Features TBOWIT members, Chris Leggett, and Sandro Murtas!

Registration is at http://cfito-exportfinance0826.eventbrite.com/

Join EXIM & SBA experts to learn their best tactics for managing export financing!

About this Event

If your company wants to expand global sales but is hesitant because of the risk of non-payment from new customers abroad, help and resources are available to mitigate risks. The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) can equip a company with the financing tools to compete for export markets.

In this one-hour free webinar, global trade experts Elena Mendez with EXIM and Sandro Murtas with the SBA, share tactics to prevent and manage payment and financing issues, including:

• The importance of dealing with financing before shipping, especially to a new country
• How risk mitigation impacts the cash flow cycle
• How to insure international payments
• What to do if payment issues arise
• Relief measures currently offered due to the effects of COVID-19

WOMEN’S GLOBAL TRADE EMPOWERMENT FORUM: Expanding Trade in North America & Beyond

FREE six-part digital series July 28 – September 22, 2020

With the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), this dynamic forum provides a unique opportunity to gain the tools, skills and networks to build an export strategy and develop business connections.

Hear from Trade Experts and Seasoned Female Executives and Business Owners in six, 60 to 90-minute sessions on:

• July 28: USMCA & the Future of Trade in North America
• August 11: Tips for financing your exports & getting paid
• August 25: How to thrive in the Digital Trade Economy Under USMCA
• September 1: Will USMCA & Customs/Rules of Origin impact your company?
• September 10: Find the best legal Strategies for your global success
• September 22: Protect your most valuable asset - intellectual property

 

In addition to the six-part series, we are offering an opportunity to enhance your virtual experience with industry-focused activities for women business owners in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Education, Design & Construction, Healthcare, IT or Energy sectors that wish to dive deeper into each session for a reduced fee of only $50. *Please note, slots are limited to the first 50 registrants.

We look forward to your participation in this groundbreaking event!  We anticipate that this event will fill up quickly and encourage you to register today to reserve your seat.  Visit http://tiny.cc/wgtef to review the agenda and learn more about the event.   Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.

Select USA Webinar - Foreign Direct Investment Success Stories 

by Speakers Elizabeth Schaefer and Jacqueline Vitello

Thursday, July 30th  at 12:00 p.m. EST

SelectUSA helps exporters and global traders compete by showcasing investment opportunities and bringing international investors and U.S. entities together.  This webinar will include highlights from recent Foreign Direct Investment success stories from diverse countries, companies and industries. SelectUSA will present its services including market research, programs to facilitate connections and services to help navigate the federal regulatory system.  There will also be a discussion on how to use publicly available tools on the Select USA website. 

Speakers - Elizabeth Schaefer is the Director of the Investment Research Team at SelectUSA. 

                  Jacqueline Vitello is the Deputy Director of Programs and Events at SelectUSA

Register here:  https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eh7n4l4yb7dad9ed&oseq=&c=&ch

Trade missions are an excellent way to help Florida companies identify new clients and develop strategic relationships through business matchmaking events. Small and medium-sized companies may qualify for a grant which will offset 100% of the Gold Key Service fee.

Get more information on Enterprise Florida's Mission to Thailand and Philippines HERE. 

Does your staff understand the terms of sales in your international transactions?  One of the key items to review in quotations, proposals, and purchase orders is the incoterm you are using.  These terms define the responsibilities of the buyer and seller and who pays for what.  Maintained and updated by the International Chamber of Commerce, they were just updated for 2020.   If you are unaware of these terms, or the changes that have taken place in the 2020 version, please plan on attending this free webinar.  The key to selling profitably is to understand these terms so that you are not surprised by unexpected expenses that eat into your profit margin.

Date:   Wednesday, April 29   Time:   10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Location:   Your Computer Register:     Click Here.   Contact:   Sandra Campbell Sandra.Campbell@trade.gov   Cost:   FREE

The U.S. Commercial Service is offering a 3-Part webinar series that will feature finance experts discussing tools available to assist U.S. exporters with weathering the economic impact of the global health crisis. The series will discuss strategies for obtaining credit, working with federal agencies and banking professionals to obtain financing under the CARES Act, and obtaining alternative finance solutions.

All session are free of charge. RSVP required - register here.

China Intellectual Property (IP) Road Show:  Recent developments on IP protection and enforcement in China – What Tampa Bay businesses need to know

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration check-in starts at 8:30 am EST

      

SPC EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street North, Clearwater, Florida 33760

Cost:  Free, but pre-registration is encouraged as seating is limited

To register:  http://www.cvent.com/d/knq7pq

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's China Intellectual Property (IP) Road Show comes to Clearwater, Florida, bringing together policymakers and thought leaders on China IP issues from the U.S. government and practitioners-including local businesspeople and IP experts-to share insights that will benefit U.S. IP rights holders. This program, one of a series of China IP Road Shows that the USPTO is conducting across the United States, will focus on intellectual property rights protection and enforcement in China.

Topics to be covered include:

•Protecting intellectual property rights in China

•Enforcing intellectual property rights in China

•Enforcing against infringement and counterfeiting in the United States

Questions?  Please contact Christian.Koschil@trade.gov or Sandra.Campbell@trade.gov

A joint panel discussion hosted by the Central Florida International Trade Office will explore the United Kingdom’s vibrant commercial and cultural relationship in and around Orange County.

Mr. Chris Leggett, Program Manager for the Central Florida International Trade Office, will moderate a panel discussion featuring Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, British Consul General Nicolette Brent and Mr. Adrian Jones, Development Director for Merlin Entertainment.

This discussion aims to highlight the importance of the UK as a driver of tourism and trade in the region – the UK is Central Florida’s biggest trading partner outside the Americas, with $122 million in exports. At the same time, the UK is also a trusted partner in the special relationship that has resulted in Central Florida being home to arguably one of the largest British expat populations in the world.

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REGISTER HERE

Date: February 6th, 2020

Registration Begins: 2:30pm

Presentation: 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Networking Reception: 4:30 - 5:30pm

Location: National Entrepreneur Center - 3201 E Colonial Dr Suite A-20, Orlando, FL 32803

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Panelists-

Jerry Demings, Mayor of Orange County, Florida

On August 28, 2018, Mayor Demings was elected the first African American Mayor of Orange County and was sworn in as Mayor on December 4, 2018. He is the chief executive for over 8,000 county employees with a budget of over $4 billion.

Nicolette Brent, Her Majesty's British Consul General in Miami

Nicolette took up her appointment as Her Majesty’s Consul General in Miami in August 2018. As Consul General, Nicolette leads the Government’s work promoting UK economic, commercial, political and consular interests in Miami, the state of Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

Adrian Jones, Global New Concepts Development Director at Merlin Entertainments | Chairman of the Board at Visit Orlando

Adrian is a graduate of Nottingham Trent University, BSc (Hons) Industrial Management in England. He has been employed by Merlin Entertainments Group, or its predecessors, for over 30 years, working in the theme park, city center (Midway) attractions, and corporate head office roles of increasing scope and responsibility.

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Moderator-

Chris Leggett, Program Manager at Central Florida International Trade Organization

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 JOIN AN EXPORT SALES MISSION TO ACCRA, GHANA | FEBRUARY 3–7, 2020

More information here.