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Florida
International Trade News &
Events January
16, 2013
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Welcome
to Enterprise Florida's International trade news & events
newsletter!
New
Enterprise Florida trade events this week:
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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Calendar of Events
For a complete listing of Enterprise Florida
events, please click the link below.
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To be added to our Trade
Events mailing list
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Enterprise
Florida Trade Events
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Join Enterprise Florida at CeBIT 2013, the world’s
leading marketplace for ICT and Digital Technologies! CeBIT 2013
offers a unique opportunity to showcase your company at the world’s
most exciting platform for sales, marketing and networking in the
world of ICT. More than 4,000 exhibitors from over 70 countries
participated at CeBIT 2012.
Exhibitors can benefit from an effective combination of trade show,
conferences and networking platforms. The show facilitates efficient
networking of business, science, politics and the media at an
international level — plus an unparalleled concentration of
decision-makers and investment potential.
WHO SHOULD
EXHIBIT AT CEBIT 2013?
- Auto ID & RFID
Banking & Finance
- World Business Communication
& Networks including Wireless Communication and Mobile
Solutions
- Enterprise Storage
Solutions
- Virtualization
- Hardware and
Multimedia Solutions
- Transport, Logistics
& Navigation
- And more!
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:
Ms. Andrea Moore
Enterprise Florida Inc.
amoore@eflorida.com
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March 5-9, 2013
Dubai, U.A.E.
The Middle East
remains one of the most affluent regions in the world and companies
from all over the globe will be showcasing the 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 investment.
After a year
hiatus, Enterprise Florida is taking the lead on a Florida pavilion
at this show. Florida continues to be the only U.S. state with a
group presence thus enhancing our state’s visibility as the premier
state for the marine industry. We’ve secured premier locations
for a variety of exhibitors. If you are a Florida-based business and
interested in the Middle East Region, exhibiting within the Florida
pavilion can help your company maximize its exposure in the most
cost-effective manner.
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 Bernaksi
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April 9-11, 2013
Hamburg,
Germany
Enterprise
Florida, Inc. has negotiated a special deal for Florida companies to
participate at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg
Germany. AIX is the world’s largest event dedicated to the
aircraft interiors industry and provides a unique platform to display
products, conduct prearranged meetings, and network with key
purchasing contacts from all over the globe.
If you produce products or provide services associated
with cabin interiors, in-flight entertainment, connectivity and
passenger services and would like to meet buyers and decision makers
with companies like Airbus, Bose Corp, B/E Aerospace, Lufthansa
Technik AG, and more then this is an event not to be missed.
The negotiated deal includes a 2.5M x 3M turnkey booth,
an enhanced internet listing, an official show catalogue entry, lead
retrieval scanner and a dedicated customer service representative for
$7,000. EFI trade grants that will reimburse 50% of the booth
cost are available to qualified participants. Only 6 Booths are
available 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:
Ken Cooksey
Enterprise Florida Inc.
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Expo Seguridad Mexico
April 23-25, 2013
Mexico City,
Mexico
Last year, over
12,000 visitors from throughout Mexico attended Expo Seguridad to
visit with 490 exhibitors from more than 16 countries occupying more
than 300,000m2 of floor space. The market potential for safety,
security products and related services throughout Mexico are
estimated to be valued at over $4.3 billion.
Best prospects
for products and services in the security and safety sector include:
Government: Armored solutions (vehicles, plates, clothes, doors,
walls); electronic devices for mobile phones; biometric solutions;
access control; tactical equipment; personal protection products;
communications systems (wireless, internet, GPS, etc.); integrated
security solutions (compatibility/integration services); high-tech
night vision tactical equipment and infra-red cameras/equipment.
Commercial: CCTV;
armored services; perimeter protection solutions; access control;
alarms; digital systems; residential solutions; personal protection
devices; industrial protection accessories (safety goggles and
earplugs); industrial protection suits and gloves; steel-toe safety
footwear and anti-static uniforms/apparel.
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!
Deadline to register is March 14, 2013
For further information, please contact:
Ana Arroyo
Enterprise Florida Mexico
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May 20-23, 2013
Santiago,
Chile
Join Florida Governor Rick Scott and Enterprise Florida
on the
Team Florida Trade Mission to Chile!
The Chilean
economy continues to be a model for developing countries, surpassing
their forecasted 5.5 percent growth for the second consecutive year.
Florida enjoys a
significant share of the total U.S. exports to Chile. The South
American nation is ranked as Florida’s sixth-best trading partner
with over $2.4 billion in Florida origin exports -an increase of 22
percent since 2011.Total merchandise trade amounted to $7 billion
through November 2012 and there is ample opportunity to expand
our trade and investment relationships.
The Team Florida
trade mission to Chile is part of a statewide strategy to market
Florida products and services more aggressively in Latin
America. This strategy is intended to benefit small businesses
as well as the state. The Team Florida trade mission to Chile
will be highly active, featuring a business matchmaker program for
Florida exporters, including one-on-one business appointments with
potential Chilean partners.
Leading sectors for Florida exports to Chile include,
but are not limited to:
- Healthcare/Medical
Equipment
- Computer
Hardware/Software/Services
- Telecommunications
Sector
- Electric Power Equipment
(EPE)
- Financial Services
- Water Resources
Equipment
- Construction
- Mining Equipment
- Security Systems and
Safety equipment
- Travel & Tourism
Services
- Agricultural
Machinery and Equipment
- Food
Processing/Packaging Equipment
Participation
cost:
Gold
Key - $900 (Limited number of Gold Keys are
available)
Gold
Key Service: One-on-one meetings with Chilean businesses interested
in your product or service. These meetings are pre-screened and
scheduled by the U.S. Commercial Service based at the U.S. Embassy in
Santiago, Chile.
