Ocala FL Intl Bus Council briefing May 19 on trade with Colombia

May 3, 2010 - PRLog -- On May 19, during World Trade Week, the International Business Council of the Ocala Marion County Chamber of Commerce http://www.ocalacc.com will be briefed on trade opportunities with Colombia, South America.

Lorrie Belovich, Enterprise Florida’s Director of Trade Development, will speak at the 10 AM event at the Chamber building in Ocala. She will discuss general trade opportunities with Colombia; what Colombia is purchasing for large-scale upgrades at Bogota’s Eldorado Airport; how to participate in Enterprise Florida’s upcoming August trade mission to Bogota and Cartagena, and other planned trade missions and trade shows.

The Colombia briefing is co-sponsored by the Ocala Marion County Chamber of Commerce, the Ocala Marion County Economic Development Council, and Enterprise Florida.

Colombia ranks as Florida’s 3rd largest export market, with 2009 merchandise exports reaching $3.8 billion. The U.S. Congress is considering free trade status for Colombia. The country is already the United States' fourth-largest Latin American trading partner. In 2009, U.S. exports to Colombia were $9.5 billion, and imports $11.3 billion.

To reserve a seat, contact Evelio Silvera at the Chamber, by phone (352) 629-8051x102 or email Evelio@ocalacc.com. The Chamber is located at 310 SE 3rd St., Ocala, FL 34471.

For information about the International Business Council, contact  Hellena Smejda, WordsWorth International http://www.wordsworth-international.net by phone at  (352) 351-9262 in Ocala, Florida or email hsmejda@wordsworth-international.net.

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The International Business Council is part of the Ocala Marion Chamber of Commerce, Ocala, Florida, USA