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| Mission
Statement |
The Florida
Foreign Trade Association (FFTA) is a nonprofit trade organization
incorporated in July 1985. The organization represents the most
diverse group of individuals and companies in the foreign trade
market.
FFTA provides
a forum where information and concepts are freely exchanged.
The mission
of FFTA is to serve the international business community by facilitating
global exchange through trade missions, networking, education,
and innovative trade development programs. FFTA connects Florida
with the rest of the world by organizing trade missions outbound
and inbound for U.S. businesses to locate, explore opportunities,
and interact with peers and foreign buyers/sellers. FFTA also
organizes export seminars, exhibits, tradeshows, and networking
activities. |
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Core
Values |
- Strive
for excellence and innovation.
- Act with
honesty and integrity in every endeavor.
- Exercise
social responsibility
- Offer
excellent customer service
- Take pride
in the services it provides and assist companies in developing
their business through the association’s programs
- Appreciate
the importance of diversity and respect the different traditions
and cultures
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> Florida Foreign Trade Association
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TRADE-USA Caribbean Region - Florida |
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| Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica |
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Date:Sunday, June 24, 2007
Duration: June 24th through the 29th., 2007 |
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Profile: |
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SummaryCaribbeanRegion2007
TRADE- USA
Incoming Trade Mission from the Caribbean Region to Florida 2007
Delegation of 21 Caribbean
Companies
Seeking to meet with Manufacturers and Distributors
lead by the Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in
Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica
Link to Complete Companies Profiles:
http://www.ffta.com/NewSite/ProfilesCaribbeanRegion2007.pdf
| FFTA in partnership with
Enterprise Florida and their partners, aimed at developing bilateral trade between
US companies and prospective business partners in selected markets through a program
called TRADE-USA Statewide Export Promotion Trade Initiative 2007, which
promotes American products and/or services as well as increases the international trade
between USA and foreign countries through Inbound Trade Missions. The Program emphasizes
US exports although it includes opportunity for two-way trade relationships. |
One-on-One Business Appointments at NO COST
If your product/service qualifies, you must register with our office in
advanced to schedule time and date
TO REGISTER ONLINE CLICK BELOW:
http://www.ffta.com/newsite/MissionRegistrationUSA.asp?MissionID=65
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Location |
Date |
Time |
SOUTH
FLORIDA |
DoubleTree
Hotel Coconut Grove 2649 South Bayshore
Drive, Miami, FL 33133 |
Monday, June 25 |
2:00 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 26 |
9:00 am 3:30 PM |
CENTRAL
TAMPA BAY ORLANDO
FLORIDA |
DoubleTree Hotel Tampa 3050 N. Rocky Point or West
Tampa, FL 33607 |
Wednesday, June 27 |
9:00 am12:00PM |
For more information contact:
FLORIDA FOREIGN TRADE ASSOCIATION
(305) 471-0737 - Toll Free # 1-800-823-5714
2335 NW 107th. Avenue Suite 2M30, Box # 28, Miami, FL 33172
e-mail: info@ffta.com / web: www.ffta.com - Fax: (305) 471-7636
Organized and supported by:
Florida Foreign Trade Association in partnership with
Enterprise Florida
U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Export Assistance Center
District Export Council
Port of Miami
Miami International Airport
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay
Seaboard Marine
Miami Free Zone
Fuerst Humphrey Ittleman Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Seamless Technology
Florida Shipper Magazine
Invertir USA
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CARIBBEAN COMPANY |
OBJECTIVE OF PARTICIPATION |
| 1. |
ACCESSORY
MS |
Seeking to Buy:
- Handbags & Hats
- Gift sets/Items
- Hair (extensions)
- Hair Accessories
- Fashion Jewelry
- Toiletries and Cosmetics
- Sandals/shoes
Accessory MS is a retail
merchandising company with a wholesale section. They are seeking to meet with wholesalers
and distributors of general store items such as handbags, fashion jewelry, cosmetics, hair
products, etc. They are interested in being a representative of said products in Barbados.
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| 2. |
BARBADOS
COALITION OF SERVICE INDUSTRIES |
Seeking to meet with:
- Business Development Centres
- Chambers of Commerce
- Trade Associations
In order to develop mutual agreements and strategic alliances to promote business
relationship between Barbadian and U.S. Service Companies or related.
Barbados Coalition of Service
Industries (BCSI) is an umbrella organization for the Service Sector in Barbados.
The BCSI organizes trade missions for their members and provide education seminars for the
service companies as well as for the Governmental Sector. The BCSI is today a growing
organization that represents the interests of approximately thirty-nine (39) service
associations comprising over 3000 Barbadian service providers in the private and public
sectors.
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| 3. |
BARBADOS
PACKAGING INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
Seeking to Buy: Barbados Packaging Industries Limited
is a wholesaler and distributor of corrugated cartons and paper bags. They are interested
in meeting with manufacturers and reliable paper- packaging suppliers offering competitive
prices.
