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Florida
International Trade News & Events
March 5, 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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Trade Events mailing list please click here.
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Announcements
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Thanks
to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade and Export
Promotion (STEP) program, Enterprise Florida is able to offer a limited
number of reimbursable Target Sector Trade
Grants and Gold Key Grants to qualified Florida
companies to help them enter and expand their global sales in Asia.Target Sector Trade
Grants will cover 100% of a trade show booth up to $7,500 and Gold Key
Grants will cover a two-day Gold Key Service with interpreter –
provided by the U.S. Commercial Service – up to $1,500.
For further
information, please contact your local Enterprise
Florida trade representative.
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World Bank PSLO -
Enterprise Florida Events
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(Save the Date)
May 4-7, 2015
Washington, D.C.
The Private Sector Liaison Officers
(PSLO) Network invites you to mark your calendars for a joint mission
focusing on the energy sector opportunities at the International
Financial Institutions specifically designed to provide an opportunity
for the private sector to:
- Initiate
a dialogue with the project officers responsible for energy sector
projects.
- Understand
the project requirements and constraints; and their level of
competitiveness in accessing bank projects and bank-financed
projects and programs in the energy sector.
- Inform
staff of the capabilities and interests of international firms in
the
energy sector.
This mission
is designed for: Consulting firms, individual consultants,
training institutions and universities; equipment
manufacturers/suppliers; prospective sponsors of private sector
projects.
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Enterprise
Florida Trade Events
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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. In 2013,
Peru achieved its 15th consecutive year of economic growth at 5 percent
and Peru continues to be one of the best performing economies in Latin
America. Projections include a 4 percent growth rate in 2014 and 5
percent 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. Currently, only the delegate option is available for for
$500 per person.
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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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The Kingdom of Morocco is located on
the Northwest corner of Africa with a population of 33.2 million
people. Governed as a Constitutional Monarchy, Morocco also prides
itself as the first country to recognize The United States of America
as an independent country. As the most stable country in North
Africa, Morocco is the first and only country in Africa to sign a Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. This FTA eliminates
tariffs on over 95 percent of currently traded U.S. consumer/industrial
goods exported to Morocco, provides enhanced protection for U.S.
intellectual property rights, including trademarks and copyrights, and
imposes tough penalties for piracy and counterfeiting.
Mission participants will benefit from business meetings and networking
events with both the private and public sector. Qualified Florida
companies may also apply for grants to receive “Gold Key Services”
through the U.S Commercial Service.
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Join the U.S.
Commercial Service, the Florida District Export Council and Enterprise
Florida for Discover Global Markets: The Americas, the premier
international business conference for U.S. executives. Come explore new
market opportunities and learn effective strategies from senior U.S.
Diplomats and business leaders in the region. Discover Global Markets:
The Americas is the ONLY opportunity in 2015 to learn the latest
business intelligence from across the Americas all in one location.
U.S. Diplomats from the following countries will be available for
one-on-one consultations: Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,
Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti,
Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru.
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Paris Air Show 2013 was one of the
most successful shows in the history of our program and this year’s
show holds promise for even greater success. To capitalize on the
momentum of that success and provide even more exposure for Florida and
our exhibitors we have decided to enhance the size, visibility and
services of the Pavilion. The reservation period for space in the
Florida Pavilion is now open.
Please indicate the size of space you would like to reserve and email
the form back to Paul Mitchell no later than Monday, March 9th.
Exhibitor space is in great demand and is awarded 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:
Paul Mitchell
Enterprise Florida Inc.
pmitchell@enterpriseflorida.com
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ExpoPack Mexico 2015 is projected to
feature 26,000 customers/buyers from over 30 countries. In 2014
packaging professionals traveled from 29 out of 32 Mexican states,
including buying groups from the Mexican states of Queretaro, Puebla
and Guanajuato. International buyers attended from Argentina, Colombia,
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Peru and Venezuela. Attendees
include packaging and processing professionals from a wide range of
industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care,
graphic arts, chemical, electronics, textiles and automotive.
This is a great opportunity to get your packaging systems in front of a
diverse group of buyers from many market sectors and countries. There
is limited spaces available. Enterprise Florida’s office in
Mexico will be available to assist with company promotion as well as
meeting agendas and appointment scheduling.
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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Medical Fair
Thailand 2015 offers global players the ideal business platform to
showcase products, solutions and services as well as to keep abreast of
new technological improvements and developments for the region’s flourishing
medical and health care industry.
Medical Fair Thailand 2015 will present three new dedicated platforms
in the areas of: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in
Healthcare, Biomedical Sciences and Pharmaceuticals, and Rehabilitation
Care. Medical Fair Thailand will also include a series of insightful
conferences, discussion forums and workshops presented by key thought
leaders and industry leads from the global healthcare and medical
industries.
