BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//European American Chamber of Commerce Florida - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eaccfl.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for European American Chamber of Commerce Florida REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20260316T141621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T142148Z UID:39195-1773833400-1773837000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar I GT I The Current State of Tariffs: Refunds\, Potential Litigation\, and Other Business Risks DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Greenberg Traurig for a very special conversation with Rick Woldenberg\, CEO of Learning Resources and the lead plaintiff in the recent Supreme Court case invalidating the IEEPA tariffs\, as we discuss:\n\nThe Current State of Tariffs: Refunds\, Potential Litigation\, and Other Business Risks\n\nGreenberg Traurig invites you to join us for a very special conversation with guest Rick Woldenberg\, CEO of Learning Resources and hand2mind\, and lead plaintiff in the recent Supreme Court case invalidating the IEEPA tariffs. Rick will speak about his experience as a business leader taking a major\, high-profile case to the highest court in the U.S. as he navigated business and tariff uncertainty.\n\nFollowing the discussion with Rick\, GT’s International Trade Practice attorneys will provide insights into the latest developments on IEEPA tariff refunds\, trade policy\, and associated business risks. We will also hear from GT tax and litigation attorneys who will discuss potential transfer pricing implications of this critical decision\, and the class action litigation ramifications of the Learning Resources decision.\n\nDETAILS\n\nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026\n11:30 a.m. (EST)\n\nREGISTER\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-gt-i-the-current-state-of-tariffs-refunds-potential-litigation-and-other-business-risks/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20260206T011020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T145846Z UID:39097-1773824400-1773831600@eaccfl.com 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] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/global-mobility-investment-a-transatlantic-perspective-is-the-grass-really-greener-key-considerations-for-companies-and-their-leadership/ LOCATION:RSM US\, 2811 Ponce de Leon Blvd - 7th floor\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States CATEGORIES:events ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20260227T152723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T152723Z UID:39150-1772622000-1772625600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar I Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program: US–Portugal Tax Considerations DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Henley & Partners for an informative session offering insights into the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program\, including the latest updates\, eligible investment options\, the application process\, and key tax considerations for Americans.\n\nSpeakers:\n\n Katarina Coleman\, International Tax Services Manager\, Crowe\n Mariana Carp\, Partner\, Ilya Advisors\n Jose Padgett\, Director Private Clients\, Henley & Partners\n Joana Barata\, Deputy Program Director\, Henley & Partners\n\nPlease register for free at this link.\n\nYou will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-portugal-golden-residence-permit-program-us-portugal-tax-considerations/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20260113T183930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T143042Z UID:39029-1771495200-1771498800@eaccfl.com 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] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-i-transatlantic-perspectives-on-securing-critical-raw-materials-and-components-in-a-fragmented-world/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T111500 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20260118T134613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T150134Z UID:39042-1770801300-1770808500@eaccfl.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20260112T160946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T160946Z UID:39019-1769706000-1769711400@eaccfl.com 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/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260121T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260121T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20251201T155037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T155037Z UID:38943-1768989600-1768995000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar I ERCI | AI-Driven Rail Infrastructure Monitoring DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Infrastructure networks worldwide face mounting pressure from ageing assets\, extreme weather\, and workforce constraints\, making traditional inspection models increasingly unsustainable. As part of their Innovation in Rail focused series\, join this ERCI webinar and learn about AI-based solutions for the automated registration of railway infrastructure.\n\nClick on the logo for details.