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Florida International Trade News &
Events July 22, 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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Enterprise
Florida Trade Events
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The
Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development and
Enterprise Florida invite you to learn best practices on “How to be
Successful in International Trade Fairs/Shows” with tips in the
following areas: Choosing the Right Fair/Show; Planning and Budgeting;
Resources Available; Trade Grants; Space and Design; Marketing and
Promotion; Working the Event; After Show ROI and Follow-up; Planning
for Next Year. Maximize your marketing efforts and grow your
international sales usingtrade fairs/shows. Featured Speaker: Mr. Mike
Schiffhauer, VP of Enterprise Florida (International Trade
Development).
For further information, please contact:
Paola Isaac Baraya
Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
pisaac@broward.org
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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 2014 there were 480
exhibitors from 37 countries. In addition to wide range of marine
components and accessories there were 545 yachts, 116 sailing boats, 35
multihulls and 185 boats over 18 meters in length on display at the
event.The show features three distinct exhibition areas offering boat
builders, brokers and manufacturers of equipment and specialty items an
optimum location. Boat builders have a further option to display in or
out of water.
Enterprise
Florida is once again pleased to offer companies the opportunity to
exhibit in a prime location within the Florida pavilion.
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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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, Inc. (EFI) in partnership with The Florida Ports Council,
Florida Chamber, Florida Department of Transportation, and Port
Everglades is taking an active role in IANA to promote Florida
businesses. Toward this effort, EFI is offering targeted Florida
companies and organizations the opportunity to participate in the
Florida Pavilion during the Intermodal Association of North America’s
(IANA) Intermodal Expo taking place at the Broward County Convention
Center/Port Everglades.
The IANA Intermodal Expo is the largest conference/expo for intermodal
transportation in North America and is attended by over 2,000
representatives from the sectors of: Third Party Logistics, Railroad,
Truck Cargo, Seaports, and Supply Chain Service Providers.
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Florida
companies are invited to participate in Hub Camara (Corporate
Commercial Expo). Hub Camara is a corporate multi-sector trade show for
entrepreneurs, investors, consultants, senior executives, decision
makers and more interested in establishing business partnerships and
sharing knowledge, experiences and ideas. Hub Camara will feature
business conferences, workshops, a commercial trade expo and mission
component.
Representatives in the following sectors are encouraged to register:
Agricultural and Agribusiness, Construction, Franchise Exhibitions,
Hospitality and Tourism, Food Industry, Health and Wellness, Business
Services, Professional Services, Supply Chain and Logistics, Technology
and Security, Manufacturing and Industry, Work and Commercial Vehicles.
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:
Jorge Riano
Enterprise Florida Inc.
jriano@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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Expo Beauty Show will take
place in Mexico City, Mexico from October 25-27, 2015. By far,
Expo Beauty Show is the largest and most influential event
for beauty professionals worldwide. This is the leading
professional beauty event in the world in terms of exhibition
space and attendees. Over 500 exhibitors will participate and more
than 80,000 attendees are expected. Expo Beauty Show will feature
300 presentations by the most renowned professionals in the
world and 80 educational seminars.
Why Mexico? Florida merchandise exports of cosmetic and beauty products
grew by 5% in 2014. U.S. exporters can benefit from the geographical
proximity to Mexico and the North American Free Trade Agreement
which facilitates trade between the two markets. Despite
challenges, Mexico is a growing market with a 4.6%
projected growth rate over the next four years.
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
the Florida Pavilion at the Dubai Airshow! The record-breaking Dubai
Airshow is one of the largest and most successful air shows in the
world, connecting aerospace professionals across all areas of the
industry to facilitate successful global trade. For more than 15 years,
Enterprise Florida Inc. has participated in the FASTEST growing airshow
in the world. With support throughout every aspect of exhibiting, we
are committed to providing Florida companies with exceptional access to
new and emerging markets. In fact, we are so committed that in 2013,
Florida was the ONLY U.S. state to be represented at the Dubai Airshow.
