South Africa represents a market of 55 million consumers whose GDP, according to the World Bank, is expected to rebound dramatically in the 2018-2020 time frame. Without question, South Africa is the most advanced and diversified economy in the Southern African region. South Africa is the U.S.’s third largest two-way trading partner and the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) affords U.S. companies duty-free access to most Sub-Saharan countries. English is widely spoken in South Africa and its logistics infrastructure, legal system and similar business practices make the market an ideal entry point for U.S. exporters.

The guest speakers for this event include Mrs. Abigail Ellary, South African Director, EFI South Africa and Emmanuel Mbevi, Trade Associate, EFI South Africa.

Also presenting at the seminar are representatives from the Small Business Development Center, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Commercial Service, who will provide an overview of other services available to Florida exporters.

Space is limited and reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Light refreshments and free parking will also be provided.

Register now!

Click here to register or call (813) 330-2931 for more information. 

Sessions: (All sessions run from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm) 

Monday, April 2

Wednesday, April 4
Monday, April 9
Wednesday, April 11
Monday, April 16
Wednesday, April 18
Monday, April 23

Cost: $450 for all 7 modules (including book, manual, certificate, and food)

Location: Florida SBDC at USF 
1101 Channelside Dr
Tampa, FL
(free parking)

For more information please call 813.905.5800 or to Register, click here!

Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Time: 8:30 am to 11:30 am 

Location: Port Tampa Bay Boardroom 

1101 Channelside Drive

Tampa, FL  33602

Cost: FREE, but Registration is required

For more information or to Register, click here!

Official Lithuanian Business Luncheon

 

U.S. Relations and the Business Opportunities in Lithuania and Baltic Region featuring H. E. Rolandas Kriščiūnas, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the United States of America and to the United Mexican States

 

Date: Monday, February 26, 2018

Location: Jackson’s Bistro - 601 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch

 

 

Lunch Schedule: 

12:00 pm – 12:20 pm – Networking

12:20 pm – 1:00 pm - Lunch

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Discussion on U.S. Relations and the Business Opportunities in Lithuania and Baltic Region with H. E. Rolandas Kriščiūnas, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the United States of America and to the United Mexican States, Karl Kaliebe & Zenon Olbrys, World Trade Center Tampa Bay

 

 

WTCTB Member - $25.00

(Member payment links were delivered separately)

 

Non- Members - $40.00

 

Limited Available Seating,

Secure Your placement, Click Here, Register Today!

 

 

Sponsored by:

World Trade Center Tampa Bay

 

 

Parking Instructions:

Parking is available in the garage below the restaurant. Jackson's will validate for the first two hours. Any additional time will be charged per vehicle based on the parking structures rates.

Registration here for February 21, 2018!

 

Registration here for February 28, 2018!

Productive Conflict™

How Women Leaders Can Navigate Conflict Productively to Discover Innovative Solutions for Their Companies, Teams, and Themselves 

Speaker

 Beth Hand

 

 

FREE PROESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
             FOR OWIT MEMBERS  

  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 at 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. EST

Every major global study from PwC, to Bersin by Deloitte, to McKinsey says the same thing: globally, companies are experiencing an unprecedented degree of complexity, uncertainty, and rate of change. While this creates opportunities, it also comes with worrying challenges. The media is filled with examples of unproductive-and worse, destructive-conflict. The ability to navigate conflict productively can make the difference in creating a company culture of innovation, developing a high-performing team, advancing careers, or successfully negotiating complex deals.

 

Beth Hand of Leadership Hand, LLC will bring OWIT members through an exclusive, members-only professional development session in which they will:

• Learn the high costs of conflict and why, despite the costs, companies and people are not better at addressing this conflict;
• Discover their own team's or their own unique success strategies;
• Explore the Productive Conflict™ Workout for navigating conflict effectively; and
• Learn tips on when to consider and when to ignore cultural differences.

Webinar attendees will leave with immediately actionable strategies to help their company, team, and themselves navigate conflict more successfully.

 

    

 

BETH HAND is the CEO of Leadership Hand LLCand a strategic advisor to mission-driven leaders and teams in mid-size to Fortune 500 companies. She is a sought-after speaker because her insights and actionable strategies help leaders achieve business results and contribute to global good. She is the author of the Leadership Hand® book series, which includes Hidden by Gender, an Amazon #1 bestseller in women and business.

 

Register NOW! 

 

Email Christyna cdoege@tampaport.com for the member *free* code 

Enterprise Florida, Inc. will lead an export sales mission to San Jose, Costa Rica, February 26 - March 1, 2018. 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. The deadline date for Gold Key registration has been extended to January 9, 2018. The deadline to register for the Delegate option is January 26, 2018. Contact:  Alejandra Henao | Enterprise Florida Inc. | ahenao@enterpriseflorida.com Click here for more information

 

REGISTRATION

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exporting-get-started-or-expand-into-new-markets-tickets-41058398776

Free Webinar hosted by SBA 10:30am - 11:30am ET

 

Topics:  Export Business Plan, SBA Financing Programs, EXIM Bank Services, Florida SBDC, Enterprise Florida, US Department of Commerce  

 

Go holiday shopping while networking with friends and colleagues on Wed., Dec. 6 with Shutts for their Second Annual Social Shopping event!

It will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in support of women globally! Cocktails and light bites will be served.

Please RSVP to nwhisenant@shutts.com by Thursday, November 30.