\n\nWednesday\, 21 January | 10:00-11:30 (UTC+1)\nPlease register HERE\n\n \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-erci-ai-driven-rail-infrastructure-monitoring/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251210T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20251117T153326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T153326Z UID:38854-1765360800-1765366200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar I ERCI I Using AI for Improving Services in Public Transport DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]As part of their Innovation in Rail focused series\, join this ERCI webinar and learn about using AI for improving services in public transport.\n\nThanks to AI-supported capacity analysis and forecasting\, transport companies can accurately predict the utilisation of their vehicles in real time. This is made possible by OpenCapacity’s patented AI technology\, which intelligently links live data from existing on-board sensors (e.g. weight\, Wi-Fi\, AFZ\, CCTV) with external variables such as weather\, delays or major events. This provides in-depth insights into passenger flows and usage behaviour – not just retrospectively\, but also proactively.\n\nClick on the logo for details.\n\nWednesday\, 10 December 2025 | 10:00-11:30 (UTC+1)\nPlease register here: https://mobilitaet-bb.de/en/calendar/erci-webinar-using-ai-improving-services-public-transport[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-erci-i-using-ai-for-improving-services-in-public-transport/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20251201T175718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T175718Z UID:38951-1765285200-1765288800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar I Fragomen US I Pharmaceutical Industry Webcast: Impacts on Pharma Hiring and Global Talent DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nJoin us on Tuesday\, December 9 for an in-depth webcast focused on the evolving immigration landscape for the US pharmaceutical industry and its workforce challenges. This session will provide practical perspectives and timely guidance for leaders navigating an increasingly complex talent environment. \nOur discussion will examine: \n\n\n Talent and recruitment trends in the pharmaceutical industry\n Visa restrictions and impacts on company bottom-line\, clinical trials and trainings\n Industry insights on the H-1B $100\,000 fee and update on litigation in progress\n Impact of AI on the industry’s research and development capabilities\n Risk & compliance issues for pharmaceutical companies\n\nDecember 9\, 2025 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EST\n\nRegister HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-fragomen-us-i-pharmaceutical-industry-webcast-impacts-on-pharma-hiring-and-global-talent/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251204 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20251201T174603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T174603Z UID:38948-1764720000-1764806399@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar I Henley & Partners I Leading Residence Program Series: Portugal\, Greece\, Latvia\, Italy\, Malta DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Henley & Partners cordially invites you to a global webcast providing insights into the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program\, Greece Golden Visa Program\, Latvia Residence by Investment Program\, Italy Residence by Investment Program\, and the Malta Permanent Residence Programme.\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n Discover the key benefits of each program\n Gain a clear understanding of the requirements\n Learn more about the procedures and timelines for application\n Explore how these programs can support access to top-tier educational opportunities for you and your family\, leveraging our specialized education services\n Gain a high-level insight into the various tax regimes and how our cross-border tax expertise can help identify optimal jurisdictions tailored to your needs\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 3 December 2025\nSession 1: 6:00 New York I Session 2: 12:00 New York\n\nRegister here for Session 1.\nRegister here for Session 2.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-henley-partners-i-leading-residence-program-series-portugal-greece-latvia-italy-malta/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20251022T184953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T184953Z UID:38780-1764151200-1764156600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar | ERCI | The Human Factor in Rail DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join ERCI and Actus Management Group on November 26 for insights into innovative technologies that support the human factor and thus contribute to the high safety of rail operations.\n\nThis webinar is organised by the ERCI – European Railway Clusters Initiative. ERCI 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.\n\n \n\nDATE / TIME\n\n26. November 2025\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CET\n\nClick on the logo for details and to register[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-erci-the-human-factor-in-rail/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20251016T194335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T214244Z UID:37644-1763658000-1763665200@eaccfl.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20251106T210226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T210226Z UID:38841-1763643600-1763647200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:EACC Partner Webinar I Quarterly EU Economic Update: When the Going Gets Tough\, the Tough Get Going - Europe is Open for Business like Never Before DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Program brought to you by EACCNY.