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Florida International Trade Events Newsletter June 14, 2017
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Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International Trade Events Newsletter!
Announcement
New Enterprise Florida Events
New Partner Events
Events are listed in order by date. Please contact individual event
organizers for additional information.
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GOLD MEMBER SPONSOR
Florida Export Guide
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| Announcement |
Customized Export Marketing Plans
Enterprise Florida and the Florida SBDC Network are offering qualified Florida manufacturers and services providers customized Export Marketing Plans to analyze your company’s products and services for export-readiness; help your company target key markets; understand the competitive landscape, and develop successful market entry strategies. Export Marketing Plans cost $4,000 but qualifying companies are eligible for a $3,500 grant from the State of Florida so that the final cost to your company is only $500. For further information please call 1-866-737-7232 or click on the link above.
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Enterprise Florida Trade Events
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FIME 2017
August 8 - 10, 2017 | Orlando, Florida
Join Enterprise Florida at FIME 2017! FIME is a trade exhibition for medical equipment, products, services and technologies and will be held this year at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. FIME showcases everything from hospital equipment to medical disposable products, nursing care, surgery instruments, diagnostic tools, equipment for emergency rooms and laboratory facilities, long-term care products, dental equipment, products for rehabilitation and orthopedics, electro-medical devices, medical services and much more. FIME attracts suppliers, manufacturers, dealers and buyers who want to meet new suppliers and revive business relationships. Enterprise Florida, Inc. has secured space for a Florida section. Individual turnkey booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the Florida Pavilion.
Contact: Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
Medical Fair Thailand
September 6 - 8, 2017 | Bangkok, Thailand
Medical Fair Thailand is Southeast Asia's most definitive event for the medical and healthcare industry. With a well established history since 2003, Medical Fair Thailand continues to grow from strength to strength as Thailand’s No. 1 medical and health care event. Focused on equipment and supplies for the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors, Medical Fair Thailand provides you with the best business opportunities to navigate the dynamic marketplace of Thailand and Southeast Asia. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf Asia, Medical Fair Thailand is modeled after Medical Fair Asia and is part of the globally recognized and leading medical and health care trade event under the Messe Düsseldorf group – MEDICA. Enterprise Florida, Inc. has secured space for a Florida section. Individual turnkey booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the Florida Pavilion.
Target Sector Trade Show 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.
Contact: Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
Dubai Airshow 2017
November 12 - 15, 2017 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Exhibit with Florida in Dubai! The 2015 Dubai Airshow was the 14th edition since the show began in the late 80’s. Dubai and the greater region has changed rapidly in the past 30 years, creating numerous opportunities for international companies.The ancient trade routes of the Middle East have modernized at an unrivaled rate to become not only a crucial logistical hub, but also one of the world’s fastest growing aerospace regions. The Dubai Airshow had a record number of trade visitors attend to meet with over 1,100 exhibitors from all corners of the globe. This illustrates the unmatched diversity that the Dubai Airshow is famous for.
With support throughout every aspect of exhibiting, we are committed to providing Florida companies with exceptional access to new and emerging markets. We know how important international business is, and we’re here to help. Enterprise Florida, Inc. is offering exhibitor booths within the Florida Pavilion.
Target Sector Trade Show 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.
Contact: Paul Mitchell | Enterprise Florida Inc. | pmitchell@enterpriseflorida.com
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MEDICA 2017
November 13 - 16, 2017 | Dusseldorf, Germany
MEDICA, the premiere global Life Sciences/Medical trade show takes place annually in Düsseldorf, Germany. Many of Florida’s top medical companies will promote their goods and services from the Florida Pavilion for the 23rd consecutive year. MEDICA 2016 featured 5,000 exhibitors, two-thirds of them from abroad. The show attracted 130,000 visitors from nearly 120 countries; 40% were from countries other than Germany. In fact, with 500 exhibiting companies from the United States and 45 exhibiting companies from Florida, MEDICA continues to set records.
Enterprise Florida has secured space for a Florida Pavilion. Individual booths are being offered to Florida companies to co-exhibit within the pavilion.
Target Sector Trade Show 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.
Contact: Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
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Arab Health 2018
January 29 - February 1, 2018 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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 2017 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, Quatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, and Kuwait.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. has secured space for a Florida Pavilion. Individual booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the pavilion.
Target Sector Trade Show 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.
Contact: Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
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| World Bank - Private Sector Liaison Officer (PSLO) Events |
Doing Business with the World Bank
June 22, 2017 | Jacksonville, Florida
Enterprise Florida, Inc. in partnership with The World Bank Group, U.S. Commercial Service, Small Business Development Center at University of North Florida and the Jacksonville Sister Cities, invites companies to attend the "Doing Business with the World Bank" workshop. This event is for any business large or small, seriously interested in pursuing procurement opportunities with the World Bank as primary bidders, sub-contractors or joining the supplier network. Learn how to find bidding opportunities, understand the ins and outs of the project cycle, what types of projects are currently in the pipeline, best practices in planning and making a bid, and more! The World Bank is currently financing 1,819 investment projects across 145 countries. Over 100 Florida companies and individual consultants have been awarded World Bank contracts, with award amounts ranging from as low as $1,100 to a high of $3.1 million dollars.
Hear from experts Nancy Bikondo-Omosa, World Bank Senior Procurement Specialist and Matthew Hilgendorf, Advisor and Director of Business Liaison, Office of the U.S. Executive Director, Inter-American Development Bank on how Florida companies can position themselves for success via World Bank procurement opportunities. The cost for the event is $30.00 per participant. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. To register, visit http://www.cvent.com/d/85qxbd.
Contact: Kristian Jenkins | Enterprise Florida Inc. | kjenkins@enterpriseflorida.com
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| Partner Trade Events |
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Innovative Approaches to Enter the Indian Market
June 19 & 21, 2017 | Jacksonville & Tampa, Florida
India is an English-speaking democracy, with a middle-class larger than the United States. It is the 6th largest economy in the world, growing at over 7% in 2016 and expected to continue in 2017! Buyers in India like U.S. products and services, and it’s the 18th largest market in the world for U.S. products. India is a subcontinental country with several states. The presentation will identify which states within India are doing well and the best industry prospects for U.S. companies. Mr. Jagat Shah of the U.S.-India Importers' Council will be the speaker. Jacksonville (June 19) and Tampa (June 21) are his only two Florida stops during his "Mentor on the Road" tour across America.
Monday, June 19th - Jacksonville
JAX Chamber, 3 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cost: $20 per person (continental breakfast provided)
Wednesday, June 21 - Tampa
Small Business Development Center (SBDC), 1101 Channelside Drive, Suite 210, Tampa, FL 33602
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Cost: $20 per person (box lunch provided)
Contact: Jorge Arce (Jacksonville) or Sandra Campbell (Tampa) | U.S. Commercial Service | Jorge.Arce@trade.gov or Sandra.Campbell@trade.gov
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Business Opportunity Matchmaker & Procurement Summit
June 29, 2017 | Orlando, Florida
The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council will host the Business Opportunity Matchmaker & Procurement Summit on June 29th in Orlando, FL. Starting at 1:00 PM, attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with key purchasing decision-makers from large corporate and government buying agencies; showcase their products and services to potential buyers; hear from Chief Procurement Officers on trends in purchasing; and relax & mingle with corporate & government buyers and MBEs.
Contact: Rachael Favors | Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council | rachael@fsmsdc.org
4th Edition SAVBOR Fine Food & Beverage Trade Show
June 29 - 30, 2017 | Miami, Florida
SAVBOR FFB is the best showcase platform to bring together the finest producers and industry professionals. The visitor profile is mainly food and wine industry professionals specializing in high quality products such as importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, brokers, sommeliers, chefs, HORECA, and others. The following sectors will be represented at SAVBOR 2017: wine and alcoholic beverages, dairy products and derivatives, meat products, cereals, dry fruits and vegetables, oils and olives, bakery and bodega products, sweets, and more.
Contact: Javier Perez | Spain-US Chamber of Commerce jpalencia@spainchamber.org
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Business & Trade Mission to Santo Domingo, The Dominican Republic
July 1 - 4, 2017 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The DR International Business Tourism & Development Federation Inc. with support of the Dominican Consulate in Miami, the Latinamerica-Caribbean Business Federation Inc., among others, extends an invitation to attend the Business & Trade Mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Take advantage of the dynamic Santo Domingo, the main business and trade region in the D.R.. The mission will be led by the Honorable Tomas P. Regalado, Mayor of the City of Miami.
On July 4, 2017 at Salón Empresarial-Torre Empresarial AIRD, Santo Domingo, D. N. from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, the Hon. Tomas P. Regalado will also serve as the the guest speaker for a luncheon on creating business, commercial and tourism opportunities between Miami and Santo, Domingo.