We know how important international business is, and we are here to
help.
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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Enterprise
Florida is encouraging marine companies to attend the 2015 METS (Marine
Equipment Trade Show). Traditionally, METS provides companies an
unequaled opportunity for international expansion. Last year METS had
1,358 exhibitors from 48 different countries. Ninety-six percent of
exhibitors return annually and 97% recommended exhibiting at METS. In
2015, approximately 21,086 visitors attended METS. At METS, companies
are offered a variety of areas to exhibit that will ensure they gain
the exposure within the industry niche that is best for them. U.S.
Companies can exhibit within the USA pavilion, on the main floor or in
one of the industry specific pavilions that includes the Super Yacht
Pavilion, Marine & Yard Pavilion or the Construction Material
Pavilion.
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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Enterprise
Florida, Inc. (EFI) will lead an export sales mission to Honduras from
December 1-3, 2015. The country of Honduras holds vast opportunities
for Florida companies interested in increasing their footprint in the
Central American market. In fact, it serves as a distribution platform
for the rest of Central America due to some of the lowest logistical
costs in the region. Facilitated by the U.S.-Central America Free Trade
Agreement (CAFTA-DR), the U.S. has become the chief trading partner for
Honduras and exporters benefit from eliminated tariffs and barriers.
EFI will offer a limited number of Gold Key Matchmaking one-on-one
appointments. The price of this service is $1,050. 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 separate application process will be required for
this grant. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served
basis.
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Arab Health will be the largest
healthcare event for Middle East with the addition of the new Zabeel
Hall at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. Over 5,000
exhibitors utilize this show as a launch platform for new products and
services as well as showcasing new developments.
Arab Health attracts decision-makers from the region’s healthcare
sector. Arab Health 2015 attracted 115,000 visitors from over 64
countries around the world, including medical staff, hospital
management, and dealer distributors. The largest number came from the
United Arab Emirates, with other attendees coming from Saudi Arabia,
Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, and Kuwait. The Middle East healthcare
industry is estimated to have an annual growth rate of 11 percent.
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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The
Middle East remains one of the most affluent regions in the world and
companies from all over the globe will showcase their 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 their exhibition investment. Enterprise Florida is
once again teaming with the USA pavilion organizer and the U.S. Commercial
Service to offer companies the opportunity to exhibit in the Florida
Section of the US Pavilion.
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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Partner Trade
Events
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Interested in exporting medical devices to some of the
closest markets to Florida? Unfamiliar with the needs of the market or
how your Intellectual Property Rights can be protected? Enterprise
Florida and the U.S. Commercial Service have invited Michael Lewis,
Regional IPR Attaché for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean to
give an overview of the opportunities, progress, and challenges that
American Healthcare companies may be presented with. Experts from the
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and the Sylvester
Comprehensive Cancer Center have also been invited to share insights
into these emerging and important markets.
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Making
international sales is profitable, but only if you are getting paid.
Attend the upcoming seminar “International Payments” to discover how to
mitigate payment risks on your next international transaction. Do you
know what the best payment methods are for you or your customer? Are
your clients going to competitors with more attractive payment terms?
What you don’t know can dramatically affect the profitability of
international sales. Presented by the Central Florida International
Trade Office.
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Join us to discover three surprising truths about
international e-commerce from industry leaders at eBay who will address
B2B and B2C aspects to online sales channels. The keynote presentation
will be given by eBay Executive Aparna Lahiri, Marketing Lead for the
Global Shipping Platform and a presentation by Chris Ko, Owner of
Nationwide Surplus - a U.S. small/medium sized exporter using online
platforms for international sales.