\n\nThe EU is rapidly moving ahead with plans to defend Europe and place it at the cutting edge of emerging new technologies. Amidst a quickly changing international environment\, the EU is preparing massive new investments in the defense\, clean tech\, and AI\, all while strengthening and diversifying its trade relationships by inking trade deals with the US\, Mercosur\, Indonesia and others.\n\nThese efforts are taking place at both the EU and national level. To supports its efforts to boost its industrial leadership\, the EU is leading a renewed push to deepen and harmonize financial markets across the continent\, while Germany\, among others\, has announced a large new fiscal package to fund higher defense spending.\n\nEurope is also taking steps to implement the recommendations of the Draghi Report\, by simplifying regulations\, expanding the single market\, and training the workforce of tomorrow.\n\nEurope is open for business like never before. Join our webinar to get insights from senior experts who will discuss the economic outlook in Europe and the major policy developments now transforming the EU.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n• Ben Carliner\, Senior Economist\, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.\n• Willem Kooi\, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs\, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.\n• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild\, Executive Director\, EACCNY [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nThis webinar is organized in partnership with:\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eacc-partner-webinar-i-quarterly-eu-economic-update-when-the-going-gets-tough-the-tough-get-going-europe-is-open-for-business-like-never-before/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250828T192522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T192522Z UID:38501-1763337600-1763683199@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Partner Event I Select Florida I Florida Pavilion at MEDICA 2025 - Dusseldorf DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\n\n\nMEDICA\, the industry’s premier global Life Sciences/Medical trade show\, is where many of Florida’s top medical companies will promote their goods and services from the Florida Pavilion for the 34th consecutive year. SelectFlorida has secured space for the Florida Pavilion and individual booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the pavilion.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Michael Schiffhauer at 407-956-5634 or Mike.Schiffhauer@SelectFlorida.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-event-i-select-florida-i-florida-pavilion-at-medica-2025-dusseldorf/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20251027T204619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T204619Z UID:38784-1762948800-1762956000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Event I Forward Global I US-China Competition: Implications for Latin America DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]As strategic competition between the United States and China intensifies\, Latin American nations find themselves caught between threats of trade retaliation and a need to diversify markets. This event will explore how the rivalry between these two economic and political giants is shaping Latin America’s year ahead\, from trade and investment flows to security partnerships and diplomatic alignments. By examining the region’s responses to growing Chinese influence and evolving U.S. engagement\, our discussion will highlight both the risks and opportunities Latin America faces in navigating this high-stakes global rivalry.\n\nPlease join Forward Global on November 12 for a conversation on US-China Competition: Implications for Latin America led by Dr. Judith Jacob.\n\nDate / Time\nNovember 12\, 2025 at 12.00 – 2.00PM\n\nLocation\nForward Global – Miami Office\n900 Biscayne Boulevard – Suite 1201\nMiami\, FL 33132\n\nClick on the image to register\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-event-i-forward-global-i-us-china-competition-implications-for-latin-america/ LOCATION:Forward Global Miami Office\, 900 Biscayne Blvd\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250829T191835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T151049Z UID:38519-1762943400-1762947000@eaccfl.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251112T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20251022T174800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T174800Z UID:38777-1762941600-1762947000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar I ERCI I Accessible Indoor Navigation for Blind Rail Passengers DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nJoin ERCI Member Pinpoint on November 12 for insights into innovative systems for Accessible Indoor Navigation for Blind Rail Passengers\n\nWhat to expect?\n\n\n\n\n\nPinpoint develops and markets indoor GPS systems for smartphones and IoT devices to enable navigation and location-based service as well as spatial awareness in buildings. DB Systel is paving the way for the digital future of the railway system and its valuable contribution to people and our environment.\n\nThe presentations describe how a navigation system for blind individuals was implemented in train stations. It focuses on the specific needs of blind users\, the types of data required within a station\, and the use of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for smartphone-based positioning. Key aspects of the development and integration process are also highlighted.