TRADE MISSIONS

Canada Outbound Trade Mission 2009, led by Mayor Pam Iorio, City of Tampa
May 31st - June 3rd  
Join the Committee of One Hundred, in cooperation with the Honorary Consulate of Canada and representatives from Tampaˇ¦s leadership, on this outbound trade mission to Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario.
Highlights of the mission include:
- Economic briefings with Canadian government representatives
- Seminars on doing business in Ontario and Tampa
- Customized one-on-one appointments with Canadian companies arranged to fit your company profile
- Reception with the U.S. Consul General at his residence in Toronto
- Reception at the MaRS Discovery Centre

For more information, please  download the information and registration form,  or contact Kathy Acevedo at (813) 276-9409.

A comprehensive list of trade-related international events held in the Tampa Bay Region by month and date and the list of contributing organizations and Bi-national Chambers that have an international focus.

JUNE

June 19th: International Business Basics
Organized by the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida, this seminar will provide a broad overview of trade with a special emphasis on importing. Participants will be able to formulate a strategy, develop a viable trade plan, and support their efforts through accessible resources.
Location: USF Downtown Center/Port Authority Building
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For more info, contact Krissy Larsson at (813) 905-5815.
To register, call (813) 905-5810 or click here

June 19th: Import and Export Seminar
Organized by the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund (HBIF), participants will learn the basics of importing their companiesˇ¦ products and about the resources available to assist companies in the process. All HBIF seminars are presented in Spanish. 
Location: Corporate Square - 7402 N.56th St. Building 400, Ste 425, Tampa, FL
Time: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Free. Open to the public.
To register, call (813) 980-2765 or click here. 

June 24th: Export - Import Symposium
For those individuals and companies who would like to expand their business by trading abroad, this event will provide them with current information on the global market status and on global and regional trade conditions. The symposium will entail:

*Panel of special guest speakers, who will share their expertise on international trade
*Seminar presenting real world experiences, successes, challenges, and best practices from businesses that have branched out into the international markets
*Seminar on cultural diversity and international business strategies
*Export-Import Bank presentation on "financing solutions" to those interested in investing abroad
*Questions & Answers session
*Testimony from a successful local exporter
*Networking period with international trade practitioners in Tampa

Participants also have the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one appointments with an Ex-Im bank expert after lunch.

Hosts: International Business Board at USF, USF Student Government, Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay, U.S. Export-Import Bank. 
Location: Marshall Center Ballroom, University of South Florida (4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL, 33620)
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $35.00      Individual - RSVP only
          $40.00     Individual - At the door
          $250.00   Corporate tickets (8 persons) - RSVP only
          $290.00   Corporate tickets (8 persons) - At the door
          Breakfast and lunch are included on ticket price

To register, call (813) 333-9331, or click here.

JULY

July 1st: International Business Basics
Organized by the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida, this seminar will provide a broad overview of trade with a special emphasis on importing. Participants will be able to formulate a strategy, develop a viable trade plan, and support their efforts through accessible resources.
Location: USF Downtown Center/Port Authority Building
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
To register, call (813) 905-5810 or click here.