珊瑚贵宾，FLA。（2018年7月12日）– Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) will lead a delegation of small and mid-sized Florida businesses on an export sales mission to Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from November 2-9.Registration to attendis now open.

“该贸易特派团旨在进一步贸易关系佛罗里达州和东非社区中最大的两个经济体，”EFI国际贸易和发展高级副总裁Manny Mencia说。“该地区的增长是巨大的，公司与美国企业建立伙伴关系非常有兴趣。这是小佛罗里达州公司在一个地区寻找新市场的独特机会，提供了不断增长，多样化的行业。“

Economic growth in East Africa was a robust 5.9 percent in 2017 and is forecast to continue in 2018 and 2019. Kenya has a market-based economy and is generally considered the economic, commercial, financial and logistics hub of East Africa. With 7 percent growth in 2016, Tanzania’s economy expanded quickly, putting it close to the top of the fastest-growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Overall, the partner states that make up the EAC – a regional intergovernmental organization consisting of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda – registered 6.2 percent growth from 2004-2013.

The industry sectors listed below 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.

• Agricultural Machinery and Chemicals
• Aviation/Aircraft and Aircraft Parts
• 建筑和建筑
• Education and Training Services
• Energy and Renewable Energy
• Electrical Power Systems
• Financial Services
• Franchising
• Information and Communication Technology
• 轻工业
• 医疗设备和设备
• Mineral and Agricultural Processing Equipment
• Transportation Equipment and Infrastructure
• Waste Water Management

Florida-based companies looking to expand internationally can take advantage of the comprehensive exporting assistance provided by Enterprise Florida and its economic development partners.EFI assistsFlorida small and medium-sized businesses expanding into the international marketplace by:

• Organizing and executing海外交易任务and shows
• 提供访问financial assistancefor export transactions
• 提供出口咨询和建议
• Assisting with product and service marketing plans
• Providingwebsite localization plans
• Publishing theFlorida Export Guideand more

Last year, merchandise valued at $147.7 billion flowed through Florida’s ports with Florida-origin exports reaching $55 billion. Florida exported more goods than 190 countries in 2017, making the state a world leader in international trade.

Florida companies can participate in pre-screened one-on-one “Gold Key” meetings with local African companies interested in their product line, coordinated by the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS). The price of the Gold Key Package Registration is $2,400. Gold Key participation will be limited to Florida manufacturers and professional service companies that best meet the participation criteria. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. This option is limited to 12 Florida companies.

Companies that qualify for Gold Key meetings as a “small business,” based on Small Business Administration criteria, are eligible for a grant from EFI which will reimburse 100 percent of the Gold Key Package Registration fee. A separate online application will be provided to companies once they are approved by the USCS for the Gold Key Package.

The Gold Key registration deadline isAugust 28.

For more details and questions regarding registration, please contact Joseph Bell:jbell@enterpriseflorida.com|(813) 276-9430 or Kristian Jenkins:kjenkins@enterpriseflorida.com|（407）956-5694。

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