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Florida
International Trade News & Events
January 7, 2015
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Welcome
to Enterprise Florida's International trade news & 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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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 please
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Announcements
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Enterprise Florida is pleased to announced the release of
“Florida’s 2013 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Exports to the
World.” This brief report will equip local economic and trade
development organizations with information about export trends and
rankings from Florida’s twenty-two MSAs and eight regions from 2009 to
2013.
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Enterprise
Florida Trade Events
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Enterprise
Florida is pleased to announce a no-cost catalog exhibition at
Enterprise Florida's booth at the Kawasaki Eco-Tech Fair 2015.
Interested Florida companies in environmental technologies should
contact Mr. John Diep, Director Asia/Pacific by email with full contact
info to register and obtain brochures/catalogs shipping information.
Space is limited to SIX registered Florida companies on a first-come,
first-served basis. No travel required. Registration deadline will be
January 15, 2015. Please refer to event website additional show
details.
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Join
Enterprise Florida at CeBIT 2015 and seize the opportunity to showcase
your company at the world’s most exciting platform for sales, marketing
and networking in the world of ICT. CeBIT 2015 is the No. 1 event for
the digital world, showcase for the latest trends and the meeting place
for all sectors of the industry. More than 4,000 exhibitors from over
70 countries participated at CeBIT 2014, with trade professionals
accounting for over 90 percent, and resulting in deals worth some 25
billion euros.
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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Enterprise Florida announces
that it is partnering with the U.S. Commercial Service and the National
Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) in promoting the U.S. Pavilion
at the 2015 Cartagena International Boat Show (CIBS). One of the oldest
democracies in Latin America, Colombia has a growing middle income
population, rich history and privileged geographical location. It is
quickly emerging as a mandatory stop for sailboats, yachts and charters
heading through the southern region of the Caribbean Sea. Tourism has
experienced remarkable growth and the government recognizes the need to
develop marina infrastructure to meet the growing demand of both
nautical tourism and domestic boating. CIBS is the perfect venue to
establish contacts and strengthen business ties in this blossoming
marine market.
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
Secretary of Commerce Gray Swoope on an Export Development Trade
Mission to Peru scheduled for March 2015. Peru is Florida’s eighth
largest trading partner. More than $2.8 billion in Florida products
were exported to Peru last year, and Peruvian imports totaled $2.6
billion. In 2013, Peru achieved its 15th consecutive year of economic
growth at 5% and Peru continues to be one of the best performing
economies in Latin America. Projections include a 4% growth rate in
2014 and 5% in 2015, estimates that are still considered to be below
the country’s potential.
Recognizing the vast potential to expand Florida trade within this
market, Enterprise Florida (EFI) will lead an Export Development
Mission to Peru as part of its strategy to market Florida exports in
Latin America. EFI will offer a limited number of Gold Key
Matchmaking one-on-one appointments through the U.S. Commercial Service
for participating Florida companies. The price of this service is
$1,050.00. However 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
Delegate option is available as well for $500.00 per person.
Delegate Package Registration Deadline: February 20, 2015
For
further information, please contact:
Ilona Vega
Enterprise Florida Inc.
ivega@enterpriseflorida.com
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(Save the Date!)
Expo
Seguridad 2015
April
28-30, 2015
Mexico City,
Mexico
The
Mexican National Development Plan 2013-2018, presented by President
Enrique Peña Nieto, states that there is no security without
development and there is no development without security. These
national goals were well thought out, as they represent significant
business opportunities for the private security industry. That is why
the Mexican Government and the Security Cabinet have focused funding to
improve areas including communications security, weapons, training,
land, air and sea vehicles, tactical teams, intelligence systems and
more. Join Enterprise Florida and exhibit at the largest security and
safety show in Latin America. Enterprise Florida has been designated
space at this show and will provide a turnkey booth package for
companies looking to participate in this show.
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
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JOIN
FLORIDA AT HOSPITALAR 2015! 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.
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 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.
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Florida
companies are invited to participate in a no-cost catalog exhibition
within the Enterprise Florida booth at FOOMA JAPAN International Food
Machinery & Technology 2015. This show is designed for companies in
food packaging, processing and machinery/technology, and services.
