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Florida Conference on World Trade Planned for 2010

 

        TAMPA....The Tampa Bay Council of World Affairs &  Commerce will partner with the Florida Economic Development Council, FEDC, to hold a statewide conference on international trade. The conference is scheduled for May20-21, 2010 and will held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Tampa.

 

        This will be the first statewide conference on international trade since the mid 90's. Enterprise Florida International will provide assistance in developing  workshops and programs which benefit both economic development and business professionals who have an interest developing  in global trade opportunities.

 

        A committee composed of Gene Gray, Hillsborough County Economic Development; Jim Pyburn, Port of Tampa;  Charlotte Starfire, Sun Trust Bank; Debra Wilkinson, Broward County Economic Development;  George Martinez, USDOC Intl Trade and Steve Albee, Tampa Bay Council of World Affairs & Commerce will be developing the conference agenda and programs with the help of Manny Mencia, Enterprise Florida and Amy Evancho,  FEDC.

 

         Attendance at past conferences exceeded 400 business and governmental executives statewide. The conference will follow the FEDC Annual Meeting being held the same week.

 

 

 


 

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AND TO NETWORK WITH INTERNATIONAL  PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

 

IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT WORLD ISSUES, INCLUDING ENERGY, GLOBAL WARMING, IMMIGRATION, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES, PLUS DEVELOP MULTINATIONAL INTERPERSONAL CONNECTIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

OF OTHER COUNTRIES AND THEIR CULTURES.

 


THE MISSION

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is to promote understanding of the world and its people, and to engage Tampa Bay region business and citizens in becoming informed participants as part of the global community. It shall provide a venue for concerned citizens and leaders of Tampa Bay to consider issues of importance for international cooperation and foreign trade with our community and to act on those issues in accordance with the will of the members.

 

Tampa Bay Council of World Affairs is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America, which currently has members in 87cities nationwide all of which are part of the World Affairs Council of America in Washington, D.C. The council  will host a series of events for its members – including a Distinguished Speaker Series, Meet Foreign Ambassadors and Florida Consul General's Series, Author Series and Global Warming & Energy Series - will feature prominent international executives, diplomats, authors, journalists and other distinguished world leaders and experts.  Non-members are welcome to attend most events.

The Tampa Bay Council of World Affairs  hosts monthly programs for its diverse membership, which consists of professionals in business, academia, government, diplomacy, and other non-governmental organizations, as well as young professionals, educators, students, and all those interested in the issues facing the international community.

The  TAMPA BAY COUNCIL OF WORLD AFFAIRS    provides individuals who have an interest in staying informed on cultural awareness, global economic issues, world politics, business, trade and travel an opportunity to participate in Off-The-Record meetings with leading experts and governmental leaders. The Council provides programs and assistance to those looking to develop trade and business opportunities outside the U.S. and works to promote foreign direct investment into the region.

The Council of World Affairs provides individuals and corporate executives the opportunity to stay informed of important international economic, political, cultural and travel issues along with opportunities to develop new business abroad through cultural exchange that creates better personal contacts. It offers globally minded citizens an opportunity to hear from international experts and high level dignitaries about their perspective of major world issues and also to enlighten members on the cultures of their nations. It comes at a time when U.S. foreign policy around the world is changing, making it increasingly important to understand the decision making process in global affairs and how decisions made around the world impact us locally.

Three other World Affairs Councils already exist in Florida in Jacksonville, Palm Beach and Naples, all of which have been in existence for several years. Their websites can be accessed through www.worldaffairscouncils.org.

 

Members can also network to develop new personal or business relationships with individuals now living and working in the Tampa Bay area from around the world.  The monthly luncheon forums offer the opportunity to meet and listen to discussions on important world issues from  visiting dignitaries, governmental officials, academic and scientific experts, business leaders and recognized journalists invited to address members on important political, economic, cultural or travel related subjects.

 


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