Pasco EDC Teams Up with Regional Partners to Present 3rd Annual Export Conference

March 27, 2017

Program to Feature Cuban Minister Counselor for the Economic and Trade Office

Pasco County, Fla. (March 27, 2017)—Now in its third year, Growing Global: A Half-Day International Exporting Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Originally launched by the Pasco Economic Development Council, the event will be presented this year by the Tampa Bay Export Alliance, which Pasco EDC joined in October 2016.

During the conference, Tampa Bay area business owners will have the opportunity to learn about growing their business through exporting.  This year’s keynote speaker will be Mr. Rubén Ramos Arrieta, Minister Counselor for the Economic and Trade Office, Embassy of the Republic of Cuba, who will share information on doing business in Cuba.  Attendees will also hear from local experts during panel discussions such as: Growing Your Business Through Exports and Shipping & Logistics.  Local business owners who have found success selling their products and services abroad, will also present on their experiences.

Networking opportunities with presenters and fellow attendees will be available before the conference adjourns at noon.

Growing Global: A Half-Day International Exporting Conference will take place at the new Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway at Northpointe Village.  Registration for the conference is $20 per person and includes a continental breakfast.  Reservations can be made online at www.PascoEDC.com/Events or by calling (813) 926-0827.

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About Pasco Economic Development Council
The Pasco Economic Development Council is committed to developing Florida's most competitive climate for business growth by providing businesses, that seek to start, move, or grow in the North Tampa Bay area, a comprehensive suite of programs that can help them to reach their full economic potential.  Since 1987, Pasco EDC has fostered a strong partnership funded by corporate and public investors focused on the economic vitality of Pasco County.  Discover more at www.pascoedc.com.