accra, ghana | february 3–7, 2020 · • benefit from networking events and meeting contacts...

Organized by Enterprise Florida, the official economic development organization for the state of Florida.

ENTERPRISEFLORIDA.COM

ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC.JOIN AN EXPORT SALES MISSION TO

ACCRA, GHANA | FEBRUARY 3–7, 2020

Dear International Business Leader:

I am pleased to invite you to participate in Enterprise Florida’s Export Sales Mission to Accra, Ghana, from February 3–7, 2020.

Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) will lead a business delegation of Florida manufacturers and services providers to facilitate business cooperation between the Florida delegates and their counterparts in Ghana. This trade mission also aims to further trade relations between Florida and the West African nation.

Ghana is seen as a gateway to West Africa, not only providing excellent opportunities in its market, but also being a great way to position Florida-made products/services to the region. With the prospect of stable growth, an expanding domestic economy, and increased interest in American-made products and services, Ghana is an emerging market for Florida companies looking to establish a foothold in West Africa.

Enterprise Florida is collaborating with the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) in Accra to coordinate the mission and facilitate business-to-business (B2B) meetings for the Florida participants. Additionally, mission participants will benefit from networking events and meeting contacts outside of the scheduled B2B appointments. I encourage you to join this important mission as we continue the work of creating jobs in Florida through the promotion of international trade.

Sincerely,

Jamal SowellSecretary of CommercePresident and CEO, Enterprise Florida, Inc.

AN INVITATION FROM JAMAL SOWELL

EXPORT SALES MISSION TO ACCRA, GHANA FEBRUARY 3–7, 2020


Governor Ron DeSantis,Chairman

Joe York,Vice Chairman

ORLANDO800 North Magnolia AvenueSuite 1100Orlando, FL 32803407-956-5600

MIAMI201 Alhambra CircleSuite 610Coral Gables, FL 33134305-808-3660

TALLAHASSEE101 North Monroe StreetSuite 1000Talahassee, FL 32301850-298-6620

These industry sectors provide some of the best opportunities for exports for Florida companies. If your industry is not mentioned below, contact EFI for a no-obligation assessment.


BEST EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES

•Energy: Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

•Oil&Gas:Offshore Oil and Gas Services and Equipment

•Design&Construction:Planning, Design, Business Modeling, Construction, Roll-Out, Commissioning, Maintenance and Management

•Agribusiness: Agricultural Equipment of all types

•HealthCare: Pharma and Medical Equipment/Devices

• ICT: New Tech and in FinTech

MISSION ITINERARY*

*Subject to Change


• Delegation departs Washington Dulles International Airport (Overnight Flight)

• Delegation arrives in Accra, Ghana • Transfer to hotel for check-in• Welcome Reception

• Country Commercial Breakfast Briefing by U.S. Embassy staff • Gold Key one-on-one appointments

• Gold Key one-on-one appointments • Networking reception hosted by U.S. Ambassador

• Delegation departs Ghana

Monday, Feb. 3

Tuesday, Feb. 4

Wednesday, Feb. 5

Thursday, Feb. 6

Friday, Feb. 7

GOLD KEY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2019

For more details and registration application, please contact:Joseph Bell | [email protected] | (813) 276-9430

Registration will not be considered final until ALL event and travel registration forms and payment have been received.


GRANTSEFI will offer a limited number of Gold Key Service Packages (one-on-one appointments) through the USCS to qualified Florida companies. The price of this service is $1,300. However, companies who qualify for the Gold Key as a “small business” based on SBA size standards may qualify for a Gold Key Grant from Enterprise Florida which will reimburse 100 percent of the Gold Key Package Registration fee for the first company representative. A separate online application will be provided to companies once they are approved by the USCS for the Gold Key Package as a small business to determine if they qualify for the grant.

TRAVEL

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Enterprise Florida has contracted the services of Protea Travel Services, an independent travel agency, to coordinate all airline and hotel reservations. Special group discounted airfare and hotel rates have been negotiated for this event. Mission participants are expected to travel as a group and must do so in order to use arranged ground transportation.

For additional travel guidance, please contact Protea Travel Services: (954) 927-5558.

ESTIMATED TRAVEL COSTSHotel in Ghana Standard single or double accommodation....US $240/night (includes breakfast, taxes and internet)

Round-trip airfare from Washington Dulles International Airport to Accra, Ghana........................................US $1,200(includes taxes, price is approximate)

ENTRY VISA REQUIREMENTU.S. citizens require a visa for traveling to Ghana. Everyone participating in the mission is responsible for obtaining their own visa. To obtain your visa, please contact the Embassy of Ghana in Washington DC or the Consulate General of the Republic of Ghana in New York.

VACCINATIONSAll travelers above nine (9) months old coming into Ghana are required to have been vaccinated against Yellow Fever at least ten days before the proposed date of travel and where already vaccinated the duration of the vaccination status should not be more than ten years before entering Ghana.

CANCELLATIONSCancellations prior to December 13, 2019 must be made in writing and sent to Joseph Bell at [email protected]. No VERBAL cancellations will be accepted. For a full refund, cancellations must be received by December 13, 2019.

GOLD KEY PACKAGE*

Primary company representative............................$1,300 (Limited to 15 companies.)

PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:• Customized counseling on market entry/expansion strategy

• Pre-screened one-on-one matchmaking appointments

• Country briefing by U.S. Embassy officials

• Admission to all mission events

• Airport transfers in-country when traveling on official mission flights

• Ground transportation to all official mission events

• Benefit from networking events and meeting contacts outside of the scheduled one-on-one matchmaking appointments

*GOLD KEY PARTICIPATION: Gold Key participants will be limited to Florida manufacturers and professional service companies that best meet the participation criteria. Selection of these firms will be on a first come first-served basis. Final selection will be determined by the U.S. Commercial Officer after a review to ensure market suitability.

FOR GOLD KEY PARTICIPANTS:Once EFI receives your application form, USCS officers in Accra will conduct an assessment of your product or service. You will be notified of approval within approximately 10 business days.


accra, ghana | february 3–7, 2020 · • benefit from networking events and meeting contacts...

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