Automated Export System (AES) Compliance Seminar in Clearwater

This export compliance seminar is a one-day program bringing together experts from 

the U.S. Department of Commerce to provide training on export filing requirements.  

Register now.

 

Enterprise Florida Trade Mission to Argentina April 23 - 27, 2017

Recent changes in Argentina have generated much interest by US companies in exploring export opportunities to one of the more significant markets in South America.

With a population of 41.5 million people and a GDP of approximately $609 billion, Argentina offers excellent opportunities for Florida companies interested in increasing their footprint in the Southern Cone. The United States is Argentina’s third largest trading partner. U.S. goods and services trade with Argentina totaled an estimated $22.4 billion in 2015; making Argentina the U.S.’s 28th largest goods export market in 2015. Argentina is also Florida’s fourth largest export destination with an estimated $3.3 billion worth of exports in 2015.

The Argentine market poses promising opportunities for Florida companies due to the recent change in political leadership that has adopted a pro-business approach for the country. The newly elected President, Mauricio Macri, has already implemented several pieces of legislation that allow Argentine importers an easier process to buy foreign goods.

The industry sectors listed below provide the best opportunities for exports from the United States to Argentina. Given the recent easing of import restrictions, there are many promising prospects and interested companies should know that the list below is not exclusive. There are several other opportunities that may not be explicitly listed. If your industry is not mentioned below, please contact us for a no-obligation assessment. Leading sectors for Florida exports to Argentina include:

• Medical Technology
• Information and Communications Technology
• Telecommunications Equipment
• Transportation Infrastructure Equipment and Services
• Electronic Security Equipment
• Food Processing Equipment
• Agricultural Machinery and Parts

If you are interest in learning more about the mission, please go to:
 

Enterprise Florida Export Trade Mission to Argentina

                    Growing Global 

Join the Tampa Bay Export Alliance in a half-day exporting conference designed to help local businesses who are new-to-export or interested in expanding their overseas markets.  Cost: $20 per person

Keynote Presentation By:

Rubén Ramos Arrieta, Minister Counselor, Economic and Trade Office

Embassy of the Republic of Cuba 

Wednesday, April 19

Networking & Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

Keynote Speaker & Panels:  8:30 am - 11:30 am

Networking & Exhibit:  11:30 am - 12:00 

 

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway

2155 Northpointe Parkway
Lutz, FL 33558 

SPACE IS LIMITED
Advance Registration Required. No Later Than April 14

Register now

Please contact Devon Barnett, dbarnett@pascoedc.com for details. 

 

Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in Central America Conference Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Nicaragua, Panama March 26-31, 2017

Interested in expanding your markets into Central America?  Then please join one of several webinars taking place between October 5 and February 1 to learn more about the markets and what the potential might be for your products or services.  Then, you can join a U.S. Department of Commerce trade conference March 26 -31, 2017, in Costa Rica.

The U.S. Commercial Service’s Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in Central America Conference will focus on regional-specific sessions, market entry strategies, legal, logistics, and trade financing resources.  In addition, you can receive pre-arranged one-on-one consultations with US & FCS Commercial Officers and/or Department of State Economic/Commercial Officers with expertise in commercial markets throughout the region.  In short, you will be able to:

• Gain market insights,
• Make industry contacts,
• Solidify business strategies,
• Advance specific projects, and

After the conference, you can then take part in a trade mission to countries in the region of interest to you and meet with prospective local partners matched to your needs.  To learn more about this opportunity, please click on the link below:

Business Opportunities in Central America Conference

where you can register for any of the 8 webinars scheduled between October and February and also read more about each of the countries in Central America.

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Tampa Bay Export Alliance

Export Sales Mission to the Dominican Republic 

December 4 - 7, 2016

 

Mission will feature one-on-one customized matchmaking with potential partners.

 

Grants available to qualified companies

 

The U.S. is by far the Dominican Republic's largest trading partner and its

 share of the consumer goods imported into the DR is estimated at 

70 percent of the total. The Dominican Republic is Florida's 5th largest export market making this an excellent market for Tampa Bay exporters. 

 

This mission will also include an opportunity to learn more about the potential 

for your products and services in other Caribbean markets such as 

Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, etc. 

 

   

Top sectors for Tampa Bay Exports include: 

 

More details coming soon!

