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Home My WebLink AboutM-03-0831TO FROM CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor Diaz and Members of the City Commission Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Commissioner 1mv DATE : July 17, 2003 FILE SUBJECT: Sponsorship for the Symposium on Trade and Commerce in Haiti By this memorandum, I am respectfully requesting to discuss the following resolution as a pocket item: A MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO WORK WITH THE DISTRICT 5 OFFICE TO FACILITATE THE SPONSORSHIP FOR "THE SYMOPOSIUM ON TRADE & COMMERCE IN HAITI" SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2003, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000 BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, PROVIDED THAT FUNDS PAY FOR- LODGING, TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING COSTS AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT SAID FUNDS BE EXPENDED WITHIN THE MIAMI CITY LIMITS; ADDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE INHOUSE (IN-KIND) GRAPHICS AND PRINTING SERVICES TO SUPPORT THIS ACTIVITY FROM WITHIN THE AVAILABLE BUDGET RESOURCES. Thank you. Cc: Alejandro Vilarello, City Attorney Priscilla Thompson, City Clerk Submitted Into the public record in connection with i ern 4/7 Z,,11- _on - /7-e3 Priscilla A. Thompson 03- ��yplerk (Ponsulat general de la V epublique 1D' Niti miami, Aarida May 20, 2003 City of Miami Board of Commossioners Arthur Teele, Jr. Commissioner for District 5 _ 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL, 33133 Re: Sponsorship for Symposium on Trade & Commerce in Haiti Saturday, July 26 2003 Dear Arthur Teele, Jr.: On Saturday, July 26 2003, the Haitian Consulate in Miami will be hosting the Symposium on Trade & Commerce in Haiti. Given the fact that your company is held in high esteem by the Haitian community, we are seeking sponsorship from City of Miami Board of Commossioners for this event. The purpose of this symposium is to illustrate the economic opportunities for conducting business in and with Haiti, a $500 million dollar per year market. The symposium will feature several speakers who will comment on various aspects of South Florida businesses conducting business in and with Haiti. Some of the proposed speakers include the President of Association of Haitian Industries - Mrs. Marie -Claude Bayard; the former Haitian Minister of Tourism — Mrs. Maryse Penette-Kedan; Chamber of Commerce for the Southeast Region of Haiti Representative — Mrs. Michelle Crane; Board Member of World Trade Center: Miami - Mr. Denis Arden; the Director General of Commerce & Industry in Haiti — Mrs. Gabriel Zephir; U.S. Representative, District 17 Florida — the Honorable Kendrick Meek; the Haitian Consul for Miami — Mr. Guy Victor; U.S. Representative Kendrick Meek; prominent businessman Dr. Rudolph Moise. Each speaker will answer questions from the audience after their presentation. Local dignitaries and community leaders will also be in attendance. Among the topics to be addressed are trade regulations and standards, duties, taxes, import licenses, customs valuation, export controls, import-export documentation, labeling, marking requirements, prohibited imports, free trade, zones/warehouses, membership in Free Trade ' •_h ., s a'. j. 4' into he, public ith nor 25g Sou.kwest 13th Street / Miami, Florida 33131 /Telephone: (305) 859-2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 / Fax: (305) 854-7441 Agreements, Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), The Lome Convention Trade Advantages, Haitian laws related to doing business in Haiti, U.S. laws related to doing business in Haiti. The symposium will take place at Florida International University's Koven Center in North Miami, Florida. The symposium will begin at Ilam until 3pm; a luncheon will take place between noon and 1pm. Please review the attached sponsorship kit for more detailed information regarding the symposium. We look forward to your response. Please contact Consul Guy Victor at 259 S.W. 13th St., Miami FL 33131 U.S.A.; Tel: 305-859-2003; Fax: 305-854-7441. R ` h , public tion with R, -C,"l A. C 4 Yoxnjoso 1 City Clerk 03-- 831 SYMPOSIUM ON TRADE &COMMERCE IN HAITI SPONSORSHIP KIT Submitted by Haitian Consulate - Miami 259 S.W.13th Street Miami, Florida 33131 305-859-2003 Suhir.itted Into the public r,,"anect'on with ail I -/7-03 831 Symposium on Trade & Commerce in Haiti - Sponsorship Kit Nia Interactive Page 2 of 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction • Symposium on Trade & Commerce in Haiti • Date, Time & Place 2. Participation Highlights • Proposed Speakers • Proposed Business/Organization Participants • Proposed Dignitary Guests 3. Marketing • Marketing Strategy • Marketing Target • Targeted Audience 4. Program Book • Features • Amount To Be Printed 5. Sponsorship Rates • Platinum Plus Sponsor • Platinum Sponsor • Gold Sponsor a rr�itted into the public o en with City Clerk 03- 831 Symposium on Trade & Commerce in Haiti — Sponsorship Kit Nia Interactive Page 3 of 8 Symposium On Commerce & Trade In Haiti: 1. introduction On the eve of its 20& anniversary, the Republic of Haiti is poised to become a commercial axis in the Caribbean and beyond. This symposium is slated . as one of the key events commemorating Haiti's bicentennial celebration in South Florida. The goal is to provide information regarding