\n\nThis webinar is organised by the ERCI – European Railway Clusters Initiative. ERCI 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.\n\nClick on the logo to register.\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-erci-i-accessible-indoor-navigation-for-blind-rail-passengers/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250829T190220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T151202Z UID:38513-1762875000-1762878600@eaccfl.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250224T152932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T132216Z UID:38008-1762819200-1763078399@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Event I TRADE SHOW in Miami by Messe Muenchen I Transport Logistic\, Air Cargo & Cargo Project Americas DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1749226498692{padding-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1749226545724{padding-top: -20px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1756473668504{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]\nShaping the Future of Freight Transportation\, Logistics\, Air Cargo & Project Cargo\nMesse München proudly presents the next edition of transport logistic Americas\, the premier B2B event for freight transportation\, logistics\, and global supply chain management. After the successful debut\, the event returns including the launch of project cargo Americas.\n\nWe’re also joining forces with the long-standing air cargo Americas\, a renowned trade show and conference founded by the World Trade Center Miami in 1991.\n\nTogether\, these flagship events will create the most comprehensive multimodal trade show and conference in the Americas.\n\nDiscover what’s next in logistics:\n\n Explore cutting-edge solutions in air cargo\, multimodal freight transportation\, project cargo and logistics digitalization.\n Learn from global industry leaders about the latest innovations shaping global trade\n Build strategic partnerships and network with professionals across the entire supply chain\n\nJoin worldwide industry experts and decision makers gathering in one dynamic venue—the Miami Beach Convention Center\, from November 11-13\, 2025!\n\nEACC Florida is holding two seminars as part of the show’s Official Conference Program: \n\n \n\n 11/11/2025 – 3.30PM – 4.30PM I “Transatlantic Trade in Turbulent Times: Navigating Tariffs\, Policy Shifts\, and Supply Chain Realities”\n 11/12/2025 – 10.30AM – 11.30AM I “FDI Investment into Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges\, Opportunities and Miami as a Beacon for the “Other” Transatlantic Relationship”\n\n\n\nThis is the must-attend event for logistics providers\, freight forwarders\, shippers\, and supply chain executives looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.\n\nVisit www.tl-americas.org for more information and to register.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/announcing-transport-logistics-americas-air-cargo-americas-by-messe-muenchen/ LOCATION:Miami Beach Convention Center\, Miami Beach\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20251022T152651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T133033Z UID:38745-1762171200-1762178400@eaccfl.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250930T133256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T133256Z UID:38717-1760527800-1760531400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar I Cozen O'Connor I What You Need to Know to Do Business with the United States Federal Government – the “2025 New Normal” DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Eric Leonard will present a Cozen O’Connor webinar titled “What You Need to Know to Do Business with the United States Federal Government – the ‘2025 New Normal.’”\n\nThis webinar will explore the groundwork for what it takes to do business with the federal government and how your company can stay ahead in this dynamic environment. The webinar will cover the “big picture” landscape for U.S. government contracting\, basic contracting methods and vehicles\, statutory and regulatory schemes\, and basic government contracting principles. Eric will also discuss how government contracting can be used as an engine for social change\, strategies for limiting government contract compliance risk\, and enforcement and oversight.\nDate & Time\nStart Date: 10/15/2025\nStart Time: 11:30 am ET\nEnd Time: 12:30 pm ET\n\nDetails and Registration HERE\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-cozen-oconnor-i-what-you-need-to-know-to-do-business-with-the-united-states-federal-government-the-2025-new-normal/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250815T204901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T151033Z UID:38488-1758499200-1758585599@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Partner Announcement I Miami Dade Innovation Authority I Public Innovation Challenge No. 6: Streamlining Housing Access and Resident Experience DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 22\, 2025 \n \nMiami-Dade Innovation Authority (“MDIA”) invites early- to growth-stage companies to submit pilot-ready solutions that use data and technology to streamline resident placement and eliminate barriers to housing access. Collaborators for this challenge include Miami-Dade County’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED)\, Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and  Miami Homes For All. \nTo join