 

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Registration Now Open! Discover Global Markets- Building Smart Cities The emergence of “Smart Cities” has rapidly captured the imagination of the mass market. But what does a smart city mean for construction and other firms? Smart Cities is a term that defines the convergence of new government policies, emerging Information Communications Technology (ICT) and innovative design in an urban environment. The touch points of these three elements are creating meaningful, exciting and lucrative opportunities for the construction industry worldwide. It is no longer a case of whether smart cities will affect construction firms; it is a case of when, and whether the firms will be ready. For more about industry based global opportunities at our upcoming business forum simply visit Discover Global Markets: Building Smart Cities to register today! The Discover Global Markets: Building Smart Cities conference will be held November 1-3 in Chicago, IL and will highlight export opportunities that exist for U.S. companies in smart city developments and projects around the world. Our program will be a mixture of pre-scheduled one-on-one counseling meetings with U.S. Commercial Diplomats visiting from 20 key markets around the world, along with plenary sessions and breakouts. The plenary sessions will focus on global smart city trends, cybersecurity, water and wastewater management, funding of smart city projects, as well as two major markets - India and China. Breakout sessions will be designed along the following tracks:    Connecting - cities, people, and data are now more connected than ever before through physical infrastructure and high-speed internet networks. The Connecting track aims to capture opportunities being created by investments in high-speed internet technologies, transportation (roads, airports, urban transit), and energy and smart grid systems. Sales and marketing professionals responsible for acting quickly on market demands, foreign tenders, and trade leads Sustaining - smarter cities are becoming greener, more resilient, and better stewards of natural resources. The Sustaining track aims to capture opportunities being created by investments in greener technologies, green/LEED design and construction, and disaster mitigation and resilience planning/solutions, and emerging waste to energy opportunities. More Information: Find more information on the agenda, location, programs and REGISTRATION, visit: http://2016.export.gov/discoverglobalmarkets/buildingsmartcities/index.asp

September is the month of Peace and Cultural Diversity InterNations Tampa Bay Cordially invites you to attend a special celebration - its 9th anniversary. September 30, 2016 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM at Aqua  : Tampa’s premiere waterfront restaurant bar and culinary experience Westin Tampa Bay – AAA Four Diamond Hotel 7627 W Courtney Campbell causeway, Tampa, Fl 33607 InterNations Tampa Bay is a community for expatriates and global minds with a presence in 390 cities worldwide. InterNations Ambassadors Tampa Bay Thorsten Koester and Fernando Mariz have extended this invitation to the FRAMCO Members and friends http://aquatampa.com/ No participation fee required Please RSVP at President.framco@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you there!  A bientot!

The U.S. is by far the Dominican Republic's largest trading partner and its share of the consumer goods imported into the DR is estimated at 70 percent of the total.  And, the Dominican Republic is Florida's 5th largest export market making this an excellent market for Tampa Bay exporters.

To help exporters in the region expand into this promising market, the Tampa Bay Export Alliance is leading a mission to the Dominican Republic on December 5 - 8, 2016. The mission will feature one-on-one customized matchmaking with potential partners. Grants are available to qualified companies.  

Top sectors for Tampa Bay exports include, but are not limited to:  

• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment
• Automobile Parts and Services
• Agricultural Products
• Building Products
• Hotel and Restaurant Equipment
• Medical Equipment
• Printing and Graphics Arts Equipment and Supplies
• Renewable Energy
• Safety and Security Equipment and Supplies
• Telecommunications Equipment

If you are interest in learning more about the market potential for your products or services and the mission, please attend a free briefing on Thursday, September 22, 2016.  Briefings are scheduled both in Tampa in the morning or Clearwater in the afternoon.

The briefing will be presented by:

Rebecca Torres, Commercial Officer
Office of the Western Hemisphere
Country Manager and Desk Officer for DR and Haiti
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce

Register Here: Tampa: 

                      Clearwater

In Clearwater

Sept. 22, 2016

2:00 pm - 3:30 am

EpiCenter Collaborative Lab First Floor 13805 N. 58th St. Clearwater, FL 33760

In Tampa

Sept. 22, 2016

9:00 am - 10:30 am

SBDC Port Tampa Bay 1101 Channelside Dr. Suite 210 Tampa, FL 33602

The Florida SBDC at USF will host the annual International Trade Master Series, beginning Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the SBDC office, 1101 Channelside Drive, Suite 210, Tampa. The Master Series will take an in-depth look at the principal areas of international trade with Tampa Bay’s leading global experts. Information covered will help small businesses strengthen international business and become more competitive abroad. Click on picture for registration details.

Join Secretary of Commerce Bill Johnson on an Export Development Trade Mission to Mexico City, Mexico... May 23-26, 2016

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