BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//European American Chamber of Commerce Florida - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:European American Chamber of Commerce Florida 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20250127T154754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T212915Z UID:37904-1739458800-1739473200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Fireside Chat I Tech Policy in the EU and US under Trump 2.0 - Regulatory Challenges & Business Opportunities for the Industry DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED\n\nOn January 20\, 2025\, President Donald Trump issued the “America First Trade Policy” memorandum\, outlining a comprehensive strategy to prioritize American economic and national security interests – including in the tech industry -and representing a radical shift from policies under the Biden Administration.\n\nYet\, continued collaboration between the E.U. and the U.S. is more important than ever due to a combination of competition from non-market economies and a lack of capacity in three key geo-strategic areas: telecommunications\, semiconductor manufacturing\, and critical minerals and raw materials. These areas are the basic building blocks of many of the products and services the United States and EU nations use across a variety of sectors\, including for the operation of critical infrastructure\, the manufacturing of medical devices\, and numerous military applications.\nUS Big Tech is ready for Trump 2.0. But what about the E.U.? And what about US Medium-Sized Tech? \nJoin us on February 13 with guest-speaker Johannes Bahrke\, Digital Counselor at the EU Delegation to the United States\, in conversation with tech C-Suite Executives for an open discussion about challenges and opportunities for the tech industry in Florida and on both sides of the Atlantic under the new Trump Administration.\n\nAnd after the program\, join us for a Networking Reception to celebrate EACC Florida’s 5th Anniversary.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n EU-U.S. relations\, China and “Tech Sovereignty” – what is the current landscape\, how is it being perceived and what does it really mean in an inter-connected world?\n Why are supply chain resilience\, standard-setting in new technologies\, and ethical considerations in tech deployment so crucial?\n How could the imposition of tariffs disrupt supply chains\, increase costs for tech companies\, and influence the availability and pricing of technology products in both the EU and the US?\n What is the status of the EU AI Act\, the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act and how will they play out in this new transatlantic environment?\n What was the role for the EU-US Technology & Trade Council established under the Biden Presidency. How was the tech industry involved and will it be replaced? To do what?\n How can the E.U. bridge differing transatlantic views to ensure collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence\, 5G\, and cybersecurity?\n What are the challenges and opportunities in handling transatlantic data flows and privacy concerns in the Trump 2.0 world?\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n Johannes BAHRKE\, Digital Counselor – EU Delegation to the United States\n Dr. Victor LOZINSKI\, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board – LeverX\n Alan SUTIN\, Senior Chair\, Global Intellectual Property & Technology Group – Greenberg Traurig\, and President – EACC Florida [Moderator]\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n3.00 PM – 3.30 PM:     Arrivals & Registration\n3.30 PM – 4.45 PM:     Program\n5.00 PM – 7.00P PM:  EACC Florida Anniversary Reception\n\nLOCATION\n\nGreenberg Traurig\n333 SE 2nd Avenue – Suite 4400\nMiami\, FL 33131\n\nREGISTRATION FEE\n\nEACC Member:                 Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member:       $30\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nJohanes BAHRKE is Counsellor for Digital Policy at the EU Delegation to the United States in Washington DC since August 2024. Prior to his posting\, he was European Commission Coordinating Spokesperson for digital policy\, research and innovation in Brussels. He accompanied key EU digital and tech regulations such as Digital Services Act\, the Digital Markets Act\, the Artificial Intelligence Act\, the EU Chips Act and the new data framework from proposal to implementation. Before joining the EU Institutions in 2014\, Johannes worked as editor and reporter for ZDF\, German national TV. Johannes studied media and communications in Siegen\, Germany\, and London\, UK\, and holds an MA in European political studies from the College of Europe in Bruges\, Belgium.\n\n \n\nDr. Victor LOZINSKI\, the Co-founder and Chairman of the Board at LeverX\, brings a wealth of expertise in enterprise applications and software engineering coupled with an unwavering commitment to technological excellence. LeverX\, founded by Dr. Lozinski in April 2003 in his Silicon Valley apartment\, has since evolved into a global Systems Integrator. LeverX has offices in twelve countries\, boasting a workforce of over 1700 professionals spread across four continents. Fluent in four languages\, Victor Lozinski obtained his Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from Riga Technical University\, Latvia\, and later earned a Ph.D. in Robotics from Riga Technical University\, Latvia\, and the University of Duisburg-Essen\, Germany. Having spent 24 impactful years in Silicon Valley\, Dr. Lozinski orchestrated the strategic relocation of LeverX to Miami\, Florida\, at the beginning of 2023. He and his wife are residents of Miami Beach and are proud parents of two grown sons.