Finding Florida’s Export Financers

Here is information on an upcoming event for exporter and finance companies to learn about the current export finance environment:

DEAR FLORIDA CLIENTS:

We are pleased to announce our upcoming seminar on international trade finance for Florida companies.  We are working with the Florida International Bankers' Association (FIBA) to bring you this educational event where you can have all your export finance questions answered in one place.  We will also offer one-on-one meetings with representatives of banks that are seeking to finance exports for Florida companies as well as the U.S. Export-Import Bank and Small Business Administration.  Please register early and contact us no later than November 12, 2009 to schedule your one-on-one appointments.  Please note that these appointments with the bankers and financial institutions are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, with early registrants receiving special priority.

FINDING FINANCING FOR FLORIDA’S EXPORTERS
US Commercial Service and Florida International Bankers' Association (FIBA)

November 20, 2009

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Intercontinental West Hotel - Doral

2505 NW 87TH Ave, Miami, FL, 33172

For more information, please see the attached agenda (tentative) and flyer and register at either of the links below:

www.fiba.net (Events Calendar)

http://www.fiba-events.net/eventdetails.asp?EventID=1183439955

Don't miss this opportunity to learn first-hand from experts in the field of international trade finance and credit.

If you have any questions, please contact sarah.cook@mail.doc.gov or 954-356-6640, ext 13.  We look forward to seeing you there!

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