our virtual information sessions\, please click the link of the date you are able to attend and register to receive the calendar invite and meeting link. \n\n\n Thursday July 24\, 11:00 AM ET: View recording here\n Tuesday August 12\, 11:00 AM ET: Register here\n Wednesday August 27\, 11:00 AM ET: Register here\n\nIMPORTANT DATES\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Application Deadline: September 22 \, 2025 at 11:59pm EST\n Application Review (6-8 weeks)\n Top 10 Finalist Interviews: Mid-Late October 2025\n\nCLICK ON THE LOGO FOR DETAILS\n\n\n\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/partner-announcement-i-miami-dade-innovation-authority-i-public-innovation-challenge-no-6-streamlining-housing-access-and-resident-experience/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250903T205614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T205614Z UID:38559-1758200400-1758204000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar I RSMUS I Navigating business globally: Cross-border cash repatriation and tax DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nReal-world guidance on cross-border cash movement and repatriation\nMultinational companies often face challenges moving cash from foreign subsidiaries to where it’s needed most. In this webinar\, RSM’s international tax leaders from the U.S.\, the UK\, Germany and China will share practical guidance on managing cross-border intercompany positions\, repatriating cash through dividends or loans\, and navigating complex transfer pricing and regulatory considerations. You’ll gain insight into common pitfalls\, country-specific restrictions and real-world examples to help inform your strategy.\n\nPRESENTERS\n\nAmy Valentine  |  RSM US LLP\nNadja Litsch  |  RSM Ebner Stolz\nScurve Yu  |  RSM China\nVinod Keshav  |  RSM UK\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this webcast\, attendees will be able to:\n\n Identify key tax considerations and challenges when repatriating cash from foreign subsidiaries.\n Compare the use of intercompany loans\, transfer pricing strategies and dividends as methods for cross-border cash movement.\n Evaluate country-specific restrictions and compliance requirements related to cash repatriation in jurisdictions such as the UK\, Germany and China.\n\n\nDATE & TIME\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025\n1 p.m. ET | Noon CT \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-rsmus-i-navigating-business-globally-cross-border-cash-repatriation-and-tax/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250312T193543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T141719Z UID:38084-1758108600-1758117600@eaccfl.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250823 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250815T205816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T205914Z UID:38492-1755820800-1755907199@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Partner Announcement I SelectFlorida - International Trade & Business Development Leadership Mission to Italy 2025 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]SelectFlorida’s International Trade and Business Development Leadership Mission to Italy provides an opportunity to strengthen Florida’s maritime\, trade\, and international investment relationships with one of Europe’s most dynamic economies. The mission is centered around the grand opening of the SelectFlorida Italy Office in Milan and Florida’s presence at the Genoa International Boat Show—the largest event of its kind in Europe. This mission enables high-level engagements with global business leaders\, reinforces ongoing commercial partnerships\, and creates opportunities to attract new business and foreign direct investment (FDI) to the State of Florida.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor any mission related questions\, please contact: Justin Quiles at Justin.Quiles@SelectFlorida.org or 845-545-0591 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplication Deadline: August 22\, 202511:59 PM \nAll applications are subject to approval. Limited space available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick on the logo for details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-announcement-i-selectflorida-international-trade-business-development-leadership-mission-to-italy-2025/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250724T142307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T142307Z UID:38428-1753866000-1753878600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Event I Miami Dade College I 2025 Ability Innovations Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nPlease join us for the 2025 Ability Innovations Workshop\, a dynamic event showcasing how emerging technologies are expanding access and enhancing independence for people of all abilities. \nWednesday\, July 30\, 2025\n9:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nMiami Dade College – Wolfson Campus\nBuilding 8\, Room #8106\n300 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL 33132 \nUnder the theme “Tech for All: Advancing Abilities\,” the workshop will feature international experts in immersive technology\, mobility solutions\, and digital health. Speakers from INVELON\, INTERLIGHT\, BIEL GLASSES\, and BADALONA SERVEIS ASSISTENCIALS\, all of which now have a growing presence in Miami\, will share innovations that are transforming how individuals access education\, employment\, and daily life. \nThis is a unique opportunity to explore global