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World Trade Center Miami
1007 N. America Way
Suite 500
Miami, Fl 33132
Tel: (305) 871-7910
Fax: (305) 871-7904
info@worldtrade.org

Participate in Miami World Trade Month 2012
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8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Importing Food Products: Complying with FDA and U.S. Customs Rules
Between 10% and 15% of all food consumed in the U.S. households is imported from abroad, including 66% of all fruits and vegetables, 80% of seafood, 50% of all medical devices, and 80% of active pharmaceutical ingredients. These imports arrive in the U.S. from more than 300,000 facilities in 150 countries, and the amount of food products imported is expected to increase by 10% in the coming years. New legislation and enforcement procedures from Washington, D.C. is changing the way that food products may be legally imported to the U.S., and importers need to be aware of these changes to remain competitive. The law firm of Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. will offer practical information vital to understanding U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rules for bringing food products into the U.S.

Sponsor: Miami-Dade County, Economic Development & International Trade

Register: Attendees

Event Fee: $75

Location: Miami Dade College North Campus, Science Bldg., Rm. A117 & A118 11380 NW 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33167 (free parking)

11:45 a.m. Global Intelligence Briefing - Colombia, Korea & Panama: The Competitive Advantage of the New FTAs

Sponsor: Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

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Event Fee: Members $45/ Nonmembers $55

Location: 1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Ballroom Level, Miami, FL

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 16th Annual Miami River Day
The FREE 16th annual Miami River Day features boat tours, historic re-enactors in the 1844 Fort Dallas & 1858 Wagner Homestead, environmental education, live music, children activities & more.

Sponsor: Dade Heritage Trust

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Event Fee: FREE

Location: Lummus Park Historic District, 250 NW North River Drive, Miami

The Palm Beach Strategic Forum
The accelerated growth rate in emerged economies has fundamentally altered the traditional global economic order. The aim of this year’s Forum will be to account for this change with a focus on corporate strategies for success. Specifically, how can companies of varying sizes compete effectively in international markets? Will innovative partnerships between government and the private sector be formed to address new challenges? How much emphasis should be given to creating strategic incentives for a competitive and highly-skilled work force?

Sponsor: The International Economic Forum of the Americas presents

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Event Fee: $600 1 day, $1000 both days

Location: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida

8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Asia Summit 2012
Miami’s Asia Summit will feature internationally renowned experts, leading policymakers, business professionals and influential media analysts who will discuss the new role of Asia in the Hemisphere. These panelists will address macroeconomic trends, business opportunities and the sociopolitical background that frames these ties.

Sponsor: Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

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Event Fee: Full Program by March 16 Early Registration: $150 members/$200 non-member, Registration by April 14, $200 members/$250 non-members, on or after April 15, $300 members/$350 non-members.

Location: Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Treetop Ballroom, Miami, FL 33132

11:30 a.m. Trade-USA Dominican Republic Trade Mission's General Business Networking Luncheon
Join us for our Trade-USA Dominican Republic Trade Mission's General Business Networking Luncheon in the Miami Free Zone in Doral. Attend and take advantage of the opportunity to meet with local and foreign executives. The luncheon will feature 13 companies from the Dominican Republic who are looking to buy and/or form strategic alliances with local companies here in the United States.

Sponsor: Florida Foreign Trade Association

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Event Fee: Limited seating, pre-registration required. Members: $30/Non-Members $35, table of 10: $300

Location: 2305 NW 107 Ave, Doral, Fl 33172

Western Hemisphere Business Matchmaker - Export Opportunities in the Americas
Western Hemisphere Business Matchmaker brings the experts closer to you. It is a rare opportunity for U.S. exporters to meet with Senior Commercial Officers (SCOs) from throughout the Western Hemisphere at one venue. The SCOs from U.S. Embassies in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, and Peru will be available for private one-on-one consultations with participants.

Sponsor: The U.S. Commercial Service

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Event Fee: $175

Location: Hilton Miami Airport, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Fl

Americas Linkage Outbound Program: Panama City, Panama

Sponsor: Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

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Event Fee: $400 members/$550 non-members

Location: Panama City, Panama

Gables Global Groove

Sponsor: Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce

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Event Fee: $25 members/$35 non-members

Location: USAA Realty Company, 1 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL

Free Seminar in Spanish about Import/Export
This free session in Spanish will offer entrepreneurs everything they should know about import and export from Florida, including the laws and regulations governing these commercial activities.

