2. “The goal of this initiative is to accelerate international
trade as our region’s economy continues to grow.”
Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Orange County Government
Founded in 2014 with the generous support of Orange County Government and J.P.
Morgan Chase, the Central Florida International Trade Office (CFITO) provides a single
location to connect with a variety of trade resources in Central Florida! Our region is home
to over 2 million residents, and represents a vibrant business community and a climate that
is bathed in sunshine. We
receive over 65 million
visitors per year, and
are conveniently located
in the “I-4 Corridor”
between Port Tampa Bay
and Port Canaveral.
Orlando is really in the
center of it all!
The CFITO resides in the
National Entrepreneur
Center which houses
a variety of business
support organizations to
serve our business community.
Our office is designed to accelerate the access and activity for companies interested in
trade in Central Florida including Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia
counties. Metro Orlando is dedicated to strengthening Central Florida’s position as a
world-class center of international trade, in a region that already hosts the largest number
of visitors in the United States.
By accelerating access to our existing resources, providing relevant connections,
highlighting our region’s superior infrastructure, and emphasizing our collaborative
approach to business development, the Central Florida International Trade Office
is well positioned to engage international trade opportunities for both the
importers and exporters who wish to do business in Central Florida.
About Us
3. To be the hub of international trade activity in
Central Florida, creating a strong global presence
and international trade economy.
OUR MISSION
Provide relevant international trade assistance
and connections for Central Florida companies
through research, educational seminars, trade
delegations, and community partnerships.
OUR SERVICES
Information
Research and
analyze Central
Florida international
trade activity
Education
Provide
international
trade events,
& educational
seminars
Opportunities
Facilitate business
connections
between Central
Florida companies
and international
companies and
delegations
Connections
Connect businesses
to relevant
trade resources
and regional
organizations
Overview
OUR VISION
4. 31
Delegations Welcomed
The CFITO forms bilateral
relationships by arranging seminars,
tours, and meetings between visiting
delegations and the Central Florida
community.
41
Trade Seminars
The CFITO hosts educational trade
seminars for the community. These
seminars provide an ongoing forum
for companies interested in trade
to connect with others involved in
international business.
1,000+
Inquiries Connected
The CFITO assists the Central Florida
region by connecting inquiries to
relevant trade resources within the
community.
1,157Friends of International Trade
Interested in learning more about
international trade and connecting
with others? Join Friends of
International Trade Today!
Connect at info@cfito.org
By the Numbers
5. Seminars and Events
Get to Know Your Local
International Trade Resources
Financing
Your Exports
Doing Business with Florida’s
Aerospace Industry
Florida’s Foreign
Trade Zones
Orlando: Made
for Trade
The Importance of International
Business Etiquette
Designing Your Website for
the Global Marketplace
Basic Steps: Export
Compliance
The Lifting of the Cuban
Embargo
Freight Forwarders, Customs
Brokers, and Incoterms
Doing Business
with Bahrain
Discover the Benefits of
Free Trade Agreements
6. International
Payments
The Future of
Air Cargo
The UK’s Tradition of
Innovation
Doing Business
with Spain
Meet the NCW Florida
District Export Council
Resources of the U.S.
Department of Commerce
Trans-Pacific
Partnership
EXIM Bank Trade Financing
Solutions
Risk Management and
Insurance Strategies
International Contracts:
Foreign Sales Agreements
Doing Business
with Dubai
Seminars and Events
Doing Business with
Indonesia
7. International Contracts:
Distributorship Agreements
International Contracts:
Licensing Agreements
Doing Business
with Belarus
Doing Business with
Vietnam
Introduction to HTS/
Schedule B Classification
Port Opportunities
Port
Opportunities
2017 Trends and Opportunities
in Global Commerce
Listening Session with
Ambassador Katherine Canavan
China’s Business
Environment and Tax System
Business Etiquette and Its
Impact on Profitability
Export Market Opportunities
from Florida to Asia
Networking with the Kayseri
Chamber of Commerce
8. Doing Business with
Australia
EXIM Bank: Export
Resources Round Table
Going
Global
Doing Business
with Haiti
Seminars and Events
These [seminars] have assisted us so much here at Bell Performance, and
certainly have saved us money and risk by using the proper terminology!
Thanks for everything the CFITO does. We try to attend as much as
possible as these seminars can be critical to success for exporters like
Bell. [...] We greatly appreciate the funding supplied by the Orange
County Government and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. This type of trade office
was desperately needed for companies in Central Florida to be able to
compete internationally. Bell Performance applauds both entities for
recognizing the need and filling the gap.”
Deb Moon, Director International Sales, Bell Performance, Inc.
Understanding International
Business Etiquette - Asia
10. Chargé D’affaires
from Belarus Belarus
Karnataka,
India
Brazil
Smart Cities
Global Summit
Pakistan
South American
Investment Summit
Québec,
Canada
Myanmar
Kayseri,
Turkey
United Arab
Emirates
Honorary
Japanese Consul
Visiting Delegations
11. Vietnam India
Indo-American
Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneurship
Emerging Leaders
We write on behalf of all members of Eko Club
International to express our most profound gratitude for
the exemplary reception we received during our visit to
your center. The success of the visit, presentations, and
potential international trade talks is owed extensively to
dedication and passion that you exhibited at every step
of our co-preparation. Your resourcefulness is quite a
benchmark! Members of Eko Club International, and the
score of royalties at the event express sincere appreciation
for the warm welcome, and the extent of information
provided by your speakers. We are quite astonished, and
appreciative of the level of courtesy and professionalism
displayed by all of your staff. We hope for prospective
transactions as a result of this experience.
Hon. Bissy Gaji, and Hon. Saheed Olushi, General Secretary,
Eko Club International
Qatar
Emerging African
Leaders
Haiti
12. Thank you to our founding sponsors
Our current sponsors
The Central Florida International Trade Office
is a proud Regional Export Promotion Partner of
info@cfito.org
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Email
+ 1 (407) 420-4860
Phone
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Orlando Fashion
Square Mall at
the National
Entrepreneur Center
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Orlando, Florida
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