Interested Florida companies in the food machinery and technology
industry should contact Mr. John Diep, Director Asia/Pacific by email
with full contact info to register and obtain brochures/catalogs
shipping information. Space is limited to EIGHT
registered Florida companies on a first-come, first-served basis. No
travel required. Registration deadline will be Friday, February 27,
2015. Please refer to web page for detailed information regarding the
show.
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This webinar series
will provide valuable insights to new and experienced exporters who
will gain knowledge of export opportunities in this dynamic region.
Companies will learn about best prospects, financial and legal
considerations, logistics, e-commerce, free trade agreements, tax
incentives, and marketing strategies in six countries in Central
America. Participants will also understand and appreciate the cultural
differences, economic conditions and technological capabilities of
potential partners. This six-part webinar series is also a venue to
prepare participating U.S. companies for a more successful experience
during the upcoming Trade Mission to Central America in conjunction
with the Trade Americas - Opportunities in Central America
Conference, June 21-26, 2015.
Webinar Series Schedule:
Cost for the entire webinar series (six webinars): $150.00
Export Opportunities in Guatemala for U.S. Companies
Wednesday, January 7, 2015; 1:00-2:15PM EDT
General topic: FTAs - How to Leverage CAFTA to Export to Central
America
Cost: $35 Register here!
Export Opportunities in Costa Rica for U.S. Companies
Wednesday, January 21, 2015; 1:00-2:15PM EDT
General topic: Export Tax Incentives – Tools You Cannot Ignore
Cost $35 Register here!
Export Opportunities in Honduras for U.S. Companies
Wednesday, February 4, 2015; 1:00-2:15PM EDT
General topic: eCommerce in Central America – How to Improve your
Visibility in the Region
Cost $35 Register here!
Export Opportunities in Belize for U.S. Companies
Wednesday, February 18, 2015; 1:00-2:15PM EDT
General topic: Shipping your products to Central America
Cost $35 Register here!
Export Opportunities in El Salvador for U.S. Companies
Wednesday, March 4, 2015; 1:00-2:15PM EDT
General topic: International Legal Considerations when exporting to
Central America
Cost $35 Register here!
Export Opportunities in Nicaragua for U.S. Companies
Wednesday, March 18, 2015; 1:00-2:15PM EDT
General topic: Financing Export Transactions
Cost $35 Register here!
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Attend this
interactive workshop to gain tools, insights and knowledge to help your
small business earn a share of this growing profit opportunity. Let the
FSBDC at UCF guide you through the complexities of international
expansion strategies.
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Join Enterprise
Florida, Early Facebook Executive Randi Zuckerberg, WIRED Magazine’s
Peter Rubin, Mayor Philip Levine, Ford Motor Company and other global
visionaries at the Business Innovation and Growth (B.I.G) Summit.
Connect and share insights on technology, the creative economy &
business transformation while networking with key business decision
makers and some of the most innovative visionaries, venture
capitalists, and entrepreneurs in the country! This event will focus on
game changing opportunities and insights for education and
entertainment with virtual reality, creative and immersive
technologies. Tickets are limited, reserve spots early at www.BigSummit.biz. Call (877)
451-0008 for exhibit, demos and sponsorship opportunities.
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Please join the South Florida Council of Supply Chain
Management Professionals Roundtable on January 21st, 2015 from 8:00am
to 11:00am at the Miami Free Zone for an interactive and educational
expert panel discussion and Q&A to learn more about the latest developments
on CBP ISF penalty enforcement, developments and best practices.
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The
U.S. Department of Commerce’s Global Automotive Team is organizing a
webinar to highlight automotive opportunities in Peru, Colombia, and
Panama. Learn about the on-the-ground realities of doing business in
these countries, and gain valuable insight into what U.S. companies
need to know in order to be successful in these markets. You will hear
from U.S. Government and private sector speakers about the automotive
industry; the products and services that have the most potential for
sales/business development; and how to gain a competitive edge by
taking advantage of financing programs available to your company.
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The
Center for Hemispheric Policy will host a panel discussion on the
future of NAFTA entitled “NAFTA at 30: The Next Decade” Panelists
include Laura Dawson, President of Dawson Strategic in Ottawa, Canada;
Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Mexico Program at WEConnect International
in Mexico City, Mexico; and Jeffrey Schott, Senior Fellow at the
Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C. For
more information, please call Michael Graybeal at (305) 284-9918.