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| 4. |
CARIBBEAN
SAFETY PRODUCTS LTD. |
Seeking to Buy:
- Marine Safety Products
- Security Systems
- Instrumentation
- Fire Safety
- Electrical Safety
Caribbean Safety Products is
positioned to service all market segments in the safety and security industries. They
manufacture and distribute presently throughout the Caribbean and certain States within
the USA. They represent various products such as Gas Detection brand Industrial Scientific
(USA) and Fire Extinguishers brand Strike First (Canada).
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| 5. |
COMPUWARE
2000 INC. |
Seeking to Find
Distributors, Agents or End Users interested in:
- Computer Software to control time attendance, Security Access Control, Video
Surveillance using Biometrics systems.
Compuware 2000 has it is own
international Trademark "MANAGEWYSE", which is a computer software program to
manage time attendance, door access control and video surveillance through biometrics
systems.
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| 6. |
DND IT SOLUTION INC. |
Seeking to Buy:
- Electronic Security Equipment
- Information Technology
DND It Solution provides
information technology and electronic security services. They import and distribute these
equipments in Barbados. They are also interested in opening an inter-transfer company in
the United States.
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| 7. |
ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT & SAFETY SOLUTION LIMITED |
Seeking to Buy:
- Portable air conditioners and Portable Evaporative Coolers for home use and commercial
purposes for rooms 12x12 and 20x20" (12000; 18000; 24000; 42000;
60000 BTU)
- Solar Powered Trash Bins
- Products similar to the Solar Bins that are environmental friendly
Also, they are interested in meeting with companies or organizations that provides Training
and Certification on IAQ (Indoor Air Quality).
Environmental Comfort & Safety
Solutions Limited is a business that markets air cooling systems for home
and the commercial markets. They also provide IAQ analysis services for commercial
properties. They represent various products: Evaporative Cooling "Port-A-Cool"
USA; "Eco-Cool" U.K.; and "Symphony" India.
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| 8. |
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LTD. |
Seeking to Buy:
- Security Systems
- Information Technology related to Security
Facilities Management Ltd.
supplies surveillance equipment, security cameras, auditing software and network security
to Trinidad and Tobago Clients.
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| 9. |
HANSCHELL INNISS LIMITED |
Seeking to Buy:
- Health Foods: Organic, Diabetics
- Specialty Meats: Smoked Meats
- Baby Foods
- Special Type Foods: Gluten Free, Rice Base.
- Disposable Ware: Plates, Containers, etc
Hanschell Inniss is a leader in
the importation and distribution of quality products, finest selection of produce,
foodstuff and other supplies in Barbados.
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| 10. |
JENANYAS |
Seeking to Buy:
- Acrylic Fabric Paint and Canvas Paint
- Jewelry
- Art & Craft Supplies, Ceramics
- Fabric suppliers and accessories: Paint, Clothing Dyes, etc.
- Hair, Nail and Beauty Care
Jenanyas is also seeking to find suitable distributors for their handcrafted
clothing and accessories.
Jenanya, Keisha Thopson is also associated with the Barbados Youth Business Trust;
therefore, they are
Seeking to Buy:
- Agricultural Products related with:
- Chicken and Sheep Rearing
- Fishing Farming
Jenanyas is a small manufacturer
that specializes in unique handcrafted clothing as well as accessories ranging from
jewelry to handbags. All of the pieces of clothing are unique, hand- painted and hand-dyed
on 100% cotton and linen
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KIRTON
TRADING INC. |
Seeking to Buy:
- Steel toe shoe
- Processed chemicals
- Work Boots
- Safety equipment
- Industrial Chemicals: Muriatic Acid; Linseed Oil; Sulphuric Acid; Caustic Soda; Sodium
Hydroxide; Sodium Hypo Chlorite
- Pool equipment
Kirton Trading is a wholesale
based trading company concentrating on chemicals and safety products. They are seeking to
meet with manufacturers and wholesale distributors of said products. They represent safety
shoes brand Timberland (USA) and chlorine brand Chemicom (Holland).
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| 12. |
LARCOMBE & COMPANY LIMITED |
Seeking to Buy: Larcombe & Co. Ltd. is a
supply chain, sourcing and distribution center of consumer goods to retailers,
supermarkets, and food service distributors. Larcombe has developed effective long-term
partnerships with a diverse range of suppliers such as Waitrose and Tesco in UK and they
would like to establish same representation of U.S. house branded supermarket products
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| 13. |
MCBRIDE
CARIBBEAN LIMITED |
Seeking to Buy:
- LPG (Aerosol Grade)
- Aerosol valves, Caps and Components
- Mineral Spirits
Seeking to Sell:
- Aerosol Products to the Caribbean Population in the USA such as:
- Insect Repellent, Aerosol Insecticides
- Fabric Softeners, Dish Washing Liquids and Air Fresheners
They are interested in meeting with Distributors that supply ethnic products to
Supermarkets and other Stores.
