You're invited to an exclusive breakfast as we celebrate the start to World Trade Month. Join us as we celebrate more than 90 years of international trade in Miami.

Sponsor: World Trade Center Miami and The Miami-Dade Beacon Council

Fee: $35

Location: Miami Airport & Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami, Florida 33126

Contact: Ivan Barrios

Phone: 305-871-7910

Email: [email protected]

You're invited to an exclusive reception as we celebrate the start to World Trade Month at the site of the first continental naval air station, former base for Pan American World Airways's seaplane, and historic hub for air traffic between North and South America. Join us as we celebrate more than 90 years of international trade in Miami.

Sponsor: World Trade Center Miami and The Miami-Dade Beacon Council

Fee: By Invitation Only

Location: Miami City Hall on Dinner Key, 3500 Pan American Dr., Miami, FL 33133

Contact: Emy Rodriguez

Phone: 305-871-7910

Email: [email protected]

Are you ready to "Level Up your Biz?" The 2019 Broward and Beyond Business Conference brings together over 650 aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners representing more than 15 industries under one roof. With the theme "Level Up Your Biz," the fourth annual conference will afford attendees the opportunity to network, build valuable business relationships, connect with prospective partners/businesses and learn from industry experts and successful peers how to grow your business and address your current challenges.

This event furthers the mission of OESBD, "to stimulate economic development by attracting, retaining and expanding targeted industries with a special focus on small business growth and, thereby, enhancing the quality of life for Broward County residents, businesses and visitors." The economic vitality of Broward County depends on strengthening and increasing the number and variety of its businesses including startup, tech, nonprofit, cultural arts, international trade and services. Attendees of the day-long event are invited to experience an inclusive opportunity to acquire new insights through topical track and plenary sessions and dynamic keynote luncheon.
NEW for 2019: Biz Babble

The day will peak with Biz Babble, a new open forum format of organic and scheduled networking activities.


Why Attend?

The conference creates a space where attendees can learn from industry experts, connect and share ideas with various peers/colleagues, and learn new strategies to refuel and propel your business into a successful future. Attendees will enjoy:
15+ hours of education across five educational tracks, including:

• Startup


• NEW! Creative / Cultural


• Growth


• Human Services / Nonprofit


• International


• A hearty lunch during the keynote address with a dynamic speaker


• Bonus post-conference presentations


• High

Sponsor: Broward County OESBD

Fee: Free

Location: Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie, FL 33317

Contact: Maribel Feliciano

Phone: 954-357-6400

Email: [email protected]

Expo Seguridad Mexico is the leading security event in Latin America for the security and safety industry. This year's show is expected to exceed the 2018 figures, with more than 16,000 attendees, 415 exhibitors, and 12,000 square feet of exhibition area.

Exhibiting your products and/or solutions at the most complete security trade fair in Latin America will let you connect directly with buyers, distributors, retailers and partners while building business relationships for long-term success in the region.

Sponsor: Enterprise Florida

Fee: US$5,907 + VAT (9sqm (3x3) Booth Package

Location: Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City

Contact: Christopher Munoz

Phone: 305-808-3386

Email: [email protected]

The South Florida District Export Council, the U.S. Commercial Service, and the University of Miami Business School are hosting Census Bureau officers that will cover regulations and filing requirements of the FTR, as well as how to classify your commodities by providing an understanding of the Schedule B classification requirements and provide a thorough overview of AESDirect within the Automated Commercial Environment. CBP officers will cover port requirements and efforts against terrorism and international narcotics trafficking. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) officers will highlight export control requirements. The seminar will be offered in Spanish.

Sponsor: South Florida District Export Council, U.S. Commercial Service and University of Miami Business School

Fee: $225 (Continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee. Registration and breakfast will being at 7:30 a.m.

