"Re-Discovering Latin America: Best Practices from Seasoned Exporters"

Friday, May 25th, 2007
8:00 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. - 3:30pm Export University
Lunch Included

Location: Nova Southeastern University
Huizenga School of Business and Entrepeneurship
Carl de Santis Building
Room 1124
3301 College
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33314

Cost: $95

   To pay in advance by credit card, please visit     http://www.floridaexporter.com/events.html?todo=item&orig_id=138,
Checks can be made payable to "The Florida District Export Council" and sent to the attention of Martina Echevarria at the Ft. Lauderdale U.S. Export Assistance Center (200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1600, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301). Please understand that CASH CANNOT BE ACCEPTED, and credit card payments must be received in advance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

 This seminar is ideal for both new and experienced exporters that are interested in exploring opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Business Owners; Marketing and Sales Directors; Directors of Logistics, Operations, and Exporting/Importing; Legal Counsel; and CFOs, Treasurers, and Directors of Finance will all find the information presented in this seminar useful for their role in a successful export operation.

Export University: Export University is a series of courses on exporting designed by the Florida District Export Council, a volunteer non-profit organization associated with the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The objective is to help U.S. companies begin an export initiative, and gain new skills and innovation in expanding their international sales. This course is designed for both new-to-export and new-to-market firms that seek pragmatic advice from seasoned experts on exporting to Latin America. Attendees will receive a diploma following completion of this one-day course.

Agenda Includes:

• How to Choose Your First Export Market in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Legal Considerations for Protecting Intellectual Property, Choosing a Distributor and Complying With Local Market Regulations
• How to Get Your Product to Market - Overcoming the Logistics Challenges of Latin America
• How to Finance your Exports and Extend Low Risk Credit to New Customers in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Lessons From the Trenches - Anecdotes of Victories and Failures From Experienced US Exporters That know the Region.
• Sound Legal Advice
• Financing Your Exports

For full details, please see the attached agenda.

About the Presenters: The Export University presenters are seasoned veterans in exporting to Latin America, each bringing, on average, more than 15 years of experience to their presentations.  Speakers include a mixture of exporting companies and experts that advise them.  

To Register: Please visit http://www.floridaexporter.com/events.html?todo=item&orig_id=138, or you may contact Martina Echevarria at the Ft. Lauderdale U.S. Export Assistance Center (954-356-6640 OR 305-526-7425, ext.23; Martina.Echevarria@mail.doc.gov).

We would like to thank all our supporters: Nova Southeartern University, InfoAmericas, FedEx, Enterprise Florida, Florida Foreign Trade Association, The Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association, The Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Broward County Office of Economic Development, Broward Alliance, South Florida Manufacturers Association, International Business Council of South Florida, Florida International Bankers Association, The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Internet Coast, andThe World Trade Center Palm Beach.

* Export University is a training program of the Florida District Export Council, an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Commerce. For information on Introductory (100 Series), Intermediate (200 Series), and Advanced (300 Series) courses, please visit http://www.floridaexporter.com.