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International Trade



Kathleen Good, Esq.
International Business Development Manager
kgood@pinellascounty.org
727-464-7423
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If opening new international markets and exploring opportunities are a part of your business plan, please contact Kathleen Good

New Tampa-Panama Business Council

The recently formed Tampa chapter strives to promote business relationships between companies in Tampa Bay and Panama. Nearly 30 companies comprise the founding members of the Tampa-Panama Business Council, with most already doing significant business in Panama. Several Panamanian entities have committed to the formation of a Panama Chapter. You can find more information about the Council at http://tampapanama.com.

Profit from United States Trade and Development Agency Projects

The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) assists in the economic growth, and pursues U.S. commercial interest, of developing and middle income countries. The agency funds various forms of technical assistance, early investment analysis, training, orientation visits and business workshops that support the development of a modern infrastructure and a fair and open trading environment. The USTDA offers business opportunities abroad to domestic firms through contracts providing technical assistance or training, or conducting early investment analysis/feasibility studies. For more information about the USTDA and their current grant and contracting opportunities for US companies, please visit http://www.ustda.gov or http://www.ustda.gov/program/ModelProposalFormat_USFirms.doc.

October 22-23, 2008: Security Canada Central U.S. Pavilion

Qualified U.S. suppliers of security equipment, physical security systems on an IP-ready security technology will have access to senior business leaders, top federal, provincial and municipal government agencies, distributors and end-users of security technology in Canada's largest facility: Toronto Congress Central, Ontario. For more information please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/securitycanada.html

October 13-17, 2008: Enterprise Florida Trade Mission to Peru

For more information please contact Rebecca Torres rtorres@eflorida.com or Luis Cuervo at 305-808-3660.

November 3-13, 2008: Enterprise Florida Trade Mission to Hong Kong & Vietnam

For more information please contact Rebecca Torres rtorres@eflorida.com or John Diep at 561-362-5626.

November 16-21, 2008: Enterprise Florida Trade Mission to Chile & Argentina

For more information please contact Rebecca Torres rtorres@eflorida.com or Julie Balzano jbalzano@eflorida.com.

If opening new international markets and exploring international opportunities are a part of your business plan, please e-mail Kathleen Good or call 727-464-7423.


Pinellas County Economic Development
13805 58th Street North, Suite 1-200 Clearwater, Florida 33760
Phone 888-759-5627 Fax 727-464-7053