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Upcoming International Trade Events
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Global Tampa Bay
Export Sales Mission to Chile
Monday, October 22 to Thursday, October 25, 2018
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Seeking to expand your sales into Latin America? Global Tampa Bay invites you to join their export trade mission to Santiago, Chile, from October 22 - 25, 2018. Chile is an open for business and offers excellent opportunities. As a Florida company, here some of your advantages:
- 100% of US origin products enter Chile duty-free as part of the US-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- Chile is a platform for doing business in the Southern Cone countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
- Chile was Florida's 3rd largest merchandise export market in 2017.
- Florida accounted for 27% of Chile's total U.S. imports.
- For the first five months of 2018, U.S. exports to Chile are up 13% over the same period in 2017.
A partial list of the top sectors for U.S. exports to Chile include:
- Agricultural Technology - Environmental Tech.
- Automotive Parts - Healthcare
- Construction - Mining
- Education and Training - Safety & Security
- Electric Power Equipment - Telecommunications
- Energy & Energy Efficiency - Travel and Tourism
To register or learn more, contact:
Brent Barkway, (727) 464-7411
Devon Barnett, (813) 926-0827 ext. 227
Steve Morey, (813) 518-2630
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October 22-25, 2018 |
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12:00 pm |
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Santiago, Chile |
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Brent Barkway
727.464.7411
Devon Barnett
813.926.0827 x 227
Steve Morey
813.518.2630 |
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Doing Business in the Dominican Republic Briefing in Tampa
Thursday, August 16, 2018
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In preparation for a November Export Sales Mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Enterprise Florida is hosting a Doing Business in the Dominican Republic seminar in Tampa on August 16, 2018, to present the current opportunities to doing business in the DR
In 2017, bilateral trade between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic totaled $12.5 billion. Florida leads the nation in two-way trade with the DR at $5.9 billion. And, the Dominican Republic is Florida’s 7th-largest trading partner with vast opportunities for companies looking to increase their footprint in the Caribbean market.
During the seminar, you will learn about:
- The economic, political, and social environment of the country.
- Best export opportunities for Florida companies.
- How companies can participate in the upcoming Export Sales Mission and the Gold Key/Matchmaker Grant that covers 100% of the Participation Fee for qualified companies.
The guest speaker for this event is Ms. Sheila Diaz, Senior Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service in the U.S. Embassy - Santo Domingo.
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Thursday, August 16 |
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8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
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FSBDC at USF
Port Tampa Bay
1101 Channelside Dr.
Tampa, Florida |
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Click Here. |
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Free |
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TBOWIT August Webinar:
Lawsuits and Disputes Cross Borders Too
Practical Tips for Negotiating Successful International Contracts
Thursday, August 9, 2018
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On August 9th, at 12:00 noon, the Tampa Bay Office of Women in International Trade (TBOWIT) is hosting a webinar on international disputes and lawsuits.
Susan "Susie" Hoeller of Hoeller Law Firm will provide practical tips when negotiating international contracts. If you have ever experienced a dispute with an international customer, or wish to avoid them, you will learn some tips to incorporate into your international dealings and agreements.
To register for this event, go to: https://tbowit.org/event-3007610.
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