Enterprise Florida is pleased to invite Florida companies and economic developers to join us on our Business Development Mission to East Africa, Nairobi, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda, April 28 – May 8, 2011.  The East African Community (EAC) has a combined population of over 125 million people and when combined with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) the market is over 550 million with total trade of USD 309 billion and combined GDP of USD 360 billion.

In August 2010, 120 Kenyan companies visited Florida seeking to source a number of products and services including, agricultural and construction equipment, medical supplies, auto parts, cosmetics and training programs.  In addition there are immediate opportunities in energy, mining, ITC and tourism.

As an important part of Enterprise Florida’s efforts to introduce business opportunities and increase market share in the developing economies in Africa, Mission participants will receive detailed in-country briefings on the business climate and security situation in each country, attend networking events with both the public and private sectors, have pre-arranged one on one business meetings with prospective clients/partners and benefit from reduced rates for airfare and hotel accommodations. 
 
MISSION ITINERARY:
April 28:           Depart Miami (6:52 PM) American Airlines
April 29:           Arrive Nairobi, Kenya (8:50 PM) via London
May 1:             Welcome Reception (Evening)
May 2:             Briefings, networking and business appointments
May 3:             Business appointments and site visits as required
May 4:             Business appointments (AM) Afternoon departure to Kigali, Rwanda
May 5:             Briefings, networking and business appointments
May 6:             Continued business appointments and site visits as required
May 7:             Free Day – Depart Kigali (6:30 PM)
May 8:             Arrive Miami (2:25 PM) via Kenya & London

Mission Costs:
AIRFARE:       $1,890.00 – Including taxes
Visas:              $50.00 Cash – Kenyan Airport Only
Hotel:               $1,060.00 – 5 nights at Hotel Stanley Nairobi @ $212.00 per night, incl. bkf & taxes
Hotel:               $690.00 – 3 nights at Serena Kigali Hotel @ $230.00 per night, incl. Breakfast/taxes
Participants Fee: $650 – Covers all official ground transportation, events and business appointment scheduling

For more information on Airfare & Accommodations: Contact Star Travel Tours: Loise Ngugi Sauer – [email protected] (305) 914-3767 Cell (305) 439-0390 www.startraveltour.com

*Option exists to depart Miami on April 30 to eliminate two nights in Nairobi. Please arrange with travel agent.