Location: University of Miami Business School Storer Auditorium, 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Contact: Lesa Forbes

Phone: 954-356-6647

Email: [email protected]

The South Florida District Export Council, the U.S. Commercial Service, and the University of Miami Business School are hosting Census Bureau officers that will cover regulations and filing requirements of the FTR, as well as how to classify your commodities by providing an understanding of the Schedule B classification requirements and provide a thorough overview of AESDirect within the Automated Commercial Environment. CBP officers will cover port requirements and efforts against terrorism and international narcotics trafficking. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) officers will highlight export control requirements. The seminar will be offered in English.

Sponsor: South Florida District Export Council, U.S. Commercial Service and University of Miami Business School

Fee: $225 (Continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee. Registration and breakfast will being at 7:30 a.m.

Location: University of Miami Business School Storer Auditorium, 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Contact: Martina Echevarria

Phone: 954-356-6647

Email: [email protected]

In preparation for the upcoming Export Sales Mission to Colombia, Enterprise Florida will be hosting a Doing Business in Colombia Roadshow from May 14 - 17, 2019.

With nearly $7 billion in two-way trade, Florida accounts for 24 percent of all U.S. trade with Colombia - more than any other state. Florida companies exported nearly $4.4 billion of merchandise to Colombia in 2018, making the country Florida's second-largest export market. Florida companies looking to increase their footprint in the Colombian market are well-positioned to benefit from these opportunities!

During the roadshow, 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 Mr. Camilo Gonzalez, Sr. Regional Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service in Bogota.

Sponsor: Enterprise Florida

Fee: $10.00

Location: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaze, Venetian Ballroom, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Contact: Alejandra Henao

Phone: 305-808-3670

Email: [email protected]

Miami International Airport MIA Annual Trade Numbers & eCommerce Taskforce. Joing FCBF as we welcome to the stage a vital member of the logistics community, Miami International Airport. They will be sharing an update on the 2018 Trade Numbers giving us a look at recent trends and clues as to where we are headed.

Speaking about the future, we know eCommerce is in for the long-run check out what MIA's eCommerce Taskforce is doing about it and how they are being proactive to prepare for a more efficient tomorrow.

Sponsor: Miami International Airport and FCBF

Fee: $40 FCBF Members / $55 FCBF Non-Members

Location: Doubletree Hotel, 711 NW 72 Ave., Miami, FL 33126

Phone: 305-499-9490

Email: [email protected]

Learn about Opportunities to Export to Colombia

The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development in collaboration with its partners Enterprise Florida, and the U.S. Commercial Service in Colombia invite you to explore global market growth through our "Florida Export Opportunities" series. The U.S. is Colombia's largest trading partner with bilateral trade of $29 billion in 2018. With $7 billion in two-way trade, Florida accounts for 24 percent of all U.S. trade with Colombia, more than any other state. Learn more about the export opportunities to Colombia and the upcoming Export Sales Mission to Bogota, Colombia. Information will be presented by Mr. Camilo Gonzalez, Senior Regional Specialist from the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, followed by short one-on-one meetings with interested companies afterward.

Sponsor: Broward County OESBD & Enterprise Florida

Fee: Free

Location: Browad College Downtown Campus (12th Floor) 111 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Contact: Paola Isaac

Phone: 954-357-7894

Email: [email protected]

The Florida Foreign Trade Association (FFTA) is promoting the ITF Certificate (online) presented by the Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) and the Florida International University (FIU). You can benefit for a $100 discount using code FFTA100.

The Main objective if the International Trade course is to provide participants with an understanding of the key aspects of financial transactions generated from international trade, as well as the risks that these transactions may generate in terms of Money Lauderging, Terrorism Financing and Proliferation of Massive destruction weapons.

This course is approved for 16 continuing education credits. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the course.

Sponsor: Florida Foreign Trade Association

Fee: $795

Location: Online

Contact: Gisella Bustillos

Email: [email protected]

In preparation for the upcoming Export Sales Mission to Colombia, Enterprise Florida will be hosting a Doing Business in Colombia Roadshow from May 14 - 17, 2019.