\n\nAlan SUTIN is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.\n\n \n\nEvent kindly hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/fire-side-chat-i-tech-policy-in-the-eu-and-us-regulatory-challenges-business-opportunities-for-the-industry/ LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20250105T200515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T200515Z UID:37854-1737460800-1737464400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Cozen O'Connor I WEBINAR I Getting Trade Ready in 2025: Strategies to Navigate Tariff Impacts DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\n\nUnder the incoming second Trump administration\, the United States is expected to adopt a more protectionist trade policy\, increasing tariffs on imports\, particularly from China. This shift from the previous free trade goals of G20 nations will very likely lead to higher costs for businesses and consumers due to widespread tariffs and new taxation challenges. Companies must develop strategies now to minimize the impacts of expected increased tariffs and duties to remain competitive in the evolving trade environment.\n\nJoin experts from Cozen O’Connor who will discuss key strategies businesses can already use to plan for and address tariff costs\, including:\n\n Supply chain diversification\n Utilizing trade agreements\n Drawback programs\n Product classification review\n Use of the First Sale rule\n Incorporating tariff management in pricing strategy\n Monitoring policy changes\n\nDate & Time\nStart Date: 01/21/2025\nStart Time: 12:00 p.m. ET\nEnd Time: 1:00 p.m. ET\n\nTo register for the webinar\, click here.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/cozen-oconnor-i-webinar-i-getting-trade-ready-in-2025-strategies-to-navigate-tariff-impacts/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20241130T214314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T183812Z UID:37789-1733922000-1733925600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Cozen O'Connor I WEBINAR I Navigating the Future of U.S. Immigration: Updates and Policy Shifts for 2025 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nJoin David Adams\, Counsel in Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice; Scott Bettridge\, Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice; and C. Towner French\, Managing Director of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies\, as they discuss potential changes to the U.S. immigration landscape and provide critical updates for 2025. In this webinar\, they will cover key topics\, including the impact of Tom Homan’s appointment as border czar\, Elon Musk’s role in leading the DOGE\, and how Donald Trump’s previous administration has shaped the current system. They will also explore potential changes to the H-1B lottery\, increased scrutiny of employment-based immigration\, and Department of State mandates. \nWednesday\, December 11\, 2024\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nCLE is approved in NY\, CA\, PA\, TX\, IL\, and NV. \nMN CLE has been applied for approval.\n\nCozen O’Connor is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC)\nfor the SHRM CPSM or SHRM SCPSM.\n\nThis program is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM CPSM or SHRM SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification\, please visit www.shrmcertification.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/cozen-oconnor-i-webinar-i-navigating-the-future-of-u-s-immigration-updates-and-policy-shifts-for-2025/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20241130T213011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T213011Z UID:37786-1733392800-1733396400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Greenberg Traurig I WEBINAR I Trump Administration Tariffs: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. and Global Enterprises DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Laura Siegel Rabinowitz and Robert Mangas as they look at the roadmap President-elect Donald J. Trump’s administration may use to enact his aggressive tariff plan. In this webinar the following questions will be examined:\n\n What can the Trump administration do on day one with respect to tariffs?\n How will Congress impact the Trump administration’s tariff agenda?\n What should importing companies consider doing now to prepare for the increased tariff environment in the new administration?\n What duty mitigation strategies can importers use to reduce the increased duty exposure?\n\nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A following the presentation.