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SUMMARY:Is the Grass Really Greener (Elsewhere)? Global Mobility & Investment - Key Considerations for Companies and their Leadership
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nREGISTRATIONS CLOSE MARCH 16 COB \nShifting geopolitical dynamics\, evolving regulatory frameworks\, and increased scrutiny of cross-border capital flows are reshaping how companies and their leadership approach global mobility\, investment\, and long-term planning. In practice\, many organizations are reassessing where they locate operations\, deploy senior executives\, and structure cross-border activities.\n\nThis program will explore current global mobility trends from a transatlantic business perspective\, examining how regulatory change\, investment considerations\, and compliance requirements intersect in corporate decision-making. The discussion will highlight why informed mobility decisions require long-term\, coordinated planning across immigration\, tax\, banking\, and investment considerations—rather than isolated or tactical choices.\n\nWith Florida positioned as both a gateway for international companies entering the U.S. market and a regional hub for advisory and financial services\, the session will offer a strategic framework for decision-makers navigating global mobility in an increasingly uncertain environment.\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n\nExecutive in international companies\, Investors\, and advisors involved in global mobility\, cross-border structuring\, and international expansion.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	Global Mobility changing landscape​\n 	Mobility policy perspectives\n 	Residence and citizenship planning as a risk management strategy\n 	Designing a global footprint\n 	Immigration as a Strategic Business Issue\n 	Talent\, Leadership & Speed to Market\n 	Risk\, Enforcement & Preparedness\n 	Global Mobility Tax Issues and Considerations​\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Scott Bettridge\, Chair Immigration Practice – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Patrycja Kowalska\, Senior Manager\, Global Employer Services – RSM US\n 	Fabrice Marmousez\, France country practice National tax leader – RSM – [Moderator]\n 	Isabel Quintero\, Managing Director – Henley & Partners USA\n\nDATE / TIME\nWednesday March 18\, 2026\n9.00AM – 11.00AM\n\nSCHEDULE\n9.00AM – 9.30AM      Arrivals & Registration\n9.30AM – 10.30AM    Program\n10.30AM – 11.00AM   Networking\n\nLOCATION\nRSM US Coral Gables\, FL 33134\n\nREGISTRATION\nEACC Florida Members: Free\nGuests with Promo Code: Free\nNon-Members & other Attendees: $30\n\nSPEAKER BIOS\n\nScott BETTRIDGE chairs Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice and represents both corporate and individual clients in all aspects related to U.S. immigration law. Scott’s corporate clients include major global organizations in the financial services\, hospitality\, fashion\, media\, IT\, energy\, agriculture\, insurance\, and health care sectors\, along with organizations specializing in professional services\, athletics and private club industries. Scott also represents individuals with entrepreneurial options\, as well as with family-based immigration matters. He also represents both regional centers and individual investors in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n Patrycja KOWALSKA leads RSM’s global employer services (GES) in the Great Lakes region. She has over 15 years of experience in global mobility and focuses on the U.S. and various host country taxation of U.S. outbound and U.S. inbound employees. Patrycja helps companies manage their global assignment programs and has experience with tax compliance\, tax-cost assessment and payroll issues associated with international assignments. She has worked on clients across a range of industries\, including manufacturing\, pharmaceuticals\, construction\, hospitality and financial services. Her clients range from high-level executives to large groups of expats based in the U.S. and around the world. Before RSM\, Patrycja was a manager in the human capital practice of a Big Four firm. In this role\, she managed global accounts providing tax compliance services for U.S. outbound and U.S. inbound employees\, tax planning advice and global mobility/tax equalization policy development. Patrycja started her career with the Big Four firm in Warsaw\, Poland working with expatriates coming to Poland from other countries\, including the U.S.\, and advising them on tax and social security issues associated with their moves. Her experience with her own relocation to the U.S. enabled her to gain a better understanding of issues related to relocations and international assignments.\n\n \n\nFabrice MARMOUSEZ has 30 years of professional experience\, including 26 in public accounting. He is a French and U.S. CPA\, has a diverse background and specializes in providing U.S. tax services to a wide variety of multinational clients. As a former PwC France Partner\, Fabrice has gained a solid background working on transatlantic matters with professional service organizations in domestic\, multi-state and international structures. As RSM’s national tax leader for the France country practice\, Fabrice is focusing on cross-border U.S. tax compliance or advisory engagements. As part of RSM U.S. Foreign Direct Investors Center of Excellence (FDI CoE)\, he leads engagements for a wide variety of corporate clients\, from multinational private equity firms or foreign financial institutions to Consumer Industrial Products & Services corporate groups. He helps clients navigating through cross border tax matters\, dealing with U.S. tax and reporting obligations on a daily basis. Fabrice also leads RSM’s tax International Private Client services (Global Family Enterprise – GFE) for the Southeast region. The GFE teams specifically address cross-border income and/or transfer taxes compliance\, tax advisory\, tax structuring and optimization for high-net-worth individuals and family offices.\n\n \n\nIsabel QUINTERO is a Managing Director at Henley & Partners\, based in Miami; leading sales teams across Colombia and Miami and overseeing the US South Territory; she specializes in residence and citizenship planning for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)\, their families\, and advisors throughout the Americas. With a consultative approach and deep industry knowledge\, Isabel guides clients through complex global mobility strategies tailored to their unique wealth planning and lifestyle goals. Before joining Henley & Partners\, Isabel built a distinguished career spanning over seven years in private banking\, where she advised affluent clients on wealth preservation and cross-border financial solutions\, and six years in international real estate\, with experience across Mexico\, the United States\, and Australia. Isabel holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and is fluent in Spanish\, English\, Portuguese\, and Italian\, allowing her to seamlessly support a diverse\, global client base with discretion\, cultural fluency\, and insight.\n\n \n\nProgram hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:RSM US\, 2811 Ponce de Leon Blvd - 7th floor\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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SUMMARY:Webinar I Transatlantic Perspectives on Securing Critical Raw Materials and Components in a Fragmented World
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”sky” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmobilitaet-bb.de%2Fen%2Fcalendar%2Ftransatlantic-perspectives-securing-critical-raw-materials-and-components”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join EACC and the European Railway Clusters Initiative (ERCI) for an action-oriented webinar examining how value-chain resilience is being addressed in the transportation sector\, using the rail industry as a strategic case study.\n\nValue-chain resilience ultimately depends on reliable access to raw materials and critical inputs\, supported by a mix of complementary approaches—from diversification and strategic partnerships to circularity\, alternative production\, stockpiling\, and stronger cross-tier transparency and coordination.\n\nAgainst a backdrop of geopolitical fragmentation\, industrial policy shifts\, and increasing pressure on global supply chains\, the discussion will focus on practical approaches\, decision-making frameworks\, and lessons learned from both sides of the Atlantic to secure access to critical raw materials and components and to strengthen industrial value chains.\n\nThe webinar will provide participants with concrete insights into how industrial\, regulatory\, and market dynamics are reshaping transatlantic rail and transport supply chains — and what companies can do today to prepare\n\nThis program is jointly organized by the Florida Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC Florida) and European Railway Clusters Initiative (ERCI). The technical Host is ERCI Cluster Berlin Partner.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Veronica Elena Bocci\, Vice-President – European Railway Clusters Initiative [Moderator]\n 	Sophie Jackson\, Mechanical Engineer – SITAV Rail USA Inc.\n 	Edinilson (Ed) Kovaleski – BD / Partnership Consulting – Rail & Transit\n 	Bernard Piette\, Managing Director – Logistics in Wallonia\n 	Wolfgang Reimer\, Managing Director – GKZ\, Geokompetenzzentrum Freiberg\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\nEuropean Perspective\n\n 	Access to critical raw materials and components across strategic industrial sectors\n 	Value-chain resilience as a core industrial capability\, beyond short-term risk mitigation\n 	How companies and clusters are redesigning supplier ecosystems\n 	Insights into the EU’s LEADER 2030 project objectives on industrial resilience and strategic autonomy in the rail value chain\n\nU.S. Perspective\n\n 	Structural rules shaping supply-chain decisions in the U.S. rail and transport market\n 	Understanding the U.S. Regulatory Landscape: importance of the Buy American Act and its implications for foreign companies looking to enter the U.S. market\n 	Navigating Partnerships: strategies for European companies to successfully establish partnerships with American engineering firms for transportation project\n 	Cultural and Business Idiosyncrasies: the importance of understanding the cultural and business practices in the U.S. for European companies\n 	Localization trade-offs: how much to localize\, where\, and at what cost\n 	Market entry\, investment\, and scaling strategies for European suppliers\, including Florida as a U.S. and regional operational platform\n\nDATE/TIME\nFebruary 19\, 2026\n10.00am – 11.00 am ET I 16.00 – 17.00 CET\n\nREGISTRATION\nEACC Florida Members: free\nERCI Members: free\nNon-Members: free\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nSPEAKER BIOS\n\nVeronica Elena Bocci\n\nVeronica is the Coordinator of DITECFER S.c.ar.l.\, the leading Italian railway cluster for technology\, high-speed networks and safety\, where she directs strategic planning\, project implementation and organisational development. In her role she leads DITECFER’s engagement in European research\, innovation and internationalisation initiatives and represents the consortium in high-level forums. She serves as Vice-President of the European Railway Clusters Initiative (ERCI) and participates in\n\nMember of the Expert Group on the competitiveness of the European Rail Supply Industry  at the European Commission and cluster collaboration. Ms Bocci has been recognised at the international level\, including as IRJ Women in Rail Award 2024 recipient for her impact on the global railway industry. She regularly speaks at major international events\, coordinates many European projects contributing to support of SMEs\, advanced technologies and sector skills development.\n\n \n\nSophie Jackson\n\nGraduated in Mechanical Engineering\, she works in the Engineering Department at SITAV\, contributing to the company innovations on the two borders of the Atlantic. She is involved in the development of Fenhyce\, a hydrogen-powered locomotive\, and is a strong advocate for hydrogen as the future of sustainable rail transport.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nEd Kovaleski\n\nEd Kovaleski is a goal-oriented Business Development Executive and Consultant specializing in Smart Mobility and Transportation Technologies. With extensive experience in the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry\, Ed has successfully developed business strategies and partnerships across various sectors\, including support for regulatory compliance regarding the Buy American Act (BAA). His work with Denso and as an independent consultant for Consultrans/IMATHIA enabled him to navigate complex regulatory environments and foster collaborations between international engineering firms and American companies. Ed also has significant experience in Latin America and Europe\, focusing on sales and business development in the transportation sector. He is passionate about connecting European companies with the unique business landscape in the U.S. and helping them thrive through strategic partnerships.\n\n \n\n \n\nBernard Piette\n\nBernard is the Managing Director of Logistics in Wallonia\, the Walloon competitiveness cluster dedicated to transport\, logistics and mobility\, based in Wallonia\, Belgium. In this role for almost 19 years\, he oversees strategic development\, innovation support\, internationalisation and networking activities for regional stakeholders. He brings extensive experience from previous positions at ERCI – European Railway Clusters Initiative ASBL\, the Netherlands Embassy in Belgium\, CCI Liège-Verviers-Namur and  Kamer van Koophandel Zuid-Limburg. Bernard Piette is a Member of the Board of Directors of ERCI\, Chairman of the Corps Consulaire de la Province de Liège\, and serves as Honorary Consul General of the Netherlands for the provinces of Liège\, Namur and Luxembourg\, appointed by the Netherlands Embassy in Belgium.\n\n \n\n \n\nDr. Wolfgang Reimer\n\nDr. Reimer is the Managing Director of Geokompetenzzentrum Freiberg e.V. (GKZ)\, a German non-profit network focused on innovation\, research and collaboration in the field of mineral raw materials and related value-chain activities. He leads GKZ’s strategic engagement in international R&D projects\, capacity-building and stakeholder networking across industry\, research and public administration. Dr. Reimer has represented GKZ in European initiatives and platforms such as the European Technology Platform on Sustainable Mineral Resources (ETP SMR) and has been a speaker and moderator at numerous conferences and events on raw materials\, recycling and circular economy. He has also contributed to scientific publications and research collaborations\, including work on exploration and processing methodologies for critical raw materials.\n\n \n\nAbout ERCI\n\nERCI comprises 18 research and innovation-oriented railway technology clusters\, covering 17 countries. ERCI represents over 3.600 enterprises and research institutes including over 2\,300 SMEs and aims to promote innovation and the development of new business opportunities as a means to sustainably strengthen competitiveness within the European railway industry. ERCI promotes cooperation between industry and research\, initiates innovation projects\, organises B2B meetings and workshops. This also includes promoting visibility and networking at EU level. ERCI is a Member of EACC Florida.\n\nAbout EACC Florida\n\nEuropean American Chamber of Commerce Florida is a member-driven\, non-profit business association part of a long-established transatlantic EACC network connecting executives and companies operating between Europe and the United States. Based in Miami\, EACC Florida serves as a neutral platform for dialogue\, education\, and business connections\, supporting companies active in the transatlantic corridor.\n\nFocused on Florida’s unique role as a crossroads between Europe\, North America\, Latin America\, and the Caribbean\, EACC Florida provides access to high-level executives\, timely business insights\, and practical resources through invitation-only events\, industry roundtables\, task forces\, and educational programs. The chamber fosters meaningful\, fact-based exchanges on trade\, investment\, regulation\, and strategic business issues affecting transatlantic operations.\n\nThrough its local presence and international reach—including its designation as an International Partner of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)—EACC Florida helps companies expand\, connect\, and position themselves within the broader transatlantic business ecosystem.\n\n \n\nProgram jointly organized by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”33082\,37022″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T091500
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SUMMARY:Why Florida ? Series - What Business Leaders Need to Know When Considering Establishing Operations in the US I Trade Mission from Scotland
