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.

 
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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  The Future of Trade with Dominican Republic & Seminar: Financing Trade Tools
 
Date: Monday, November 17, 2008
Location: Miami Free Zone, 2305 NW 107th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
Time: 9:30 am Registration
Duration: Seminar: 10:00-11:30 AM - Luncheon: 12:00-1:30 PM
Price: Members: $30 - Non-Members:$35

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Florida Foreign Trade Association
Invites you to participate in our
SEMINAR & BUSINESS LUNCHEON

Monday, November 17, 2008
Location: Miami Free Zone
2305 NW 107th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
Cost: Members: $ 30 – Non-Members: $ 35
Seminar:
10:00 to 11:30 am - Luncheon: 12:00 Noon to 1:30 pm
Limited Seating

Seminar: Learn About the Financing Trade Tools for your U.S. Exports
Time Topics Presented By:
9:30 am Registration
10:00 – 10:30 am How to Finance and Mitigate Risk of your Exports. Dario Avello, Export-Import Bank of the USA-EximBank
10:30 – 11:00 am The 20 Points of Negotiation you should know about properly structuring your Letter of Credit. Bret A. Douglas, Vice President, HSBC Bank USA.
11:00 – 11:30 am U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Programs and Resources. Lesa Forbes, Trade Specialist – U.S. Commercial Service.
11:30 am Questions and Answers Break – Lunch Registration
12:00 - 1:30 pm Business Luncheon

Business Luncheon Featured Speaker:

"THE FUTURE OF TRADE WITH DOMINICAN REPUBLIC"

Alberto Duran
Foreign Trade Director, Coordinator for International Corporation & Trade Capacity Building

FFTA working in partnership with Enterprise Florida and its Partners is featuring a series of Inbound Trade Missions throughout the State of Florida under the 2008 TRADE-USA Program.

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Meet with the DR Companies led by the AMCHAM-DR and U.S. Commercial Service-DR.

FREE Business Matchmaking Sessions to help Florida Businesses to expand bilateral opportunities

  • In Miami: Monday, November 17th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
  • In the City of Hollywood: Thursday, November 20th from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Companies Profiles are available in our website: www.ffta.com or via e-mail info@ffta.com

http://www.ffta.com/newsite/2008%20dr%20nov/dominican%20republic%20profiles%20nov.2008.pdf


For more Information call:

Florida Foreign Trade Association (305) 471-0737 –Toll Free: 1-800-823-5714

Make check payable to FFTA, and mail it to 2335 NW 107Ave Box # 28 Miami, Florida 33172

Registration Deadline: November 14 (no later than 12:00 Noon) - REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR WILL BE CHARGED $ 5 X-TRA

In the Participants' box, let us know if you register for: Seminar & Luncheon or Only Luncheon



Florida Foreign Trade Association
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