Sponsor: State Farm

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Event: Fee: Free

Location: State Farm Building (Miami Operations Center), 10451 NW 117th Avenue, Suite 300, Medley, FL 33178

12th Alliance Business Expo
The 12th Alliance Business Expo is a general business expo for the South Florida community in which visitors will be looking for new services, products, and investment opportunities. It is an excellent opportunity for growing companies to expand their client base and there will also be free business seminars, an art exhibit featuring local artists, live music, and an international food court featuring international cuisines.

Sponsors: Aktiv USA (Guest Speaker(s)/Presenter(s), Enterprise Florida, Florida Foreign Trade Association, Seaboard Marine

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Event: Fee: $175

Location: 2305 NW 107 Ave., Doral, Fl 33172

TSA & You - Gearing up to 2012
IAC Standard Security Programs – Regulatory Compliance; How to Prepare for a TSA Inspection; IAC and CCSF Best Practices; Conducting a Vulnerability Assessment and Addressing Threats; TSA International Inbound Screening Strategy; Optimizing the IAC/Air Carrier Relationship; TSA/CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening Program; Becoming an IAC; Application Process; Mitigating & Disclosing Penalties – Sanctions Guidance; TSA Miami Regulatory Operations

Sponsor: Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association

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Event: Fee: $85 Members / $110 Non-Members

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 711 NW 72 Ave., Miami, FL 33126

Tour Miami International Airport's Cargo Operations

Sponsor: Miami International Airport

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Event: Fee: $25

Location: Miami-Dade Aviation Department (Crystal Palace or Building 845), 5600 NW 36th St., Miami, FL 33166

Warehousing/Bonded Warehouse Compliance & Co-sponsor: Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association

Sponsor: Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association

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Event Fee: $55 members/$85 non-members

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 711 NW 72 Ave., Miami, FL 33126

8:30 a.m. X International Trade Classic Golf Tournament
Registration: 8:30 a.m., Shotgun Start: 9:30 a.m.

Sponsor: Florida Foreign Trade Association

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Event Fee: Option A: $600 per Foursome (golf, meal, hole sponsorship/unlimited beverageon the course, Option B: $550 per Foursome (golf, meal, unlimited beverage on the course, Option C:$355 for two players (golf, meal, hole sponsorships/unlimited beverage on the course, Option D: $300 for two players (golf, meal, unlimited beverage on the course, Option E: $155 for single player (golf, meal, unlimited beverages on the course, Option F: $50 per person (meal only) No Golf.

Location: Grand Palms Golf & Country Club Resort, 110 Grand Palms Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

12 p.m. Luncheon with Mr. Javier Goizueta, Vice-President of The Coca-Cola Co.
Overview of The Coca-Cola Company global business, and elements that make their historic 57year partnership with Mc Donalds a success; - Coca-Colas market share and product mix in Latin America, and specifically Brazil, as well as key efforts and community commitments in the area of sustainability; - A preview of Coca-Colas presence at the worlds largest event, including the 2012 Olympic Games and the Word Cup.

Sponsor: TAM, ADSalles, AcheiUSA Newspaper

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Event Fee: $45 members/$65 non-members

Location: The Bankers Club Miami

Tour Miami International Airport's Cargo Operations

Sponsor: Miami International Airport

Register: Attendees

Event: Fee: $25

Location: Miami-Dade Aviation Department (Crystal Palace or Building 845), 5600 NW 36th St., Miami, FL 33166

International Trade Day

Sponsor: Global Business Council, Broward College

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Event: Fee: Free

Location: South Regional Broward College Library, Multi-Purpose Room 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL

Tour Port Miami (Cargo and Cruise Operations)

Sponsor: Port Miami

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Event: Fee: $25

Location: Assemble at 1007 N. America Way outside the entry to the building, which is the Port Director’s office building. The tour will leave promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Business Development Mission to Bogota, Colombia

Sponsor: Miami-Dade County, Economic Development & International Trade

Register: Attendees

Event Fee: $1350

Location: Bogota, Colombia

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Export Compliance for International Trade Professionals
The changing security conditions and commercial environment require that law enforcement agencies adapt their regulatory activities to reflect the current environment. This means that exporters have to access to the latest information about export controls, and the various federal agencies charges with their implementation, in order to stay current and competitive in the changing marketplace. The law firm Becker & Poliakoff will offer practical information vital to understanding export compliance, and how you can better position your business to enjoy full compliance.