\n\nThursday\, December 5\, 2024\n10:00 am – 11:00 am ET\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/greenberg-traurig-i-webinar-i-trump-administration-tariffs-challenges-and-opportunities-for-u-s-and-global-enterprises/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241123 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20241011T160947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T161003Z UID:37619-1732233600-1732319999@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Partner Announcement I Public Innovation Challenge I Enhancing Transportation Visibility Across Miami-Dade County DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (“MDIA”) seeks early-to-growth stage startup companies with innovative solutions that can enhance Transportation Visibility in Miami-Dade County.\n\nMDIA seeks innovators with solutions that leverage sensors\, cameras\, spatial and traffic data aggregators and predictive analytics\, AI and machine learning\, and other technologies to enhance traffic visibility and management across roads\, sidewalks\, and other public spaces.   Ultimately\, solutions can be standalone or provide an additional layer of insight via integrations\, but must demonstrate valuable impact on nontraditional commuting patterns or special events in a subsequent pilot.\n\nMiami-Dade Innovation Authority bridges the gap between private innovators and the public sector to fast track innovation that improves quality of life for residents.  Through our signature Public Innovation Challenge\, we identify\, invest in and support early-to-growth stage companies from across the globe to pilot\, test and validate their technology and solutions to pressing public challenges in collaboration with the economic engines within Miami-Dade County.\n\nInnovators from Europe are also encouraged to apply.\n\nKey dates:\n\n Final Application Deadline: Friday\, November 22\, 2024 at 11:59pm ET\n Application Review (6-8 weeks)\n Top 10 Finalist Interviews: Late January/Early February 2025\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”INFORMATION & APPLICATION” color=”turquoise” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mdia.miami%2Ftransportation%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26_hsenc%3Dp2ANqtz-9NQ-1xQLQwR7Izzqgy9xczmjwqeAG2e_6Qdd614UJzuw53Z8juTWoQZu7FXFqAqd6gQzbhMz9GeMprtXt4_UXwVzIhZw%26_hsmi%3D328052828%26utm_content%3D328052828%26utm_source%3Dhs_email”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-announcement-i-public-innovation-challenge-i-enhancing-transportation-visibility-across-miami-dade-county/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20241111T165526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T165526Z UID:37706-1732183200-1732186800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Webinar | Doing Business in the United States: What You Need to Know about US Employment & Human Resources DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Program brought to you by EACC Carolinas and developed exclusively for the ‘Enterprise Europe Network’ (EEN)\n\nThe webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n\nThis webinar will provide valuable insights for companies looking to navigate the complexities of employment and human resources in the U.S. Participants will learn about the legal landscape\, cultural nuances\, and practical strategies for successful operations.\n\nThis webinar will focus on the following key topics:\n\nNavigating the U.S. legal environment and employment regulations\n\n• An in-depth look at federal\, state\, and local laws governing employment practices\n• Key regulations impacting hiring\, workplace rights\, employee benefits\, and labor relations\n• Understanding compliance requirements to avoid legal pitfalls and ensure fair employment practices\n\nCompliance\, hiring\, and termination practices\n\n• Essential elements of employment contracts and hiring agreements\, including best practices for drafting and negotiation\n• Navigating employee benefits and compensation structures while maintaining compliance with labor laws\n• Best practices for employee termination\, ensuring legal compliance and minimizing risks\n\nUnderstanding U.S. working culture and common challenges for expansion\n\n• Insights into the American workplace culture\, values\, and expectations\n• Common obstacles faced by companies expanding to the U.S. and effective strategies to overcome them\, ensuring successful integration\n\nJoin us for an informative session that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to successfully manage employment and HR in the U.S.\n\nSPEAKERS:\n• Cecilia Zapata-Harms\, Managing Partner\, 3rdEyeBio\n• Ashley Prickett Cuttino\, Partner\, OGLETREE DEAKINS\n• Katie Busbee\, Associate\, HAYNSWORTH SINKLER BOYD\n• Lisa Patti\, Founder\, C3Speech\n• Fernanda Sieverling\, Executive Director\, EACC Carolinas [Moderator]\n\n\nHOW TO PARTICIPATE:\n\nSTREAM the webinar LIVE or JOIN the session via WEBEX to interact with our experts!\n\nThe Enterprise Europe Network is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. EEN supports European small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia\, Africa and the Americas.