With nearly $7 billion in two-way trade, Florida accounts for 24 percent of all U.S. trade with Colombia - more than any other state. Florida companies exported nearly $4.4 billion of merchandise to Colombia in 2018, making the country Florida's second-largest export market. Florida companies looking to increase their footprint in the Colombian market are well-positioned to benefit from these opportunities!

During the roadshow, 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 Mr. Camilo Gonzalez, Sr. Regional Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service in Bogota.

Sponsor: Enterprise Florida

Fee: Free

Location: Florida SBDC at the University of South Florida/Muma College of Business, 1101 Channelside Drive, Suite 210, Tampa, FL 33602

Contact: Joseph Bell

Phone: 813-276-9430

Email: [email protected]

In preparation for the upcoming Export Sales Mission to Colombia, Enterprise Florida will be hosting a Doing Business in Colombia Roadshow from May 14 - 17, 2019.

With nearly $7 billion in two-way trade, Florida accounts for 24 percent of all U.S. trade with Colombia - more than any other state. Florida companies exported nearly $4.4 billion of merchandise to Colombia in 2018, making the country Florida's second-largest export market. Florida companies looking to increase their footprint in the Colombian market are well-positioned to benefit from these opportunities!

During the roadshow, 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 Mr. Camilo Gonzalez, Sr. Regional Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service in Bogota.

Sponsor: Enterprise Florida

Fee: $10.00

Location: Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 North Magnolia Ave., Suite 1100, Orlando, FL 32803

Contact: Michael Cooney

Phone: 407-956-5678

Email: [email protected]

In preparation for the upcoming Export Sales Mission to Colombia, Enterprise Florida will be hosting a Doing Business in Colombia Roadshow from May 14 - 17, 2019.

With nearly $7 billion in two-way trade, Florida accounts for 24 percent of all U.S. trade with Colombia - more than any other state. Florida companies exported nearly $4.4 billion of merchandise to Colombia in 2018, making the country Florida's second-largest export market. Florida companies looking to increase their footprint in the Colombian market are well-positioned to benefit from these opportunities!

During the roadshow, 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 Mr. Camilo Gonzalez, Sr. Regional Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service in Bogota.

Sponsor: Enterprise Florida

Fee: $10.00

Location: JaxChamber, 3 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Contact: Larry Bernaski

Phone: 904-359-9350

Email: [email protected]

The tour is designed especially for businesses to learn firsthand how cargo arrives to and leaves from Miami. You will be able to observe the busy cargo terminals, 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 of the world. Attendees will receive the latest trade statistics from the World Trade Center Miami.

Sponsor: World Trade Center Miami & PortMiami

Fee: $40

Location: PortMiami, 1015 No. America Way, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Miami, FL 33132

Contact: Emy Rodriguez, Office Manager, World Trade Center Miami

Phone: 305-871-7910

Email: [email protected]

Hospitalar is the most important health fair in Brazil and Latin America. The show features products ranging from the most sophisticated state-of-the-air medical technology to disposables. 90,000+ professionals visitors and over 1,250 exhibitors are anticipated at this year's show. HOSPITALAR 2018 attracted over 92,000 visitors from 54 nations, including 1,570 foreign buyers. Eight percent of these visitors were from other South American countries. They came from 11 Brazilian states, representing 745 municipalities. Distributors/representatives and hospitals (clinical directors) continue to be the largest group of professional visitors.

Sponsor: Enterprise Florida

Fee: US$6,770 - Turnkey 9-Square Meter Booths (3M wide x 3M deep)

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Contact: Mike Schiffhauer

Phone: 407-959-5634

Email: [email protected]

Training courses will cover the following topics as they pertain to shipping/handling dangerous goods by Air (IATA/ICAO), Ground (49 CFR/DOT), and Ocean (IMDG/IMO):

Sponsor: Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association

Fee: Members: $600 / Public price: $695

Location: FCBF Office: 8228 NW 14 St., Doral, FL 33126

Phone: 305-499-9490

Email: [email protected]

Geared for international businesses, shippers and forwarders. Attendees will visit passenger and cargo areas of the MIA airfield and will be briefed on how nearly $61 billion dollars of products moved through MIA during 2018. MIA is the USA's leading international freight airport. Trade stats and other information will be distributed during the tour.

