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International Trade Events Newsletter October 18, 2017
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Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International Trade Events Newsletter!
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Business Opportunities in Costa Rica Roadshow
November 7 & 8, 2017 | Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa & Orlando
In preparation for Enterprise Florida’s Export Sales Mission to San Jose, Costa Rica scheduled for February 26 - March 1, 2018, you are invited to join us and our trade partners as we host a Business Opportunities in Costa Rica Roadshow around the state of Florida. Bilateral trade between the U.S. and Costa Rica totaled $10.2 billion in 2016, where Florida was the leading state for two way trade. Costa Rica ranks as Florida’s 12th largest merchandise trading partner with nearly $3.6 billion in total trade and nearly $2.5 billion in exports alone in 2016. Costa Rica holds vast opportunities for Florida companies interested in increasing their footprint in the Central American market. Florida companies are well-positioned to benefit from these opportunities. See what they can mean to your business! The guest speaker for this event is: Mr. Eric Wolff, Regional Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Click the links below for specific information regarding each roadshow location. For more information please contact your local Enterprise Florida trade representative if you have any questions.
Miami Location
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Miami Free Zone
2305 NW 107th Avenue
Doral, Florida 33172
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Ft. Lauderdale Location
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Broward County Port Everglades
1850 Eller Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tampa/St. Petersburg Location
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
EpiCenter at St. Petersburg College
13805 58th Street North, Room 2-304
Clearwater, Florida 33760
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Orlando Location
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
800 North Magnolia, Suite 1100
Orlando, Florida 32803
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: A webinar will be available for companies located in the North Florida region during the Orlando portion of the roadshow. For more information on how to register for the webinar, please contact Kristian Jenkins at kjenkins@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
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
Singapore Airshow 2018
February 6 - 11, 2018 | Singapore
Singapore Air Show is Asia’s largest aerospace and defense exhibition. In 2016, the Singapore Airshow hosted 1,040 exhibitors from 48 countries, with more than 48,000 visitor attendees. There were major announcements from 51 companies, a 16% increase from 2014 figures. Once again, Singapore Airshow 2018 can expect the top global aerospace companies to be in attendance at the show.
This Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) led-trip provides exposure in the Asia-Pacific region for Florida aviation and aerospace companies. With public tickets completely sold out in 2016, this is one event your company doesn’t want to miss. EFI has multiple booth options to choose from, private meeting rooms and a lounge area. Your company will be sure to stand out amongst the crowd.
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
Enterprise Florida, Inc. will lead an export sales mission to San Jose, Costa Rica, February 26 - March 1, 2018. The country of Costa Rica holds vast opportunities for Florida companies interested in increasing their footprint in the Central American market. Bilateral trade between the U.S. and Costa Rica totaled $10.2 billion in 2016, where Florida was the leading state for two way trade. Costa Rica ranks as Florida’s 12th largest merchandise trading partner with nearly $3.6 billion in total trade and nearly $2.5 billion in exports alone in 2016.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. will offer a limited number of Gold Key Matchmaking one-on-one appointments. The price of this service is $1,250. Small and midsized Florida manufacturers, eligible high tech companies and professional service providers may qualify for a Gold Key Grant, which will offset 100% 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.
Contact: Jorge Riano | Enterprise Florida Inc. | jriano@enterpriseflorida.com
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| World Bank - Private Sector Liaison Officer (PSLO) Events |
PSLO Annual Energy Mission to the International Financial Institutions
October 23 - 25, 2017 | Washington, DC
The World Bank's Private Sector Liaison Officers (PSLO) Network invites you to join a joint mission to Washington, D.C. This mission will focus on opportunities in the energy sector offered by the International Financial Institutions. The theme of this energy mission is "Integrating Sustainable Energy in Global Development". The mission is intended for private sector suppliers and consultants, as well as the public sector, training institutions and universities, interested in learning about business opportunities in the energy sector funded by the World Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation and European Bank of Reconstruction and Development.
Contact: Shane Jaffer | Government of Alberta, Canada | shane.jaffer@gov.ab.ca
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| Partner Trade Events |
40th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S.-Japan & Japan-U.S. Southeast Associations
October 22 - 24, 2017 | Greenville, South Carolina
Registration ends Oct. 6th for Florida Delegates attending the 40th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S. Japan and Japan-U.S. Southeast Associations. The meetings will be held in Greenville, South Carolina on October 22-24, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency. The newly appointed Florida Secretary of Commerce, Pete Antonacci, has been invited to officially lead this year’s Florida Delegation. SEUS member state governors/heads of delegations and top business leaders from the Southeast U.S. and Japan will attend. The program includes presentations by top business, economic development and government leaders from both sides and excellent networking opportunities. The Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. will serve as a keynote speaker. Florida Delegation will hold its annual meeting of members on Sunday, Oct. 22 in conjunction with the joint meeting, and Japanese Consul General Ken Okaniwa, will provide remarks along with other VIPs. For further details, call (786) 235-8289 or visit us online at: www.fl-seusjapan.org/upcoming-events.
