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World Trade Week 2011
OBJECTIVE: Provide entrepreneurs and international companies with the latest information on business opportunities in international trade. Promote Miami as the “Trade and Logistics Center of the Americas”.
ACTIVITIES:
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Sponsors: Miami Free Zone/World Trade Center Miami
Location: Miami Free Zone, 2305 NW 107 Ave., Doral, FL 33172
5:00 – 6:00 pm. Opening Reception for World Trade Week
Sponsors: City of Doral, Miami Free Zone and World Trade Center Miami
Location: Miami Free Zone, 2305 NW 107 Ave., Doral, FL 33172 (Superb networking opportunity)
10:00-11:30 a.m. Tour the Port of Miami
The tour is designed especially for businesses to learn firsthand how cargo arrives to and leaves from Miami, view cargo loading and off-loading from vessels and gantry crane operations, understand how radiation monitors work in screening cargo imported into the U.S. and see Miami’s cruise line-up, the largest cruise port in the world. Attendees will receive the latest trade statistics from the World Trade Center Miami (seating is limited).
Sponsors: Port of Miami/World Trade Center Miami
8:00 am – 12:00 noon Special Tour to Learn “How a Box of Flowers Enters the US Market in Miami, Clears US Customs/FDA, Is Transported to Importers/Distributors and Is Trucked to US Destinations"
Location: Assemble at Miami Dade Aviation Dept., 5600 NW 36th Street outside the entry to the building. Park in visitors parking.
Sponsor: Association of Floral Importers of Florida
9:00-11:00 a.m. Tour Miami International Airport
Tthe USA’s leading international cargo airport. The tour is designed for small business executives who are interested in learning firsthand how air cargo arrives in Miami, clears US Customs. Also, the tour will include visiting operating cargo terminals to see how perishables arrive and are inspected at Miami International Airport, the largest air perishables import center in the Western Hemisphere. The latest trade stats will be distributed at the tour (seating is limited).
Sponsors: Miami-Dade Aviation Department/World Trade Center Miami
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Sponsor: World Trade Center Miami
Location: Miami Free Zone, 2305 NW 107 Ave., Miami, FL 33172
8:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Tour the Miami River which handles 20% of all cargo for Miami
Sponsor: Miami River Marine Group
9:00-11:30 a.m. Doing Business with NAFTA Countries – learn about the business opportunities resulting from the North America Free Trade Agreement (Mexico, US & Canada)
Sponsor: Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association/Miami Intl. Airport
12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. Trade Stats, Trading with Brazil and Meet South Florida’s Leading Customs Brokers & Forwarders Luncheon.
Sponsors: Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association/Miami Intl. Airport
9:30 a.m. -12:00 noon Learn about the Variety of Export Services that Are Available in Miami and How You Can Increase Your Export Sales While Mitigating Risk with the US Export/Import Bank
Sponsors: US Commercial Service, Enterprise Florida, the US Export Import Bank and SBA.
8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Global Intelligence Briefing: Financing Opportunities for South Florida Businesses. Bringing together institutional lenders, private equity firms and public entities interested in trade finance.
Sponsor: Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
10:00-11:30 a.m. Tour the Port of Miami
The tour is designed especially for businesses to learn firsthand how cargo arrives to and leaves from Miami, view cargo loading and off-loading from vessels and gantry crane operations, understand how radiation monitors work in screening cargo imported into the U.S. and see Miami’s cruise line-up, the largest cruise port in the world. Attendees will receive the latest trade statistics from the World Trade Center Miami (seating is limited).
Sponsors: Port of Miami/World Trade Center Miami
12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. Rally for Colombia
Luncheon to rally the international trade community on what it will take to get the Colombia FTA enacted:
Sponsors: World Trade Center Miami/Colombian American Chamber of Commerce
AUDIENCE & PROJECTED ATTENDEES: 2,000+ business executives from South Florida representing small to mid-sized businesses and executives who are looking to increase their business or have recently resettled in Miami from the Americas. Among their interests are the following:
- Exporting or importing products for the first time;
- Expanding their product sales to new markets;
- Sourcing products globally;
- Meeting trade intermediaries such as agents, distributors, forwarders and brokers who specialize in product sales, distribution and logistics; and
- Meeting experts in international services (i.e. banking, legal, marketing, etc.)
DATES & VENUE: May 19 - 27, 2011, various venues (Held during World Trade Month)
EVENT ORGANIZERS: World Trade Center Miami and other organizations
ATTENDEES
- Air Cargo/SeaCargo Companies
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- Banks and Financial Institutions
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- Logistics Management Companies
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- Business Associations/Chambers
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- Security and Inspection Companies
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- Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers
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- Telecommunications Companies
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS: $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000
BENEFITS |
$3,000 |
$2,000 |
| Inclusion of company’s name and logo on 10,000 calendar notices and invitations to be sent to key individuals and organizations in South Florida |
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| Corporate name in all radio ads and logos in press releases and announcements |
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| Acknowledgement of company’s top executives at events |
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| Prominent display of company’s sponsorship at the entrance to all events |
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Note: Other sponsorship levels are available.
WORLD TRADE WEEK CHAIRS:
Co-Chairs: Bill Johnson/Chairman/WTCM
Co-Chairs: Manny Mencia/Enterprise Florida
SPONSORS:
- APL
- City of Doral
- Florida East Coast Railway
- Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Miami-Dade County
- Miami International Airport
- Miami Free Zone
- Miami River Marine Group
- Port of Miami
- Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company
- Seaboard Marine
- South Florida Container Terminal
- World Trade Center Miami
Cooperating Organizations:
- APL
- Association of Floral Importers of Florida
- City of Doral
- Colombian American Chamber of Commerce
- Enterprise Florida
- Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association
- Florida Export Finance Corporation
- Gateway Florida
- Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Miami-Dade County
- Miami Free Zone
- Miami International Airport
- Miami River Marine Group
- Port of Miami
- Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company
- Seaboard Marine
- Small Business Administration
- South Florida Container Terminal
- The Beacon Council
- US Export Assistance Center - South Florida
- World Trade Center Miami
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