the viability of doing business in and with Haiti, a $500 million market with potential for immediate growth. Both the U.S. and Haitian governments are rebuilding the bridge towards economic prosperity for Haiti. This symposium will feature key speakers who are directly involved in this revitalization process. Further, given South Florida's large Haitian community, this symposium is sure to receive heavy exposure. Date Time & Place: Date: Saturday, July 26, 2003 Time: 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM — Symposium 3:30 PM until 5:00 PM — Private Reception/Exhibition Place: Florida International University North Campus Kovens Conference Center 3000 NE 151x` Street North Miami, Florida 33181 In Attendance: 200 SL , fitted into the public � �;� s�er��on with t��C��",va v3 can , / Z ---A. i i I Symposium on Trade & Commerce in Haiti —Sponsorship Kit { Nia Interactive Page 4 of 8 2. Participation Highlights As a sponsor of this event, you and three guests are invited to a private reception for opportunity to meet and interact with the following proposed speakers, dignitar business representatives, and community leaders: Proposed Speakers: -President of Association of Haitian Industries Mrs. Marie -Claude Bayard (Keynote Speaker) -Former Haitian Minister of Tourism Mrs. Marise Penebre -Director General of Commerce & Industry in Haiti Mrs. Gabriel Zephir -Director of Tourism & Economy in Haiti TBA Dignitary Guests: -President of FAVACA TBA -World Trade Center TBA -Haitian Consul (Miami) Mr. Guy Victor -U.S. Representative, District17 Florida Honorable Kendrick Meek -Prominent Businessman Dr. Rudolph Moise -Senator Fredrica Wilson — Florida Senate -Representative Bendross-Mendigale — Florida House ofRepresei -Representative Yolly Roberson — Florida House of Representati-, -Representative Philip Brutus — Florida House of Representatives -Commissioner Barbara Carey -Shuler — Miami -Dade County -Commissioner Donin Rolle — Miami -Dade County -Mayor Joe Celestin — City of North Miami -Councilman Jacques Desspinosse — City of North Miami -Commissioner Arthur Teele — City of Miami Submitted Into the public rp,ccwd K,r! connection with n Clerk 03- 831 Symposium on Trade & Commerce in Haiti — Sponsorship Kit Nia Interactive Page 5 of 8 Proposed Business/ Organization Participants: -Government of Haiti -Boby Express -Cayard's Market -C.A.M. -Haitian-American Center for Economic and Public Affairs -Haitian Association of Engineers and Scientists -Haitian Association of Physicians Abroad -Haitian Lawyers Association -Little Haiti Credit Union Submitted into the public C.C.:isB ar ds S=ri €iia A. city clerk 03- 831 c 2titted Into the public Symposium on Trade & Commerce in Haiti — Sponsorship Kit2 a s�, _-. / 7S- __ o Nia Interactive Page 6 of 8 3. Marketing Marketing Target: This symposium is designed to attract local manufacturers and wholesale distributors. Local Manufacturers: South Florida is home to several manufacturing plants in various industries. The types of products that are manufactured locally and in demand in Haiti have been identified as follows: Diary Products Paper Iron Plastic/Rubber Materials Shoes Cleaning Equipment Canned Goods Furniture Precious Metals Spices Cooking/Eating Utensils Local Distributors: Local warehouses that store and wholesale - distribute products will also be invited to take advantage of this symposium. The following products have been identified as being in high demand in Haiti: Personal Hygiene Products Electrical Equipment Automobiles Medicine Gold and Silver Baby Products Spices Cleaning Products Office Equipment Alcoholic and Non -Alcoholic Beverages Dry Foods Frozen Foods Targeted Audience: Target Group Number of Invitees Local Manufacturers 50 Local Wholesale Distributors 50 Media 25 Special Guests 25 Participating Businesses 25 At Large 25 831 Symposium on Trade & Commerce in Haiti — Sponsorship Kit Nia Interactive Page 7 of 8 4. Program Book Features: This symposium will feature a program book that will contain the following: • Symposium Agenda • Biography and picture of each speaker • Letters of support and_ recognition from various dignitaries (possibly including, but not limited to, President Jean Bertrand Aristide) • Full page advertisements from sponsors like you. Amount To Be Printed: 250 Program Books will be printed and distributed to all participants and guests. 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Sponsorship Rates The three types of sponsorship are as follows: o $10,000.00 — Platinum Plus Sponsor (One Slot): ❖ Sole right to advertise on the back cover of the Program Book ❖ Logo at the bottom left corner of the front cover of the Program Book ❖ Mention at beginning and conclusion of symposium •:• Invitation to private reception to meet speakers, dignitaries and leaders o $6,000.00 — Platinum Sponsor (One Slot): ❖ Sole right to advertise on the inside front cover of the Program Book ❖ Logo at the bottom left corner of the front cover of the Program Book ❖ Mention at beginning and conclusion of symposium ❖ Invitation to private reception to meet speakers, dignitaries and leaders o $3,000.00 — Gold Sponsor (Two Slots): ❖ Logo at the bottom left corner of the cover ❖ Full page advertisement in the directory ❖ Invitation to private reception to meet speakers, dignitaries and leaders Submitted Into the public 'ecard bre connection with " A? A on A Thompson '- # ; 4� �•- 3� 3- 8`�1