advancements in accessibility-focused technology and connect with leaders contributing to Miami’s expanding tech ecosystem. \nRegister here: https://lu.ma/4uqkdmcm \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-event-i-miami-dade-college-i-2025-ability-innovations-workshop/ LOCATION:Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus\, 315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250716T143606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T142524Z UID:38422-1753351200-1753353900@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member event I WEBINAR I Cozen O'Connor I Beyond Borders: Unlocking U.S. Growth for European Health Care & Life Sciences DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Cozen O’Conor’s Christopher Raphaely on July 27 for the webinar “Beyond Borders: Unlocking U.S. Growth for European Health Care & Life Sciences alongside Nathan Cali\, Managing Partner at NOBLE Capital Markets\, Inc.\, Hinesh Patel\, Partner at CNM LLP\, and Matthew Podowitz\, Founder and Principal Consultant at Pathfinder Advisors LLC.\n\nThe webinar will provide European buyers with critical insights into leveraging currently attractive U.S. valuations\, exploring how lower relative costs and unique capital access advantages can drive successful cross-border deals. Discussion topics also include the significant market scale and unparalleled growth opportunities\, gaining guidance on navigating complex U.S. regulatory landscapes\, including FDA\, state laws\, and data privacy.\nDate & Time\nStart Date: 07/24/2025\nStart Time: 10:00 a.m. ET\nEnd Date: 07/24/2025\nEnd Time: 10:45 a.m. ET\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/cozen-oconnor-i-webinar-i-beyond-borders-unlocking-u-s-growth-for-european-health-care-life-sciences/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250617T161750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T173428Z UID:38355-1752078600-1752085800@eaccfl.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250707T173446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T173742Z UID:38379-1752066000-1752069600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member WEBINAR I Greenberg Traurig | Financial Services Litigation Mid-Year Review - Current Trends and Risks Ahead DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Greenberg Traurig shareholders will present a “Financial Services Litigation Mid-Year Review – Current Trends and Risks Ahead” webinar on Wednesday\, July 9 at 1 p.m. ET. The discussion will examine key developments and trends from the first half of the year and share insights on what may be expected to drive litigation and enforcement risks for the remainder of 2025. This hour-long CLE will include U.S. and global perspectives on payments\, arbitration\, AML/KYC and compliance\, changing enforcement and regulatory risks\, information use and security\, and other issues. We will share insights into how to navigate challenges and proactively mitigate risks going forward.\n\nOur presenters will include leading members of our global financial services team\, as well as former DOJ\, SEC\, and other government attorneys providing a unique perspective on what’s happening and what can be expected going forward.\n\nDate/Time\nJuly 09\, 2025\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET\n\nREGISTER[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/greenberg-traurig-i-webinar-financial-services-litigation-mid-year-review-current-trends-and-risks-ahead/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250709T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150335 CREATED:20250618T144050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T144050Z UID:38368-1752055200-1752060600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member WEBINAR I ERCI | Towards A Cleaner Rail DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Please join ERCI – European Railway Clusters Initiative\, as part of their “Cleaner Rail Initiative” and learn about innovative solutions for decarbonising the rail industry.\n\nSulnox Eco is the flagship solution of Sulnox Group to be presented in this webinar for delivering more complete combustion in engines. Made from 100% organic\, biodegradable ingredients\, it’s backed by numerous patents worldwide and works seamlessly with any liquid hydrocarbon fuel. No retrofits\, no costly upgrades\, no capex – just drop it in and see the results. From shipping and logistics to mining and construction\, Sulnox Eco is delivering results where it matters most. Tested extensively and in real-world operations\, our solution is already helping industries reduce fuel consumption\, lower emissions and protect engines. In 2024\, Colas Rail UK tested Sulnox Eco Fuel Conditioner in two settings: four tampers in Rugby (April–December) and Class 66/37 locomotives in York (October–December). Emissions were measured by Socotec and Cura Terrae.\n\nResults showed clear improvements after using Sulnox Eco:\n\n 4.5% better fuel efficiency in locomotives\n 63.2% less Carbon Monoxide\n 47.5% less Sulphur Oxide\n 32.6% reduction in PM2.5 and 30.4% in PM10\n\nSignificant emissions and fuel savings were observed across both trials.\n\nDATE/TIME\nJuly 9\, 2025\n10.00AM – 11.30AM CET I 4.00AM-5.30AM EDT\n\nDETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE\n\nFind out about other European advanced technologies on ERCI’s YouTube Channel HERE.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-erci-towards-a-cleaner-rail/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR