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International Trade Events Newsletter August 8, 2018
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Doing Business in the Dominican Republic Roadshow
August 14 - 17, 2018
Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando & Jacksonville
In preparation for the upcoming Export Sales Mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Enterprise Florida will be hosting a Doing Business in the Dominican Republic Roadshow from August 14 – 17, 2018.
With $5.9 billion in two-way trade in 2017, the Dominican Republic is Florida’s 7th-largest trading partner and holds vast opportunities for companies looking to increase their footprint in the Caribbean market. Florida companies are well-positioned to benefit from these opportunities!
During the roadshow, companies will learn about:
- The economic, political, and social environment of the country
- Best export opportunities for Florida companies
- How companies can participate in the upcoming Export Sales Mission and the Gold Key/Matchmaker Grant that covers 100% of the Participation Fee for qualified companies
The guest speaker for this event is Ms. Sheila Diaz, Senior Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service in Santo Domingo.
Enterprise Florida is heading to a city near you!
Click the links below for specific information regarding each roadshow location and to register.
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
50 Alhambra Plaza (Venetian Ballroom)
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: No charge
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center (Auditorium)
1801 NE 6th Street
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: No charge
Florida SBDC at the University of South Florida
Muma College of Business
1101 Channelside Drive, Suite 210
Tampa, Florida 33602
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: No charge
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100
Orlando, Florida 32803
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: No charge
JaxChamber
3 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: No charge
Contact: Alejandra Henao | Enterprise Florida Inc. | ahenao@enterpriseflorida.com | 305.808.3670
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| Upcoming Events |
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Events are listed in order by date. Please contact individual event
organizers for additional information.
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Enterprise Florida Trade Events
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August 16 – 17, 2018 | Querétaro, Mexico
Mexico's manufacturing industries are growing significantly in the aerospace field. The Mexico Aerospace Summit will match potential buyers and suppliers in pre-arranged, one-to-one private meetings. The program will allow participants to identify new potential business partners, request meetings based on their choices, and hear from industry experts about the opportunities in Mexico's aerospace industry value chain.
Contact: Ana Arroyo | Enterprise Florida Mexico Office | enterprisefloridamexico@negocios-internacionales.net
Medical Fair Asia
August 29 - 31, 2018 | Singapore
Medical Fair Asia continues to be Southeast Asia's most definitive event for the medical and healthcare industry. Bringing together the region's hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors, Medical Fair Asia provides the perfect platform for business. Enterprise Florida has secured exhibit space for Florida companies to showcase their products and services. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.
Contact: Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com | 407.956.5634
The Green Expo
September 4 - 6, 2018 | Mexico City, Mexico
The Green Expo is Latin America's leading environmental industry event, designed to present and promote new technologies to tackle issues arising from climate change and urban development. The primary focus areas of this event include innovative water treatment systems and solutions, technology for the development of green building projects, solutions for the efficient use of energy and the generation of energy from renewable resources, and waste management/recycling. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.
Contact: Ana Arroyo | Enterprise Florida Mexico Office | enterprisefloridamexico@negocios-internacionales.net
Export Trade Mission to Kenya and Tanzania
November 2 - 9, 2018 | Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Enterprise Florida will lead a delegation of Florida manufacturers and services providers to further trade relations between Florida and two of the largest economies in the East Africa Community: Kenya and Tanzania. Enterprise Florida is collaborating with the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam to coordinate the mission and facilitate business to business meetings for the Florida participants. The Gold Key Service fee is $2,400 per company, however, small and medium-sized Florida companies may qualify for a Gold Key Grant from Enterprise Florida which will offset 100% of this fee.
Contact: Joseph Bell | Enterprise Florida Inc. | jbell@enterpriseflorida.com | 813.276.9430
Kristian Jenkins | Enterprise Florida Inc. | kjenkins@enterpriseflorida.com | 407.956.5694
Medica 2018
November 12 - 15, 2018 | Dusseldorf, Germany
MEDICA is the premiere global Life Sciences/Medical trade show. Many of Florida’s top medical companies will promote their goods and services from the Florida Pavilion for the 24th consecutive year. Enterprise Florida has secured space for a Florida Pavilion and individual booths are being offered for Florida companies to co-exhibit within the pavilion. Space is limited and will be sold on a first-come, first served basis. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.
Contact: Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com | 407.956.5634
Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS)
November 13 - 15, 2018 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
METS is the world’s largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems and technologies. Florida companies have several turnkey booth options to choose from, with prices starting at $6,100 USD based on booth size and hall locations. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.
Contact: Larry Bernaski | Enterprise Florida, Inc. | lbernaski@enterpriseflorida.com | 904.359.9350
Export Sales Mission to Dominican Republic
November 13 - 16, 2018 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Enterprise Florida will lead a delegation of Florida manufacturers and services providers to further trade relations between Florida and the Dominican Republic. Facilitated by the U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement, the U.S. has become the chief trading partner for the Dominican Republic and exporters benefit from reduced tariffs and barriers. Enterprise Florida is collaborating with the U.S. Commercial Service to coordinate the mission and facilitate business to business meetings for the Florida participants. Small and medium-sized Florida companies may qualify for a Gold Key Grant from Enterprise Florida which will offset 100% of the Gold Key Service fee.
Contact: Alejandra Henao | Enterprise Florida Inc. | ahenao@enterpriseflorida.com | 305.808.3670
Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2018
November 28 - 30, 2018 | Tokyo, Japan
Florida aviation and aerospace companies are invited by Enterprise Florida, Inc., the Consulate of Japan, and the Florida Delegation, Southeast U.S./Japan Association, to participate in the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2018. Japan is the largest aerospace industrial market in Asia and the Japanese aerospace industry has a huge potential for growth. The exhibition is expected to bring together approximately 20,000 participants that represent a diverse range of aerospace-related businesses: air frames/air components, engines, space equipment/services, material/consumables, manufacturing/processing machines, and more. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.
Contact: Michael Cooney | Enterprise Florida, Inc. | mcooney@enterpriseflorida.com | 407.956.5678
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Arab Health 2019
January 28 - 31, 2019 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Join Enterprise Florida at Arab Health – the largest healthcare event for the Middle East. Over 5,000 exhibitors utilize this show as a launch platform for new healthcare-related products and services. Enterprise Florida has secured space for a Florida Pavilion at this show with individual booths available for companies to exhibit and gain exposure to one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets in the world. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.
Contact: Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com | 407.956.5634
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Partner Trade Events
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| Conferences |
FlyPharma US - (New)
September 11 - 12, 2018 | Miami, Florida
Organizer: Organizer: Samedan Ltd & Miami International Airport
Contact: Rhian Goldsbrough | rhian@samedanltd.com
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41st Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast and Southeast U.S. Japan Associations
October 18 - 20, 2018 | Tokyo, Japan
Organizer: Florida Delegation, SEUS/Japan Association
Contact: Dave Woodward | info@fl-seusjapan.org
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AfrICANDO 2018
September 25-28, 2018 | Miami, Florida
Organizer: Africa Trade Development Center/The Foundation for Democracy in Africa
Contact: The Foundation for Democracy in Africa | agoacsonet@democracy-africa.org
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Third Annual Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Conference of the Americas
November 12 - 14, 2018 | Miami, Florida
Organizer: Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.
Contact: Cinthya Montiel-Hernandez | events@fcbf.com
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