Sponsor: Miami International Airport & World Trade Center Miami

Fee: $40/person

Location: Miami-Dade Aviation Dept. (Building 845) at 5600 N.W. 36 St., Miami, FL 33166

Contact: Emy Rodriguez, Office Manager, World Trade Center Miami

Phone: 305-871-7910

Email: [email protected]

The annual tasting event Peru Gourmet brings together the best Peruvian restaurants in Miami. Pisco and Wine distributors. The Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce join all its efforts with Asociacion Emergencia Ayacucho. A charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of orphan and abandoned children of Ayacucho, Peru.

Sponsor: Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce

Fee: $75/per person in advance online + $6.20 Fee / $85 at the door (includes all drinks and food tasting from the best Peruvian.

Location: The Coral Gables Country Club, 997 N. Greenway Dr., Miami, FL 33134

Phone: 305-599-1057

Email: [email protected]

The Association for Corporate Growth and South Florida's Manufacturing Association will invite local experts who contribute to the economic vitality of our region to examine the outlook for trade finance. Panelists will share their invaluable expertise in the new age of globalization. The signature event aims at providing a platform for professionals to exhange insights and ideas on the latest developments and challenges. At this event an open panel, comprised of businesses throughout the region will discuss how businesses can locally support the region and drive the economy.

Panelists will share their invaluable expertise in the new age of globalization. The signature event aims at providing a platform for professionals to exhange insights and ideas on the latest developments and challenges. At this event an open panel, comprised of businesses throughout the region will discuss how businesses can locally support the region and drive the economy.

Sponsor: Amerant Bank

Fee: $65 Members / $85 Non-Members

Location: Riverside Hotel, 620 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Contact: Elena Djakonova

Email: [email protected]

* Agency Presentations * Q&A Sessions * Agency Exhibitors * Opportunity to Meet with Top Government Officials

Sponsor: U.S. Customs & Border Protection and World Trade Center Miami

Fee: No Charge

Location: PortMiami, Terminal D

Contact: Ivan Barrios, Vice President, World Trade Center Miami

Phone: 305-871-7910

Email: [email protected]

Join business and industry leaders as well as elected officials and community voices us as we analyze a path to prosperity for each of Florida's zip codes. We will also discuss best practices around the state, how they can be replicated and more. Conversations will also focus around 10 topic areas that the Florida Chamber Foundation's research shows are part of the conversation of prosperity: Jobs, Education, Housing, Health, Food, Safety, Child care, Justice, Transportation and Agency-Community voice.

Sponsor: Florida Chamber of Commerce

Fee: Partner Planning: Practitioners & Promising Practices, May 22, $50 /Early Bird Registration -Prosperity & Economic Opportunity Summit, May 23 - $275

Location: Palm Beach Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Contact: T. Price

Phone: 850-521-1282

Email: [email protected]

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to a special reception in honor of the Consular and Foreign Trade Office in Miami. We will bid farewell to esteemed Corps members that have served in Miami and are transfering to new assignments, and recognize the newly appointed Consuls General and Trade Representatives.

Sponsor: Greater Miami Changer of Commerce

Fee: $35 Member / $45 Non-member / Onsite: $50 per person (Complimentary Admission for Consular and Foreign Trade Officials)

Location: The Penthouse at Riverside Wharf, 125 SW North River Drive, Miami, FL 33130

Contact: Liane Ventura

Phone: 305-577-5445

Email: [email protected]

Training courses will cover the following topics as they pertain to shipping/handling dangerous goods by Air (IATA/ICAO), Ground (49 CFR/DOT), and Ocean (IMDG/IMO):

• Security Awareness, General Awareness, Function-Specific, and Safety Training.


