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The Honorable Maurice Ferre ^'`r
Mayor, City of Miami
3500 Pan American Building
Miami, Florida
Dear Mayor Ferre:
As you may recall, on March 20th of this year, I, along with Leonard
Sokolow, met with you and Ms. Carole Taylor about the Florida -Africa
Trade Development Council.
Once more I would like to thank you for the pledge of $10,000 in
support from the City. Now that we have commenced implementation of our
plans (see attachments), and the fact: that there is no City Commission
meeting in August, it is necessary that I respectfully request that the
pledge be presented for approval as one of your "pocket items" at the
July 31, 1984 Commission meeting.
The overall benefit of this activity to the City of Miami, is the
potential to develop Africa as a "new" trading partner for Miami's
import-export business community. Specifically, however, the initial
objective is to secure commitments from several African countries, to
establish permanent or honorary representation in the Miami area. This
initial step is essential to the realization of meaningful opportunities
for Miami's trading community.
I shall be contacting you in the next day or so, to answer any
questions you may have.
I am r s " tf ly y s,
William S. Stevens, III
President
Suite 32.50, One Biscayne Tower
Miami, Florida 33131
(305) 374-3250
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FLORIDA-AFRICA TRADE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1ST ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AND
DOING BUSINESS WITH AFRTCA SF*MINAR
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Miami, Florida
The Florida -Africa Trade Development Corporation (FATDC), will
convene its First Leadership and Doing Business with Africa Seminar in
conjunction with the Annual Foreign Consular Corps Meeting, sponsored by
Security of State George Firestone and the Florida Corps.
While there will be a cooperative relationship between FATDC and the
Secretary of State, there will be three (3) distinct programs operating
concurrently:
A. African Leadership Seminar (October 18-20) - This activity will
fam� liar-ize the A rican Ambassadors with Florida's international
trade and cultural potential. Direct interaction with Florida's
business and government leadership will be scheduled.
B. Doing Business with Africa Seminar (October 20) - This will be a
ay long seminar or persons interested in trade with Africa.
Participants will be charged a fee, which will include
membership in FATDC.
The objectives of FATDC's Conference are: (1) commitment to
establish African Consuls or representation in Florida; (2) educate
Florida's business and government leadership about doing business in
Africa; (3) attract new FATDC members.
C. Annual Consular Corp Meeting (October 19-20) - Sponsored by the
Secretary of State, this is the annual meeting of all foreign
consuls registered with the State of Florida.
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Suggested Schedule of African Ambassadors Visit
October 18, 1984
4:00 pm -
Ambassadors arrive in Miami
8:00 pm -
Business sponsored reception and dinner
October 19, 1984
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8:00 am -
Welcome breakfast with remarks by Secretary of State and
FATDC
10:00 am -
African Leadership Seminar:
(a) Florida Department of State
(b) Florida Department of Commerce
(c) City of Miami/Metro-Dade County
(d) Florida Importers and Exporters Association
(e) World Trade Councils representing Tampa, Orlando and
Jacksonville
(f) State University system
(g) Port facilities
(h) International Banking Community
(i) Florida Department of Agriculture
7:30 pm -
Business sponsored reception
8:30 pm -
Secretary of State and Fla. Corp. sponsored Dinner/Dance
October 20, 1984
10:00 am -
Tour of South Florida area
7:30 pm -
FATDC sponsored reception/party
October 21, 1984
Departure of Ambassadors
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Suggested Schedule - Doing Business with Africa Seminar
October 19, 1984
1:00 - 5:00 pm - Pre -Registration for Seminar
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8:45 am - Registration
9:30 am - Panel Discussion
"Business and Economic Needs of African Nations"
"Regulations Affecting Trade and Investments in Africa"
12:00 noon Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
1:30 pm - Panel Discussion
"Banking and Finance Relationships"
"Barter and Countertrade Opportunities"
6:00 pm - Adjourn
7:30 pm - FATDC Sponsored Reception/Party
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