A limited number of reimbursable
Trade Grants are available to qualified Florida companies to help enter
and expand global sales in Asia. Target Sector Trade Grants will cover
100% of a trade show booth up to $7,500. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
For further
information, please contact:
Michael Schiffhauer
Enterprise Florida Inc.
mschiffhauer@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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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.
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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The U.S. Commercial
Service in South Florida is partnering with the Census Bureau, the
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and port officers from the U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to offer two engaging days of
learning. Census Bureau officers will cover filing requirements of the
Foreign Trade Regulations, 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. CBP
officers will cover port requirements and efforts against terrorism and
international narcotics trafficking. Bureau of Industry and Security
(BIS) officers will highlight export control requirements. The
Conference will be offered in English and Spanish, for more information
please contact Leandro Solorzano at leandro.solorzano@trade.gov or by phone at
954-356-6647 or Martina Echevarria at martina.echevarria@trade.gov or by phone at
305-526-7425 x 26.
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In 2013, U.S. exports to
China reached $120 billion, making it the third-largest export market
for U.S. goods behind Canada and Mexico, our neighbors and NAFTA
partners. U.S. exports to China have grown faster than exports to any
other major US trading partner. From 2004 to 2013, U.S. exports to
China increased 255 percent. That rate is greater than growth to any of
the other top ten U.S. export markets, including its two largest trading
partners, Canada (59 percent growth) and Mexico (108 percent growth).
With its large population, rapidly growing middle class, and long list
of infrastructure goals, China will continue to be a major export
market for U.S. goods and services. This event will introduce you to
the details of exporting to China and prepare you for the Enterprise
Florida Trade Mission later this fall.
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Brazil has become a
global economic player and is now the world's seventh largest economy.
The nation is uniquely positioned to keep growing and will continue to
be a preferred country for business leaders and investors around the
world. The Brazil-Florida Business Council, Inc., a Tampa-based
business association, was established to foster the bilateral trade and
to drive economic growth between Brazil and Florida. The inaugural
luncheon of this timely and most anticipated business group will be
held on Wednesday, March 11 at the Tampa Club, 101 E. Kennedy Bldv.,
Tampa. His Excellency the Consul General of Brazil in Florida, Ambassador
Hélio Vitor Ramos will present the keynote address and The Honorable
Mayor of Tampa, Bob Buckhorn will deliver the welcome address. Click here for online registration.
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Like to go global, but
not sure how to get there? Let the Florida SBDC at USF’s three-part
Advanced International Trade Series be your guide. We will put your
business on the right path toward international growth and expansion.
The Series will cover:
- Steps for
exporting success through proper trade planning. Wednesday, March
11, 2015 from 3 to 5 pm
- International
business norms, protocol, and communicating across cultures,
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 3 to 5 pm
- Documentation
requirements and export financing options. Wednesday, March 25,
2015 from 3 to 5 pm
The cost: of the series
is $120. This course is designed for businesses new to export or
entering new export markets. Includes a textbook and valuable handouts.
The fee covers the entire series, and modules are not priced
individually.
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In the spirit of Expo Milano 2015: Feeding the Planet,
Energy for Life, Miami-Dade College will
host a day-long forum to explore America's relationship with the
"Old World", and how the food, health and identity of people
on both sides of the Atlantic have and continue to evolve in a parallel
yet inseparable process. Shared modern day concerns faced by our
society and their interrelationship with nutrition and sustainable
development will guide the discussions and attempt to shed light in
long-term solutions.
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The Center for
Hemispheric Policy will host a panel discussion entitled “Brazil’s
Dilemma: Economic and Political Uncertainty.” Panelists include: David
Fleischer, Emeritus Professor, Institute of Political Science,
University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil; Visiting Professor, Elliot
School of International Affairs, George Washington University,
Washington, D.C.; Kellie Meiman Hock, Managing Partner, McLarty
Associates, Washington, D.C.; and Paulo Vieira da Cunha, Head of Macro
Research, ICE Canyon LLC, New York, New York. RSVP to chp-rsvp@miami.edu. For more information,
please call Michael Graybeal (305) 284-9918, or visit www.miami.edu/chp.
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The Center for
Hemispheric Policy will host a program with H.E. Juan Gabriel Valdés,
Chilean Ambassador to the United States, entitled “Chile – United
States: A Thriving Relationship 10 Years after the FTA.” Program fee
$40; University of Miami faculty and students free with a valid ID.
RSVP to chp-rsvp@miami.edu. For more information,
please call Michael Graybeal at (305) 284-9918, or visit www.miami.edu/chp.
