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Upcoming Seminars & Notices Drawback Seminar         09/25/12 Generous discounts available to former FCBF CHB & Tariff Classification Students Drawback is a service that is often unavailable from import-export brokers but that will offer your clients a broader range of options.  A drawback component will add value to your services. Who May Claim Drawback:  Basically, anyone who has had official possession of the imported or substituted merchandise would be eligible to claim drawback. Course Instructors:    Mr. Troy Larkin, Consultant - CITTA Brokerage Company & Lois Graviet, Drawback Research Specialist - CITTA Brokerage Co.   DID YOU KNOW?         09/19/12 As a CHB or Freight Forwarder you can apply for a carnet on behalf of your client.... The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that has been the choice of U.S. exporters for temporary foreign importation for over 40 years. Also known as the "Merchandise Passport," this document offers the most in terms of flexibility, cost savings and ease of use. Attend our September luncheon and find out more! Read More Here   FMC                       09/19/12 Licensing, Tariffs and Alternatives, Dispute Resolution Services Mr. Vern Hill  Joins us from Washington! Vern Hill, FMC Director of Bureau of Certification & Licensing - VERN W. HILL is the Director of the Bureau of Certification and Licensing of the Federal Maritime Commission. Mr. Hill has been with the FMC for 25 years. Prior to his current position, Mr. Hill served as the Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services for 2 years and prior to that as the Director of the Commission's Bureau of Enforcement. Before coming to the agency, Mr. Hill practiced law in Washington, DC representing transportation entities, shippers and  transportation-related associations in commercial, regulatory and labor concerns. A native of Los Angeles, CA, Mr. Hill received both undergraduate and law degrees from Brigham Young University and currently resides in Silver Spring, MD.  Register Here     In This Issue ATA Carnet October CHB Exam Making Strides Against Breast Cancer What's Closed on Labor Day? CBP Notice of Examination  October 2012 08-31-12 Fundraising Event Benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer DONATION:  $15.00 p/p - your donation entitles you to a free drink & a raffle ticket for a chance at winning a prize in one of many drawings.  You can also enjoy ½ price appetizers! Labor Day Closures:      Cargo Clearance Center   (6am-2pm) Security Notice 12-06 Subject: NTD Vehicle Access Gate Closed on Labor Day      Save $5.00 Save $5.00 in the September Luncheon when you sign up for the FMC Seminar being held that morning (09/19/12). Register HERE for the FMC Seminar with Mr. Vern Hill- FMC Director of Bureau of Certification & Licensing. . This is not a coupon. You must register for both events in order to receive the discount. For further inquiries please call our office.

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Customs Bulletin 12- 039 Subject: Selection of Centralized Examination Station  in Miami, FL  (Miami Seaport) Updated ACEopedia Available on CBP Website Date: August 27, 2012 To: Automated Broker Interface, ACE Outreach Events, ACE Portal Accounts, ACE Reports,Air Manifest, Ocean Manifest, Rail Manifest, Truck Manifest  FMC Seminar   Licensing, Tariffs and Alternatives, Dispute Resolution Services (Information on the Sept. 19th GMM will reach your inbox soon) Wednesday, September 19 at 9:00am Speakers(s) Vern Hill - FMC Director of Bureau of Certification & Licensing of the Federal Maritime Commission. Mr. Hill has been with the FMC for 25 years. Prior to his current position, Mr. Hill served as the Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services for 2 years and prior to that as the Director of the Commission's Bureau of Enforcement. Before coming to the agency, Mr. Hill practiced law in Washington, DC representing transportation entities, shippers and  transportation-related associations in commercial, regulatory and labor concerns. A native of Los Angeles, CA, Mr. Hill received both undergraduate and law degrees from Brigham Young University and currently resides in Silver Spring, MD. Click Here To Register What will be covered: *Discussion of NVO Service Arrangements (NSA's) and NVOCC Rate Arrangements (NRA's) *Common compliance issues for OTI's * Changes to a licensee's business that require prior approval (through the filing of form FMC-18) from the FMC, and the issues that can slow down that approval. *An overview of the FMC's Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolutions Services (CADRS): How CADRS can assist consumers and companies with resolving disputes.

