Mexico offers tremendous opportunities for Florida companies interested in increasing their footprint in Latin America.With 120 million people and a GDP of approximately $1.33 trillion, Mexico is currently our nation’s third largest trading partner and the second largest export market for U.S. products. Mexico ranks tenth among Florida’s trading partners; our state exported more than $1.6 billion to Mexico last year. The Export Development Trade Mission will provide you with an excellent opportunity to enter or expand your business in Mexico. To participate in the mission, several options are available: Gold Key Package, SelectUSA Gold Key Package for EDOs and Delegate Package.
Option 1: Gold Key Package
EFI will offer a limited number of Gold Key Matchmaking one-on-one appointments through the U.S. Commercial Service for participating Florida companies. Small and mid-sized Florida manufacturers and professional service providers may qualify for a Gold Key Grant, which will offset the matchmaking registration fee for the first company representative.The price of this service is $1,675. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
Option 2: Select USA Gold Key Package for EDOs
The U.S. Commercial Service will schedule one-on-one appointments with pre-screened Mexican companies that have expressed an interest in your community. SelectUSA Gold Key participation will be limited to Florida communities that best meet the criteria of potential investors. Selection of these EDO’s will be on a first come first-served basis. Final selection will be determined by the U.S. Commercial Officer after a review to ensure market suitability.
Option 3: Delegate Package
Individuals can participate under the delegate package. Delegate package does not include any one-on-one appointments. The Delegate package includes: admission to all mission events, airport transfers in country when traveling on official mission flights and ground transportation to all mission events.
Gold Key Registration Deadline: Friday, February 19, 2016
Delegate Package Registration Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2016