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The
India-US Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a very special
opportunity for its members and affiliates. The Chamber will be
arranging a Business Network and Development Mission to India,
departing from Miami on Saturday, February 7th and returning Wednesday,
February 19th, 2015. We will be visiting the cities of Mumbai,
Bangalore, Hyderabad and Delhi with an optional excursion to Agra to
see the ‘Taj Mahal’. The mission activities are for those with
professional and business interests who are seeking greater access to
the Indo-American market. Whether your focus is Life Science,
Agribusiness, Healthcare, IT, Finance, Media, Real Estate or other, you
will have the opportunity to establish meaningful relationships during
the mission. Every effort will be made to match your interests with meaningful
business opportunities.
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Complying
with U.S. Export Controls - February 10-11, 2015
This two-day program is led by BIS professional counseling staff and
provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration
Regulations (EAR). The program will cover information exporters need to
know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial
goods. The seminar will focus on what items and activities are subject
to the EAR; steps to take to determine export licensing requirements
for your item; how to determine your export control classification
number (ECCN); when you can export or reexport without applying for a
license; export clearance procedures and record keeping requirements;
an overview of the Export Compliance Management Program (ECMP)
concepts; and real life examples in applying this information.
Export Control Reform - February 12, 2015
This one-day training course is designed to provide in-depth exposure
to core elements of the Export Control Reform (ECR) initiative.
Regulatory, compliance, and engineering officers will provide training
on the key elements ranging from licensing issues to "specially
designed" and license exceptions such as use of the Strategic
Trade Authorization. The course will focus on new and different
compliance requirements. This course will be useful to defense
exporters with relatively limited exposure to the regulatory
requirements of the Export Administration Regulations, and to exporters
who now will be able to support U.S. military items without incurring
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) liability.
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Discover how FREE
TRADE AGREEMENTS can benefit your company. With the addition of three
new free trade agreements (Panama, Colombia, and South Korea) the time
has never been better to grow your business through International
Trade! However, you must understand the rules and regulations that
govern the North American Free Trade Agreement as well as the three new
agreements to take full advantage. Whether you are an experienced
international trade company or just considering International Trade,
this is a great opportunity to learn from an industry expert without
traveling outside Central Florida! You don’t want to miss out on this
one. Seating is limited and registration is required!
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MiaGreen Expo & Conference (7th
edition) is the only trade show and conference in the USA with a focus
on sustainability, that targets domestic and international major
markets at the same time, like East USA, Florida, PLUS Latin America
& the Caribbean (40 countries under one roof!). The event showcases
cutting-edge technologies, services, know-how & education serving
the green building, solar, cleantech & energy saving industries.
Contact Jose A. Garcia at mail@MiaGreen.com or 305-412-0000
for more information.
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The fourteenth
Annual “Partnering for Compliance" East Coast will focus on a
broad spectrum of export/import regulatory and compliance matters of
current relevance to companies and individuals involved in global
trading. Gov’t & Trade Speakers: DoS/DDTC: Terry Davis & Sarah
McKeown; DoC/BIS: Gene Christiansen & OEE Jonathan Barnes;
DoD/DTSA: Ken Oukrop; OFAC: Adam Maddox; Census Bureau: Dale Kelly; DHS/CBP:
Russ Morgan & Joe Mitchell; ICE: Jacquelyn Metzger and Jose Pagan;
AND, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Field, LLP: Jonathan Poling;
Braumiller Law Group PLLC: Adrienne Braumiller & Bruce Leeds
(Imports); and U.S. Trade. Fees: $150 for 1-day Customs/Import program.
$550 for 3-day Export Control program. 4.5 CEUs. Venue: Holiday Inn
Orlando International Airport Hotel.
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The automotive
industry is one of the most significant and fast growing sectors of the
economy in both Peru and Colombia. In light of the tremendous
opportunities, the U.S. Commercial Service is inviting U.S. companies
to join an official automotive trade mission to learn about these
markets and meet key industry players. For more information please
contact Lesa.Forbes@trade.gov.
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