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is leading a trade mission to Miami and Fort Lauderdale on the 9th – 12th February.\n\nAs part of its “Why Florida?” series\, EACC Florida is organizing a “Why Florida? What Business Leaders Need to Know when Planning to Establish Operations in the US”  breakfast seminar for the group on Wednesday February 11. The program is kindly hosted by Kaufman Rossin and EACC Florida Members are welcome to attend.\n\nIf you are an EACC Florida Member and wish to attend\, please send an email to csleszynska@eaccfl.com indicating “Scottish business delegation” in the subject line.\n\nTHE SCOTTISH DELEGATION\n\n 	Burns Gym Ltd\n 	Red Evolution\n 	Elite\n 	S Luca of Musselburgh\n 	Hydrosense\n 	Everybody Counts\n 	Liberty Eco Labs\n 	Morgan Goodwin Limited\n 	Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Daniela Betancourt\, Senior Vice President & Director\, Global Banking – Seacoast Bank\n 	David Mancia Orellana\, Associate – Fragomen\n 	Makiel Morciego\, International Tax Director – Kaufman Rossin\n 	Martin T. Schrier\, Chief Strategy Partner – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Christina Sleszynska\, Executive Director – EACC Florida [Moderator]\n\nDATE/TIME\nWednesday\, 11 February 2026\n9.15AM-11.15AM\n\nLOCATION\nKaufman Rossin\, Coconut Grove\nExact location provided to registered attendees only\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nDaniela Betancourt Agosto\, AMLCA\n\nDaniela is a seasoned strategic banking executive with over 20 years of experience in international finance and cross‑border operations. As SVP and Director of Global Banking at Seacoast Bank since October 2022\, she leads the development and execution of global banking strategies\, supporting multinational clients entering or expanding in the U.S.Holding the AMLCA (Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate) designation\, Daniela brings deep expertise in BSA/AML and OFAC regulatory frameworks\, ensuring robust governance and adherence to global standards while enabling growth and innovation.Outside her core role\, she actively contributes to the Miami business community\, serving as Chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Financial Services Committee since May 2023. Her leadership has been recognized with accolades such as “Most Influential Business Woman” by the South Florida Business Journal in 2025.\n\n \n\nDavid Mancia Orellana \n\nDavid is an Associate in Fragomen’s Miami office\, where he advises multinational organizations and individuals on a wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant immigration matters. His practice includes corporate immigration strategy\, workforce mobility\, I-9 compliance\, and immigration issues arising from corporate reorganizations. David has successfully handled complex USCIS matters\, IRS compliance matters involving foreign national workers\, and has successfully represented individuals in removal proceedings.\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nMakiel Morciego\n\nMakiel joined Kaufman Rossin in 2015. He is a director in the international tax advisory practice where he manages tax engagements for foreign and domestic clients investing in US and foreign businesses. Makiel focuses on international tax planning\, preparation\, and tax research with the goal of understanding all options for his clients and recommending the best possible tax strategy. He also recruits\, trains\, and manages tax professionals on his team with the goal of delivering exceptional services to clients in a fast-paced growing market. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Master of Science in Taxation from Florida International University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.\n\n \n\n \n\nMartin T. Schrier\n\nMartin is Chief Strategy Partner at Cozen O’Connor\, is a leading Florida corporate attorney and trusted adviser to public and private companies\, private equity and venture funds\, and entrepreneurs. His practice focuses on M&A\, private equity\, growth capital\, and corporate governance\, with deep experience advising middle-market and family-owned businesses across complex transactions. As chief strategy partner\, he works with firm leadership to drive competitiveness and growth. Marty is active in South Florida philanthropy and serves on the board of Junior Achievement of Greater Miami.\n\n \n\n \n\nChristina Sleszynska\n\nChristina Sleszynska is an International Association Executive formerly based in Brussels (Belgium). She has served as EACC Florida’s Executive Director since the organization was established in January 2020. Before moving back to Miami in 2017\, she worked in Paris\, Amsterdam and Brussels for 30 years\, managing European trade associations and their EU government relations across various sectors of activities including European cultural and artistic cooperation\, the European audiovisual industry\, the European commercial radio industry and the intellectual property industry. In her previous role\, she established the Representative Office for Europe of the International Trademark Association (INTA)\, the world’s largest trade organization of IP professionals. She ran INTA’s Office in Brussels from 2006 until 2017 as INTA’s Chief Representative Officer Europe. Ms. Sleszynska holds an MA in European Integration from the American University (Washington DC)\, a BA in Politics and Public Affairs from the University of Miami and an Executive MA in Management of International Associations from the Solvay Business School in Brussels. Christina speaks English\, French\, Spanish\, German as well as some Dutch and Italian. She is married and has two adult children.\n\n \n\n \n\nAbout the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce (ECC)\n\nThe Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce (ECC) is an inclusive\, vibrant and forward-thinking business membership organisation dedicated to supporting and championing businesses across Edinburgh and beyond. With a proud 240-year heritage and a thriving community of over 850 members across 25 sectors\, the Edinburgh Chamber is a trusted hub for business insight\, connection\, collaboration\, and growth. Our mission is to lead impactful initiatives\, advocate on key policy issues\, provide critical economic intelligence\, and foster partnerships that help make Edinburgh the best place to do business. Our business programmes provide support in areas such as international trade\, sustainability\, and strategic growth.\n\nECC International Department\n\nOur international programme provides international support\, export advice and information to help Scottish businesses on their international journey. We focus on key markets which are highlighted in the Scottish Government’s ‘Exporting Nation’ report including China\, USA and Europe. We organise a number of outward trade missions and host inward mission in the City. We support as number of sectors including professional services\, creative industries\, food & drink\, technology\, green tech\, fin tech\, life sciences and retail.\n\nThis program is kindly hosted by Platinum Member[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”35989″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/why-florida-series-i-trade-mission-from-scotland/
LOCATION:Kaufman Rossin – Miami\, 3310 Mary Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33133\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T170000
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SUMMARY:Members & Invited Guests Only I New Year Celebration with Pernod Ricard
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us on Thursday January 29\, 2026 for a Celebration of the New Year hosted by EACC Florida Member – Pernod Ricard – in their iconic offices in Miami’s Blue Lagoon. This meeting will immediately follow the first EACC Florida Board of Directors Meeting of the year.\n\n 	Mingle with EACC Florida Members\, Invited Guests and Pernod Ricard Executives around a drink from the Pernod Ricard Collection.\n 	Meet with the Members of the Board of Directors of EACC Florida\, hear about plans for 2026 and find out how to get involved.\n\nDate / Time\nThursday January 29\, 2026 I 5.00pm-6.30pm\n\nSchedule\n5.00 p.m. – 5.15 p.m.                Arrivals\n5.15 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.                Presentations\n5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.               Networking\n\nWhere\nPernod Ricard LatAm HQ – Blue Lagoon\, Miami\nThe exact location provided to registered attendees only.\n\nRSVPs\nMembers: Monday January 26\, 2026 at csleszynska@eaccfl.com indicating New Year Celebration in the subject lin.\nNon Members: if you wish to be considered for an invitation\, please contact EACC Florida Executive Director Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\nEvent kindly hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/members-invited-guests-only-i-new-year-celebration-with-pernod-ricard/
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SUMMARY:BUSINESS NETWORKING I Beaujolais Nouveau Day Business Mixer
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nJoin EACC Florida Members & Friends and Cozen O’Connor for EACC Florida’s Beaujolais Nouveau Day Business Mixer! \nMeet and mingle over tasty bites\, be the first to taste the Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 and learn why it is a “thing” in France\, Europe and the US. \nRaise your glass with EACC Florida’s leadership and Members and learn about the advantages of becoming an EACC Florida Member organization. \nYou need to be registered to attend. \n \n\n \n\nDATE/TIME\n\nThursday\, November 20\, 2025\n5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\n\nLOCATION\n\nSoutheast Financial Center\nGround Floor Lobby\n200 South Biscayne Boulevard\nMiami\, FL 33131\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nEACC Member: Free\nEACC Non-Member: Free\n\nIf you are a Member of the EACC Florida or a very good Friend and wish to attend\, please contact events@eaccfl.com indicating “Beaujolais Nouveau” in the Subject Line.\n\nEvent hosted by\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/networking-event-i-beaujolais-nouveau-day-business-mixer/
LOCATION:Southeast Financial Center\, 200 South Biscayne Blvd\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T103000
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SUMMARY:FDI Investment into Latin America and the Caribbean - Challenges\, Opportunities\, and Miami as a Beacon for the 'Other' Transatlantic Relationship
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”VISITOR REGISTRATION” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tl-americas.org%2Fvisitors%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nTHIS EACC Florida SEMINAR IS HELD AS PART OF THE OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM OF TRANSPORT LOGISTICS\, AIR CARGO & PROJECT CARGO AMERICAS AT THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER \n Attendance of the trade show and conference program is free of charge but registration is required to enter the premises \nAs Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) navigate a complex landscape of economic opportunities and geopolitical shifts\, foreign direct investment (FDI) remains a key driver of sustainable development.  Last year\, FDI inflows into the region reached nearly $189 billion — a more than 7% increase from the prior year but only about 2.8% of LAC GDP\, with a majority of FDI deriving from reinvested earnings of transnational companies in the region rather than greenfield investments.\n\nThis seminar will explore the evolving dynamics of FDI in LAC\, examining the interplay between global economic trends\, regional political shifts\, and the strategic role of Miami as a hub for the LAC region. Miami’s position is underscored by its status as a gateway to Latin America\, with about 46% of Florida’s exports directed to the region and hosting more than 1\,000 corporations’ Latin American operations.\n\nThis session will provide actionable insights for investors\, businesses and policymakers seeking to navigate a complex and evolving trade and business environment.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Justen Ghwee\, Director International Tax I Kaufman Rossin\n 	Jose Mallea\, Managing Partner I Forward Global Miami\n 	Antonio Pena\, Co-Chair Latin America Practice\, Shareholder GT’s Miami office I Greenberg Traurig – MODERATOR\n 	Javier Yraola\, Trade Commissioner of Spain in Miami\n\nDATE / TIME\nWednesday November 12\, 2025\n10.30PM-11.30PM\n\nLOCATION\nBLUE STAGE I transport logistics\, air cargo & project cargo Americas\nMiami Beach Convention Center\, Miami Beach – FL\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\nEACC Member: Free\nNon-Members & Guests: Free\nRegistration to the trade show and conference program is free of charge but registration is required to enter the premises. \n\nINFORMATION & REGISTRATION\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\n Justen GHWEE is a Director in Kaufman Rossin’s International Tax practice and is based in Miami.  He provides transfer pricing consulting with respect to cross-border intercompany goods\, intangibles\, services and financial transactions.As a Transfer Pricing Tax Advisor\, Justen provides expert recommendations\, consultancy\, and direction on transfer pricing tax to US and non-US multinational corporations\, financial institutions and partnerships. Justen has successfully defended companies in transfer pricing tax audit and examination by the IRS.  He has served as lead partner to multinational enterprises to negotiate and close bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with the IRS and non-US tax authorities.\n\nPrior to joining Kaufman Rossin\, Justen was a Tax Managing Director at a Big4 firm based in New York for 16+ years and an economic lecturer at the University of California – Davis.He received his Ph.D. in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin and B.Commerce from Hitotsubashi University\, Japan.\n\n \n\nJose MALLEA is the Managing Partner of Forward Global Miami\, focused on addressing complex\, high-stakes matters for Latin American and U.S. clients across industries and issue areas. Jose has served as the chief of staff to the mayors of both Miami and Miami Dade County\, and has spent significant time in U.S. politics\, working in the White House and State Department as part of the George W. Bush administration. In 2010\, Jose was campaign manager for U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s first successful U.S. Senate campaign. Jose is also the founder of Biscayne Bay Brewing Company in Miami\, a premiere independent craft brewery. Most recently\, he served as the CEO of the Libre Initiative.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAntonio PENA\, Co-Chair of the firm’s Latin America Practice and shareholder at Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office\, leads the firm’s international associate program and has broad experience in the United States\, Latin America\, and Spain\, representing strategic investors and private equity funds in cross-border mergers and acquisitions\, SPAC deals\, and other transactional matters. Antonio is recognized by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA) as one of Latin America’s leading business lawyers\, by the Global M&A Network as one of the Top 50 Americas M&A Lawyers\, and by The Legal 500 as one of the top U.S. lawyers working in Latin America. Antonio served as president of the Interamerican Chapter of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and has also held a number of board positions\, including at the Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce\, the Make-a-Wish Foundation in Florida and United Way Miami.\n\nHe has been a recipient of multiple awards\, including the 2022 Private M&A Deal of the Year Award in Latin America from Latin Lawyer magazine and the Latam Deal of the Year from Global M&A Network\, both awards for his role as U.S. counsel in the Quinto Andar/Navent transaction\, the 2021 Deal of the Year in Colombia by Transactional Track Record for his representation of Procaps\, and the 2007 Private M&A Deal of the Year Award in Latin America from Latin Lawyer magazine for representing the consortium that acquired the business and assets of McDonald’s Corporation in 18 jurisdictions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Antonio has four law degrees from the United States\, Mexico\, and Spain and speaks English\, Spanish and Portuguese. Prior to joining GT\, he served as in-house counsel at one of the largest Mexican financial institutions and later served as acting general counsel for a joint venture between Mastercard and Telefónica operating in 13 jurisdictions in Latin America.\n\n \n\nJavier YRAOLA is Trade Commissioner of Spain in Miami since September 2024. Previously\, he was Project Management Director in Invest in Spain-ICEX (Ministry of Economy)\, a post he took after several years at the Ministries of Economy\, Finance and Foreign Affairs\, where he held the positions of Director of Consumer Goods at ICEX\, and Deputy Director General for Trade and Customs Affairs\, among others. He has also served as Trade Commissioner of Spain in Chicago\, Colombia and Central America.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAbout transport logistics\, air cargo & project cargo Americas by Messe München\n\nMesse München is one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers and presents the world of tomorrow at its around 90 international trade fairs around the world. transport logistic\, air cargo and project cargo Americas will take place on November 11-13\, 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. 6\,000+ attendees and 250+ exhibitors from all over the world are expected. They will explore new trends\, innovations\, and the future of the global supply chain. This is the only multimodal trade show & conference in the Americas for air cargo professionals\, shippers\, and logistics experts from all freight sectors and a must-attend event for industry leaders. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/fdi-investment-into-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-challenges-opportunities-and-miami-as-a-beacon-for-the-other-transatlantic-relationship/
