The Central Florida's Caribbean American Business Expo and Conference will offer high quality seminars and panel discussions by experts in their fields and businesses. The objective of this segment of the expo will be to provide participants with in-depth information on issues and challenges they face in doing business between the Caribbean and the US.

 

Admission to each Seminar and Panel Discussion costs US$30.00 if registered and paid before 31st May 2006. We also offer a package of all seven seminars for US$150.00 ($175.00 after 05/31/2006).

 

You may register for the seminars online by using the form below. Select the seminars that you would like to register for using the check-box in the right column and click on the "Submit Selections" button at the bottom of the page.

 

If you plan on paying by check or money order, it is recommended that you download a registration form and send us the completed form by mail along with your payment.

 

The following seminars are open for registration. You may see a description of the seminar by moving your cursor over the seminar name.

   

Date Time Event Register
Friday,
2nd June
8:30 am -
10:00 am
Seminar #1 : Developing the Florida Caribbean Strategic Business Link
Chair: Wesley Kirton Editor-in-Chief, Caribbean Sun Newspaper
Keynote: Kerrie Symmonds Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, Barbados
Panelists: Ivor Carryl * Manager, CARICOM Single Market & Economy (CSME). CSME Unit, Barbados
  Anton Edmunds Executive Director, Caribbean-Central American Action, Washington D.C (CCAA)
  Manny Mencia Senior VP International Trade & Business Development - Enterprise Florida Inc.
  Sharon Benoit Director of International Business Development - Orlando Economic Development Commission (OEDC)
10:30 am -
12:00 pm
Seminar #2 : Incentives for Developing the Caribbean Florida Strategic Business Link
Chair: Natasha Adderley Manager, Evaluation & Assessment, Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC)
Keynote: Geoff DaSilva CEO, Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest)
Panelists: Robert Hendry Chairman, Florida District Export Council
  Kenneth Nadler Vice President International Banking, Fifth Third Bank
  Kenneth Mouradian International Trade Specialist U.S Department of Commerce
2:00 pm -
3:30 pm
Seminar #3 : Doing Business in The Caribbean and Florida - Understanding the regulations and requirements
Chair: Honorable
Edward Bushell
Consul General of Barbados
Keynote: Clarence F. Ellis Former Alternate Director of the World Bank
Panelists: Russ Morgan Assistant Area Port Director, US Customs and Border Protection
  Camella Rhone CEO of CARICOM Regional Organization of Standards and Quality
  Jay Todras Supervisory Customs and Border Protection Officer
  Annette Schmidt US Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialist
4:00 pm -
5:30 pm
Seminar #4 : Sea/Air Links Between Florida and The Caribbean - Developing the capacity for increased traffic
Chair: Lauren Brand Director of Marketing & Trade Development, Canaveral Port Authority
Keynote: TBA  
Panelists: David Ross Vice President of Marketing, SeaFreight Agencies, Inc.
  Brian Edun Marketing Manager, Laparkan Shipping
  Mark Garrand Department of Homeland Security
Saturday,
3rd June
10:00 am -
11:30 am
Seminar #5 : Immigration Laws and Business Visa - What's new and what's not!
Chair: Gail Seeram Attorney at Law and Immigration Lawyer
Panelists: Efren Cruz Customs and Border Protection Officer (Immigration Specialist)
  Paul Tierney Adjudication Officer, US Department of Homeland Security
    Representative from Division of Corporation
1:00 pm -
2:30 pm
Seminar #6 : Financing Your New Business Venture - Developing the right approach to raising capital
Chair: Andre Allong President of Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida
Keynote: Eduardo Santos Area Manager, Small Business Administration
Panelists: Alex Dunlap VP Finance Manager, Merrill Lynch Global Banking Group
  Fritz Seide Accountant, L'Amicale Express Enterprises Inc.
  Ronald Lammy Founder, eCaroh Caribbean Emporium
3:00 pm -
4:30 pm
Seminar #7 : Florida Caribbean Real Estate Link - Taking advantage of real estate markets
Chair: John Munro Real Estate Consultant
Keynote: Bill Donegan Orange County Property Appriaser
Panelists: Tara Mayson Mortgage Officer, First National Mortgage Sources
  Zep Bholai-Lawrence Member of Orlando International Council
  Barbara Ashley-Jones Universal Realty & Caribbean Sun Feature writer

 

 

  • Program topics and presenters are subject to change
  • Panelists marked with an asterisk (*) have not yet confirmed their participation.