationships. At the Latin Auto Parts Expo you have the opportunity to
connect directly to auto part dealers in Central and South America and
the Caribbean to expand your market. Visitor admission is free for all
auto part industry members.
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ACE is the Place for Filing Export Declarations
June 17, 2016
Melbourne,
Florida
Exporters need to know how to use the US Customs and
Border Protection Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal to file
electronic export information on the Automated Export System of the
Bureau of Census (AES). While the government has been charged with
easing the process of exportation, shippers, sellers, filers, brokers
and agents are finding huge delays in getting the necessary releases
from the USA to overseas. This is a one day workshop provided by
industry and government experts. A fee of $150 per person applies with
parking comped and a lunch served. For more information call Bonnie
Cantillon at bcantillon@bellsouth.net
or 321-373-2047.
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SAVBOR Fine Food & Wine Exhibition is an annual event
where more than 100 top quality food products and beverages are
exhibited. Characterized by the highest specialization in product
quality, and focused on the needs of the food and wine industry, SAVBOR
is the best showcase that brings together producers and industry
professionals who are seeking immense exposure and expanding trade
relations. SAVBOR participation is intended mainly to those
manufacturers of quality products and delicatessen wishing to export
their products to the United States, South America and the Caribbean,
taking advantage of the strategic location of Miami as a platform for
achieving their objective. This event is organized by the Spain-US
Chamber of Commerce.
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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:
- Export
Readiness and Market Research - Wednesday, June 29, 2016
- Cross
Cultural Communication & Marketing Plan - Wednesday, July 6,
2016
- Tax,
Accounting & Legal Issues & Market Entry - Wednesday, July
13, 2016
- Export
Compliance, Controls and Licensing - Wednesday, July 20, 2016
- International
Pricing and Logistics - Monday, July 25, 2016
- Payment
Methods and Trade Finance - Wednesday, July 27, 2016
All series classes will be held 4:30-8:30 p.m. The Master
Series is a NASBITE-accredited training program that will help prepare
you for the Certified Global Business Professional exam.
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You are invited to
pre-register as a Florida Delegate to the 39th Annual Joint Meeting of
the Japan-U.S. Southeast & Southeast U.S. Japan Associations. This
prestigious annual event will be held in Tokyo, Japan on September
20-22, 2016 at the Imperial Hotel. A State of Florida senior official
is expected to officially lead the Florida Delegation to the 39th
Annual Joint Meeting. In addition to the SEUS member state
governors/head of delegations, senior officials of Japan and the U.S.
are expected to attend; total attendance is projected at approximately
400 participants. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy is expected to once again
serve as a keynote speaker this year. The Florida Delegation will hold
its annual meeting of members in conjunction with the joint meeting on
the afternoon of September 20, immediately prior to a welcome reception
for all participating Japan and SEUS delegates. The meeting will
provide a unique opportunity for delegates to renew, expand and develop
business and friendship ties with Japan’s top business and economic
development leaders. For more details and info, contact us by phone or
visit us online.
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