LOCATION:Miami Beach Convention Center\, Miami Beach\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Transatlantic Trade in Turbulent Times: Navigating Tariffs\, Policy Shifts\, and Supply Chain Realities
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nTHIS EACC Florida SEMINAR IS HELD AS PART OF THE OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM OF TRANSPORT LOGISTICS\, AIR CARGO & PROJECT CARGO AMERICAS AT THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER \n Attendance of the trade show and conference program is free of charge but registration is required to enter the premises \nAs global trade flows face mounting pressures from shifting geopolitical priorities\, evolving tariffs\, and industrial policy divergence\, transatlantic trade remains a cornerstone of economic cooperation—but also a flashpoint for friction. The EU-U.S. relationship is undergoing a significant realignment\, shaped by differing approaches to trade\, regulation\, sustainability\, and strategic autonomy. In Florida\, where the economy is deeply connected to both European and Latin American markets\, the transatlantic relationship is often viewed through a more commercially pragmatic and globally integrated lens—distinct from the political dynamics often seen in Washington or Brussels.\n\nThis roundtable\, organized by the European American Chamber of Commerce Florida (EACC Florida)\, will explore the current landscape and future of trade between Europe and the United States\, with a focus on how these shifts are felt and navigated in a key international logistics hub like Florida.\n\nThis session will provide actionable insights\, including tariff mitigation strategies for logistics and supply chain professionals\, policymakers\, and exporters seeking to navigate a complex and evolving transatlantic trade environment.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	The future of U.S.-EU trade relations under “America First” industrial and trade policies\n 	Tariff regimes\, regulatory alignment\, and customs modernization\n 	Implications of the Trump administration’s legal approaches to tariffs and of related litigation\n 	The U.S.-E.U. Framework Agreement on trade\n 	Opportunities and risks for logistics\, transport\, and air cargo operators\n 	Transatlantic supply chain resilience and nearshoring trends\n 	Increased U.S. Government enforcement of laws and regulations related to trade and tariffs\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Jodi Ader\, Sr. Manager\, Trade & Tariff Advisory Services – RSMUS [Moderator]\n 	Emmanuel Desbats\, Vice-President Global Accounts – Clasquin\n 	Micah Myers\, Member – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Antonio Teixeira\, CEO – PicAdvanced\n\nDATE / TIME\nTuesday November 11\, 2025\n3.30PM-4.30PM\n\nLOCATION\nBLUE STAGE I transport logistics\, air cargo & project cargo Americas\nMiami Beach Convention Center\, Miami Beach – FL\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\nEACC Member: Free\nNon-Members & Guests: Free\n\nRegistration to the trade show and conference program is free of charge but registration is required to enter the premises.\nINFORMATION & REGISTRATION\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nJodi ADER is a Senior Manager in RSM US’ Trade and Tariff Advisory group and leads customs and tariff opportunities for the firm’s US foreign direct investment team. She began her career more than three decades ago with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration\, promoting export business to east Asian countries. She then worked for a major shipping line and went on to lead global logistics and trade compliance for a Fortune 500 company. More recently\, she established and ran her own boutique consulting firm\, advising small and middle-market corporate clients. She has substantial experience in import\, export control and sanction matters\, including CBP\, FDA\, USDA and EPA regulations. Her main areas of focus include trade risk assessments\, tariff reduction planning\, international supply chain planning\, and policy and procedures development. Jodi is a U.S. Customs Broker and certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human and Animal Food. She frequently writes thought leadership for RSM\, The Food Institute and Bloomberg on various trade and customs matters.\n\n \n\nEmmanuel DESBATS is a logistics executive with 25+ years of international experience across the U.S.\, Europe\, and Latin America. Based in Miami\, he leads Global Account development at CLASQUIN\, driving tailored logistics solutions and sustainable innovation. His deep market knowledge and multicultural background enable him to connect U.S.\, European\, and Asian supply chains with a strategic impact\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nMicah MYERS is an attorney with the law firm Cozen O’Connor\, where he is a Member in the Washington\, DC office.  He focuses on international trade matters and cross-border disputes.  Before joining Cozen O’Connor in 2022\, Micah spent over a decade with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)\, where he participated extensively in the negotiation of\, among other things\, the U.S.-China Phase One Agreement\, the Trans-Pacific Partnership\, and several trade and investment framework agreements and also served as co-lead counsel for the United States in several WTO dispute settlement proceedings.  Micah also has experience as an appellate litigator\, has served as associate legal officer to the president of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia\, was a visiting fellow at Stanford Law School\, and served as a law clerk to the Hon. David S. Tatel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.\n\n \n\nAntonio TEXEIRA (PhD 1999) is tenured at the University of Aveiro and Instituto de Telecomunicações in Portugal. He was Dean of Doctoral School\, standardization\, expert in Nokia Siemens Networks and Coriant. He is a co-founder of PICadvanced. Founded in 2014 and with its headquarters in Europe\, PICadvanced targets the telecommunications market – including in the United States – with its innovative and reliable transceiver and optical components lines. Antonio contributed over 400 papers\, 11 patents\, 80 MsC’s and 18 PhD’s\, and 40 projects (national\, European and international).\n\n \n\n \n\nAbout transport logistics\, air cargo & project cargo Americas by Messe München\n\nMesse München is one of the world’s leading trade fair organizers and presents the world of tomorrow at its around 90 international trade fairs around the world. transport logistic\, air cargo and project cargo Americas will take place on November 11-13\, 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. 6\,000+ attendees and 250+ exhibitors from all over the world are expected. They will explore new trends\, innovations\, and the future of the global supply chain. This is the only multimodal trade show & conference in the Americas for air cargo professionals\, shippers\, and logistics experts from all freight sectors and a must-attend event for industry leaders. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”VISITOR REGISTRATION” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tl-americas.org%2Fvisitors%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/transatlantic-trade-in-turbulent-times-navigating-tariffs-policy-shifts-and-supply-chain-realities/
LOCATION:Miami Beach Convention Center\, Miami Beach\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
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SUMMARY:INVITATION ONLY I Private Business Luncheon with the EU Ambassador to the United States and European Country Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nINVITATION ONLY I Private Transatlantic Business Luncheon with the EU Ambassador to the United States and European Country Ambassadors \n\nFor the first time ever\, a very large group of European Ambassadors (18 confirmed so far) will jointly visit Florida during four days under the leadership of H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė\, EU Ambassador to the United States.\n\nEACC Florida\, in partnership with the World Trade Center Miami\, the Miami Dade Beacon Council\, and Greenberg Traurig is honored to host\, a private invitation-only luncheon connecting these high-level diplomats with key Florida business and trade leaders.\n\nDuring the Luncheon\, invited guests will engage in high-level discussion on trade and transatlantic business\, hear brief remarks from the EU Ambassador\, participate in a moderated Q&A session with the EU’s top country diplomats to the US\, network and connect with our guests\, business leaders\, local Members\, C-Suite executives\, and bi-national chamber representatives.\n\nRepresented EU Member States at ambassadorial or deputy chief of mission levels will include Austria\, Belgium\, Czechia\, Denmark\, Estonia\, Finland\, France (tbc)\, Greece\, Hungary\, Ireland\, Latvia\, Lithuania\, Luxembourg\, Netherlands\, Poland\, Portugal\, Slovak Republic and Spain.\n\n \n\nREGISTRATION:\nThis is an invitation-only event\n\n \n\nJovita NelupsieneEU Ambassador to the US \n\nJovita Neliupšienė is the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States\, as of January 1\, 2024.\n\nShe was Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania from September 2022 until December 2023. From 2020 to 2022\, she was Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania. In 2020\, she held the post of Chancellor and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. Between 2015 and 2020\, she served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the EU. From 2009 to 2015\, she worked as an advisor and chief foreign policy advisor to the President of the Republic of Lithuania Ms. Dalia Grybauskaite.\n\nBetween 2003 and 2009\, she served as a career diplomat in various positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. From 2005 to 2008\, she was posted in Belarus. From 2006 to 2012\, she was a lecturer at the Institute of International Affairs and Political Science at Vilnius University. From 2000 to 2003\, she worked as a political assistant to a member of the Parliament of Lithuania (Seimas).\n\nMs. Neliupšienė was born in Panevezys\, Lithuania. She received her Bachelor degree in political science at Vilnius University (2002\, Cum Laude) and Bachelor in law at M. Riomeris Law University (2004). She has a Masters degree in International Relations (2004\, Cum Laude) from Vilnius University and PhD in Social Science (2009). In 2008\, she spent a semester at Creighton University\, Omaha\, Nebraska. She is a widow and has a son.\n\n \n\nThis event is organized in partnership with the World Trade Center Miami and the Miami Dade Beacon Council\, in cooperation with the EU Delegation in Washington DC\, and kindly hosted by Greenberg Traurig. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/invitation-only-i-private-business-luncheon-with-the-eu-ambassador-to-the-united-states-and-european-country-ambassadors/
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T113000
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SUMMARY:EACC Florida Task Force Transportation\, Logistics & Customs Meeting I Adapting to the eCommerce Power Shift: Best Practices in Warehousing\, Compliance & Digital Logistics
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nMEMBERS & INVITATION ONLY \nJoin us for the next Meeting of EACC Florida’s Task Force Transportation\, Logistics & Customs \nWith eCommerce giants like Amazon moving aggressively to control the entire logistics chain — from first mile to final delivery — the competitive landscape is shifting rapidly. This growing push for end-to-end supply chain ownership is prompting other online giants to follow suit\, creating unprecedented disruption in warehousing\, customs\, and fulfillment models.\n\nJoin us for a discussion exploring how European and transatlantic businesses can adapt. We’ll examine the operational\, technological\, and compliance challenges of supporting high-velocity eCommerce\, and how companies can leverage warehouse automation\, integrated data solutions\, and strategic partnerships to stay ahead.\n\nFor this interactive discussion\, we will be joined by Vera NIEUWLAND\, a digital commerce strategist currently leading the service line for Digital Transformation at Kaufman Rossin in conversation with Oleksii YAREMENKO\, Director of Global Services\, North America at LeverX.\n\nEXPERT SPEAKERS\n\n 	Vera NIEUWLAND\, Director\, Business Consulting Services – Kaufman Rossin\n 	Oleksii YAREMENKO\, Director of Global Services\, North America – LeverX \n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n11.30 AM – 11.45 AM:   Arrivals & Registration\n11.45 AM – 1.30 PM:     Program\n1.30 PM – 2.00 PM:      Lunch & Networking\n\nLocation to be communicated to registered attendees only.\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND:  executives and senior professionals from European companies\, European executives\, or executives from Florida-based companies with transatlantic business interests in transportation\, logistics\, customs\, warehousing\, and eCommerce. This session is designed for decision-makers who want to exchange insights\, share best practices\, and explore innovative strategies for high-velocity eCommerce fulfillment.\n\n 	EACC Florida Members: Register HERE\n 	EACC Florida Non Members: if wish to receive an invitation\, please contact csleszynska@eaccfl.com indicating “Task Force Meeting Invitation Request” in the subject line.\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nVera Nieuwland is a Director in Kaufman Rossin’s business consulting services practice\, leading the service line for Digital Transformation. As a digital commerce strategist with deep expertise in helping consumer brands and B2B companies grow and modernize their business through technology and applied AI\, she brings a unique dual perspective\, having led digital transformation initiatives both as a consultant and as an in-house operator at a high-growth e-commerce portfolio company. At Kaufman Rossin\, Vera advises mid-market clients on how to harness digital tools and artificial intelligence to optimize operations\, elevate customer experiences\, and unlock new revenue streams. Her work centers on practical AI applications that drive measurable business impact\, from automating decision processes to enhancing demand planning and logistics.\n\nVera’s approach blends strategy\, process and product thinking\, and a deep understanding of how to make emerging technologies work in the real world. She is passionate about helping organizations navigate the fast-changing digital landscape to build agile\, tech-enabled business models that are people centric.\n\n \n\nAs Director of Global Services at LeverX\, Oleksii Yeremenko is responsible for service offerings and ensuring the smooth delivery of digital transformation journeys for customers worldwide. For over a decade\, Oleksii has participated in numerous SAP implementations and technology programs\, guiding companies to elevate their businesses with cutting-edge solutions and technologies.\n\nIn 2023\, he played an active role in relocating LeverX Headquarters to Miami\, Florida\, and moved there in August 2023 to oversee the HQ operations. Born in Ukraine\, Oleksii moved with his family to Minsk\, Belarus\, in 1994\, where he completed school and earned a degree in Telecommunications Engineering. In 2019\, he returned to Ukraine to establish LeverX’s operations\, growing it from the ground up into a fully functional delivery location. Oleksii is a proud husband and father to a little princess.\n\nThis program is kindly hosted by \n\n \n\n\n\nWhy a dedicated Task Force?\n\nWith the second-largest foreign trade zone network in the U.S.\, Florida is home to 11\,500+ logistics and distribution establishments. The broader wholesale trade\, transportation\, and logistics industry accounts for over 67\,000+ establishments and employs more than half a million individuals across the state. Evolving geopolitics\, recurring supply chain disruptions\, the “greening” of the industry and increasing regulatory requirements are impacting global trade and it is expected that trade will become less global and more regionalized with a renewed focus on the Transatlantic Corridor – North America\, Latin America and Europe.\n\nWhile there are a number of entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve these industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nEACC Florida’s Task Force is loosely inspired from a similar TF run by EACC Auvergne-Rhone-Alps: https://eacc-ra.com/task-forces/.\n\nMission: to bring together active professionals who understand the benefits of sharing best practices across industries\, ensuring that there is no silo thinking.\n\nRole: to organize meetings on a regular basis to address strategic issues\, share findings and best practices and make mutual recommendations for improvement in a given sector of activity. Chatham House rules or any other confidentiality rule might be used to allow for open exchange during the meetings.\n\nTask Force Members: representatives of EACC Florida Member companies with interests in the transportation/logistics industry invited to serve on the Task Force.\n\nIf you wish to receive further details about the Task Force\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\nMany thanks to our Task Force Members![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”35959\,36190\,35975\,35968″ onclick=”link_no” mode=”vertical” slides_per_view=”4″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eacc-florida-task-force-transportation-logistics-customs-meeting/
