Enterprise Florida's Monthly Trade Leads - February 2016

Enterprise Florida is pleased to bring you our latest International Trade Leads.  To view a SUMMARY of the trade leads, please click here: Trade Lead Summary. To view the DETAILED REPORTS, please click the links below:                 Apparel & Textiles Aviation/Aerospace Clean Technologies Construction, Building & Heavy Equipment Consumer Goods & Home Furnishings Food Products, Processing & Packaging Industrial Equipment & Supplies Security/Safety Equipment To view Previous Trade Leads, please Click Here. What Are They?  Trade leads include foreign companies who are interested in making direct purchases from Florida companies, acting as a manufacturer's representative or agent/distributor, and joint ventures.  In support of EFI's Africa Trade Expansion Program, we also provide leads from African companies looking to sell their products or services to Florida and the U.S.  Where Do They Come From?  The majority of these leads are generated by our International Offices in 15 overseas markets.  How Can I Follow Up On These Leads?  If you wish to follow up on any of these leads, you can contact the foreign company directly with the information provided on the detailed report.  We ask that you also copy the International Office or Florida staff-person that submitted the lead.  Their information is also included in the report.  Please be sure to mention that you received this information from Enterprise Florida. Florida distributors should be aware that they may be required to have the right to distribute products in a particular country before doing business there.  Please contact the person who submitted the lead if you have any questions.  What Else Does Enterprise Florida Do For Florida Exporters?  To learn more about Enterprise Florida’s programs and services for Florida exporters, please visit our website at http://www.enterpriseflorida.com/services/export-from-florida/.  You can also view our calendar of international trade events online at http://www.enterpriseflorida.com/events/.  How Can I Get More Help?  For additional assistance, questions or comments about our trade leads or other programs, please contact your local Enterprise Florida trade representative.

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Global Markets: The Americas

Early Bird Pricing Ends April 15th! Discover Global Markets: The Americas June 15-16, 2016 Hilton Miami Downtown The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Join the U.S. Commercial Service, the South Florida District Export Council and Enterprise Florida for Discover Global Markets: The Americas, the premier international business conference for U.S. executives. This conference is designed to help U.S. businesses take advantage of establish and emerging export opportunities in the Americas. At Discover Global Markets The Americas you will: Meet one-on-one with U.S. Commercial Diplomats from the following countries: Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru. Participate in Dynamic Panel sessions on refining your export strategy Network with trade experts, industry pros and fellow exporters To register online, please CLICK HERE.   For more information on Discover Global Markets: The Americas Registration Questions: Jorge Arce | Jorge.Arce@trade.gov Event Questions: Kathryn Dye Gresh | Kathryn.Dye@trade.gov www.enterpriseflorida.com If you received this announcement from a colleague and would like to be added to our Trade Events mailing list, please click here.

Export Development Trade Mission to Mexico - May 23-26, 2016

A LIMITED NUMBER OF GOLD KEY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE!! Join Secretary of Commerce Bill Johnson on an Export Development Trade Mission to Mexico City, Mexico May 23-26, 2016 Mexico City, Mexico EFI will offer a limited number of Gold Key Matchmaking one-on-one appointments through the USCS for participating Florida companies. Small and mid-sized Florida manufacturers and professional service providers may qualify for a Gold Key Grant, which will offset the matchmaking registration fee for the first company representative. Why Mexico? Mexico offers tremendous opportunities for Florida companies interested in increasing their footprint in Latin America. Mexico is currently our nation’s third largest trading partner and second largest export market for U.S. products. Mexico ranks tenth among Florida’s trading partners.   For more information please contact: Ilona Vega Enterprise Florida Inc. Tel: 305-808-3582 Email: ivega@enterpriseflorida.com Stephanie Pavolini Enterprise Florida Inc. Tel: 305-808-3388 Email: spavolini@enterpriseflorida.com www.enterpriseflorida.com

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Export Sales Mission to Korea & Taiwan - April 15-23, 2016