Contact: Dave Woodward | Florida Delegation, Southeast U.S.-Japan Association | info@fl-seusjapan.org
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CEBIT Roadshow Florida
October 25, 2017 | Orlando, Florida
Cybersecurity is just one of many IT issues that drive business threats and business opportunities in equal measure. IoT, AR, VR and AI also make headlines – both in media and in corporate board rooms across the globe. As a technology company, can you afford to miss out on insights from subject matter experts in all things digital? In a world where products, service, and the way you connect with your customers changes at break-neck speed, how do you stay competitive? The German American Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Enterprise Florida, the Florida High Tech Corridor and CeBIT, is pleased to invite you to this informative business seminar to review current digitization trends relevant to your business, and to learn about opportunities to gain international business exposure in Europe’s premier Digital Innovation Festival.
Contact: German American Chamber of Commerce | wmiddlebrooks@gaccsouth.com
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Going Global Workshop
October 25, 2017 | Miami, Florida
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro, in collaboration with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), presents the sixth import/export Going Global Workshop. This informative workshop gives small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs, and individuals interested in reaching international customers an opportunity to hear from and to meet one-on-one with, industry experts from the public and private sectors. Participants in attendance will learn more about: Strategies for global expansion; Cultural and legal consideration; Documentation: Shipping and logistics; Financial risk, payment methods and trade financing; Regulatory compliance; and International transactions and transfer pricing.
Contact: Elizabeth Moss | Miami-Dade County - OEDIT | oedit@miamidade.gov
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Global Social Media - Online Marketing for Exporters Webinar
October 25, 2017 | 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST)
Does social media marketing seem daunting, challenging, or just not worth it? Join a FREE webinar on global social media and online marketing for exporters, to learn more about the competitive and fast-paced world of social media. Expert speakers will give practical advice that you can implement as soon as the webinar is over. Important social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn can be transformed into platforms that your business can use to grow your sales, exports, brand, and business globally. Join us, and learn how to go global!
Contact: Samantha Soffici | IBT Online | ss@ibt.onl
Export Lending Forum
October 25, 2017 | Miami, Florida
Learn about U.S. government tools that can boost your access to foreign markets. This workshop will provide you with the information on resources available to Miami businesses that are either already doing business abroad or are interested in going global. In particular, the event will discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration Lending Programs and local export lenders and their programs.
Contact: Jesus Padilla | Florida SBDC at FIU | jpadilla@fiu.edu
Florida-Japan Aerospace & Aviation Summit
October 25 - 27, 2017 | Space Coast, Orlando, Palm Beach & Miami
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will be hosting a Florida-Japan Aerospace & Aviation Summit in Central & South Florida locations on October 25-27, 2017. A delegation of Tier 1 – Tier 4 aerospace companies from Japan will be in attendance to exchange ideas and develop business relationships with those Florida companies in attendance. State political leaders, national & international level business leaders, and representatives from Florida R&D institutions are being invited to attend.
Contact: A. Victoria Mathews | Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) | Edgewood Associates, Inc. | victoria.edgewoodassociates@gmail.com
Financing Your Export Transactions
November 1, 2017 | Orlando, Florida
Ninety-five percent of the world’s customers are outside of the U.S.; but how do you find the financial resources to tap into these markets? This seminar will inform attendees on export finance products including: export working capital, credit insurance, foreign buyer financing, international payment methods and other export finance tools. Find out how to use these tools to increase your global competitiveness, mitigate risk and grow your foreign sales.
Contact: Jill McLaughlin | FSBDC at the University of Central Florida | jill.mclaughlin@ucf.edu
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
Council of the Americas Symposium and 23rd BRAVO Business Awards
November 3, 2017 | Miami, Florida
The Council of the Americas Symposium and 23rd BRAVO Business Awards is an annual conference focused on the key issues transforming the Americas. More than 400 CEOs, senior government officials, and high-level decision makers from business, government, multilateral institutions, and NGOs are projected to participate in the Symposium. Following the Symposium, leaders from the private and public sectors will be honored at the 23rd BRAVO Business Awards. For more than two decades, the BRAVO Business Awards have recognized excellence and leadership in the Americas, and in 2017 will acknowledge the innovative leaders who are impacting business and policy in the region. Don't miss this opportunity to interact with leaders from across the hemisphere at one of the most prestigious events in the Americas. A discounted rate of $400.00 is currently being offered to clients in the Enterprise Florida network. Purchase the discounted tickets here. The discounted rate expires on October 13th. Please do not hesitate to contact Cyndi Balladares at bravoprogram@as-coa.org or at 305-779-4994 for more information.