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20250617T161750Z
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SUMMARY:In Person I Leadership in Action - Navigating Change with a Transatlantic Lens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”blue” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fleadership-in-action-navigating-change-with-a-transatlantic-lens-registration-1415791312929%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]As part of EACC Florida’s Summer Leadership Series\, join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation on Leadership in Action – Navigating Change with a Transatlantic Lens\, featuring U.S. and E.U. based leaders whose work engages global markets\, international collaboration\, and transatlantic priorities.\n\nThis high-level discussion will explore how authentic leadership\, bold decision-making\, and a global outlook are shaping innovation\, resilience\, and strategic progress across industries. From international trade and airport hospitality to legal leadership and executive operations\, our panelists bring rich\, hands-on experience in navigating complexity and change on both sides of the Atlantic.\n\nWhether you’re a business leader\, emerging executive\, or engaged community builder\, this program will provide practical insights and real-world examples to elevate your leadership journey in today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving global landscape.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	What does authentic leadership look like in a globalized\, multicultural business environment? How can leaders stay grounded while being flexible?\n 	In what areas of sustainability and innovation can transatlantic cooperation deliver the biggest impact?\n 	How are global leaders redefining resilience in the face of geopolitical and supply chain volatility?\n 	In a post-pandemic\, tech-driven world\, how do we balance the efficiency of digital tools with the depth of personal relationships in leadership and collaboration?\n 	How can global platforms like trade fairs contribute to strengthening transatlantic partnerships and accelerating innovation in a fragmented world?\n 	How do transatlantic leaders balance local priorities with global strategies\, especially when political\, cultural\, or economic expectations don’t align?\n 	How can companies\, governments\, or sectors collaborate to drive innovation and progress today?  Is there any low hanging fruit?\n 	How are leadership development and talent expectations shifting\, and what competencies will tomorrow’s global leaders need?\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Carol CABEZAS\, former President Azamara Cruises\, Principal I Woodside Square Solutions LLC\n 	Nadine HEUBEL\, Senior Vice President Operations I Sodexo Live – One World Alliance\, Airport Lounges N. America\n 	Robert SCHOENBERGER\, Exhibition Group Director I Messe Muenchen\n 	Alan SUTIN\, Principal Shareholder I Greenberg Traurig & President EACC Florida [Moderator]\n 	Angela VIEIRA\, Vice President of Supply Chain and Board Member I Bakerly\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n4.30PM – 5.00PM:       Arrivals & Registration\n5.00PM – 6.00PM:       Program\n6.00PM – 6.30PM:       Networking\n\nLOCATION\n\nGreenberg Traurig\n333 SE 2nd Ave – Suite 4400\nMiami\, FL 33131\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\nEACC Member: Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member: $30\n\nNo walk-ins. Guests will need to be registered in order to access the building.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nCarol CABEZAS\, a seasoned executive with 25 years of dedicated service in the cruise and broader hospitality industry\, has left a mark on the sector through her dynamic leadership and strategic acumen. As the former President of Azamara Cruises\, Carol oversaw the entire spectrum of operations\, including Commercial\, Finance\, Shipboard\, and Shoreside functions. Her tenure at the helm of Azamara Cruises included navigating the challenges of the global pandemic and successfully orchestrating the carveout from Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) after a private equity acquisition of the brand. This experience has led her to her latest endeavor as Principal of Woodside Square Solutions\, LLC in which she provides hospitality\, travel\, and management consulting.\n\n \n\n \n\nNadine HEUBEL is a global executive and human-centric leader with over 25 years of experience in travel retail and hospitality. As SVP of Operations for Sodexo Live!’s One World Alliance lounges\, she leads with purpose\, driving exceptional guest and employee experiences across global markets. Formerly CEO of Heinemann Americas\, Nadine has built award-winning teams\, scaled operations\, and championed inclusive leadership across continents. A passionate keynote speaker and mentor\, she shares insights on purpose-driven leadership\, cultural transformation\, and women in business. Nadine is known for bringing warmth\, clarity\, and action to every conversation she leads.\n\n \n\n \n\nDr. Robert SCHOENBERGER’s academic journey began at the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany\, enriched by international experiences in Buenos Aires and Atlanta\, culminating in a doctorate under the mentorship of Prof. Hans-Christian Pfohl. With career milestones spanning Bremen\, Frankfurt\, and Augsburg\, Robert has dedicated the past decade to shaping the future of trade shows at Messe München. As the driving force behind the transport logistic & air cargo exhibitions\, he has established himself as a true “logistics networker\,” connecting industries\, ideas\, and innovations on a global stage.\n\n \n\n \n\nAlan SUTIN is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.\n\nAngela VIEIRA is Vice President of Supply Chain and Board Member at Bakerly\, with two decades of experience in global operations. She has worked across Europe\, the U.S.\, Canada\, Oceania\, and Latin America\, supporting organizations through transformation and complexity. Her career includes leadership roles at CMA CGM\, one of the world’s largest maritime logistics companies\, founding and managing her own business in the beauty sector\, and currently leading supply chain strategy at Norac Foods in the U.S. Known for her cross-cultural fluency and collaborative approach\, Angela focuses on building alignment across borders and helping teams navigate change with clarity. She is fluent in four languages and committed to fostering inclusive leadership and high-performing\, globally minded teams[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/leadership-in-action-navigating-change-with-a-transatlantic-lens/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20250616T195114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T134153Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar I Transatlantic Expansion Barometer 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Following the initial launch of the Transatlantic Expansion Barometer in November 2024\, the EACC Network\, RSM\, and OCO Global are pleased to invite you to an exclusive webinar presenting the 2025 results — and offering a timely update on how transatlantic investment trends are evolving amid deep geopolitical and economic shifts.\n\nBased on 60+ executive interviews\, the 2025 edition sheds light on:\n\n🔹 Why European companies are rethinking U.S. investment\n🔹 How the 2nd Trump presidency is shaping investment flows\n🔹 Which sectors and regions are seeing the biggest FDI shifts\n🔹 What American retrenchment means for Europe’s economic future\n🔹 How mid-sized European firms are adapting to a new reality\n\n📉 With market volatility\, rising energy costs\, and geopolitical tensions in play\, the transatlantic relationship stands at a strategic crossroads.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\nMaxime Adam\, Director – Audit & U.S. Practice\, RSM\nVincent Raufast\, Head of Advisory\, OCO GLOBAL\nKatherine Prewitt\, Executive Director\, EACC Paris [Moderator]\n\nDATE & TIME\n\n 	July 8\, 2025\n 	10.00AM – 11.00AM EDT\n\nRegistrations HERE.\nAn exclusive European American Chamber of Commerce network event\nPARIS | LYON | AMSTERDAM | NEW YORK | CINCINNATI | TEXAS | CAROLINAS | FLORIDA \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-webinar-i-eacc-oco-global-rsm-i-transatlantic-expansion-barometer-2025/
LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device
CATEGORIES:events,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20250523T193147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T133155Z
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SUMMARY:Start-Ups Are US I Polish EdTech Business Mission to Miami
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP)\, the largest public institution supporting SME development in Poland\, is leading a group of 13 Education Technology start-ups to Miami on June 11-13\, 2025. The objective is to explore S. Florida’s tech ecosystem\, learn about the various educational entities / local accelerators\, identify partners and/or business opportunities for the Polish companies and learn about the realities of doing business in the United States.\n\nFind out about the 13 Polish EdTech start-ups HERE.\n\nEACC Florida is organizing the 3-day program for the group in cooperation with EACC Florida Members\, local Partners and PARP.\n\nDay 1\n\n 	Why Florida Seminar – What Business Leaders Need to Know when Considering Establishing Operation is the US.\nOrganizer: EACC Florida I Host: LeverX\n 	Information Session on South Florida’s EdTech Ecosystem\nHost: Miami Dade Beacon Council\n 	Introduction to Miami Dade College and tour of MDC’s Innovation Corridor\nHost: Miami Dade College AI Center\n\nDay 2\n\n 	Introduction to Florida’s EdTech Ecosystem\nHost: SelectFlorida\n 	Visit of the Alan B. Levan Center of Innovation\nHost: Alan B. Levan Center of Innovation I NSU Broward Center of Innovation\n\nDAY 3\n\n 	Visit and introduction to accelerator & immersion programs\nHost: Mana Tech\n\nIf you wish to receive further information about the Polish EdTech start-ups\, attend one of the sessions or otherwise be involved\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/polish-edtech-business-mission-to-miami/
LOCATION:Various\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20250512T202326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T133351Z
UID:38214-1749600000-1749686399@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:"WHY FLORIDA?" Seminar for EdTech Start-Ups from Poland
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP)\, the largest public institution supporting SME development in Poland\, is leading a group of 13 Education Technology start-ups to Miami on June 11-13\, 2025. The objective is to explore S. Florida’s tech ecosystem\, learn about the various educational entities / local accelerators\, identify partners and/or business opportunities for the Polish companies and learn about the realities of doing business in the United States.\n\nEACC Florida is putting together a 3-day program for the group which will include meetings with the Miami Dade County Beacon Council\, the AI Center at Miami Dade College\, SelectFlorida\, the Alan B. Levan I NSU Broward Center of Innovation as well as meetings with local tech entrepreneurs and founders.\n\nFurther details about the start-ups are available HERE.\nFurther details about the 3-day program are available HERE.\n\nThe program will start with a “Why Florida? What Business Leaders Need to Know when Considering Expanding into the US/Florida” Seminar on Wednesday June 11th. This seminar is kindly hosted by LeverX – a Member Company of the EACC Florida – with panelists drawn from EACC Florida’s Membership.\n\nPANELISTS\n\n 	Jordan Chisholm\, Vice Chair\, Office Managing Partner – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Makiel Morciego\, International Tax Director – Kaufman Rossin\n 	Anielka Nortelus\, Senior Associate – Fragomen\n 	Siarhei Shukaila\, Director Strategic Accounts Delivery – LeverX\n 	Christina Sleszynska\, Executive Director – EACC Florida [Moderator]\n\nIf you wish to receive further information about the Polish EdTech start-ups\, attend one of the sessions or otherwise be involved\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com for details.\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nJordan Chisholm\n\nJordan is a Member in the Business Law Department at Cozen O’Connor and the Vice Chair Office Managing Partner of the firm’s Miami Office\, where he focuses his practice on business and corporate matters. His practice spans mergers and acquisitions\, dispositions\, joint ventures\, and general corporate matters. Jordan previously served as Co-Chair of the firm’s Associates Committee after completing a term as committee Co-Vice Chair.\nPrior to Cozen O’Connor\, Jordan was an Equal Justice Works fellow at Legal Services of Greater Miami\, Inc. in Miami\, FL\, where he founded the Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\, Legal Services’ s pro bono small business practice. Through the project\, he provided pro bono transactional legal services to more than 100 low-income entrepreneurs as outside general counsel\, and was a frequent speaker on panels and workshops covering core legal issues for emerging business owners.\n\n Makiel Morciego\n\nMakiel joined Kaufman Rossin in 2015. He is a director in the international tax advisory practice where he manages tax engagements for foreign and domestic clients investing in US and foreign businesses. Makiel focuses on international tax planning\, preparation\, and tax research with the goal of understanding all options for his clients and recommending the best possible tax strategy. He also recruits\, trains\, and manages tax professionals on his team with the goal of delivering exceptional services to clients in a fast-paced growing market.He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Master of Science in Taxation from Florida International University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.\n\n Anielka Nortelus\n\nAnielka is a Senior Associate at Fragomen’s Miami office with over a decade of experience in both employment-based and family-based immigration law. She advises multinational corporations\, particularly in the IT and telecommunications sectors\, as well as academic institutions in Florida. Anielka guides businesses through complex immigration processes\, including H-1B\, L-1\, EB-1C\, and Labor Certifications\, while also assisting professors\, researchers\, and professionals with visas like EB-1s\, O-1s\, and National Interest Waivers. Her deep knowledge of Florida’s immigration landscape\, combined with her broad experience across industries\, gives her a unique perspective on why Florida is a key destination for businesses and investment. With expertise spanning both family and employment-based immigration\, Anielka offers a well-rounded view of how Florida’s legal and economic environment creates diverse opportunities for individuals and companies alike.\n\nSiarhei Shukaila \n\nSiarhey (pronounced “Sergey”) is the Director of Strategic Accounts Delivery for North America at LeverX\, based in Miami\, Florida. With over eight years at LeverX\, he has played a key role in building and leading the Project Management and Business Analysis (PM/BA) department\, growing it to a 50+ member team. Sergey specializes in building solutions for startups and emerging customers\, helping them navigate complex development challenges\, refine their product strategies\, and scale effectively. He has extensive experience in managing web and mobile application development projects\, driving innovation\, and ensuring successful product delivery.\n\nChristina Sleszynska\n\nChristina is an International Association Executive formerly based in Brussels (Belgium). She has served as EACC Florida’s Executive Director since the organization was established in January 2020. Before moving back to Miami in 2017\, she worked in Paris\, Amsterdam and Brussels for 30 years\, managing European trade associations and their EU government relations across various sectors of activities including European cultural and artistic cooperation\, the European audiovisual industry\, the European commercial radio industry and the intellectual property industry. In her previous role\, she established the Representative Office for Europe of the International Trademark Association (INTA)\, the world’s largest trade organization of IP professionals. She ran INTA’s Office in Brussels from 2006 until 2017 as INTA’s Chief Representative Officer Europe. Ms. Sleszynska holds an MA in European Integration from the American University (Washington DC)\, a BA in Politics and Public Affairs from the University of Miami and an Executive MA in Management of International Associations from the Solvay Business School in Brussels. Christina speaks English\, French\, Spanish\, German as well as some Dutch and Italian. She is married and has two adult children.\n\nThis program organized by the European American Chamber of Commerce Florida for the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development and hosted by LeverX.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/why-florida-seminar-for-edtech-start-ups-from-poland/
CATEGORIES:events
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20250101T152831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T140831Z
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SUMMARY:The EB-5 Investor Green Card Program under Trump 2.0 - Where Are We Now? Where Are We Heading?
