Miami-Dade County International Trade Consortium’s Post

ITC was proud to attend America’s Food & Beverage Show & Conference. Hosted by World Trade Center Miami, this annual event provides the opportunity to meet decision makers and buyers from all sectors of the industry for the Americas. We extend a congratulations to the #WTCMiami team on a sold-out show! Big thank you to our ITC Board Member Joe Chi, President of #CAMACOL, for the invitation to the Hemispheric Congress of Chambers of Commerce Gala.

ITC was pleased to organize a visit for a delegation from #Guatemala which included Guatemala Exporters Association AGEXPORT and representatives from various service industries. The event featured briefings with insights from PortMiami, Miami International Airport, and Miami-Dade Beacon Council, showcasing how #Miami’s trade and logistics network supports global business. Discussions also covered opportunities for doing business in Miami and how our city drives economic growth through international collaboration. We extend our thanks to Miami's Trade Commissioner of Guatemala, Natalia Samayoa, for the opportunity to help host the delegation. 🌍🚢 #GlobalGateway

We congratulate the people and government of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the 41st anniversary of their independence. We look forward to continuing to work together with Miami’s Honorary Consular Post of St. Kitts and Nevis to revitalize Miami-Dade County’s Sister Cities relation and promote bilateral trade between both regions. #GlobalGateway

Today we send our best wishes to the people of #Chile as they celebrate 214 years of independence on September 18th. ¡#Feliz18! We look forward to continuing to work together with the Consulate General of Chile in Miami to promote two-way trade between Miami-Dade County and Chile. 🇺🇸 🇨🇱 #GlobalGateway #FiestaPatrias

Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III, and ITC Vice Chair Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera met with the delegation from the Dakar Chamber of Commerce. As Miami-Dade County's Sister City and PortMiami's Sister Seaport, #Dakar, #Senegal, plays a crucial role in fostering international relations and enhancing our maritime and commercial ties. This collaboration continues to unlock new opportunities for both regions, strengthening our bonds and driving economic growth. Thank you Senator Amadou Thiam for the facilitation on the introduction with the Chamber

ITC partnered with Miami-Dade Beacon Council and SelectFlorida to put together a pivotal roundtable in Miami-Dade County with the 20 plus UK Life Sciences companies. This meeting was a melting pot of ideas, focused on fostering partnerships and exploring innovative breakthroughs in life sciences. We continue to work together to push the boundaries of medical technology and healthcare! Thank you Michael Garcia and Esther Caravia-Abolila from Jackson Health System for your collaboration and support and to Consul General Rufus Drabble and his team for their partnership! Shoutout to Diana Peralta for successfully putting the visit together.

Happy 96 years to Miami International Airport one of Miami-Dade County’s key economic engines! We extend our congratulations to the #iflymia team and look forward to continuing to work together to promote #OurCounty as a global trade and logistics hub. ✈️ 🙌 #GlobalGateway

Today marks the beginning of #HispanicHeritageMonth, an annual celebration in the United States that runs from September 15 to October 15. Miami-Dade County International Trade Consortium appreciates and honors the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and diversity of American Latino communities. The month-long observance begins on September 15, a significant date as it marks the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. The celebration continues through October 15 highlighting the varied heritage of people from Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. We look forward to continuing to work together with the Consular Corps in Miami to promote Miami-Dade County as a global trade hub and #GatewaytotheAmericas to advance multilateral trade relations between both regions. #GlobalGateway

We were proud to join ITC Vice Chairman Kevin Marino Cabrera at this morning's presser announcing Miami International Airport and American Airlines launch of new direct flights from #Miami to La Romana, #DominicanRepublic, starting in December! This exciting new route strengthens Miami’s status as #GlobalGateway and #GatewaytotheAmericas and enhances connectivity between Miami-Dade County and the Dominican Republic - Miami's top third trading partner.