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Florida in Motion : News from Gray Swoope, Florida Secretary of Commerce

Having trouble reading this newsletter? Click here to see it in your browser. WELCOME Gray Swoope Florida Secretary of Commerce President & CEO of Enterprise Florida Florida friends, With the close of the 2012 Olympics in London last week, the business of sports and its role in economic development has been on my mind. As you know, one of Enterprise Florida's divisions is Florida Sports, which serves as the state's lead organization in promoting and developing Florida's sports industry. Over the years, the team at Florida Sports has made an impressive impact on Florida's economy and has helped build an excellent reputation for our state in the sports community. Today, the sports business is a $36 billion economic contributor to Florida's economy, supporting some 434,000 jobs every year. Since the grant program inception in fiscal year 1995-96, Florida Sports has provided more than 800 major and regional grants (amounting to more than $18 million) to support sporting events in Florida. Through the program, Florida has hosted six Super Bowls, two NHL All-Star games, a number of NCAA Championships and scores of other major national and international sporting events. Since the 1999 Sunshine State Games and the Florida Senior Games State Championships transition to Florida Sports, amateur sports opportunities have been provided for more than 200,000 athletes of all ages through the annual Olympic-style Sports Festivals. In fact, Ryan Lochte and Hunter Kemper, alums of Florida's Sunshine State Games, were two of the 29 athletes and coaches of the U.S. Olympic team who represented Florida in London. These athletes, including Lochte, Sanya Richards-Ross, Justin Gatlin, Danell Leyva and others, brought home 10 individual medals and two team medals for Florida. Congratulations to all! Olympic-level achievements are happening in economic development, too. Consider that at the Farnborough International Airshow, Governor Scott met with more than 40 companies in 72 hours in addition to the 34 our staff had with companies interested in doing business in Florida. Or, that in two weeks in July, Florida saw two companies announcing plans to create 1,000+ jobs in Florida each. I am grateful and proud of my team at Enterprise Florida for their world-class achievements last month. I hope that you take a moment to recognize the champions on your team who help you make your business and your community better every day. gray HELPFUL LINKS Why Florida? Florida Knowledge Center Florida Labor Market Statistics Florida Incentives Region/County Statistics Florida's Industry Clusters Florida Tax Advantages Florida Rankings International Advantages FEATURED STORY Digital Risk Announces 1,000 Job Florida Expansion Digital Risk - the nation's largest provider of mortgage risk, compliance, and transaction management solutions - selected Florida for a major expansion being fueled by the mortgage market's focus on making loans safe for borrowers, banks and taxpayers. Digital Risk is headquartered in Maitland, Florida with additional Florida offices in Boca Raton and Jacksonville. The company has created over 1,100 jobs in the state since 2009. Florida was selected for the expansion over markets in Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix. In addition to Enterprise Florida, several organizations partnered with the company in its expansion efforts, including the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, City of Boca Raton, City of Jacksonville, City of Maitland, JAX USA Partnership, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Workforce Florida Inc. and Orange County. more Florida's Financial Services Sector Benefitting from Nearshoring Trend Florida's has been a global player in the financial and professional services industry for decades. But the recent decisions of many financial services firms to "near-shore" their business services centers or relocate their headquarters to Florida, is showing the state's growing competitiveness. In fact, the 2012 BizCosts report from the Boyd Co. estimates that a typical insurance operations center locating in the Tampa Bay area could save over $9 million in operating costs compared to locating in New York or nearly $4 million compared to Boston. Given its business-friendly climate and low tax burden, it comes as no surprise that Florida today has 2nd largest number of professional, scientific and technical services companies and the 3rd largest finance and insurance cluster. Finance, Insurance and Real Estate sector is the largest contributor to Florida's economy, accounting for more than $170 billion or nearly 23% of the state's gross domestic