Contact: Cyndi Balladares | Americas Society/Council of the Americas | bravoprogram@as-coa.org
AGreenTec Expo
November 15 - 16, 2017 | Miami, Florida
The AGreenTec Expo is a major trade show and conference showcasing technologies, products & know-how for the agricultural and green outdoors industries. Based in Miami, AGreenTec Expo serves as the meeting place for East USA, Florida and Latin American/Caribbean companies. Forty (40) countries under one roof will be represented. For complete info, visit www.AGTexpo.com or call (305) 412-7945. This expo is produced by the organizers of the well established The Water Expo & MiaGreen Expo & Conference.
Contact: Jose Garcia-Pineyro | Show Winners Corporation | mail@AGTexpo.com
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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Hypermotion
November 20 - 22, 2017 | Frankfurt, Germany
Hypermotion is the Trade Fair and Conference Series for Intelligent Systems and Solutions for Transport, Mobility, Logistics and Digital Infrastructure. The event will host 200 exhibitors and 3,500 visitors, that will come together to take part in discussions to shape the future of digitalization and intermodality. Partnering with the State of Hessen and the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Hypermotion will present exhibits and conference sessions covering Hypermodality, Sustainability, Monitoring and Transparency, Connectivity, Synchronized Logistics, Smart Regions and Data Analytics and Security. For full information, please visit www.hypermotion-frankfurt.messefrankfurt.com.
Enterprise Florida is offering Target Sector Trade Show Grants to qualified Florida companies to cover 50% of the cost of the exhibition booth, up to $6,000! Click here for additional information.
Contact: Caitlin Clements | Messe Frankfurt Inc. | caitlin.clements@usa.messefrankfurt.com
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Automechanika Shanghai
November 29 - December 2, 2017 | Shanghai, China
Big plans are underway for the next Automechanika Shanghai. Each year, the show continues to expand as exhibitor and visitor figures increase. Held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Puxi, Shanghai, the exhibition space will climb to 330,000 square meters this year. Approximately 6,000 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions are expected to attend, along with 130,000 visitors from 140 countries and regions. Join us at Asia’s largest trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services. For full information, please visit www.automechanika-shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com.
Enterprise Florida is offering Target Sector Trade Show Grants to qualified Florida companies to cover 50% of the cost of the exhibition booth, up to $6,000! Click here for additional information.
Contact: Caitlin Clements | Messe Frankfurt Inc. | caitlin.clements@usa.messefrankfurt.com
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Peru & USA Business Matchmaking Forum
December 1, 2017 | Miami, Florida
The Trade Office of Peru in Miami invites you to attend the Peru and USA Business Matchmaking Forum featuring packaging and labeling Peruvian exporters, swimwear, and baby clothing designers. If you are interested in meeting with this selected group of top Peruvian companies, please register with Angelica Mendoza at angelica@miaip.com.
Contact: Angelica Mendoza | Trade Office of Peru in Miami | angelica@miaip.com
Conference of the Americas 2017
December 3 - 5, 2017 | Orlando, Florida
The Conference of the Americas provides a unique opportunity for customs brokers, freight forwarders, importers, exporters and other parties involved in global trade, e-commerce, logistics and transportation to learn the latest initiatives and challenges; with a heavy emphasis on legal, regulatory and policy developments impacting the United States, Latin America and European markets.
World class speakers through panels as well as more intimate break-out sessions will emphasize new and evolving best practices for traders, intermediaries and their partners to move and clear goods in the most compliant and efficient manner despite seemingly contradictory policies affecting intercontinental trade.
Contact: Cinthya Montiel | Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc. | events@fcbfconference.com
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Automechanika Riyadh
February 5 - 7, 2018 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The leading trade fair for the complete automotive aftermarket and service industry is Automechanika Riyadh. This event will take place every two years and is organized in partnership with Saudi-based Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE). This is the 16th global installment of Automechanika, the world’s most successful automotive aftermarket trade fair brand. The Saudi market shows a strong growth potential in Riyadh, by providing trade visitors and exhibitors direct access to the largest automotive aftermarket in the middle east. Thousands of key decision makers will network, discover and source the latest products and innovations at this event. For full information, please visit www.automechanikariyadh.com.
Enterprise Florida is offering Target Sector Trade Show Grants to qualified Florida companies to cover 50% of the cost of the exhibition booth, up to $6,000! Click here for additional information.
Contact: Caitlin Clements | Messe Frankfurt Inc. | caitlin.clements@usa.messefrankfurt.com
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