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”IN PERSON REGISTRATION” color=”blue” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fupdate-on-the-eb-5-investor-green-card-program-under-trump-20-registration-1297474955519%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][vc_column_text css=””]\nREGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON 05/07/2025 AT 12.00PM \nOn February 25\, President Trump announced his intent to replace the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with a new “Gold Card” visa program\, requiring a $5 million investment for a path to US citizenship. The declared goals are to simplify the process; generate additional revenue to further the President’s agenda of reducing the overall U.S. deficit; address fraud. No further details were provided. For now\, the EB-5 program remains untouched but the announcement has raised questions about its impact on the EB-5 program and on foreign investors from Europe and beyond looking to establish businesses in the U.S.\n\nJoin us for an update on the “Gold Card” proposal and a discussion on how to navigate any uncertainties raised by this announcement.\n\nThe program will also discuss what the EB-5 industry can expect from a second Trump Presidency. Will the President’s general vision for a merit-based immigration system result in a more streamlined pathway to residency? Will his emphasis on deregulation streamline processes for foreign investors looking to establish businesses in the U.S with tax cuts and less red tape?\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	What is the EB-5 Program?\n 	What is the proposed “Gold Card” program and what could its impact be?\n 	Who typically invests in the EB-5 Program?\n 	What are the prospects for EB-5 growth and continuity under the new Administration?\n 	What EB-5 challenges may lie ahead: processing delays and stricter scrutiny\n 	What are the tax considerations and filings requirements once EB5 visa is obtained?\n 	Is there a ripple effect between the EB5- program and H-1B\, opportunities and challenges?\n 	What does the promise of smart\, merit-based immigration mean?\n 	Deregulation\, tax cuts and DOGE: are these advantages for those considering EB5?\n 	What are the tax incentives under the new administration related to real estate?\n\n\n 	\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Leandro Barbuscio\, International Tax Principal – Kaufman Rossin [Moderator]\n 	Scott Bettridge\, Chair Immigration Practice – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Andrea Devis-Focke\, Director\, Investor Relations – EB5 Capital\n 	Makiel Morciego\, Director Federal International Tax – Kaufman Rossin\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n 	9.00 AM – 9.30 AM:       Arrivals & Registration\n 	9.30 AM – 10.30 AM:     Program\n 	10.30 AM – 11.00 AM:   Networking\n\nLOCATION\n\nKaufman Rossin\n3310 Mary Street\nMiami\, FL 33133\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\n\n 	EACC Member: Free\n 	Guest with Promo Code: Free\n 	EACC Non-Member: $30\n 	Remote Participation: Free\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nREMOTE REGISTRATION\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nLeandro BARBUSCIO\n\nLeandro Barbuscio leads Kaufman Rossin’s international business services practice. He advises foreign clients on tax-efficient strategies and structuring options for investing in the U.S.\, expanding their businesses to the U.S.\, and acquiring U.S. real estate. He has extensive experience helping clients interested in buying and selling U.S. real estate navigate the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). His expertise also goes beyond tax\, including accounting\, reporting\, and business plans for immigration purposes.\nFrom an outbound perspective\, Leandro helps domestic clients minimize U.S. taxation of their foreign businesses\, while complying with U.S. accounting provisions. In addition\, he specializes in voluntary disclosures programs.  Leandro’s clients include foreign nationals\, real estate private equity funds\, property management companies\, and other entrepreneurial businesses in a variety of industries.  He joined Kaufman Rossin in 2000\, is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida\, and he is on the IRS’ list of Certifying Acceptance Agents. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.\n\nScott BETTRIDGE\n\nScott Bettridge chairs Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice and represents both corporate and individual clients in all aspects related to U.S. immigration law. Scott’s corporate clients include major global organizations in the financial services\, hospitality\, fashion\, media\, IT\, energy\, agriculture\, insurance\, and health care sectors\, along with organizations specializing in professional services\, athletics and private club industries. Scott also represents individuals with entrepreneurial options\, as well as with family-based immigration matters. He also represents both regional centers and individual investors in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.\n\n \n\nAndrea DEVIS FOCKE\n\nAndrea is the Director of Investor Relations for EB5 Capital\, a real estate investment firm headquartered in Washington\, D.C. that finances commercial real estate developments with capital of international investors seeking to attain their U.S. residency through the EB-5 Program. Based in Miami\, Andrea is responsible for managing the company’s operations across Latin America and Brazil. She cultivates strategic partnerships and leads investors through the investment process. Andrea is also a member of the Membership & Investor Market Development Committee for IIUSA and is a regular speaker and panelist at immigration conferences. Prior to joining EB5 Capital\, she worked at an investment banking and services firm\, and at a risk management firm in Washington\, D.C. Andrea received a MA in Real Estate Finance from Georgetown University\, a L.L.M. in International and European Business Law from Université Jean Moulin in France\, and a BA in International Affairs from The George Washington University. She is fluent in Spanish\, English\, and German\, and proficient in French.\n\n \n\nMakiel MORCIEGO\n\nMakiel joined Kaufman Rossin in 2015. He is a director in the international tax advisory practice where he manages tax engagements for foreign and domestic clients investing in US and foreign businesses. Makiel focuses on international tax planning\, preparation\, and tax research with the goal of understanding all options for his clients and recommending the best possible tax strategy. He also recruits\, trains\, and manages tax professionals on his team with the goal of delivering exceptional services to clients in a fast-paced growing market. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Master of Science in Taxation from Florida International University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fupdate-on-the-eb-5-investor-green-card-program-under-trump-20-registration-1297474955519%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Program hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/transatlantic-commercial-real-estate-investments-where-are-we-now-and-where-are-we-heading/
LOCATION:Kaufman Rossin – Miami\, 3310 Mary Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33133\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Hybrid
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20250409T181300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T141925Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR I Caught in the Crossfire: What Businesses Need to Know About U.S.–EU Tariffs
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgtlaw.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_F16L1kNzSTioHZGHip_I5g”][vc_column_text css=””]A new wave of announced U.S. tariffs—some as high as 25% for EU countries—has been shaking up trade flows between the United States and Europe. Steel\, aluminum\, and a growing list of European goods are in the crosshairs. Although the Trump Administration announced a 90 day pause on reciprocal tariffs\, fresh rounds of duties were announced with whispers of more to come—including on copper\, semiconductors\, and pharmaceuticals.\n\nMeanwhile\, the European Union is weighing its countermeasures\, setting the stage for a high-stakes economic chess match between two of the world’s largest trading partners. Beneath it all lies a broader geopolitical shift—where tariffs are instruments of global strategy in a world shaped by U.S.–EU and U.S.–China dynamics.\n\nHow should companies on both sides of the Atlantic navigate this volatile trade landscape where policy shifts outpace planning cycles and frequent\, abrupt\, and often unpredictable announcements create uncertainty? How can businesses shield themselves from escalating costs\, cross-border compliance challenges\, and the threat of further disruption?\n\nJoin our panel of trade\, legal\, and regulatory experts for an update on the latest developments in U.S.–EU trade tensions\, key sectors affected—and those likely to be next and a discussion on practical strategies to reduce exposure\, manage uncertainty and maintain resilience\n\nIn a volatile trade environment\, knowledge and preparation are your best defense. Join us to stay informed and ready!\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	Current status on US and EU tariff announcements;\n 	How Trump’s Executive Orders limit some savings programs (i.e.\, duty drawback and foreign trade zones);\n 	Using special tariff provisions to minimize impact of tariffs;\n 	Other duty mitigation strategies such as changing country of origin or reducing value of imported goods.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Jodi Ader\, Sr. Manager\, Trade & Tariff Advisory Services – RSMUS\n 	Jose Mallea\, Managing Partner\, Miami – Forward Global\n 	Laura Siegel Rabinowitz\, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig\n 	Alan Sutin – Principal Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig & EACC Florida President [Moderator]\n\nTIME\n9:00 – 10:00 AM EDT | 15:00h – 16:00h CET\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\nEACCFL Members: Free\nEACCFL non-Members: Free\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nJodi ADER\n\nFrom over 25 years of working in international trade\, Jodi is well-positioned to assist corporations in planning and creating world-class compliance operations and food safety programs. She has substantial experience in import\, export control and sanction matters\, including CBP\, FDA\, USDA and EPA regulations. Her main areas of focus include trade risk assessments; tariff reduction planning; policy and procedures development; and training programs. Prior to joining RSM\, Jodi began her career with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration\, promoting export business to east Asian countries. She then worked for a major shipping line and went on to lead global logistics and trade compliance for a Fortune 500 company. More recently\, she established and ran her own boutique consulting firm\, advising small and middle-market corporate clients. Jodi is a U.S. Customs Broker and certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human and Animal Food.\n\n \n\nJose MALLEA\n\nJose Mallea is the managing partner of Forward Global Miami\, focused on addressing complex\, high-stakes matters for Latin American and U.S. clients across industries and issue areas. Jose has served as the chief of staff to the mayors of both Miami and Miami Dade County\, and has spent significant time in U.S. politics\, working in the White House and State Department as part of the George W. Bush administration. In 2010\, Jose was campaign manager for U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s first successful U.S. Senate campaign. Jose is also the founder of Biscayne Bay Brewing Company in Miami\, a premiere independent craft brewery. Most recently\, he served as the CEO of the Libre Initiative.\n\n \n\nLaura SIEGEL RABINOWITZ\n\nLaura Siegel Rabinowitz is a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig\, LLP. She counsels domestic and multinational businesses on complex supply chain issues and other complicated challenges associated with trade\, advising on mitigation of duty exposure and compliance. Laura has deep experience handling international trade projects for multinational importers\, exporters\, manufacturers\, retailers\, customs brokers\, and freight forwarders in industries such as renewable energy\, steel\, apparel\, consumer products and industrial equipment among others.\n\nLaura advises on supply chain strategies including the enforcement of forced-labor and the mitigation of tariffs on Chinese-made products\, steel and aluminum. She helps clients navigate the maze of regulations\, customs\, and other government agency scrutiny\, as well as the broad array of commercial and enforcement laws and policies administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection\, including trade compliance and audit programs\, and duty savings initiatives such as free trade agreements and the use of “first sale.” Laura’s practice also includes advising on the enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duties.\n\nLaura’s depth of knowledge regarding global customs law extends to audits\, marking\, penalty defense\, valuation\, tariff classification\, entry procedures\, and antiterrorism initiatives. She advises on other import requirements administered by federal agencies including the Food and Drug Administration\, Consumer Product Safety Commission\, and Environmental Protection Agency\, and requirements involving the health and safety of imported goods.\n\nPrior to entering private practice\, Laura served as an attorney with U.S. Customs’ Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel\, representing Customs in litigation in the Court of International Trade.\n\n \n\nAlan SUTIN\n\nAlan is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.\n\n \n\nProgram kindly hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-i-caught-in-the-crossfire-what-businesses-need-to-know-about-u-s-eu-tariffs/
LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device
CATEGORIES:events,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
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SUMMARY:WHY FLORIDA SERIES I Estonian Maritime Technology Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]As part of a trade mission to the United States\, a group of Estonian companies in the maritime industry are travelling to Miami to attend Seatrade Cruise Global from April 7–10\, 2025. The Estonian delegation will be led by Kaupo Läänerand\, Deputy Secretary General for Maritime and Water Affairs at the Estonian Ministry of Climate.\n\nEACC Florida will hold a “Why Florida? What Business Leaders Need to Know When Considering Expanding into the US/Florida” seminar for the group on Monday April 7. The seminar will be hosted by Cozen O’Connor – a President Circle Member.\n\nThe delegation consists of 11 companies that represent different aspects of Estonian maritime excellence. Find out more about them HERE.\n\nPANELISTS\n\n 	Scott Bettridge\, Chair\, Immigration Practice – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Carol Cabezas\, Principal – Woodside Square Solutions\, LLC\n 	Jordan Chisholm\, Vice Chair\, Office Managing Partner – Cozen O’Connor\n 	Fabrice Marmousez\, French desk tax national and Global Family Office Enterprise southeast leader – RSMUS\n 	Christina Sleszynska\, Executive Director – EACC Florida [Moderator]\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nScott Bettridge chairs Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice and represents both corporate and individual clients in all aspects related to U.S. immigration law. Scott’s corporate clients include major global organizations in the financial services\, hospitality\, fashion\, media\, IT\, energy\, agriculture\, insurance\, and health care sectors\, along with organizations specializing in professional services\, athletics and private club industries. Scott also represents individuals with entrepreneurial options\, as well as with family-based immigration matters. He also represents both regional centers and individual investors in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nCarol Cabezas\, a seasoned executive with 25 years of dedicated service in the cruise and broader hospitality industry\, has left a mark on the sector through her dynamic leadership and strategic acumen. As the former President of Azamara Cruises\, Carol oversaw the entire spectrum of operations\, including Commercial\, Finance\, Shipboard\, and Shoreside functions. Her tenure at the helm of Azamara Cruises included navigating the challenges of the global pandemic and successfully orchestrating the carveout from Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) after a private equity acquisition of the brand. This experience has led her to her latest endeavor as Principal of Woodside Square Solutions\, LLC in which she provides hospitality\, travel\, and management consulting.\n\nCarol holds a Masters in Finance from the Miami Herbert Business School at University of Miami and Bachelor degrees in Finance and Accounting from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Carol is deeply committed to community service. She is married and has two children.\n\n \n\nJordan Chisholm is a Member in the Business Law Department at Cozen O’Connor and the Vice Chair Office Managing Partner of the firm’s Miami Office\, where he focuses his practice on business and corporate matters. His practice spans mergers and acquisitions\, dispositions\, joint ventures\, and general corporate matters. Jordan previously served as Co-Chair of the firm’s Associates Committee after completing a term as committee Co-Vice Chair.\nPrior to Cozen O’Connor\, Jordan was an Equal Justice Works fellow at Legal Services of Greater Miami\, Inc. in Miami\, FL\, where he founded the Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\, Legal Services’ s pro bono small business practice. Through the project\, he provided pro bono transactional legal services to more than 100 low-income entrepreneurs as outside general counsel\, and was a frequent speaker on panels and workshops covering core legal issues for emerging business owners.\n\n \n\nFabrice Marmousez has 29 years of professional experience\, including 25 in public accounting. He is a French and U.S. CPA\, has a diverse background and specializes in providing US tax services to a wide variety of multinational clients.\n\nAs a former PwC France Partner\, Fabrice has gained a solid background working on both sides of the Atlantic with professional service organizations in domestic\, multi-state and international structures.\n\nAs RSM’s national tax leader for the France country practice\, Fabrice is focusing on cross-border US tax compliance or advisory engagements. He leads engagements for multinational private equity firms\, foreign financial institutions and privately owned corporate groups\, helping them navigate through international treaties\, US tax and related mandatory financial reporting obligations.\n\nFabrice leads RSM’s tax International Private Client Services (iPCS) for the Southeast region. The iPCS teams are specialized and dedicated to work on: income and/or transfer taxes compliance\, tax advisory and tax structuring and optimization for high-net-worth individuals and family offices.\n\nHosted by and in cooperation with\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/why-florida-series-i-estonian-maritime-technology-trade-mission/