Sponsor: Miami-Dade County, Economic Development & International Trade

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Event Fee: $75

Location: TBA

9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Keys to the FTZ
This symposium is designed to be a high level "think" meeting to inspire and challenge you to discover how export/import sales can help your business diversify your customer base, provide longer term stability and support higher paying jobs. A tour of the FTZ will follow luncheon.

Sponsor: Broward County Florida

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Location: Port Everglades

11:30 AM China Smart – Insight into Doing Business with China
Provide insight to businesses wanting to do business in China. Industry to be Highlighted by Event

Sponsor: Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) South Florida

Register: Attendees

Event Fee: $55

Location: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables

Tour Port Miami (Cargo and Cruise Operations)

Sponsor: Port Miami

Register: Attendees

Event: Fee: $25

Location: Assemble at 1007 N. America Way outside the entry to the building, which is the Port Director’s office building. The tour will leave promptly at 10:00 a.m.

U.S. - Latin America Trade Trends: The Chilean Connection

Sponsor: Florida International Terminal (FIT) and BCI Miami Branch

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Event Fee: $20, SEATING LIMITED, BY RSVP ONLY by Friday May 25th

Location: Coral Gables Country Club, 990 Alhambra Circle, Miami, FL, 33134 (free self-parking on-site)

33rd Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce
CAMACOL has been a pioneer in the international business sector. For over 33 years CAMACOL has been active in this area through its Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry, a program which is unique in that it has an established infrastructure comprised of the presidents of the national chambers of commerce throughout the Latin America and Caribbean region, as well as Spain. These infrastructure facilities business linkages for Florida companies in the export sector, and supports new to export business as well.

Sponsor: CAMACOL

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Event Fee: Package #1 Expo Booth-$500 Package #2-Film Market $300, Package #3-Film Market $125, Package #4-Per person Saturday night Gala badges-$125, Package #5, Congress Registration-$300

Location: Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida

Sunday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 5

XXVII Latin American Conference on Foreign Trade – CLACE 2012
The XXVIII Latin American Conference on Foreign Trade, CLACE, to be held in Miami in 2012, is expected to attract over 300 bankers from Latin America, North America and Europe. The participants will be introduced to new products and structures, current trends, international regulations, and other issues related to foreign trade development.

In addition, it is an excellent opportunity for the participating financial institutions to conduct vital business networking.

Sponsor: FIBA International Bankers Association & FELABAN

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Event Fee: Registration before April 14, Banks $780/Non-Banks $980, before June 2, Banks $850/Non-Banks $1,050, at the door Banks $900, Non-Banks $1,100, CLACE and Trade Finance Certification - Non-Banks $1,197.

Location: JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 255 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33131

7:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. TradeConnections: Release of 12th Annual Miami TradeNumbers/Panel Discussion on Future of Trade in Miami
Join WorldCity and our special partners the Doral Business Council and the Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association for the next TradeConnections event on June 13 from 7:30 - 9:15 a.m. We'll celebrate the release of the 12th Annual Miami TradeNumbers, with a look inside the numbers, and then follow that up with a terrific interactive panel discussion, addressing the future of trade in Miami -- a session guaranteed to give you an in-depth look at South Florida's top trade partners, trends, competitive threats and real opportunities.

Sponsors: WorldCity, Doral Business Council and Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association

Register: Attendees

Event Fee: $35 members/$50 non-members

Location: InterContinental Hotel, 2505 NW 87th Ave., Doral, FL 33172

2:30 PM "Breaking Down Barriers to International Trade" Forum

Sponsors: Enterprise Florida, Florida Chamber of Commerce, World Trade Center Miami

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Event Fee: FREE

Location: DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, Miami Airport. 711 NW 72 Avenue, Miami, Fl 33126

6:00 PM Florida's International Achievement Award Presented to Governor Scott
On June 14”, this community will present ‘Florida’s International Achievement Award for 2012 to Governor Rick Scott for his outstanding leadership and performance in enhancing two-way trade and tourism.

This will be the 27th year that the World Trade Center Miami has presented “Florida’s International Achievement Award” to outstanding executives and corporations that have done the most to advance Miami and Florida’s position as the “Trade and Logistics Capital of the Americas.”

Sponsor: World Trade Center Miami

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Event Fee: $125 individual / $1,250 table / $3,000 sponsorship

Location: DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, Miami Airport. 711 NW 72 Avenue, Miami, Fl 33126