LIMITED NUMBER OF GOLD KEY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! Join Secretary of Commerce Bill Johnson on an Export Sales Mission to Korea & Taiwan April 15-23, 2016 Seoul, Korea and Taipei, Taiwan EFI will offer a limited number of Gold Key Matchmaking, one-on-one appointments. The price of this service is $2,600, which includes a $500 fee for interpreter services in Korea. Small and mid-sized Florida manufacturers and professional service providers may qualify for a Gold Key Grant, which will offset the matchmaking registration fee of $2,100 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. South Korea and Taiwan, strong and growing Asian economies, are highly attractive export markets for U.S. companies. Over the past several decades, South Korea has achieved a remarkably high level of economic growth and is now the United States’ sixth largest goods trading partner with a trillion-dollar economy. The United States is Taiwan’s third largest trading partner, accounting for more than 10 percent of its total trade. Florida companies are invited to join the mission and participate in the Gold Key program. This program offers an excellent way to meet with potential business partners and build relationship in both markets. There are tremendous opportunities for Florida companies in these market.   For more information please contact: John Diep Enterprise Florida Inc. Tel: 561-832-8339 Email: jdiep@enterpriseflorida.com Max Stewart Enterprise Florida Inc. Tel: 813-276-9430 Email: mstewart@enterpriseflorida.com www.enterpriseflorida.com If you received this announcement from a colleague and would like to be added to our Trade Events mailing list, please click here.

Enterprise Florida:Customized Export Marketing Plans for Qualified Small Florida Manufacturers!

Ready to increase your sales overseas? Not sure which countries to concentrate on? Need a step-by-step plan for export growth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we can help you successfully expand your business into new international markets! Increase your chances for export success. Don't wait. Contact us today! Enterprise Florida and the Florida Small Business Center at the University of West Florida are offering companies customized “Export Marketing Plans” to help you pinpoint the correct countries, develop the right entry strategies, and promote your products abroad. Why Export? Over 95% of the world’s customers are located beyond U.S. borders. Exporters realize higher employment growth than non-exporters. Most companies that export have an easier time riding out fluctuations in the U.S. economy and are more likely to stay in business. Export wages are typically 13–18% higher than non-export wages. Applying to receive a customized Export Marketing Plan will help your company to target key markets, focus on successful country launch strategies and expand your overseas promotion campaign options. The cost for preparation of an Export Marketing Plan is $4,000, but qualifying companies are eligible for a $3,500 scholarship thanks to the State of Florida. The final cost to your company is only $500!   Call the SBDC Florida State Office for more information: Tel: 1-866-737-7232 Apply online: https://fsbdc.net/STEP/STEPApp.php

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Support the FCC to change the rental mode of Cable Boxes

Let's be honest. Most people are less than thrilled over their staggering monthly cable bills. Right now, cable box rentals -- you know, that fee you pay to access the cable content you're already paying for on a clunky device you never own -- average $231 per household per year. That's $20 billion going to Big Cable on set-box rentals alone, and that's just plain nuts. It doesn’t have to be this way. Right now, the Federal Communications Commission wants to change that rental model, opening up the video device marketplace so consumers can use cool new devices, such as an Apple TV or Roku, to view their cable content instead of paying over and over again to rent an outdated box with a complicated user-interface that’s a pain to use. But Big Cable doesn’t want to let go of their control over the video marketplace, so they’re trying to head the FCC off at the pass. They’re using all sorts of tactics to distract from the real issue: The FCC’s proposal would reduce the price-gouging we all face at the hands of our cable providers. How much do you really pay Big Cable for your set-top box? How much would you save per month if you could #UnlockTheBox? And what would you do with the money you saved per year? Let us know! Tweet a photo of your cable bill, or let us know your set-top box fee, using the hashtags #UnlockTheBox and #TrueCableCosts. Tell us what you could do with the money you saved over time. (And keep in mind that those fees are often disguised on your bill under terms like “converter” and “adapter.”) The FCC is accepting public comments on this issue for the next 60 days. Click here to sign our letter to the FCC telling them it's time to #UnlockTheBox, and feel free to include your own comments. When it comes to the FCC's decision to open up the video marketplace and save consumers billions of dollars in the process, every signature counts! Thanks, Public Knowledge Click here to tweet this: Share your #TrueCableCosts here: bit.ly/TrueCableCosts & tell the @FCC to #UnlockTheBox here: bit.ly/FCCUnlockTheBox  #VideoMarketplace

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