Thursday, April 24, 2014

Ninth Latin America Conference: Thursday, May 22, 2014

 

Ninth Annual Latin America Conference

                                         Thursday, May 22, 2014

Location:
Conrad Hotel Miami
1395 Brickell Avenue
Time:
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

 

Conference Topics

Political Scenarios for Latin America
Trade Policy Priorities in the Western Hemisphere
Key Economic Challenges in the Region
Outlook for Venezuela


Speakers

·         Welber Barral Managing Partner, Barral M Jorge Consultores Associados, Brasilia, Brazil; Former Brazilian Secretary of Foreign Trade
·         Jorge Castañeda Global Distinguished Professor of Politics and Latin American and Caribbean Studies, New York University, New York, New York; Former Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs
·         Barbara Kotschwar Research Fellow, Peterson Institute of International Economics, Washington, D.C.
·         Brian Latell Senior Research Associate, Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
·         Carl Meacham Director, Americas Program, Center for Strategic & International Studies, Washington, D.C.
·         José Manuel Puente Visiting Researcher, Latin America Center, University of Oxford, Oxford, England
·         Roberto Steiner Research Associate, Fedesarrollo, Bogotá, Colombia
·         Augusto de la Torre Chief Economist, Latin America and the Caribbean, The World Bank, Washington, D.C.; Former Head of Central Bank of Ecuador
·         María Teresa Romero Professor, School of International Studies, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
·         Tony Volpon Head, Emerging Market Research for the Americas, Nomura Securities International, New York, New York

 Additional Conference Updates will be Sent
           Supporting Organizations:
Beacon Council, Bolivian-American Chamber of Commerce, Brazil-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, CAMACOL, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce,  Economic Development and International Trade Unit of Miami Dade, Enterprise Florida, Inc., Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), Georgetown University Club of Miami, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Interamerican Institute for Democracy, Oxford University Society of Florida, Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce, United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, University of Miami Center for International Business and Education Research (CIBER), Uruguayan American Chamber of Commerce (Florida) Inc. and Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce

Media Partners: 
AméricaEconomía, Hispanic Target Magazine, Latin Business Chronicle, LATIN TRADE, Latinvex and WorldCity


Program Fee:  $125
Two ways to register:

1)      To register and pay by check, cash or as a guest (academics and students with valid I.D.):
Email registration form to chp-rsvp@miami.edu or fax registration form to (305) 284-9871
Payment by check: Make check payable to Center for Hemispheric Policy. Mail check with registration form to: Center for Hemispheric Policy; P.O. Box 248297; Coral Gables, FL 33124-6535.
Cancellation Policy: By email, fax or telephone, by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2014

2)      To register and pay by credit card:  Submit your registration and credit card information by clicking on the “Register and Pay with Credit Card” link for this program listing on the CHP website.
Cancellation and Credit Card Refund Policy: Registration fees are refundable by sending the “Cancellation Request Form” by email or fax by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2014. No refunds will be issued after that time. Credit card refunds are processed within two weeks.

For more information, please call Michael Graybeal at (305) 284-9918, or visit our website at www.miami.edu/chp.


(264B) Ninth Annual Latin America Conference — Thursday, May 22, 2013

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Governor Rick Scott named Person of The Year at FCBF's 55th Annual Installation Dinner



 

Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.


     The Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.
Announces its 2014 Person of the Year

Governor Richard L. Scott - State of Florida

MIAMI, Fla. (April 15, 2014)-The Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association has announced that it will honor Florida's Governor Rick Scott, at its 55th Annual Installation Dinner. Honorees are chosen for their foresight and dedication in positively influencing the advancement of the logistics industry.

