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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Gold Key one-on-one appointments with qualified companies available
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (January 10, 2019)– Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) will lead a business delegation of small and mid-sized Florida manufacturers and services providers on anexport sales missionto Casablanca, Morocco from April 14-18.
“Morocco has become a top destination for foreign investments and trade,” said Manny Mencia, senior vice president of international trade and development for EFI. “Morocco has increased investment in its port, transportation, and industrial infrastructure to position itself as a center for business throughout Africa. Florida companies in industries like energy, infrastructure, agricultural equipment, and healthcare can find great new opportunities there.”
摩洛哥总人口3500万人,拥有非洲的第六大经济体,被视为撒哈拉以南非洲的门户,其发达的贸易环境。2006年签署的美国摩洛哥自由贸易协定(FTA)是非洲国家的唯一美国自由贸易协定。
Florida companies’ world-class goods and services have a significant competitive advantage and are well-suited for the types of industries being pursued by businesses in Morocco.
Last year, merchandise valued at $147.7 billion flowed through Florida’s ports, with Florida-origin exports reaching $55 billion. Florida exported goods to more than 190 countries in 2017, making the state a world leader in international trade.
Florida companies can participate in pre-screened, one-on-one Gold Key meetings with Moroccan companies interested in their product line, coordinated by the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS). The price of the Gold Key Package Registration is $2,300.Gold Key participation will be limited to Florida manufacturers and professional service companies that best meet the participation criteria. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. This option is limited to 12 Florida companies.
Eligible small and mid-sized Florida manufacturers and professional service providers may qualify for a Gold Key Grant, which will offset 100 percent of the Gold Key Package fee for the first company representative. A separate application process will be required for this grant.
Gold Key registration ends February 28.
For more information, please contact Joseph Bell atjbell@enterpriseflorida.com和(813)276 - 9430或拉里·Bernaski atlbernaski@enterpriseflorida.comand (904) 359-9350.
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