• Properly classify substances and articles to their proper hazard class.


• Assign substances and articles to an appropriate proper shipping name.


• Select the correct packaging for the dangerous goods being shipped.


• Select and apply the correct marks and labels for the material being shipped.


• Accurately complete the shipping paper required for the transport of dangerous goods by each applicable mode of transport.


• Understand the requirements for security and emergency response as they relate to shipments of dangerous goods.


• Understand the requirements for training as required by the appropriate national and/or international authorities.

Sponsor: Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association

Fee: Member Fee: $300 / Public Fee: $395

Location: FCBF Office: 8228 NW 14 St., Doral, FL 33126

Contact: Fabiola Dolcine

Phone: 305-499-9490

Email: [email protected]

The Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami brings international apparel, textile, fashion manufactureres and service providers to North America to meet with buyers, sourcing executives, designers, importers, distributors, and other trade professionals like you. Meet thousands of buyers and suppliers from the USA, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Come join us for three days of networking, education and sourcing.

Sponsor: Top TenWholesale and Manufacturer.com

Fee: Free

Location: Mana Wynwood Convention Center, 318 NW 23rd St., Miami, FL 33127

Contact: Chase Vance

Phone: 213-802-1332

Email: [email protected]

Join the members of the South Florida Consular Corps, as well as our international business community, Flags on Ponce sponsors, FITIC delegates and our partners at The Florida Chamber for a night of global networking and international fellowship!

Sponsor: Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and The Florida Chamber

Fee: $25 Chamber & Florida Chamber Members with RSVP by May 22nd. / $35 Guests & On-Site Registration

Location: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Phone: 305-446-1657

Geared for international businesses, shippers and forwarders. Attendees will visit passenger and cargo areas of the MIA airfield and will be briefed on how nearly $61 billion dollars of products moved through MIA during 2018. MIA is the USA's leading international freight airport. Trade stats and other information will be distributed during the tour.

Sponsor: Miami International Airport & World Trade Center Miami

Fee: $40/person

Location: Miami-Dade Aviation Dept. (Building 845) at 5600 N.W. 36 St., Miami, FL 33166

Contact: Emy Rodriguez, Office Manager, World Trade Center Miami

Phone: 305-871-7910

Email: [email protected]

Don't miss out on adding your voice to the conversation- register today!
Conference Program Includes: * Florida - Your Platform for Trade, Your Partner in teh Americas * Global Market Outlook - Opportunities Remain Admidst a Slowdown * Connectivity, Logistics & Security - Unleashing E-commerce and Trade in the Americas * Networking opportunities.

Sponsor: Florida Chamber of Commerce

Fee: Early Bird Registration by April 30th - $195 / Conference Registration $250 / Silver Sponsor - $5,000

Location: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Contact: Dan Tapia

Phone: 850-521-1206

Email: [email protected]

This year's 7th Annual Florida World Trade Month Luncheon will focus on the theme of "World Class in the WorldCity". In addition, WorldCity will be releasing their 18th Annual Miami Trade Numbers publication. Network with 300 international business executives.

Sponsor: World City Business

Fee: Regular Admission: $100 person/ Members & Corporate Sponsors: Free / Corporate table: $650

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

Contact: Ken Roberts, Publisher, WorldCity

Phone: 305-441-2244

The Export Sales Mission to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanno will take place May 31- June 8, 2019. Florida companies are invited to join the mission and participate in the Gold Key Program. This program offers an excellent way to meet with potential business partners and build the much-needed contacts and relationship in both markets.

Sponsor: Enterprise Florida

Fee: $2,500 Gold Key Registration; $750/per person Delegate Package

Location: Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi, Vietmam

Contact: John Diep

Phone: 561-832-8339

Email: [email protected]