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20250307T223103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T190125Z
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SUMMARY:MEMBERS & INVITATION ONLY I Exclusive Industry Briefing: EU-US Trade Relations under the Trump Administration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nMichelangelo MARGHERITA\, Head of Trade\, Agriculture and Digital Economy – EU Delegation in Washington DC \n\n \n\nThe re-election of President Donald Trump is introducing significant changes to the relationship between the European Union (EU) and the United States including in the area of trade.\n\nAt the occasion of his first official visit to Miami\, EACC Florida is pleased to invite you to an exclusive Industry Briefing with Michelangelo MARGHERITA\, Head of Trade\, Agriculture and Digital Economy at the EU Delegation in Washington DC.\n\nPlease join us on Thursday March 20 from 4.30 PM to 6.00 PM at Greenberg Traurig for a briefing by Michelangelo MARGHERITA on some of the key developments and their impact on conducting transatlantic trade in the current geopolitical environment and an interactive discussion on perspectives for companies and businesses.\n\n \n\nTHIS EVENT IS INVITATION ONLY AND WILL BE HELD UNDER THE CHATHAM HOUSE RULE\n\n \n\nGUEST SPEAKER\n\n 	Michelangelo MARGHERITA\, Head of Trade\, Agriculture and Digital Economy – EU Delegation in Washington\, DC\n 	Alan SUTIN\, President EACC Florida [Moderator]\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n4.30PM – 5.00PM: Arrivals & Registration\n5.00PM – 6.00PM: Program\n\nGuests will need to be registered in advance in order to access the building.\n\nFor information\, please email events@eaccfl.com indicating EU Trade Head in the subject line.\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY\nMichelangelo Margherita is Head of Trade\, Agriculture and Digital Economy in the Delegation of the European Union to the U.S since October 2022.\n\nBefore moving to Washington\, he spent most of his career in the Directorate General for Trade of the European Commission in Brussels. His assignments included legislative files\, trade negotiations but also public diplomacy and press relations.\n\nHe was part of the negotiating team for the EU’s FTA with Andean countries\, was posted in Mexico City and subsequently developed the EU legislation on conflict minerals.\n\nHe holds law and political science degrees from universities in Paris and Montreal. Michelangelo has roots in several European countries and is married with two children.\n\nEvent hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/members-invitation-only-i-industry-briefing-eu-us-trade-relations-under-trump-2-0/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20241216T230307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T163756Z
UID:37830-1740569400-1740578400@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:Members & Invitation Only I EACC Florida Transportation\, Logistics & Customs Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The global supply chain is susceptible to various threats\, including terrorism\, and cyber-attacks\, so many countries worldwide have created voluntary supply chain security programs. Participating in these programs demonstrates a commitment to improving cargo security practices and ensuring shipments’ integrity. To that effect\, the US created the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). In exchange for demonstrating a secure supply chain\, participants enjoy many benefits\, including a reduction in customs exams.\n\nJoin us at the beautiful Blue Lagoon offices of Pernod Ricard on February 26 for an update on key features of CTPAT including benefits for participants and a discussion about best practices.\n\nIf you are an importer\, exporter\, customs broker\, carrier\, consolidator\, or otherwise involved in international trade\, this meeting is for you!\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	The evolution of CTPAT’s human rights due diligence requirements\n 	Supply chain mapping – the value add for CTPAT compliance and beyond (think UFLPA\, disruption resilience\, etc)\n 	CTPAT as a vehicle to prompt positive bias from government regulators\n\nEXPERT SPEAKER\n\n 	Shawn Harwood\, Trade Investigations Specialist – Squire Patton Boggs\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n11.30 am – 12.00 pm: Arrivals/registration\n12.00 pm – 1.30 pm: Presentation & discussion\n1.30 pm – 2.00pm: Lunch & networking\n\nLOCATION\n\nExact location to be communicated to confirmed guests only.\n\nFor details on how to receive an invitation\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\nSPEAKER BIO\n\nShawn Harwood is a nationally recognized trade investigations specialist in Squire Patton Bogg’s International Trade & Foreign Investment Practice\, based in Washington DC. His broad expertise supports the practice’s work in regulatory investigations\, including customs compliance and sanctions\, trade and government contract disputes\, and international partnerships.\n\nShawn’s unique background offers clients critical support in addressing issues related to export control policies and regulations\, antidumping/countervailing duties\, and enhancing white collar and trade investigations. He also works with clients to develop supply chain risk mitigation strategies and implement compliance and due diligence programs.\n\nShawn served as a career special agent and international attaché with US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). After retiring from government service in 2023\, he founded a consultancy specializing in supply chain risk management\, human rights due diligence and customs regulatory compliance.\n\n——————————————\n\nWhy a dedicated Task Force?\n\nWith the second-largest foreign trade zone network in the U.S.\, Florida is home to 11\,500+ logistics and distribution establishments. The broader wholesale trade\, transportation\, and logistics industry accounts for over 67\,000+ establishments and employs more than half a million individuals across the state. Evolving geopolitics\, recurring supply chain disruptions\, the “greening” of the industry and increasing regulatory requirements are impacting global trade and it is expected that trade will become less global and more regionalized with a renewed focus on the Transatlantic Corridor – North America\, Latin America and Europe.\n\nWhile there are a number of entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve these industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nEACC Florida’s Task Force is loosely inspired from a similar TF run by EACC Auvergne-Rhone-Alps: https://eacc-ra.com/task-forces/.\n\nMission: to bring together active professionals who understand the benefits of sharing best practices across industries\, ensuring that there is no silo thinking.\n\nRole: to organize meetings on a regular basis to address strategic issues\, share findings and best practices and make mutual recommendations for improvement in a given sector of activity. Chatham House rules or any other confidentiality rule might be used to allow for open exchange during the meetings.\n\nTask Force Members: representatives of EACC Florida Member companies with interests in the transportation/logistics industry invited to serve on the Task Force.\n\nIf you wish to receive further details about the Task Force\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\nMany thanks to our Task Force Members![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”35959\,36190\,35975\,35968″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-i-eacc-florida-transportation-logistics-customs-meeting/
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20250127T185849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T213029Z
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SUMMARY:Members & Invitation Only I EACC Florida’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for a Reception celebrating EACC Florida’s 5th Anniversary.\n\nThe Reception will immediately follow a special Fireside Chat titled Tech Policy in the EU and US – Regulatory Challenges & Business Opportunities for the Industry\, a discussion between a distinguished panel of tech C-Suite executives and Johannes Bahrke\, Digital Counselor to the EU Delegation to the United States.\n\nIf you have not already registered for the Fireside Chat\, you can do so HERE.\n\nAdmire the stunning views and enjoy a drink and some bites while networking with the panelists\, program attendees\, EACC Florida Members and Friends\, and experience EACC Florida’s capacity to Connect Americans & Europeans Who Want to Do Business.\n\nDATE\nThursday February 13\, 2025\n\nTIME\n5.00 PM to 7.00 PM immediately following our special EACC Florida program “Tech Policy in the EU and US – Regulatory Challenges & Business Opportunities for the Industry”\n\nRSVP\nMonday February 10\, 2025\n\nGuests will need to be registered in advance in order to access the building.\n\nLOCATION\nGreenberg Traurig\n333 SE 2nd Avenue – Suite 4400\nMiami\, FL 33131\n\nEvent kindly hosted by \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/invitation-only-i-eacc-floridas-5th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20250127T154754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T212915Z
UID:37904-1739458800-1739473200@eaccfl.com
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat I Tech Policy in the EU and US under Trump 2.0 - Regulatory Challenges & Business Opportunities for the Industry
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED\n\nOn January 20\, 2025\, President Donald Trump issued the “America First Trade Policy” memorandum\, outlining a comprehensive strategy to prioritize American economic and national security interests – including in the tech industry -and representing a radical shift from policies under the Biden Administration.\n\nYet\, continued collaboration between the E.U. and the U.S. is more important than ever due to a combination of competition from non-market economies and a lack of capacity in three key geo-strategic areas: telecommunications\, semiconductor manufacturing\, and critical minerals and raw materials. These areas are the basic building blocks of many of the products and services the United States and EU nations use across a variety of sectors\, including for the operation of critical infrastructure\, the manufacturing of medical devices\, and numerous military applications.\nUS Big Tech is ready for Trump 2.0. But what about the E.U.? And what about US Medium-Sized Tech? \nJoin us on February 13 with guest-speaker Johannes Bahrke\, Digital Counselor at the EU Delegation to the United States\, in conversation with tech C-Suite Executives for an open discussion about challenges and opportunities for the tech industry in Florida and on both sides of the Atlantic under the new Trump Administration.\n\nAnd after the program\, join us for a Networking Reception to celebrate EACC Florida’s 5th Anniversary.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	EU-U.S. relations\, China and “Tech Sovereignty” – what is the current landscape\, how is it being perceived and what does it really mean in an inter-connected world?\n 	Why are supply chain resilience\, standard-setting in new technologies\, and ethical considerations in tech deployment so crucial?\n 	How could the imposition of tariffs disrupt supply chains\, increase costs for tech companies\, and influence the availability and pricing of technology products in both the EU and the US?\n 	What is the status of the EU AI Act\, the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act and how will they play out in this new transatlantic environment?\n 	What was the role for the EU-US Technology & Trade Council established under the Biden Presidency. How was the tech industry involved and will it be replaced? To do what?\n 	How can the E.U. bridge differing transatlantic views to ensure collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence\, 5G\, and cybersecurity?\n 	What are the challenges and opportunities in handling transatlantic data flows and privacy concerns in the Trump 2.0 world?\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Johannes BAHRKE\, Digital Counselor – EU Delegation to the United States\n 	Dr. Victor LOZINSKI\, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board – LeverX\n 	Alan SUTIN\, Senior Chair\, Global Intellectual Property & Technology Group – Greenberg Traurig\, and President – EACC Florida [Moderator]\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n3.00 PM – 3.30 PM:     Arrivals & Registration\n3.30 PM – 4.45 PM:     Program\n5.00 PM – 7.00P PM:  EACC Florida Anniversary Reception\n\nLOCATION\n\nGreenberg Traurig\n333 SE 2nd Avenue – Suite 4400\nMiami\, FL 33131\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\n\nEACC Member:                 Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member:       $30\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nJohanes BAHRKE is Counsellor for Digital Policy at the EU Delegation to the United States in Washington DC since August 2024. Prior to his posting\, he was European Commission Coordinating Spokesperson for digital policy\, research and innovation in Brussels. He accompanied key EU digital and tech regulations such as Digital Services Act\, the Digital Markets Act\, the Artificial Intelligence Act\, the EU Chips Act and the new data framework from proposal to implementation. Before joining the EU Institutions in 2014\, Johannes worked as editor and reporter for ZDF\, German national TV. Johannes studied media and communications in Siegen\, Germany\, and London\, UK\, and holds an MA in European political studies from the College of Europe in Bruges\, Belgium.\n\n \n\nDr. Victor LOZINSKI\, the Co-founder and Chairman of the Board at LeverX\, brings a wealth of expertise in enterprise applications and software engineering coupled with an unwavering commitment to technological excellence. LeverX\, founded by Dr. Lozinski in April 2003 in his Silicon Valley apartment\, has since evolved into a global Systems Integrator. LeverX has offices in twelve countries\, boasting a workforce of over 1700 professionals spread across four continents. Fluent in four languages\, Victor Lozinski obtained his Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from Riga Technical University\, Latvia\, and later earned a Ph.D. in Robotics from Riga Technical University\, Latvia\, and the University of Duisburg-Essen\, Germany. Having spent 24 impactful years in Silicon Valley\, Dr. Lozinski orchestrated the strategic relocation of LeverX to Miami\, Florida\, at the beginning of 2023. He and his wife are residents of Miami Beach and are proud parents of two grown sons.\n\nAlan SUTIN is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.\n\n \n\nEvent kindly hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/fire-side-chat-i-tech-policy-in-the-eu-and-us-regulatory-challenges-business-opportunities-for-the-industry/
LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20241111T164743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T151707Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Quarterly EU Economic Update - The New EU Economic Statecraft – Promoting European Growth\, Competitiveness\, and Security in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Program brought to you by EACCNY\n\nJoin us for an in-depth discussion of the economic outlook in Europe and the major challenges and opportunities facing the EU and US over the coming year. The focus topic of this webinar will be the European competitiveness in light of growth and security.\n\n\nMore details on the discussion topics will be announced soon.\n\n\nSPEAKERS: \n• Ben Carliner\, Senior Economist\, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.\n• Nora Hesse\, Head of Section – Economic & Financial Affairs\, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.\n• Debora Revoltella\, Chief Economist – Director of the Economics Department\, EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK\n• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild\, Executive Director\, EACCNY [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nThis webinar was organized in partnership with:\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-quarterly-eu-economic-update-the-new-eu-economic-statecraft-promoting-european-growth-competitiveness-and-security-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device
CATEGORIES:events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20240903T160941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T174750Z
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SUMMARY:MEMBERS & INVITATION ONLY I EACC Florida's Transportation\, Logistics & Customs Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for the second Meeting of EACC Florida’s Task Force Transportation\, Logistics & Customs.\n\nIf you are an active professional in these industries and understand the benefits of sharing best practices across industries ensuring that there is no silo thinking\, this event is for you!\n\nWhile there are entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve the transportation\, logistics & customs industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nThe topic of the second Task Force meeting is: Customs & Tariffs: what to expect after the US elections?\n\nOur interactive discussion will be facilitated by Mark LUDWIG\, National Trade Services Leader at RSM US and a recognized expert in supply chain and international trade matters\, such as customs valuation\, trade agreements\, classification\, origin and preferential programs.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	Prospects for status quo or radical shifts in US trade policy\n 	Which product categories will see tariff increases\n 	Opportunities to reduce landed costs through proactive tariff planning\n\nSPEAKER\n\n 	Mark LUDWIG\, National Trade Services Leader – RSM US\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n11.30 AM – 12.00 PM:   Arrivals & Registration\n12.00 PM – 1.00 PM:     Program\n1.00 PM – 2.00 PM:       Lunch & Networking\n\nLocation to be communicated to registered attendees only.\n\nFor details on how to receive an invitation\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY\n\nMark LUDWIG heads RSM’s Trade Advisory Services in the United States\, where he assists corporations to structure\, establish and execute compliant and cost-effective sourcing\, manufacturing and distribution operations. Leading global teams to support clients in the design and implementation of strategies\, processes\, controls and programs\, Mark serves as a catalyst for reduced operating costs\, managed risk and sustained performance excellence in cross-border activities.\n\nWith direct experience across major industries and regions\, Mark helps companies to effectively address and navigate through myriad complex global supply chain and trade matters including Export Administration Regulations\, Sec. 301 and 232 tariffs\, customs valuation and classification\, trade agreements\, origin and preferential programs.\n\nMark is a recognized expert and has been a trusted advisor to hundreds of large and mid-sized businesses around the world for over 25 years. Prior to RSM\, he was a partner with a Big Four firm leading the customs and international trade practice as well as founder of his own consultancy. More recently\, he held executive management roles in several multinational corporations\, serving as Senior Vice President/Global Head of Supply Chain Operations at Bloomberg LP\, and Senior Director of Global Trade & Logistics at LVMH/Tiffany & Co.\n\nProfessional affiliations and credentials\n\n 	U.S. Customs Broker License\, U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection\n 	Logistics\, Transportation & Distribution Certification\, Association for Supply Chain Management\n 	Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)\n 	National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (NCBFAA)\n 	European American Chamber of Commerce\n\nEducation\n\n 	Master of Supply Chain Management\, Penn State University\n 	Master of Arts\, University of Miami\n 	Certificado Posgrado\, Universidad Complutense de Madrid\n\n——————————————\n\nWhy a dedicated Task Force?\n\nWith the second-largest foreign trade zone network in the U.S.\, Florida is home to 11\,500+ logistics and distribution establishments. The broader wholesale trade\, transportation\, and logistics industry accounts for over 67\,000+ establishments and employs more than half a million individuals across the state. Evolving geopolitics\, recurring supply chain disruptions\, the “greening” of the industry and increasing regulatory requirements are impacting global trade and it is expected that trade will become less global and more regionalized with a renewed focus on the Transatlantic Corridor – North America\, Latin America and Europe.\n\nWhile there are a number of entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve these industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nEACC Florida’s Task Force is loosely inspired from a similar TF run by EACC Auvergne-Rhone-Alps: https://eacc-ra.com/task-forces/.\n\nMission: to bring together active professionals who understand the benefits of sharing best practices across industries\, ensuring that there is no silo thinking.\n\nRole: to organize meetings on a regular basis to address strategic issues\, share findings and best practices and make mutual recommendations for improvement in a given sector of activity. Chatham House rules or any other confidentiality rule might be used to allow for open exchange during the meetings.\n\nTask Force Members: representatives of EACC Florida Member companies with interests in the transportation/logistics industry invited to serve on the Task Force.\n\nIf you wish to receive further details about the Task Force\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\n \nMany thanks to Task Force Members Clasquin USA\, Pernod Ricard\, RAF Solutions and RSM US for their support! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”35959\,36190\,35975\,35968″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/transportation-logistics-customs-task-force-meeting/