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Identifying a credible business partner is one of the most
challenging issues a company faces when engaging in international
business. Not conducting the proper vetting process and dealing with
the wrong party can bring about possibly devastating consequences to
you and your business. Join us for this presentation from John Leonard,
Senior Manager Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, and learn
about the different considerations and the processes you and your
company can employ in order to mitigate your risk and successfully
engage with the right partner overseas. Specific topics that will be
discussed are FCPA: know how to avoid implications of bribery;
Questions to ask when dealing with your business partner; Research
methods when conducting your screening; and Resources available to U.S.
companies. For more information/questions: please contact Mr. Ashish
Vaid at Ashish.Vaid@trade.gov
or 646-385-4503.
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The Exporters Association of the United States of America,
Inc. invites companies to participate in the South America Economic and
Trade Conference. Government officials from countries in the region
will address the major issues and challenges involved with doing
business with emerging markets and address the concerns of those
engaging in international trade. The social exchange and the Expo of
goods or services during the conference is a crucial aspect for the
event, offering access to industry leaders and ensuring that delegates
are able to get new contacts and relationships for future business in
the region. Keynote speakers include: Governor Daniel Scioli, Governor
of Buenos Aires Argentina. First Presidential Candidate of the Republic
of Argentina and Mayor Luis Castaneda Lossio, Mayor of Lima, Perú.
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The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has assessed
the air cargo operating environment of the Orlando International
Airport (MCO) with the objective of optimizing efforts to promote local
and regional air cargo development. Learn about the state of the air
cargo industry during which MCO's recent performance will be
bench-marked against comparable international gateways, as well as
regional rivals.
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Join us at the MARC
Pavilion at Florida International University the afternoon of this
coming September 2nd for the 12th Annual Florida-Japan Summit, the
annual gathering of Florida-Japan business, education, tourism, and
cultural leaders for info exchange, networking, and to renew existing
or develop new friendship ties. The summit will be presented in
partnership with and hosted by Florida International University's Asian
Studies Institute. This year's summit will include admission to a
networking reception following the summit, all for only $25 per person.
For more details and info, contact the Florida Delegation, SEUS/Japan
Association, Inc. at 786-235-8289 or visit www.fl-seusjapan.org/upcoming-events.
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The Dominican International Business, Tourism &
Development Federation, Inc., along with the The Dominican Republic
National Tourism & Hotels Association, Inc. (ASONAHORES) is
organizing a trade mission, pavilion and catalog show for tourism
sector suppliers at the 29th Annual Expo Commercial Tourism. This event
is the main marketplace for product and service suppliers serving the
food service and hospitality industry in the Dominican Republic. This
event serves as an opportunity for suppliers to strengthen commercial
links with clients and to acquire new accounts.
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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:
- International
Marketing - Wednesday, September 16
- Supply
Chain Management - Wednesday, September 23
- Global
Business Management - Wednesday, September 30
- Tax,
Legal and Regulatory Compliance - Wednesday, October 7Export
Finance, Partners & Free-Trade Zones - Wednesday, October 14
Partners: Enterprise Florida, Tampa Hillsborough Economic
Development Corporation, United States Commercial Service, and Port
Tampa Bay. Cost: $450. Registration Deadline: September 8, 2015.
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The Dominican
International Business, Tourism & Development Federation, Inc.,
along with The Santiago Chamber of Commerce and Production, Inc. (D.R.)
is organizing a Trade Mission, Pavilion and Catalog Show to the 28th
Annual EXPO CIBAO 2015, which will have more than 100,000 visitors. The
main opportunities for business at this event are: Agro-Business,
Agro-Processing, Automobiles Parts and Services, Telecommunication
Equipment, Computers and Peripherals, Construction, Building Products,
Medical Equipment, Hotel and Restaurant Equipment, Travel and Tourism
Services, Printing and Graphic Arts Equipment, Safety and Security Equipment,
Renewable Energy, Energy Supplies, Tools & Equipment,
Importers/Distributors (Supermarkets, Distribution Centers, Foodstuff
Warehouses). At Expo CIBAO, you will find business conferences,
seminars, exhibitions, trade in goods, cultural and educational
activities, and more.
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