product (GDP). Professional and business services are the 4th largest industry, with 12.5% of the state GDP. Some of the latest companies adding to that sector are: • ESL Investments: The high-profile, $9 billion private investment fund relocated to Miami from Connecticut. more • Vinik Asset Management: A firm with $7.6 billion in assets under management recently moved from Boston to Tampa. more • Citibank: Plans to add 400 new jobs in Jacksonville, where it already has over 4,000 employees. more • Deutsche Bank: Continued to grow in Jacksonville by adding 260 new jobs and investing $10 million in the expansion. more • Progressive Auto Insurance: Had three expansions in Tampa in the last year, creating over 600 new jobs in sales, customer service and claims processing. more If your financial or professional services company is looking to establish or relocate a facility, consider the advantages of a Florida location. Call 407-956-5600 or e-mail us at information@eflorida.com for more information today! RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS State Small Business Credit Initiative Leverages Private Capital for Florida's Small Businesses Enterprise Florida's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) programs are designed to assist small businesses in obtaining loan approvals and leverage private capital for Florida's small businesses (500 employees or less). The proceeds for SSBCI-related transactions must be used for a "business purpose" such as startup costs, working capital, business procurement, franchise fees, equipment, inventory, as well as the purchase of owner-occupied commercial real estate. Enterprise Florida's SSBCI programs include: • Loan Guarantees & Loan Participations - Available for loan transactions ranging from $250,000 - $5,000,000. These programs permit loan guarantees or loan participations up to a maximum 50% of the total financing. The maximum term permitted is five (5) years and interest rates and fees are negotiable. • Export Loan Guarantees & Export Direct Loans - Available up to $500,000 from the Florida Export Finance Corporation, working in conjunction with Enterprise Florida. The maximum term permitted is 12 months and fees are negotiable. • 504 Bridge Loan Program - With SBA 504 Loans, lenders are permitted to finance equipment and owner-occupied real estate purchases up to ninety-percent (90%) of the total project cost. The lender makes such a loan with the expectation that the portion above 50% will be "taken-out" by a SBA-guaranteed note. However, there is often a timing difference up to several months between initial closing and that "SBA take-out." The 504 Bridge Loan Program addresses this timing difference for lenders. Enterprise Florida may participate with the lender on that portion above 50% of the project cost, thereby freeing-up the lender's capital to make other loans. The 504 Bridge Loan Program is available for loan transactions ranging from $250,000 - $5,000,000. • Florida Venture Capital Program - Provides $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 convertible debt and direct equity investments in Florida's innovative growth companies, particularly those within the State of Florida's targeted industries. Requires a matching concurrent private capital investment or other credit assistance. The loan proceeds for SSBCI-related transactions must be used for a "business purpose" including, but not limited to, startup costs, working capital, business procurement, franchise fees, equipment, inventory, as well as the purchase, construction renovation or tenant improvements of an eligible place of business that is not for passive real estate investment purposes. Florida's SSBCI loan programs are for "new money" financing only. As such, no loan renewals or re-financings are permitted with SSBCI-related loan proceeds. For additional information and applications, please visit the Enterprise Florida SSBCI webpage at www.eflorida.com/ssbci or contact David Rodriguez at (407) 956-5682. CNBC Ranks Florida among America's Top 5 Job-Generating States Florida's Business Climate Ranks among America's Top 5 Florida Ranks among Nation's Top 10 States for Venture Capital Investment September 11 - 16, 2012 Cannes International Boat Show 2012 September 11 - 16, 2012 ILA Berlin Air Show 2012 September 13 - 15, 2012 35th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast U.S./Japan Associations Ready to Expand? Ready to Export? Newsletter Subscriptions Contact Enterprise Florida Enterprise Florida Follow Us: Enterprise Florida, Inc. 800 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, Florida 32803 Tel: 407.956.5600 Fax:407.956.5599 Email: information@eflorida.com Web: www.eflorida.com Click here to unsubscribe this newsletter Copyright 2012