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International Trade Events Newsletter July 18, 2018
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August 14 – 17, 2018
Doing Business in the Dominican Republic Roadshow
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 Enterprise Florida’s Export Sales Mission.
The guest speaker for this event is Ms. Sheila Diaz, Senior Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service in Santo Domingo. Registration and location details will be forthcoming.
Contact: Alejandra Henao | Enterprise Florida Inc. | ahenao@enterpriseflorida.com | 305.808.3670
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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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(Updated)
Go Global with Website Localization and Social Media Marketing
July 23 - 27, 2018 | Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, & Pensacola, Florida
Make the internet work for you globally. Help your international prospects, customers and business partners find, understand, and engage your company - by giving them an online local user experience in their language(s) and market(s). Join us for an opportunity to learn how to leverage your online presence to increase your brand awareness, visibility, and sales in your international target markets. Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) and IBT Online have teamed up to provide a program that will render two localized websites for any international market, backed by an EFI Website Localization Grant.
Click the links below for specific information regarding each roadshow location and to register.
Miami - Monday, July 23rd
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 610
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $10.00
Ft. Lauderdale - Tuesday, July 24th
Marine Industries Association of South Florida
221 SW 3rd Avenue – 2nd Floor Auditorium
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Tampa - Wednesday, July 25th
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 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Orlando - Wednesday, July 25th
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100
Orlando, Florida 32803
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Jacksonville - Thursday, July 26th
JaxChamber
3 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $10.00
Pensacola - Friday, July 27th
Co:Lab Pensacola
418 W. Garden Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $10:00
Contact: For more information, please contact your local Enterprise Florida trade representative.
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Mexico Aerospace Summit
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
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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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FinTech Roadshow to Brazil - Trade Mission
(Trade Grants Available)
September 17 - 18, 2018 | São Paulo, Brazil
Organizer: PHM International, Inc. for the U.S. Commercial Service
Contact: Gillian Hall | admin@phmintl.com or Paul Frost | Paul.Frost@trade.gov
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