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The U.S. Department of
Commerce is hosting a breakfast seminar to help local exporters learn
about the available tools and best practices to use their website to
market their products and services internationally.
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The Central Florida
"Friends of International Trade" invite you to attend Global
Trade and Transportation: Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers and
Incoterms. A vital part to an international business deal is the
logistics of transporting the product from the seller to the buyer.
Learn from a group of experts the do's and don'ts of international
shipping. Whether you are an experienced exporter/importer or just
getting started, this is a great opportunity to learn how to improve
the logistics side of your business!
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International business
leaders and representatives from different countries will join Florida
business and legislative leaders during the Florida Chamber’s
International Days. International trade and industry experts will focus
on foreign investment, and trade and international policy as part of this
statewide conference. John G. Murphy, Senior Vice President for
International Policy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be the
keynote speaker. Leading topics will include:
- Global
Florida: Markets and Industries of Opportunity
- International
Companies: Why Florida?
- Winning
In The Marketplace: Case Studies of Successes
- From
Gateway To Marketplace: Distribution Centers and Expanding Trade
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Florida
International University Office of Executive and Professional Education
in partnership with Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Insper), a leading
Brazilian institute, are bringing together industry experts to share
first-hand perspectives on business opportunities in Latin America’s
largest market. This program is designed for executives and
entrepreneurs who are interested in investing, trading or partnering
with Brazilian companies, this unique three-day program offers
interactive sessions on Brazil-specific business topics led by Insper
faculty and business strategy leaders.
Topics will include:
- An
in-depth view of business challenges and investment opportunities
- The
evolution of economy, politics and its implications to business
- Corporate,
cultural behavior, and management challenges in Brazil
- Marketing
strategies to be successful in one of the world’s leading and
fastest-growing consumer markets
- Information
on how government regulates and supports business
- Legal
aspects of doing business in Brazil
As
a member of the Enterprise Florida network, you will receive a $100
discount off the early registration or full price of this program.
PLEASE USE CODE "InsperFIUSponsor". The early registration
deadline is March 13th.
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The
Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (SFMSDC) is
pleased to announce its 30th Annual Business Expo to be held April
13-15, 2015 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. The SFMSDC’s Annual Business Expo is the largest minority
business event in South Florida designed to ensure that minority-owned
companies at all stages of development are positioned for greater
success. At the event, attendees will learn about $13.7 billion dollars
in business opportunities and meet hundreds of business owners and
buyers in one place. Activities include: A CEO Forum, power-packed Boot
Camps and Workshops, free Business Coaching, Business Pitch
Competition, One-on-One Appointments, Business Familiarization Tour,
Product Demos and Youth Hack-a-thon. The luncheon keynote speaker is
Mike Fernandez, Chairman of MBF Health Partners, Billionaire and Author
of Humbled by the Journey: Life Lessons for My Family and Yours.
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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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June
18-20, 2015
Panama City,
Panama
The
Latin Auto Parts Expo is the leading auto part 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.
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The 25th Taipei International Food Show is set to jointly
take place with Foodtech & Pharmatech Taipei, Taipei Pack, Taiwan
Horeca and Halal Taiwan. This joint expo created an outstanding record
of 1,561 exhibitors and 3,806 booths in 2014. Taiwan is the USA’s 7th
largest importer of agricultural products. U.S. companies are
encouraged to join the USA Pavilion, located in the venue’s most
prominent location for the best platform to promote products to
domestic food importers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers. Early
bird rates are still available via the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).
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The Exporters Association-USA and the Trinidad &
Tobago Florida Chamber of Commerce will be leading its second Business
Development Mission to Trinidad & Tobago to attend the Trade &
Investment Convention 2015 (TIC-2015). The convention is considered to
be the largest show of the Caribbean. TIC has hosted thousands of international
buyers and exhibitors and earned a reputation as the Caribbean’s
biggest business-to-business event!
The Exporters Association-USA in an effort to bring this opportunity to
small and medium size exporters, is arranging booths to be shared among
different exporters from the U.S. Mission participants will have the
opportunity to participate, exhibit and promote their products and
services directly to qualified buyers with genuine purchasing power and
influence, from the Caribbean and the World.
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Latin American
& Caribbean Tyre Expo is known to be the largest and the most
important show for the tire manufacturing companies in Latin America
and the Caribbean. The expo allows the buyers (tire business owners,
dealers, and retailers) to interact personally with the exhibitors and
know their latest products, prices, demands and requirements to
distribute their brands. New business dealings are executed and the
participating companies get to grow their customer contacts in the
Latin American and Caribbean markets.
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