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Florida
International Trade News &
Events February
27, 2013
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Welcome
to Enterprise Florida's International trade news & events
newsletter!
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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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.
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@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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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.
kcooksey@eflorida.com
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The Caribbean Boat Show 2013 (Salón Náutico del Caribe
2013) is the best international boat show in the region. The
Caribbean Boat Show 2013 will take place in Cartegena de Indias
Convention Center, as an biennial show and unique to the country and
to the Caribbean and South American regions.
Cartegena will host the largest and most complete boat show in the
region, where boat lovers and businesses from the nautical world will
come together to see, test and buy the latest industry trends. Meet
buyers and visitors from Colombia, Venezuela, Panama and other
Caribbean countries interested in its products and services.
**A limited number of trade grants are available at
this time**
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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 and more.
Commercial: CCTV; armored services; perimeter protection solutions;
access control; alarms; digital systems; residential solutions;
personal protection devices; and more.
**A limited number of trade grants are available at
this time**
Deadline to
register is March 14, 2013
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Join Enterprise
Florida at AEROMART Montréal!
AEROMART Montréal is hosted by Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, Pratt
& Whitney, and EADS and is coordinated by BCI Aerospace. AEROMART
is all about direct interactions between OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s and
the entire network of contract manufacturers offering capabilities
and commodities for both civil and defense programs. The format of
this event is based on pre-arranged one-on-one meetings between
contract manufacturers and supply chain, procurement, engineering,
and fabrication teams.
**A limited number of trade grants are available at
this time**
Deadline to
register is March 8, 2013.
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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 will be highly active,
featuring a business matchmaker program for Florida exporters,
including one-on-one business appointments with potential Chilean
partners.
Grants covering 100% of registration fees are
available for Option 1 Gold Key Package through an initiative
with the U.S. Small Business Administration!
Gold Key
Registration Deadline is March 25, 2013
Delegate
Registration Deadline is April 10, 2013
For further
information, please contact:
Juliana Peña
Enterprise Florida Inc.
Email: jpena@eflorida.com
Jay Sumners
Enterprise Florida
Email: jsumners@eflorida.com
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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.
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 1, 2013
For further
information, please contact:
Michael Schiffhauer
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
mschiffhauer@eflorida.com
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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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Strategic International Solutions in partnership with the
Brazil-Florida Alliance is offering a new “Brazil High-Exposure
Marketing Campaign” to Florida companies interested in expanding into
the Brazilian market – our state’s number one trade partner.
The program will provide two months of on-ground support in Brazil
with coaching and assistance with any and all needs in the process of
generating leads, executing sales, and the delivery and receivables
of goods and services. A live in-country contact will also be
available for support.
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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
Miami, Florida
BritWeek Visits
Miami in conjunction with UK Trade and Investment and the British
American Business Council Miami presents the half day business
conference: Passing the Torch: How the Magic City is Lighting the
Route for Business Opportunities from London 2012 to Rio 2016. The
Conference will explore Miami's strategic location for UK companies
looking to do business in Latin America and for Latin American
companies to expand in UK and Europe. The Conference will also
shine a spotlight on Brazil ahead of the FIFA Cup and the Olympics.
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Join the Hillsborough County BO CC Chairman Ken Hagan, Tampa Mayor
Bob Buckhorn and community partners including the Tampa Hillsborough
Economic Development Corporation, Tampa International Airport and the
Tampa Port Authority for an in-depth look at the regional initiatives
driving international business development. Trade and export programs
for existing local businesses will be addressed by representatives
from the Tampa Bay Partnership, the Tampa Hillsborough International
Protocol and Trade Council, the University of South Florida and the
University of Tampa.
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The 28th Annual Business Expo is the Southern Florida Minority
Supplier Development Council’s premier activity that draws business leaders
and corporations from across the state and around the country. The
event consists of a tradeshow, workshops and a luncheon that provides
a forum to network and showcase your company’s products and services.
During these energizing and information packed days, you will network
with procurement specialists from Fortune 500 companies, educational
institutions and government agencies; develop new contacts and
resources; negotiate potential procurement contracts and learn about
trends and issues important to minority business development.
Enterprise Florida staff will be available during this event to
provide information on international resources and services.
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The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) cordially invites
you to attend the Korea Trade Mission 2013. The event provides an
opportunity for local buyers and business leaders to meet with
promising Korean companies that will be visiting here in South
Florida. With newly established Free Trade Agreement between US and
Korea, KOREA TRADE MISSION will be an exciting opportunity that will
open new markets and fuel economic growth for both US and Korea.
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March 21, 2013
Coral Gables,
Florida
The Center for
Hemispheric Policy at the University of Miami is hosting a panel
discussion entitled “Domestic and Foreign Influences on Latin
America’s Democracies and Market Economies.”
Panelists will include:
- Roberto Bouzas Full
Professor and Chair, Department of Social Sciences, Universidad
de San Andrés, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Richard Feinberg
Professor, Graduate School of International Relations and
Pacific Studies, University of California, San Diego
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2013
International Days
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.
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April 4-13, 2013
Singapore
& Kong Kong
Why Singapore
& Hong Kong? Singapore is considered the easiest place to do
business in the world according to the World Bank. The World Economic
Forum ranks Singapore as the world’s second most competitive country
having the best intellectual property protection. Hong Kong is
considered the freest economy in the world. It remains as one of the
world’s most competitive financial and business centers. Its strong
legal framework provides strength to its economy and to foreigners
doing business there. Singapore and Hong Kong are major trading hubs,
importing and exporting all kinds of products and services to
re-export to third countries.
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Join the International Economic Forum of the Americas for the 3rd
Edition of the Palm Beach Strategic Forum. This two-day event that
brings together leading policy makers, business executives,
economists, government officials, and civic leaders to discuss
strategies to accelerate growth in the economy and develop business
opportunities. Delegates from across Florida, the United States and
the international business community will gather to share their views
about critical financial, economic, energy and global trade issues.
It offers attendees unique networking opportunities, which result in
long-term, private and public partnerships.
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Discover export
opportunities and expand your company’s global reach at the ACCESS
2013 International Trade Forum. U.S. Department of Commerce
Senior Commercial Officers and Commercial Specialists from Africa,
the Middle East, and South Asia regions including Algeria, Egypt,
Ghana, India, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,
Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and
the United Arab Emirates will provide information, help you identify
new export markets, and develop market entry strategies.
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May 8, 2013
Doral, Florida
The Florida Foreign Trade Association would like to invite your
company to participate in the XVI Alliance Business Expo. This event
is a general business expo for the South Florida community in which
visitors can find new services, products, and investment
opportunities. The business expo is an excellent opportunity
for growing companies to expand their client base and attend free business
seminars, visit an art exhibit featuring local artists, as well as
partake in international cuisines and music.
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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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