Governor Scott is responsible for fully funding the $77 million shortfall for the port dredging project as well as investing in infrastructure projects that have long-term permanent payoffs. Accordingly, the logistics industry agrees that he has created economic opportunities and jobs for generations to come. The FCBF and its members are thankful to Governor Scott and the Florida State Legislature for their support in proliferating international trade and commerce.
As promised during his campaign, Scott is focused on creating jobs and turning Florida's economy around. Throughout his tenure, he has served as a staunch advocate to reform laws and regulations that impede international business and trade. Under the Governor's purview the Florida Department of Transportation has embarked upon a uniform state freight and logistics plan. This initiative will ensure more seamless and efficient cargo plan all over the state of Florida.
Scott's father served in the 82nd Airborne during World War II and then was a city bus driver and then a truck driver. His mother worked as a JC Penney clerk. At times the family struggled financially, and when Gov. Scott started public school, they lived in public housing. In high school, Gov. Scott met Ann, and the high school sweethearts have been married for 41 years and have two married daughters, Allison and Jordan, and three grandsons, Auguste, Quinton and Sebastian.


The FCBF 2014 Awards Recipients are:
Person of the Year
Governor Rick Scott - invited
Firm of the Year
Florida East Coast Railway
Hall of Fame Inductees
John Ballestero, PortMiami; Raymond Jones, FEC; Lilly Cabrera, Lilly & Associates;
Jorge Rodriguez, Retired; Nelly Yunta, Customized Brokerage

  
The FCBF Installation Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Double Tree Miami Convention Center (MACC East) Miami.  The reception will begin at 7:00pm. Tickets and sponsorship packages may obtained by contacting the FCBF Office at 305-499-9490 or bpimentel@fcbf.com or events@fcbf.com. At the time of this Press Release the Governor's presence at the Dinner is pending confirmation.

To register for the 55th Annual Installation Dinner Click Here




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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Tuesday, April 29, 2014, Colombia: Challenges ... University of Miami

 Colombia: Challenges for
the Next Administration

Leading Issues in Upcoming Presidential Election 
                                  ■ Outlook for Economic and Trade Policy 
                                                             ■ Future of U.S.-Colombia Relations
                                                             ■ Security Situation and Status of Peace Negotiations 
  
Panelists

Erich Arispe
Director, Latin America Sovereign Group
Fitch Ratings
New York, New York

Bruce Bagley
Professor, Department of International Studies
University of Miami
Miami, Florida

Jorge Mario Eastman
President
Eastman Consultores
Bogotá, Colombia


Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Location:
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
Time:
8:00 –  8:15 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast

Venetian Room
50 Alhambra Plaza

8:15 – 10:00 a.m. - Presentations and Discussion 

 Supporting Organizations:
Argentine American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, CAMACOL, Economic Development and International Trade Unit of Miami Dade, Enterprise Florida, Inc., Enterprise Florida, Inc., Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), Georgetown University Club of Miami, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Interamerican Institute for Democracy, Miami Council for International Visitors, The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, University of Miami Center for International Business and Education Research (CIBER) and Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce

Media Partners: 
AméricaEconomía, Hispanic Target Magazine, Latin Business Chronicle, LATIN TRADE, Latinvex and WorldCity

                                                        
 Program Fee:  $30; Academics and students – free admission with valid ID
Two ways to register:

1)      To register and pay by check, cash or as a guest (academics and students with valid I.D.):
Email registration form to chp-rsvp@miami.edu or fax registration form to (305) 284-9871
Payment by check:  Make check payable to Center for Hemispheric Policy. Mail check with registration form to:
Center for Hemispheric Policy; P.O. Box 248297; Coral Gables, FL 33124-6535.
Cancellation Policy: By email, fax or telephone, by 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2014.

2)      To register and pay by credit card:  Submit your registration and credit card information by clicking on the “Register and Pay with Credit Card” link for this program listing on the CHP website.
Cancellation and Credit Card Refund Policy: Registration fees are refundable by sending the “Cancellation Request Form” by email or fax by 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2014. No refunds will be issued after that time. Credit card refunds are processed within two weeks.

For more information, please call Michael Graybeal at (305) 284-9918, or visit our website at www.miami.edu/chp.


Registration Form

(265B)  Colombia: Challenges for the Next Administration — Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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