LOCATION:Location available upon registration only
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
CREATED:20240903T162035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T143747Z
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SUMMARY:MEMBERS & INVITATION ONLY - UK Tech for Logistics Trade Mission to Miami I Why Florida? Seminar and Reception
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is leading a group of UK tech in logistics companies and start-ups to Miami on October 23-25\, 2024 with the objective of connecting these companies that specialize in logistics to relevant stakeholders and buyers in Miami.\n\nEACC Florida will hold a “Why Florida? What Business Leaders Need to Know When Considering Expanding into the US/Florida” seminar for the group on October 24. The Seminar will be followed by a Networking Reception open to Members and Invited Guests.\n\n \n\n \n\nPANELISTS\n\n 	Bénédicte Boutrouille\, Senior Attorney – Fakhoury Global Immigration\n 	Daniel Diaz\, Managing Partner – NOVUS Ink Advisors\n 	John Owens\, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig\n\n 	Peter Stratos\, Principal\, International Tax – Kaufman Rossin\n 	Alan Sutin\, Principal Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig & President EACC Florida – [Moderator] \n\nSCHEDULE\n\n4.30PM – 5.00PM         Welcome & Registration\n5.00PM – 6.00PM         Panel Presentations\n6.00PM – 7.00PM         Networking Reception\n\nAttendance is Invitation Only. For information\, please contact events@eaccfl.com\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nBénédicte BOUTROUILLE  is a seasoned legal immigration expert with a global perspective\, deeply influenced by her own immigrant journey from Martinique in the French West Indies. At Fakhoury Global Immigration (FGI)\, an award-winning boutique law firm specializing in business-based immigration across more than 180 countries\, she focuses on employment-based immigration petitions\, particularly the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories. Bénédicte has dedicated her career to helping high-skilled professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world find viable paths to live and work in the U.S.\n\nWith extensive experience working in Miami\, Paris\, and Réunion Island\, Bénédicte brings a wealth of knowledge to cross-Atlantic relations\, especially as Florida emerges as a key tech hub. By honing in on the unique opportunities and challenges of South Florida’s growing tech scene\, she ensures that FGI’s clients—from innovative startups to established tech companies—have the immigration solutions they need to expand their U.S. presence and build skilled workforces. For Bénédicte\, this strategic focus is not just about adapting to the region’s growth but about directly helping companies and individuals realize their full potential in a rapidly evolving landscape.\n\n \n\nDaniel DIAZ is Managing Partner at NOVUS INK Advisors\, a management consulting firm specializing in reputation management\, public affairs\, and lobbying. In this role\, he provides senior counsel to executive management teams with global operations.\n\nHaving served as Chief Communications Officer and Federal Lobbyist\, roles in which he reported directly to CEOs\, Díaz has advised firms during critical business periods\, including mergers\, divestitures\, start-ups/IPOs\, spinoffs\, business transformations\, brand repositioning\, executive management changes\, and expansion into new markets or countries. His experience spans consumer\, B2B\, fintech\, financial services\, telecommunications\, and IT sectors.\n\nDíaz began his career at the United Nations and holds a Master’s in International Relations from St. John’s University\, with executive education from Harvard Law School\, the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business\, the University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business\, Wharton\, and Columbia Business Schools.\n\n \n\nJohn OWENS\, III is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and focuses his practice on four key areas: (1) representing investors that finance and/or acquire growth stage and emerging companies\, including venture capital firms\, family offices\, private equity firms and other corporate investors\, (2) assisting entrepreneurs\, early stage businesses\, and emerging businesses in assessing\, strategically planning\, and managing their overall legal needs as they progress through critical periods of growth and challenge\, (3) representing hedge funds\, family offices\, and other alternative investment funds in their direct capital market transactions with public companies\, and (4) providing general counsel regarding compliance with federal securities laws.\n\nJohn also provides guidance and transactional support to entrepreneurs\, executive management and boards of privately held and public companies in relation to corporate governance practices\, including public disclosure requirements\, as well as conducting securities offerings and raising capital\, national exchange uplistings\, and negotiating and documenting corporate and commercial transactions. His experience includes seed and venture capital financings\, mergers and acquisitions\, joint ventures\, divestitures\, public offerings\, and transactional work in various industries\, including FinTech\, medical technology\, media\, international shipping and parcel delivery\, e-sports\, e-commerce\, financial services\, health care\, manufacturing\, retail\, agriculture\, beverages\, opportunity zones\, hospitality\, sports\, music\, reality television\, and entertainment. John also advises on cross-border transactions\, including assisting foreign companies investing in ventures and conducting business in the U.S.\, and representing domestic clients planning to engage in business abroad\, particularly in emerging markets in Africa\, Asia and Latin America. He enjoys building long standing relationships with investors and companies beginning at their earliest stages and assisting them through the development process.\n\n \n\nPeter STRATOS is a principal in Kaufman Rossin’s International Tax department where he provides extensive knowledge to his clients on international tax planning for both individual and corporate taxes. Peter’s primary expertise in international tax is in the areas of foreign tax credit planning\, residency issues\, state and local issues for international and multinational businesses\, expats and inpats\, pre-immigration planning\, transfer pricing\, compensation planning\, treaty positions\, entity selection\, organizational structuring and withholding issues.\n\nPeter is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Virginia. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, the Florida Institute of Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Public Accountants. Peter is also a Member of the Board of Directors of EACC Florida and serves as Treasurer.\n\n \n\n \n\nAlan SUTIN is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.\n\n \n\n \n\nProgram hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/uk-tech-for-logistics-trade-mission-to-miami/
LOCATION:Location available upon registration only
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T090000
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SUMMARY:Elections 2024 - EU\, France\, UK\, USA Implications for Transatlantic Business and Trade
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nREGISTRATIONS CLOSE 9/13. REGISTER NOW!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_btn title=”REGISTRATION – EACC FLORIDA MEMBERS” color=”blue” css=”” link=”url:mailto%3Aevents%40eaccfl.com%3Fsubject%3DElections%202024%20Event”][vc_btn title=”REGISTRATION – NON MEMBERS AND GUESTS WITH PROMO CODE” color=”blue” align=”left” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Felections-2024-eu-france-uk-usa-implications-for-transatlantic-trade-registration-978218045507″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]2024 is shaping up to be a year of political change across Europe and possibly in the United States with deep implications on transatlantic trade policy.\n\nThe European Parliament elections in June saw far-right parties make gains\, although centrist parties will retain their parliamentary majority. Whereas the snap parliamentary elections in France resulted in further far-right advances\, both the Left and President’s Macron’s centrist coalition made a surprise come-back. This further complicates the French President’s capacity to govern with wide implications for European Union policies. In London\, the general election on July 4 produced a substantial majority for the Labour Party after 14 years of conservative rule. And in the United States\, trade policy will be among the biggest issues to watch depending on which candidate wins the presidential election.\n\nThis program will consider the possible impact of these elections on transatlantic trade with a special focus on France\, the UK\, the EU and the US.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n 	Economic outlook in Europe and the US\n 	How will the new political majorities in place in the EU\, France and the UK impact transatlantic trade policy?\n 	What would their impact be on the commercial regulatory environment\, including on US businesses already operating in Europe or considering investing there?\n 	What changes can we expect in the UK’s trade policy with the US in general and US States in particular?\n 	What is the UK-Florida Memorandum of Understanding and how is it being implemented?\n 	What could be the implications of a Trump or Harris Presidency on transatlantic trade and business?\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Rufus Drabble\, British Consul General in Miami\n 	Everett Eissenstat\, Partner – Squire Patton Boggs\n 	Michaelangelo Margherita\, Head of Trade\, Agriculture and Digital Economy – Delegation of the EU to the U.S\n 	Sylvain Perret\, Founder – Objectif USA\n 	Peter Stratos\, Principal – Kaufman Rossin [Moderator]\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n9.00 AM – 9.30 AM:      Arrivals & Registration\n9.30 AM – 10.30 AM:    Program\n10.30 AM – 11.00 AM:   Networking\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nEACC Member: Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member: $30\n\nREGISTER HERE\nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD UNDER THE CHATHAM HOUSE RULE. \n \n\nSPEAKER BIOS\n\nRufus DRABBLE\n\nRufus Drabble started his role as Her Majesty’s Consul General in Miami in August 2022. He leads the UK’s work promoting economic\, commercial\, political\, security and consular interests in Florida\, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.\n\nRufus’ previous role was in The Netherlands as Regional Director for consular and crisis work across Europe and Central Asia\, supporting the many British travellers and residents in the region. He has also served in Tunisia as Deputy Ambassador\, in Singapore in a regional role\, and in Afghanistan\, Norway and Kenya. Rufus was involved with recovery efforts in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Tunisia (2016) and in Kenya (1998). He has also supported British nationals caught up in the Russian invasion of Ukraine\, the collapse of Thomas Cook Airlines\, and provided consular help to British football supporters attending the Russia World Cup\, after many diplomatic staff were expelled following the Salisbury poisonings.\n\nRufus is accompanied in Miami by his wife Stella and dog\, Mango\, and has two daughters studying in the UK. He is a keen\, but useless\, fisherman and also enjoys tennis. The British Consulate General in Miami works across Florida\, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to strengthen UK-US relations and to promote British interests.\n\n \n\nEverett EISSENSTAT\n\nEverett Eissenstat is a partner in the Public Policy Practice Group at Squire Patton Boggs. Everett is one of the nation’s foremost global trade experts having served in senior positions in Congress\, the Office of the US Trade Representative\, the White House and a Fortune 50 company. He helps clients manage and mitigate geopolitical risk\, influence international economic policymaking\, and develop and execute successful international trade and investment strategies.\n\nBefore joining Squire Patton Boggs\, Everett most recently served as chair of North America and global trade lead at a boutique global public relations consultancy firm. He was senior vice president at a multinational automotive manufacturer (2018-2021) reporting to the CEO and managing over 100 public policy professionals worldwide. He helped navigate a range of challenges\, including labor relations\, supply chain disruptions and the regulatory and compliance implications of transitioning from internal combustible engines to electric vehicles. Everett is based in Washington DC.\n\n \n\nMichaelangelo MARGHERITA\n\nMichelangelo Margherita is Head of Trade\, Agriculture and Digital Economy in the Delegation of the European Union to the U.S.\n\nBefore moving to Washington\, he spent most of his career in the Directorate General for Trade of the European Commission in Brussels. His assignments included legislative files\, trade negotiations but also public diplomacy and press relations. He was part of the negotiating team for the EU’s FTA with Andean countries\, he was posted in Mexico City and subsequently developed the EU legislation on conflict minerals.\n\nHe holds law and political science degrees from universities in Paris and Montreal. Michelangelo has roots in several European countries and is married with two children.\n\n \n\nSylvain PERRET\n\nSylvain Perret is a distinguished business executive and consultant with over two decades of experience in international trade\, banking\, and real estate. His career spans key markets in France\, the French West Indies\, and the United States\, where he has facilitated entrepreneurial growth and international business transactions.\n\nAs the founder of Integrity International Brokers\, LLC (DBA Objectif USA)\, Mr. Perret assists both foreign and domestic entrepreneurs in acquiring and managing businesses in the United States. He also guides European investors in purchasing U.S. businesses and specializes in E2 visa applications for expatriates seeking U.S. business ownership.\n\nAn accomplished speaker and published author\, Mr. Perret has shared his insights at events like the French American Business Summit in Washington\, DC\, and through his book on the E2 visa process\, “S’expatrier aux États-Unis grâce aux visas d’entrepreneurs.” He has received multiple awards\, including the Million Dollar Plus Award from Business Brokers of Florida.\n\nMr. Perret serves as the USA Country Delegate for OSCI (French Federation of Export Professionals) and has held leadership roles such as President of the Alliance Française of Greater Orlando and former President of the French American Business Council of Orlando. His board participation has been instrumental in strengthening France-U.S. business relations.\n\n \n\nPeter STRATOS\n\nPeter Stratos is a principal in Kaufman Rossin’s International Tax department where he provides extensive knowledge to his clients on international tax planning for both individual and corporate taxes. Peter’s primary expertise in international tax is in the areas of foreign tax credit planning\, residency issues\, state and local issues for international and multinational businesses\, expats and inpats\, pre-immigration planning\, transfer pricing\, compensation planning\, treaty positions\, entity selection\, organizational structuring and withholding issues.\n\nPeter is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Virginia. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, the Florida Institute of Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Public Accountants. Peter is also a Member of the Board of Directors of EACC Florida and serves as Treasurer\n\n \n\nProgram hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-i-elections-2024-eu-france-uk-usa-implications-for-transatlantic-business-and-trade/
LOCATION:Kaufman Rossin – Miami\, 3310 Mary Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33133\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T113000
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SUMMARY:INAUGURAL MEETING - EACCFL Task Force Transportation\, Logistics & Customs
