International Trade & Tourism
DESTINATION FLORIDA
UK & Ireland Trade & Tourism Development

Irish Director of Trade & Commerce Development Named: We are pleased to announce that Mr. Kevin Barry has been named Director of International Trade & Commerce for Ireland.  Mr. Barry brings with him a wealth of knowledge in the investment sector, property acquisition sector, and commerce development.  Mr. Barry will be available to all Investors who would like specific information and guidance when Investing or purchasing in Florida. There are many opportunities to consider and Mr. Barry can guide you through a successful acquisition poised to become a profitable venture.  You can contact Kevin at our Ireland Office at at 353-95-30053.

Upcoming International Trade & Tourism Missions For 2006 Destination Florida is a  seminar produced by the Florida International Chamber of Commerce. Its purpose is to promote and enhance commerce and tourism between Florida, UK and Ireland.  These events will offer concentrated information on doing business in Florida and establishing relationships with the Ireland and the United Kingdom and Florida, as well as how to develop bilateral trade. Seminars presentations include, how to purchase a Florida Business, Developing Florida Trade Partners, The Global Market Place, Florida Gateway to the Americas, Latest US Immigration Updates for L-1 & E-2 Visas, Financing in Florida, valuable relocation information, along with other critical areas concerning Global Commerce & Tourism.

International Seminar on Tourism and Commerce Purpose
With Florida's 18 Foreign Trade Zones and a tourist & business environment that actively supports and promotes international Commerce, and Tourism, and the fact the UK & Ireland are Florida's top partners in trade & tourism, creates a need to better understand the business environment in Florida.  International direct investment is exceeding $24 billion and International Tourism has exceeded $40,000 billion annually. These statistics ranks Florida first among the Southeastern states, ideally positioning the State of Florida as the global crossroads and priming it for growth into the next century. Florida is home to hundreds of multinational corporations and international companies from more than 53 countries. As a leading trade partner, more than 40% of all U.S. exports headed for the America's pass through Florida. This one fact alone creates an enormous opportunity for businesses who are prepared to take advantage of Florida's position as The Gateway To The America's.

Topics of Coverage:
1. Factors to consider when doing business in Florida
2. Developing International Trade with Florida
3. International Trade Development with UK
4. Examples of Foreign Investors from the UK
5. Global Branding & Image
6. Import & Export From The United Kingdom to Florida
7. Translating & Promoting International products
8. Market Trends of Florida
9. Developing market exposure for the Tourist industry 
10.Florida Real Estate and the benefits of owning property in Florida

To Register for the Seminar in Dublin Ireland or Birmingham England

Go To www.destinationflausa.com click on seminar registration

For Information Contact - (941) 926-9234 / info@ficoc.org