**Enterprise
Florida is offering Gold Key Grants for qualified Florida producers
covering 100% of the registration cost.
Delegate
- $650
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May 21-24, 2013
Sao Paulo,
Brazil
Hospitalar is the
most important health fair in Brazil and Latin America. The show
features products ranging from the most sophisticated
state-of-the-art medical technology to disposables. Almost 90,000
professional visitors and over 1,250 exhibitors are anticipated at
this year’s show.
The
Market
Brazil is the largest economy in South America with the highest
potential in the healthcare market. Brazil has over 6,400 hospitals
and 15,000 clinics and healthcare establishments. The Brazilian
healthcare market is over $125 billion. Imports account for
approximately 25% of the market, with the U.S. providing 50% of all
imports. The medical equipment market is over $6.0 billion.
The continued
expansion of the Brazilian private health care sector, particularly
in the HMO sector, should create new opportunities for U.S.
exporters, particularly for more advanced medical equipment,
disposables, diagnostic devices, implants and components.
Deadline to register is March 1, 2013
For further information, please contact:
Michael Schiffhauer
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
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June 17-23, 2013
Paris, France
Florida Governor Rick Scott and Secretary of Commerce
Gray Swoope will lead the Florida delegation to next year's Paris Air
Show!
The Paris Air Show has been the world's leading aviation
and space event for over 100 years and the 50th Paris Air Show is no
exception! Paris 2013 will take place at Le Bourget Exhibition Centre
from June 17th – 23rd, 2013. Paris, once again plays host to all the
industry's players from across the globe to showcase the latest
technological innovations. The first four days of the show,
exclusively for trade visitors, are followed by three days for the
general public.
The FLORIDA
PAVILION, once again, enjoys a premier location where
Florida’s industry and economic development community can meet
existing clients along with new prospects!
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.
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Partner Trade
Events
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January 31-February 1, 2013
Miami Beach,
Florida
The MiaGreen Expo & Conference is the only event in the United
States providing access to the ever-growing, non-stoppable green,
renewable and sustainable markets for ALL the Americas. With its
unique marketing mix (80% US + 20% Latin America & the
Caribbean), MiaGreen has developed as the one-stop, all-inclusive,
interactive conference and marketplace for SUSTAINABILITY, combining
a major trade show with front edge extensive educational and networking
programs.
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February 3-8, 2013
Chennai &
Cochin, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka
Explore the markets in Chennai, Cochin and Colombo! Join the U.S.
Department of Commerce in this multi sector Trade Mission to South
India and Sri Lanka and increase your sales to these booming markets!
With soon-to-be implemented infrastructure and industrial facilities
in South India and Sri Lanka, now is the time for U.S. firms to play
a major role in design, construction, engineering and management of
signature projects in the region. This trade mission will help
participating firms gain market insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the
goal of increasing U.S. exports of goods and services to India and
Sri Lanka.
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February 7, 2013
Coral Gables,
Florida
The Association
of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America, the U.S. Chamber
of Commerce, and the Center for Hemispheric Policy at the University
of Miami invite you to AACCLA's "Outlook on the Americas"
Luncheon featuring keynote speaker, Jose Fernandez Assistant
Secretary, Economic and Business Affairs U.S. Department of
State. As the first major hemispheric business event of 2013,
AACCLA's ''Outlook on the Americas'' provides an opportunity for an
open dialogue on the economic and political issues that will have the
greatest impact on hemispheric trade and investment in the coming
year. The luncheon will attract business executives and political
leaders, as well as the leadership of the 23 American Chambers of
Commerce throughout the hemisphere.
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(New!)
Opportunities
for Business in South Africa Seminar
February 15, 2013
Miami, Florida
The Consulate
General of South Africa in New York is hosting an Opportunities for
Business in South Africa Seminar for Florida companies intrested in
doing business in foreign markets. For more information regarding
this event, please contact Bryant Salter at bjsalter@eflorida.com.
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February 20-22, 2013
Orlando,
Florida
Partnerships
International Inc. with the participation of the U.S. Departments of
State, Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, OFAC, Census Bureau, and
U.S. Trade invites you to attend Partnering for Compliance.
This event will focus on a broad spectrum of export/import regulatory
and compliance matters of current relevance to companies and
individuals involved in global trading.
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March 7, 2013
Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida
The Export
Compliance Seminar is an all-day program where experts from the
Department of Commerce will provide training on export filing
requirements. Census Bureau experts will cover the filing
requirements of the FTR, how to classify your commodities by
providing an understanding of the Schedule B classification
requirements, as well as provide a thorough overview of the AES. The
CBP experts will cover port requirements and efforts against
terrorism and international narcotics trafficking. Bureau of Industry
and Security (BIS) officers will highlight export control
requirements.
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March 8, 2013
Tampa, Florida
The Tampa
Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation invites you to
attend an International Town Hall. For more information,
please contact Lorrie Belovich at lbelovich@tampaedc.com.
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May 14-17, 2013
Seoul, South
Korea
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) -
Miami, a nonprofit government organization under the Ministry of
Knowledge Economy, invites Florida companies to attend Seoul Food
2013. Seoul Food is the third largest food industry exhibition in Asia
featuring more than 1,450 quality exhibitors and 47,000 visitors from
up to 50 countries.
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Featuring Keynote Speaker Tom Donohue, President of the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
April 1-3, 2013
Tallahassee,
Florida
Join the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida’s international
business community to hear from top international trade experts and
promote the significant role international business has in Florida’s
economy and in your business.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Meet with Florida’s
legislators and top decision makers to promote the importance of
trade and international business
- Discuss the
importance of manufacturing exports and the industry’s
significant role in our goal to double Florida-origin exports in
5 years
- Hear from
experts on trade issues and regulations affecting Florida’s
international business economy and more
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