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International Trade



Kathleen Good, Esq.
International Business Development Manager
kgood@pinellascounty.org
727-464-7423
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If opening new international markets and exploring opportunities are a part of your business plan, please contact Kathleen Good

China IPR Webinar Series, on-going

Learn the many facets of protecting and enforcing the intellectual property rights of your business in China. Free, pre-registration is required. For information please visit: http://www.stopfakes.gov/events/china_webinar_series.asp

New Tampa-Panama Business Council

The recently formed Tampa chapter strives to promote business relationships between companies in Tampa Bay and Panama. Nearly 30 companies comprise the founding members of the Tampa-Panama Business Council, with most already doing significant business in Panama. Several Panamanian entities have committed to the formation of a Panama Chapter. You can find more information about the Council at http://tampapanama.com.

June 6, 2008: The "Internationalization of Tampa Bay" program, Tampa, FL

From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. a panel will discuss future plans of the World Trade Center and World Affairs Council and its committees and commissions. The newly formed Tampa Bay Region World Affairs Council created an alliance with the World Trade Center Tampa Bay, Inc. on April 16, 2008. This Council offers comprehensive programs and opportunities to develop international business, trade and foreign investment. The World Trade Center-World Affairs Council is open to any business or individual interested in learning to do business abroad or staying abreast of international affairs. For more information, visit: http://www.tampabayworldaffairs.com or email: sa.wtctampabay@gmail.com

Profit from United States Trade and Development Agency Projects

The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) assists in the economic growth, and pursues U.S. commercial interest, of developing and middle income countries. The agency funds various forms of technical assistance, early investment analysis, training, orientation visits and business workshops that support the development of a modern infrastructure and a fair and open trading environment. The USTDA offers business opportunities abroad to domestic firms through contracts providing technical assistance or training, or conducting early investment analysis/feasibility studies. For more information about the USTDA and their current grant and contracting opportunities for US companies, please visit http://www.ustda.gov or http://www.ustda.gov/program/ModelProposalFormat_USFirms.doc.

October 22-23, 2008: Security Canada Central U.S. Pavilion

Qualified U.S. suppliers of security equipment, physical security systems on an IP-ready security technology will have access to senior business leaders, top federal, provincial and municipal government agencies, distributors and end-users of security technology in Canada's largest facility: Toronto Congress Central, Ontario. For more information please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/securitycanada.html

October 13-17, 2008: Enterprise Florida Trade Mission to Peru

For more information please contact Rebecca Torres rtorres@eflorida.com or Luis Cuervo at 305-808-3660.

November 3-13, 2008: Enterprise Florida Trade Mission to Hong Kong & Vietnam

For more information please contact Rebecca Torres rtorres@eflorida.com or John Diep at 561-362-5626.

November 16-21, 2008: Enterprise Florida Trade Mission to Chile & Argentina

For more information please contact Rebecca Torres rtorres@eflorida.com or Julie Balzano jbalzano@eflorida.com.

If opening new international markets and exploring international opportunities are a part of your business plan, please e-mail Kathleen Good or call 727-464-7423.


Pinellas County Economic Development
13805 58th Street North, Suite 1-200 Clearwater, Florida 33760
Phone 888-759-5627 Fax 727-464-7053