McBride Caribbean Limited is
the leading manufacturer of aerosol products in the Caribbean. McBrides 16 hectares
manufacturing plant produces a wide variety of quality products ranging from aerosol
insecticides and repellents, fabric-softeners, dishwashing liquids and air fresheners.
Their own well-known brand names are BOP, BEEP, SURETOX and GO. They also manufacture
other leading brands on contract for other companies.
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| 14. |
MEMORY BANK COMPUTERS |
Seeking to Buy:
- Security Systems and Software
- Surveillance Equipment
- Outdoor Digital Billboards
- RFID Tracking Systems
- M-Commerce Payment Systems and Hardware
- Computer Supplies including Toners, Ink Cartridges, Lan Cabling, cabinets, test
equipment
- Supplies of Printer Parts for Lexmark and HP
Memory Bank Computers has been
in the IT business for 22 years and is one of the largest IBM/Lendo partners in the
Caribbean. They are looking for new products in It, Security Products and possible joint
venture investments in these or related areas.
They are interested in investment opportunities or Joint Ventures in Florida with
Security Companies, Computer Services, IT Telecom.
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| 15. |
MOUNTAIN TOP SPRINGS LIMITED |
Seeking to Buy: Mountain Top Springs Limited
produces bottled water and currently exports to some countries in the Caribbean Region.
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| 16. |
PLATINUM
OFFSHORE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC |
Seeking to meet with:
- International Tax Planners such as:
- Accountants and Lawyers, who provide services to U.S. Companies seeking to establish an
offshore business in the Caribbean Region
- Other related Service Companies
Platinum Offshore Management Service
provides management, corporate and back office accounting services to clients in the
international business and financial services sector. Among their competencies are:
Company Incorporation, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, banking, Investment
Accounting, Tax Services, Auditing Supervision, General Management. They currently
represent several Canadian and US companies in Barbados.
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| 17. |
PORTMORE HEALTHCARE COMPLEX |
Seeking to Buy:
- Hospitals beds and related items
- Medicals disposables, Gauze, Endotrachael tubes, etc
- Bulk suppliers
- Disinfectants (pre-operational and other)
Portmore Healthcare Complex
is a growing medical facility in the highly populated Portmore Community, located about 30
minutes drive southwest of Kingston. They are currently seeking to expand the range of
services and will establish a mini-hospital in the very near future.
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| 18. |
RESOURCE
ALLIANCE |
Seeking to Buy:
- Tiles and Floor Finishes
- Laminates
- Rugs
- Faucets And Bathroom Finishes
- Home Furnishings such as: Linens, Utensils, Curtains, etc.
Resource Alliance is a company
dealing in Civil Construction, Renovations and Furnishings.
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| 19. |
ROCKSTONE
DESIGNS |
Seeking to Buy:
- Mens Belts
- Womens Belts
- Mens Dress Shoes
- Mens Buckles
Rockstone Designs is a clothing
manufacturing and designing company, which seeks to supply quality clothing for the youth
(18-35 years) in couture, casual style for mainly men and 20% for women.
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| 20. |
SANDY
LANE HOTEL |
Seeking to Buy:
- Luxury Resort Linens
- Hotel Supplies
- Hotel Equipment
- Hotel Furnishings
They would like to meet with manufacturers and distributors of hotel supplies and
worldwide shipping companies who can provide services not only from the USA; but also,
from Europe and other locations.
Sandy Lane Hotel is a 5-diamond
hotel, spa and golf resort. They service the luxury travel market and their guests are
mostly European, (U.K.), Russian and Americans.
They are seeking to meet with manufacturers, wholesale distributors with a quick
turn-over in the shipment of goods from the United States.
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| 21. |
TRINITY
HOMES LIMITED |
Seeking to Buy:
- Manufacturers or wholesalers of post-formed laminate counter tops
- Kitchen and Bathroom supplies, accessories and Light Fittings
- New or used Construction Equipment: Backhoes, Front End Loaders
- PVC windows AND Doors
- Tiles and Lumber
Seeking to Meet with:
- Investors for apartment/condominium projects
Trinity Homes is a provider of
tropical house plans online with backup qualified architect services, construction
services and developments commercial and residential projects.
They have representation of Real Estate Developments in Barbados and the Dominican
Republic
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Foreign Trade Association |
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Together
Everyone Achieves More
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2335
N.W. 107th Avenue - Suite 2M30, Box 28
(Miami Free Zone) Miami, Fl 33172
Email
us: info@ffta.com
- Fax: 305-471-7636
(305) 471-0737 - Toll Free: 1-800-823-5714
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