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.

JOIN ENTERPRISE FLORIDA ON AN EXPORT SALES MISSION TO BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA | NOVEMBER 18 – 21, 2019

More information here.

Bradenton Area EDC invites businesses to join export sales mission to the Netherlands

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. (EDC), in collaboration with Enterprise Florida, invites Florida manufacturers and companies in the marine and life sciences industries to participate in an export sales mission to the Netherlands, November 14-15, 2019. Space is limited to the first 10 companies to register.

For more information, click here.

Join Nathaniel Friends to learn how to seal the deal with more than a handshake.  At the end of the series, you’ll be armed with an understanding of the essential clauses three types of agreement (sales representative, distributorship and licensing); how to structure an agreement that clearly communicates the terms, including payment and performance; and how to contractually protect your intellectual property. This series will boost your confidence negotiating with international purchasers and distributors — and explaining to your colleagues back home the great sale you just made!

When:  9:00-10:30 AM, October 3 (sales representative agreements), 17 (distributorship agreements) and 31 (licensing agreements)

Where: National Entrepreneur Center, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Suite A-20, Orlando, FL 32803

Registration:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/setting-up-for-success-international-contracts-103-1017-1031-tickets-69106853459

Bradenton Area EDC’s Global Business Development Committee is hosting a luncheon to discuss doing business in the Netherlands. Hear from Ruth Emmerink, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Boudewijn Brath, Director Southeast USA - Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, and get questions answered on what it’s like to do business in the Netherlands. Also, hear from the EDC’s Max Stewart on the EDC’s upcoming trade mission to the Netherlands.

*Due to limited seating RSVP’s will be confirmed on a case to case basis*

For more information click the link below:

https://bradentonareaedc.com/netherlands-export-sales-mission/

Learn the many financing options open to you so that you choose the most acceptable one for both your company and your international buyers. This seminar will detail the products, programs and services available to mitigate risks associated with export transactions, from letters of credit; documentary collections; working capital loans; foreign receivables insurance; IC-DISC tax program; export grants; and more.

Date:   September 19, 2019   Time:   8:00 am to 12:00 pm   Location:   13805 58th Street North Clearwater, Florida   Cost:   $20, includes continental breakfast   Contact:   Sandra Campbell 727.893.3738, Sandra.Campbell@trade.gov Registration:   Click Here

 

 

"Doing Business in Brazil" Webinar

Presentation: U.S. Commercial Service Specialists - U.S. Consulate Sao Paulo

 

 

 

Is your company interested in the Brazilian market?

Tune into a one-hour webinar on the current state of the Brazilian economy and information on the City of São Paulo. Commercial Specialists in Brazil will discuss best industry sectors and answer questions regarding exporting your goods or services. We encourage you to use this webinar to learn more about participating in the Global Tampa Bay Trade Mission to São Paulo this August!

 

Date: Friday, June 7

Time: 2:30 pm EST

RSVP for webinar link: mlawson@tampaedc.com

 

 

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Upcoming Trade Mission

São Paulo, Brazil

        August 12 - 15, 2019

 

 

Mission will include customized one-on-one meetings with potential buyers or distributorsin São Paulo, Brazil.

 

Submit a Gold Key questionnaire now for the U.S. Commercial Service to research your company's potential in the South American market prior to registration!

 

Deadline to Register: 

June 17

 

CLICK HERE FOR THE TRADE MISSION BROCHURE

  

Contact Madison Lawson at 

mlawson@tampaedc.com or at (813) 518-2668 for more details.

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Learn more about our export missions at www.globaltampabay.com