Contact: Pedro Diaz Ballester | DR International Business Tourism & Development Federation Inc. | fdelorbe@dominicanintlbusinessfed.org
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International Trade Certificate Program
July 18 - August 18, 2017 | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
FSBDC Fort Lauderdale presents 2017 International Trade Certificate Program. The FSBDC Fort Lauderdale will be offering its 2017 International Trade Certificate Program over a three-and-a-half-week period (seven sessions) starting on July 18th and running every Tuesday and Thursday ending on August 8th. The program will run from 4:30 – 8:30 PM each night and includes dinner. If you are committed to exporting, then this International Trade Certificate Program is right for you!
This program is accredited by NASBITE and prepares attendees to become Certified Business Global Professionals. Attendees will receive a certificate from the FSBDC upon completion of the training. The program will feature speakers from the U.S. Commercial Service, the Port of Everglades, Enterprise Florida, Compliance Assurance LLC, EX-IM Bank, FEFC, ABS Consulting, Crowe Horwath International, SBA and the FSBDC and others. To register for this event, go to: http://conta.cc/2rpQz2g.
Contact: Parbatee Change | Florida SBDC - Ft. Lauderdale | Parbatee.Chang@floridasbdc.org
Latin Auto Parts Expo
July 19 - 21, 2017 | Panama City, Panama
The Latin Auto Parts Expois a "B2B" show that connects leading manufacturers and distributors of the auto parts industry with qualified buyers from Latin America an d the Caribbean creating and growing the distribution of their products in the region. The objective of the trade show is to facilitate long-term commercial relationships between suppliers and buyers. With its Duty Free Zone, Panama is a strategic location for the Expo. Panama has a stable democratic government that is business friendly and counts with a strong currency (us dollars are accepted). Panama is an international air and ocean hub enabling travelers and cargo to reach Latin America, the Caribbean and most of the globe.
Contact: Alexandra Gonzalez | Latin Expo Group, LLC | alexandra@latinpartsexpo.com
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Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM) Conference and Exhibition
July 25 - 27, 2017 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The 25th Edition of APHM Conference and Exhibition will showcase the latest healthcare products and services targeted at private and public hospitals. The event is an ideal platform to explore business opportunities and source for quality products such as pharmaceutical, medical devices / equipment, and healthcare services. In conjunction with APHM Conference and Exhibition 2017, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be organizing an International Sourcing Program (INSP). MATRADE invites companies to participate in this INSP and meet with the Malaysian manufacturers, exporters and service providers in a one-day one-on-one pre-arranged business meeting program at KLCC on July 25, 2017. Please contact MATRADE Miami at miami@matrade.gov.my to know about the incentives provided to qualified buyers participating in the INSP.
Contact: Nadzri Saadon | MATRADE | miami@matrade.gov.my
Florida International Trade and Investment Conference
August 9, 2017 | Orlando, Florida
The 2017 Florida International Trade and Investment Conference (FITIC) will draw trade and influential business leaders to provide insight and direction for our state and your business. You will hear directly from industry leaders and connect with trade experts, economists, industry professionals to get breaking news on international market intelligence as well as on opportunities in foreign direct investment. Session topics include: Knowledge and Technology: The Driving Force of Florida’s Economy, Florida FDI Report Release, Florida as an Export Platform, International Market Intelligence, and Global Innovation in Florida.
Contact: Dan Tapia | Florida Chamber of Commerce | dtapia@flchamber.com
Colombia Trade Expo
August 25 - 27, 2017 | Miami, Florida
The Colombia Trade Expo will bring together exhibitors from Colombia and Latin America that will showcase a variety of products and services from different industry sectors. The South Florida business community is invited to take part in a four-day, networking and interactive event where companies will have an opportunity to meet with potential suppliers, buyers, distributors, and consumers from Latin America.
Contact: Fernando Escobar | Colombia Trade Expo LLC | fernando@colombiatradexpo.com | 786-210-3192
The Water Expo (6th Edition)
August 30 - 31, 2017 | Miami, Florida
The Water Expo Trade Show & Conference is where you connect with U.S., Latin American & Caribbean companies in the water industry. Forty countries under one roof will be represented. The conference is for water quality, wastewater, environmental services, sanitation and irrigation companies. The event showcases cutting-edge technologies, products, services, know-how and educational workshops. For complete information, visit www.TWE17.com. Contact: Jose A. Garcia at mail@TheWaterExpo.com or call 305.412.EXPO (3976) for more information.