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED\n\n\nJoin us for the Inaugural Meeting of EACC Florida’s Task Force Transportation\, Logistics & Customs. \n\nIf you are an active professional in these industries that understands the benefits of sharing best practices across industries and ensuring that there is no silo thinking\, this event is for you!\n\nWhile there are a number of entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve the transportation\, logistics & customs industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nThe topic of this first event is: Know Your Cargo: Reinforcing Best Practices to Ensure the Safe and Compliant Transport of Goods in Maritime and Other Forms of Transportation\n\nOur interactive discussion will be facilitated by Kurt Lunkenheimer\, a former federal prosecutor\, who will be in conversation with Carlo Battiston\, Branch Manager at Röhlig Logistics. The speakers will address best practices for companies involved in the transportation of goods abroad\, including but not limited to manufacturers\, exporters/re-exporters\, shipping companies\, carriers and freight forwarders. These will include best practices in KYC – both Know Your Customer and Know Your Cargo\, due diligence in researching sellers\, buyers and intermediaries\, and building a network of similarly situated companies in order to share information\, among other topics.\n\n \n\nChatham House rules or any other confidentiality rule might apply to allow for open exchange during the meeting.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n 	Kurt Lunkenheimer\, Member – Cozen O’Connor\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n11.30 AM – 12.00 PM:   Arrivals & Registration\n12.00 PM – 1.00 PM:     Program\n1.00 PM – 2.00 PM:       Lunch & Networking\n\nLOCATION\n\nThe location will be communicated to registered and confirmed attendees only.\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nAttendance is reserved to EACC Florida Members & invited guests and is free of charge.\n\nREGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED\n\nIf your company is not a Member of the EACC Florida but you wish to be considered as a Guest for our next Task Force meeting\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\nTo find out more about the Task Force\, click here.\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nKurt LUNKENHEIMER\n\nKurt is an experienced white collar litigator and former federal prosecutor who defends companies and individuals in the context of government or internal investigations\, enforcement actions\, and civil or criminal trials.\n\nKurt served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) for 13 years\, leading a wide range of high-profile investigations. He first chaired or supervised nearly 30 trials to verdict\, including prosecution of international drug trafficking\, money laundering\, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations\, alien smuggling\, maritime crimes\, environmental crimes\, health care fraud\, kickback schemes\, and financial fraud.\n\nWidely respected in the U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Kurt received numerous recognitions and was promoted to several leadership posts\, most recently deputy chief in the International Narcotics and Money Laundering Section and\, prior to that\, deputy chief in the Major Crimes Section. Kurt also worked in private practice for six years as a white collar criminal defense attorney in New York City and Philadelphia before going into government.\n\nIn his current practice\, Kurt defends clients who are witnesses\, subjects\, or targets of government inquiries and investigations\, leads internal and whistleblower claim investigations\, and partners with corporate clients to audit and enhance compliance with federal and state laws.\n\nKurt earned his A.B. from Princeton University in 1999 and his J.D.\, cum laude\, from Duke University School of Law in 2003\, where he was an editor for the Alaska Law Review. Kurt completed a clerkship with the Honorable Richard J. Leon in the District Court for the District of Columbia.\n\nA former NCAA Division I athlete\, Kurt was captain of Princeton University’s lacrosse team\, winning three national championships and co-captaining the 1996 World Champion U.S. Under-19 team. He is still deeply involved in the lacrosse community\, serving as a member of the disciplinary committee of the professional Premier Lacrosse League and as a volunteer high school lacrosse coach.\n\nProgram hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/inaugural-meeting-eaccfl-task-force-transportation-logistics-customs/
LOCATION:Location available upon registration only
CATEGORIES:events
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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SUMMARY:EACC Chapter Directors Strategy Meeting in Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\n\n\n\nEACC Netherlands will be hosting an EACC all chapters Strategy Meeting in Amsterdam on June 8.\n\n\nWill be in attendance: Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild (EACC New York)\, Nicole Fenyo (EACC Cincinnati)\, Erin McKelvey (EACC Texas)\, Sandrine Perreault (EACC Lyon)\, Katherine Prewitt (EACC Paris)\, Fernanda Sieverling (EACC Carolinas) and Christina Sleszynska (EACC Florida).\n\nThe Strategy Meeting will be preceded by a Networking Reception on Friday June 7 from 5PM to 7PM.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFor further details\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eacc-chapter-directors-strategy-meeting-in-amsterdam/
LOCATION:Amsterdam
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100322
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SUMMARY:Members Only I Celebrating the New Year with Pernod Ricard
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us on Thursday January 25\, 2024 for a Celebration of the New Year hosted by Pernod Ricard in their beautiful new offices in Miami’s Blue Lagoon.\n\nHear about Pernod Ricard’s “2030 Sustainability & Responsibility Roadmap” and learn about ABELAC\, the recently established Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe with a mission to build a sustainable and responsible value chain / industry for spirits across the region.\n\nMingle with Members\, Invited Guests and Pernod Ricard Executives around a drink from the Pernod Ricard Collection and use the opportunity to meet with the Members of the Board of Directors of EACC Florida.\n\nWhen\n5.00 p.m. – 5.15 p.m.                Walk-in\n5.15 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.                Presentations\n5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.               Networking\n\nWhere\nPernod Ricard LatAm HQ – Blue Lagoon\, Miami\nThe exact location will be provided before the event to registered attendees only.\n\nHow\nIf you wish to attend\, please register at csleszynska@eaccfl.com by Monday January 22\, 2024.\n\nABOUT PERNOD RICARD\n\nPernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales amounting to €10\,701 million in fiscal year FY22. The Group\, which owns 17 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands\, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the industry with over 240 premium brands distributed across more than 160 markets. Pernod Ricard’s portfolio includes Absolut Vodka\, Ricard pastis\, Ballantine’s\, Chivas Regal\, Royal Salute\, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies\, Jameson Irish whiskey\, Martell cognac\, Beefeater gin\, Malibu liqueur or Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. The Group’s mission is to unlock the magic of human connections by bringing “Good Times from a Good Place”\, in line with its Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap. Pernod Ricard’s decentralised organisation empowers its 19\,480 employees to be on-the-ground ambassadors of its purposeful and inclusive culture of conviviality\, bringing people together in meaningful\, sustainable and responsible ways to create value over the long term. Executing its strategic plan\, Transform & Accelerate\, Pernod Ricard now relies on its “Conviviality Platform”\, a new growth model based on data and artificial intelligence to meet the ever-changing demand of consumers. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code:FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 and Eurostoxx 50 indices.\n\n \n\nHosted by\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/members-only-i-celebrating-the-new-year-with-pernod-ricard/
CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214
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SUMMARY:By Invitation Only – Introduction to South Florida’s Tech Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”36696″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]In December 2023\, Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander de Croo is leading an “inspirational mission” to Atlanta and Miami titled: The Future of Digital: Unlocking the Web3 route from Atlanta to Miami. The mission is organized by AGORIA\, the Tech Federation of Belgium\, and will be in Miami on December 13-15.\n\nAs part of the Miami program\, EACC Florida is organizing a panel discussion as an introduction to South Florida’s tech ecosystem. Our invited panelists each have played essential roles in the development of the Miami tech ecosystem\, which in recent years has been the fastest growing technology hub in the United States.\n\nWe are honored that His Excellency Michel Gerebtzoff\, Consul General of Belgium\, will be in attendance and offer a few words at the start of the program. \n\nThis program is restricted to the Belgian delegates\, EACC Florida Members and other invited guests.\n\nPANELISTS\n\n 	Leigh-Ann Buchanan\, President – Miami Dade Innovation Authority\n 	Jaret Davis\, Senior Vice-President & Co-Managing Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig\n 	Melissa Medina\, CEO & President – eMerge Americas\n 	Ivan Rapin-Smith\, Managing Director – Watsco Ventures\n 	Alan Sutin\, Chair Technology\, Media & Telecommunications Practice and Senior Chair Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice – Greenberg Traurig\, and President – EACC Florida [Moderator]\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOS\n\n Leigh-Ann A. Buchanan\, Esq. is a founder\, investor\, and strategic advisor. Her body of work leverages over 15 years of experience as an attorney and social impact executive to explore how equity intersects with tech\, innovation and social investment to transform communities. Through a diverse portfolio of initiatives\, including Nyah Project\, Tech Equity Miami\, Opportunity Connect and Venture Cafe Miami\, Leigh-Ann has helped unlock over $75 million in philanthropic investment to bridge opportunity and access gaps for underrepresented communities.\n\nShe currently serves as the President & CEO of the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority\, which accelerates the discovery and commercialization of technologies that solve critical public challenges by investing in startup companies and facilitating collaboration between private innovators and the public sector.\n\nLeigh-Ann previously served as Chair of the American Bar Association Coalition on Racial & Ethnic Justice. She holds executive certificates from Harvard Business School\, INSEAD and Columbia Business School as well as a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and a B.A from Bethune-Cookman University. Leigh-Ann was born and raised in Vancouver (Canada) and has been living in Miami since 2006.\n\n \n\nJaret L. Davis is Co-Managing Shareholder of the Miami office of Greenberg Traurig\, P.A.\, a member of the firm’s global Executive Committee and oversees approximately 180 attorneys and 200 business staff based in the firm’s founding office in Miami. He focuses his corporate and securities practice on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions\, capital markets transactions\, and complex secured financings. The vast majority of Jaret’s clients are technology players\, ranging from information technology\, to life sciences/biotech\, to renewable energy sources.\n\nFor over a decade\, Jaret has played a key role in the firm’s global efforts to be a dominant player in the technology industry. Under his leadership\, the Miami office has been a thought leader in representing angel investors\, venture capital firms\, growth equity funds\, as well as various technology companies along all intervals of the life cycle\, from startup to multi-billion dollar publicly-traded companies. He routinely provides representation to publicly traded clients having an aggregate market capitalization of over $75 billion.\n\nIn addition to his practice\, Jaret serves as a co-founder and General Counsel of the eMerge Americas global technology conference.  He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and as Chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council\, the Official Economic Development Partnership for Miami-Dade County. In that capacity\, he led Miami’s bid to obtain Amazon’s HQ2 headquarters in which Miami was among the short-listed cities.\n\nJaret also serves on the Board of Directors of the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center\, the National Board of Directors of Venture for America and on the Board of City National Bank of Florida.\n\n \n\nMelissa Medina is the CEO & Co-founder of eMerge Americas\, a venture-backed platform that has led the transformation of Miami into a global technology hub. eMerge\, launched in 2014\, is a premier global tech conference and startup accelerator held annually in Miami and attracting more than 25\,000+ attendees from over 50 countries and over 5\,000 companies. Prior to eMerge Americas\, Melissa was a Financial Manager at Terremark Worldwide\, a leading operator of integrated network access points\, the critical infrastructure that connects the internet around the World.\n\nMelissa is also the President of the Medina Family Foundation (MFF) which dedicates her family’s resources towards supporting initiatives that focus on climate research\, homelessness\, mentoring children\, and empowering families by enhancing the education system and quality of life. As a mother of 5\, Melissa is extremely passionate about empowering the next generation.\n\nA frequent honoree\, Melissa was recently honored with the 2023 annual “Woman of Distinction” award by Florida International University’s Dr. Lillian Kopenhaver Center. Melissa graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Business Administration & an MA in International Business from the University of Florida and ESADE in Barcelona.\n\n \n\nIvan Rapin-Smith is the founding Managing Director of Watsco Ventures\, the startup incubator and venture investment arm of Watsco\, Inc. Prior to joining the Miami-based Fortune 500 company\, Ivan was the inaugural Managing Director of Venture Hive\, a startup accelerator spun out of the University of Miami. Raised and educated in Belgium\, Ivan earned a Master of Science in Electromechanical Engineering from the Catholic University of Leuven\, and began his career in management consulting before co-founding two Belgian startups and Belgium’s first startup accelerator. He moved to Miami in 2011\, where he quickly became a key figure in the burgeoning local tech sector\, dedicating his expertise to guiding startups towards sustainable\, innovative growth and technological progress.\n\n \n\n \n\nAlan Sutin is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.\n\n \n\nProgram hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/by-invitation-only-introduction-to-south-floridas-tech-ecosystem/
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ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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SUMMARY:By Invitation Only - Meet AGORIA & 50 Tech Companies from Belgium
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nThe aim of the Future of Digital Mission is to discover two of the most important emerging tech hubs\, Atlanta and Miami\, and their exciting digital innovators to find out all about the next evolution of the internet and its related digital technologies that will disrupt our businesses in the years to come.\n\nJoin AGORIA\, the Belgian Tech Federation and EACC Florida on Wednesday December 13 in welcoming Belgian business leaders\, decision makers (C-level) and tech entrepreneurs from fifty tech companies visiting Miami as part of this mission.\n\nThe event will be graced by the presence of His Excellency Michel Gerebtzoff\, Consul General of Belgium.\n\nFor details\, contact Christina Sleszynska\, Executive Director EACC Florida at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\nFind out more about AGORIA and the participating companies here.\n\n \n\nWith the support of[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-50-tech-companies-from-belgium-on-inspirational-mission-to-miami/
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ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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SUMMARY:By Invitation Only - Industry Briefing with Kristian Hedberg\, Minister Counsellor for Transportation & Mobility at EUDEL
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]EACC Florida is organizing an Invitation-Only Industry Briefing with Kristian Hedberg\, Minister Counsellor\, Mobility & Transport at the EU Delegation in Washington DC.\n\nKristian Hedberg\, who will be on a 3-day official visit to Miami in December\, will update our guests on the EU’s transportation and mobility agenda with a focus on innovation and sustainability including areas of coordination with the United States.\n\nKristian Hedberg joined the EU Delegation in Washington DC in September 2023. This is his first official visit to S. Florida.\n\nFor details on how to receive an invitation\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\n \n\nOUR GUEST\n\nA Finnish national\, Mr Hedberg holds an MBA/Economics degree from the Turku School of Economics in Turku\, Finland and a post-graduate diploma from the School of International Relations of the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.\n\nHe joined the European Commission as a desk officer in the Directorate-General (Department) for Competition policy in 1996 and later worked in the Directorate-General for Enlargement.\n\nMr Hedberg pursued his career as a Member of the Cabinet (private office) of EU Commissioner Liikanen (Enterprise policy and Information society) and thereafter of the Cabinet of EU Commissioner Rehn (Enlargement policy). In 2007\, he became the Deputy Head of the Cabinet of EU Commissioner Kuneva (Consumer policy).\n\nIn 2009\, he joined the Directorate-General for Enlargement as the Head of Unit responsible for relations with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. In 2012\, he took up the post of Head of Unit dealing with Land Transport Policy in the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport.\n\nFrom 2014 to 2019 he was the Deputy Head of EU Commissioner Bieńkowska’s Cabinet (Internal Market\, Industry\, Entrepreneurship and SMEs).\n\nIn 2019\, he returned to the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport as the Head of Unit responsible for Policy co-ordination and Inter-institutional Relations. In 2021\, he was appointed Head of Unit for Sustainable & Intelligent Transport.\n\nMr Hedberg took up his current post at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States in September 2023.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/invitation-only-industry-briefing-with-kristian-hedberg-minister-counsellor-for-transportation-mobility-at-eudel/
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ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com
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