 People in business know they are lucky if opportunity knocks once. By registering to attend, for one special evening, it will knock thirteen times. |
JOIN US AT THE RECEPTION
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Pavilion on the Waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach (101 S. Flagler Drive)
Cost: $20 (includes one complimentary beverage, hors d'oeuvres, and valet parking)
Register Online by October 5, 2011:
The goal of Link Up 2011 is to introduce and educate the trade commissioners to all the cultural, economic, educational, sporting and tourism opportunities that exist between Palm Beach County and their countries.
INTRADE Delegation Visit
(International Association of Trade Commissioners in Florida)
This INTRADE delegation is the largest single group of Foreign Trade Commissioners to visit Palm Beach County in over six years.
The goal of Link Up 2011 is to introduce and educate the trade commissioners to all the cultural, economic, educational, sporting, and tourism opportunities that exist between Palm Beach County and their countries. This visit will enable you to establish new commerce opportunities and strengthen existing ones, and will solidify Palm Beach County as an international business destination.
Everyone should participate in this event, whether or not you are currently involved in international business or want to know more. Attend the evening reception, meet the trade commissioners, introduce your company and its products, and increase your international business presence.
The INTRADE delegation is interested in:
Aerospace & aviation, agriculture, bioscience & bio technology, construction, cultural arts, dance & music, defense & security, education, energy and renewable energy, equestrian, fashion & textile, film & television, golf & golf course development, home furnishings, infrastructure development, IT & high technology, medical & medical tourism, telecommunications, tourism & resort development, water purification, delivery, and management, and yachting & marine.
Importance to Palm Beach County
The INTRADE delegation visit will have a positive impact on your businesses, organizations, and educational institutions for economic growth NOW and in the future. As you know in these challenging financial times, economic indicators tell us that international business is the one bright spot for business expansion. Florida reaps an impressive amount of international business and continues to be an extremely important trading partner with Latin America. The operative word in today's dialogue is JOBS. Marketing on an international platform is a very positive answer to growing jobs in Florida. According to the U.S. Commerce Department, domestic sales are forecasted to remain flat over the next two years. Florida exports offer the greatest sales potential.
According to Enterprise Florida, in 2010, Florida ranked 4th in the U.S. in the exporting of goods produced or with significant value added in the state. International business, trade plus foreign direct investment, sustained nearly one in five jobs or nearly 18% in the state and accounted for nearly 16% of Florida's economy. In Palm Beach County, this figure was approximately 13% or nearly 62,000 of all private-sector jobs. Florida is also a leader in foreign direct investment, ranking 8th among all U.S. states in total holdings by majority foreign-owned firms and 6th in employment by them.
This opportunity to have significant discussions with these trade commissioners is an unprecedented occasion to learn what their needs are, and how they can help Palm Beach County businesses expand. The trade commissioners are coming here to have the opportunity to have meaningful business conversations, as well as, follow through.