Contact: Jose Garcia-Pineyro | Show Winners Corporation | mail@TheWaterExpo.com
19th Annual AfrICANDO 2017 - U.S. - Africa Trade and Investment Conference and Trade Show
September 20 - 23, 2017 | Doral, Florida
The primary focus of AfrICANDO 2017 is U.S.-Africa trade relations, supply chain development and competitiveness under AGOA. The event will also include a trade show for SMEs in the handicrafts, ethnic foods and spices industries. A second track that is designed for transportation executives will center on supply chain development in the transportation field. All Florida companies interested in selling products or investing in sub-Sahara Africa are invited to attend. AfriCANDO is a great opportunity to network with SME's and members of the African Chambers of Commerce. Trade and investment opportunities awaits you in sub-Sahara Africa. RSVP by September 4, 2017.
Contact: Anthony Okonmah | Africa Trade Development Center - The Foundation for Democracy in Africa | aokonmah@democracy-africa.org or azubuike.okonmah@gmail.com
21st Americas Food and Beverage Show
September 25 - 26, 2017 | Miami Beach, Florida
The Americas Food & Beverage Show is the largest Americas focused food and beverage trade show in the Western Hemisphere, providing unparalleled opportunities to discover new products, ideas and innovations around the world. If you make, manufacture or distribute any products or service for the food and beverage industry, this is your opportunity to get up close and personal with the buyers that you need to meet. Over a span of two days, you will be able to network "one-on-one" with some of the top decision-making food executives that are readily available to conduct business. You will be certain to gather a diverse amount of sales leads and significantly increase your sales and profits!
Contact: Raul Morales | rmorales@worldtrade.org | World Trade Center Miami
Tampa Bay Export Alliance Export Sales Mission to Bogota, Colombia
September 27 - 30, 2017 | Bogota, Colombia
The Tampa Bay Export Alliance is going to Colombia! Colombia is Florida's second largest export market and the fourth largest economy in Latin America, making it an excellent market for Tampa Bay exporters. U.S. exports to Colombia have increased 15 percent since the implementation of the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which immediately eliminated import tariffs on 80% of U.S. consumer and industrial products. The mission will include the U.S. Commercial Service Gold Key program, customized one-on-one meetings with potential customers in Colombia. Grants will be available to qualified companies
Contact: Aly Fernandez | Tampa Bay Export Alliance | afernandez@tampaedc.com
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Trade Winds Southeast Europe
October 18 - 20, 2017 | Bucharest, Romania
Trade Winds, the largest annual U.S. government-led trade mission, will lead U.S. companies and organizations to Southeast European markets in 2017, to connect them to promising business opportunities in five countries: Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia and Greece. Your company should join Trade Winds to take advantage of projected regional economic growth and to gain a strategic foothold to launch a larger European export strategy. Companies will have the option of having customized business to business meetings, private meetings with U.S. Commercial Diplomats from the region, and be a part of a dynamic conference and networking events.
Contact: Leandro Solorzano | U.S. Commercial Service | Leandro.Solorzano@trade.gov
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Air & Sea Cargo Americas International Congress & Exhibition
November 1 - 3, 2017 | Miami, Florida
Air & Sea Cargo Americas will bring together top executives from all sectors of the aviation, maritime and logistics industries to exchange views and experiences to enhance the growth of the cargo industry in the Western Hemisphere. Airports, seaports, exporters, shipping lines, freight forwarders, shippers, importers, consignees, equipment and technology suppliers, among others, will interact, exchanging ideas and information. Topics will include security, regional consolidation, manufacturer and shipper needs in high growth cargo, trade facilitation, improving productivity, speed and service quality, responding to market changes and demands from shippers, consolidators and forwarders, and controlling costs while streamlining customer services. Deadline to register is October 27, 2017.
Contact: Ivan Barrios | World Trade Center Miami | ibarrios@worldtrade.org.
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Latin Food & Beverage Expo
November 16-18, 2017 | Panama City, Republic of Panama
The Latin Food & Beverage Expo is the first of its kind in the region. The Expo is an international event that attracts food and beverage business leaders and buyers from Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Northern South America. The expo is held in Panama due to its strategic location and the traditional role that Panama plays in regional logistics and distribution of billions of dollars in products from the Colon Free Zone.
Contact: Marite Copado | Latin Food & Beverage Expo LLC | mari@latinfoodexpo.com
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