Explore the next phase of Polk County's emergence in the international market. The Central Florida Development Council and the Lakeland and Winter Haven Chambers collaborate for the third year to present Polk Goes Global III - A Half-Day International Exporting Conference - on Friday, November 17, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Polk State College's Lakeland Campus.

Register here!

If you produce or sell agricultural products or services, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has a grant program to help you identify some international markets for you.

If this is of interest to you, please contact them at  1(800) 450 - 4624 by November 15, 2017.  

You may also apply online at:  http://agribusiness-export-marketing-planservices/

From February 26 - March 1, 2018, Enterprise Florida will lead an Export Sales Mission to San Jose, Costa Rica. To learn more about the business opportunities for you in Costa Rica and the mission, you are invited to join us for a briefing on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

Register at http://www.cvent.com/c/express/8b3e6223-0700-486e-93a0-5b4a0d375d41!

Learn how the Foreign-Trade Zone program can help streamline the process and minimize the costs associated with qualified importing, exporting, manufacturing, and distribution activities.

 

PROGRAM BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Torrey Chambliss
Member, Board of Directors
National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones

 FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES IN ACTION

Eric Berry
Director of Trade Services,
Point Trade Services, Inc.

 

 

THURSDAY, NOV. 9, 2017
TWO LOCATIONS AND TIMES TO CHOOSE FROM!

TO RSVP PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTYNA DOEGE AT CDOEGE@TAMPAPORT.COM

You're invited to the CHINA Town Hall 11th Annual

 

 

Meet John Allen, Chairman and CEO of Greater China Corporation, Trustee of the Chinese Cultural Foundation and Co-founder of the China Investment Group.

You are personally invited as our guest. Please join us at The University of Tampa, Jenkins Hall, October 24th, 5-8 pm for an informative, entertaining evening. Enjoy great conversation, delicious food, beer and wine. Email us to confirm your attendance.

Follow this link for more details and information on the evening’s program -  For Additional Details

“The China Factor”

John W. Allen, Chairman & CEO

Greater China Corporation

 

SAVE THE DATE 

Export Sales Mission to Bogota, Colombia

September 2017 

Colombia is Florida's second largest export market and the fourth largest economy 

in Latin America making it an excellent market for

Tampa Bay exporters.

U.S. exports to Colombia have increased 15 percent since the implementation of the 

U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which immediately eliminated import tariffs 

on 80% of U.S. consumer and industrial products. 

Due to Colombia's close ties to the United States and Colombians' appreciation for the quality 

and reliability of U.S products consumers in Colombia often favor U.S. products and services 

over those of foreign competitors making the United States Colombia's largest trading partner.

Top Sectors for U.S. Exports

 

Automotive	Defense
Education	Electric Power and Renewable
Information Technology	Infrastructure
Medical Equipment	Processed Food and Beverages
Safety and Security	Agriculture
Travel and Tourism	Water Treatment Systems

 

Mission will include the U.S. Commercial Service Gold Key program - 

customized one-on-one meetings with potential customers in Colombia 

Grants will be available to qualified companies

Additional details coming soon!

 

If questions, please contact Aly Fernandez, International Business Development Manager, afernandez@tampaedc.com or at (813) 518-2668

 

Workshop: Financing Your Export Sales Wednesday, June 28, 2017   Please join us on Wednesday morning, June 28, for a workshop on financing export sales. Speakers from the SBA, Export-Import Bank of the USA, US Commercial Service, and Florida's SBDC will provide you with details on the products, programs and services available to mitigate risks associated with export transactions, i.e. letters of credit; documentary collections; working capital loans; foreign receivables insurance; and more.       Date:   Wednesday, June 28, 2017   Time:   8:30 am - 12:00 pm   Where:   Pinellas County Economic Development 13805 58th Street North, Suite 1-200 Clearwater, FL  33760   Register:   Click Here   Cost:   $20   Contact:   Sandro Murtas, sandro.murtas@sba.gov

 

The U.S. Commercial Service and the Northern & Central-West Florida District Export Council (DEC) Present: Innovative Approaches to Enter the Indian Market Wednesday, June 21, 2017   India is an English-speaking democracy, with a middle class larger than the United States. It is the 6th largest economy in the World, growing at over 7% in 2016 and expected to continue in 2017!  India buyers like U.S. products and services, and it’s the 18th largest market in the world for U.S. products.  Two-way trade reached $107 Billion in 2015. India is a subcontinental country with several states.  The presentation will identify which states within India are doing well and for what sectors.  India’s Smart Cities program was officially launched in June 2015 with a state-by-state competition to identify 100 cities that would receive central government funding from the Ministry of Urban Development to capitalize related infrastructure upgrade projects.  In January 2016, the first 20 cities were announced; 13 more cities were selected in May.    Jagat Shah, our presenter, is the Vice Chairman of the United States India Importers Council (www.usiic.in).  Mr. Shah has an MBA with a Gold Medal from Delhi University, is certified in cluster development practitioner, trained and certified by UNIDO / ILO in Turin, Italy.  He has a 28-year career and has worked in over 22 countries, with special focus on SME (Small and Medium Enterprises).  Come learn how you can sell your products and service to India!.     Date:   Wednesday, June 21, 2017   Time::   11:30 am - 1:30 pm   Where:   Florida Small Business Development Center 1101 Channelside Drive, Suite 210 Tampa, FL 33620   Register:   Click Here   Cost:   $20, includes box lunch Contact:   Sandra Campbell, 727.893.3738 or Sandra.Campbell@trade.gov

 

Join us in Frankfurt

Last chance to participate as a delegate 

Registration deadline is March 31

Contact Lorrie Belovich at lbelovich@tampaedc.com for details. 

 

Want to learn more?

 

EXPORT SALES MISSION TO BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

September 27-30, 2017 

 

The Tampa Bay Export Alliance is going to Colombia. Colombia is Florida's second largest export market and the fourth largest economy in Latin America making it an excellent market for Tampa Bay exporters. 

U.S. exports to Colombia have increased 15 percent since the implementation of the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which immediately eliminated import tariffs on 80% of U.S. consumer and industrial products. 

Mission will include the U.S. Commercial Service Gold Key program, customized one-on-one meetings with potential customers in Colombia. Grants will be available to qualified companies

 

 

Attend a complimentary workshop

Business Opportunities in Colombia 

Special guest: Ms. Norcia Ward-Marin, 

U.S. Commercial Service Trade Specialist in Bogota, Colombia 

Hillsborough Session 

June 13, 2017

9:00am - 10:30am 

Florida SBDC at USF

1101 Channelside Drive. Suite 200

Tampa, FL 33602

REGISTER NOW

Pinellas Session 

June 13, 2017

1:00pm - 2:30pm 

Collaborative Labs at EPI Center 

13805 58th Street North, Suite 1-200

Clearwater, Florida  33760

REGISTER NOW

 

Please contact Aly Fernandez, International Business Development Manager for details. 

afernandez@tampaedc.com or at (813) 518-2668