The trade mission will focus on tree key sectors:

-          Agri-food

-          Construction & Building

-          Environment & Technology

WHY FLORIDA ?

With an annual economy output of about 750 billions of dollars, Florida is also one of Quebec’s most important trading partners. Over the years, the Sunshine State has attracted many businesses, small and large, because of its financial advantages, its booming economy and diversified industries, its climate for innovation and enviable quality of life.

> A high-tech leader

Florida is one of United States’ biggest high-tech player: it ranks 4th in terms of high-tech employment, 3rd largest state for high-tech companies and 3^rd largest state exporter of high-tech goods and services.

> An impressive agri-food market

Tourism in Florida facilitate Canadian companies to export: in 2004, Florida has imported 554,1 millions of dollar of Canadian food products.

> An expected real estate growth

Florida’s growing real estate market contributed to reinforce Quebec companies’ position in the manufacturing sector.

>An exceptional trading partner

Quebec ranks second among Canadian exports to Florida (22,2%). Trades have grown at around 10% per year since 2004.

>A favorable business climate

Florida’s results from the Small Business Survival Index continue to gain ground among the nation’s top states for entrepreneurship.

>A growing economy 

If Florida were a country, it would have the 20th largest economy in the world.

>An important demographic potential

Florida is the 4th nation’s most populous state; it will probably be 3rd in a few years.

>A getaway to Latin America 

With its strategic geographic location, Florida is considered as the entry for entrepreneurs seeking to export in Latin America.

REGISTRATION FEE (per person): 750$
HOTEL : We will provide a list of hotels with corporate rates in the Aventura region. Fees to assumed by the participant.
AIRFAIR: Fees to assumed by the participant

For more information, please contact:
Alexandre Guy | General Director, section Quebec
514.286.9995 x.227
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Catherine Dubois | Marketing Director
514.286.9995 x.226
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