\n\nYou can learn more about the EEN’s ‘Embracing global markets’ webinar series here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-doing-business-in-the-united-states-what-you-need-to-know-about-us-employment-human-resources/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20241111T164743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T151707Z UID:37704-1732104000-1732107600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Webinar | Quarterly EU Economic Update - The New EU Economic Statecraft – Promoting European Growth\, Competitiveness\, and Security in the 21st Century DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Program brought to you by EACCNY\n\nJoin us for an in-depth discussion of the economic outlook in Europe and the major challenges and opportunities facing the EU and US over the coming year. The focus topic of this webinar will be the European competitiveness in light of growth and security.\n\n\nMore details on the discussion topics will be announced soon.\n\n\nSPEAKERS: \n• Ben Carliner\, Senior Economist\, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.\n• Nora Hesse\, Head of Section – Economic & Financial Affairs\, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.\n• Debora Revoltella\, Chief Economist – Director of the Economics Department\, EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK\n• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild\, Executive Director\, EACCNY [Moderator]\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nThis webinar was organized in partnership with:\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-quarterly-eu-economic-update-the-new-eu-economic-statecraft-promoting-european-growth-competitiveness-and-security-in-the-21st-century/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240903T160941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T174750Z UID:37524-1731501000-1731506400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:MEMBERS & INVITATION ONLY I EACC Florida's Transportation\, Logistics & Customs Task Force Meeting DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for the second Meeting of EACC Florida’s Task Force Transportation\, Logistics & Customs.\n\nIf you are an active professional in these industries and understand the benefits of sharing best practices across industries ensuring that there is no silo thinking\, this event is for you!\n\nWhile there are entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve the transportation\, logistics & customs industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nThe topic of the second Task Force meeting is: Customs & Tariffs: what to expect after the US elections?\n\nOur interactive discussion will be facilitated by Mark LUDWIG\, National Trade Services Leader at RSM US and a recognized expert in supply chain and international trade matters\, such as customs valuation\, trade agreements\, classification\, origin and preferential programs.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n Prospects for status quo or radical shifts in US trade policy\n Which product categories will see tariff increases\n Opportunities to reduce landed costs through proactive tariff planning\n\nSPEAKER\n\n Mark LUDWIG\, National Trade Services Leader – RSM US\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n11.30 AM – 12.00 PM:   Arrivals & Registration\n12.00 PM – 1.00 PM:     Program\n1.00 PM – 2.00 PM:       Lunch & Networking\n\nLocation to be communicated to registered attendees only.\n\nFor details on how to receive an invitation\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY\n\nMark LUDWIG heads RSM’s Trade Advisory Services in the United States\, where he assists corporations to structure\, establish and execute compliant and cost-effective sourcing\, manufacturing and distribution operations. Leading global teams to support clients in the design and implementation of strategies\, processes\, controls and programs\, Mark serves as a catalyst for reduced operating costs\, managed risk and sustained performance excellence in cross-border activities.\n\nWith direct experience across major industries and regions\, Mark helps companies to effectively address and navigate through myriad complex global supply chain and trade matters including Export Administration Regulations\, Sec. 301 and 232 tariffs\, customs valuation and classification\, trade agreements\, origin and preferential programs.\n\nMark is a recognized expert and has been a trusted advisor to hundreds of large and mid-sized businesses around the world for over 25 years. Prior to RSM\, he was a partner with a Big Four firm leading the customs and international trade practice as well as founder of his own consultancy. More recently\, he held executive management roles in several multinational corporations\, serving as Senior Vice President/Global Head of Supply Chain Operations at Bloomberg LP\, and Senior Director of Global Trade & Logistics at LVMH/Tiffany & Co.\n\nProfessional affiliations and credentials\n\n U.S. Customs Broker License\, U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection\n Logistics\, Transportation & Distribution Certification\, Association for Supply Chain Management\n Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)\n National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (NCBFAA)\n European American Chamber of Commerce\n\nEducation\n\n Master of Supply Chain Management\, Penn State University\n Master of Arts\, University of Miami\n Certificado Posgrado\, Universidad Complutense de Madrid\n\n——————————————\n\nWhy a dedicated Task Force?\n\nWith the second-largest foreign trade zone network in the U.S.\, Florida is home to 11\,500+ logistics and distribution establishments. The broader wholesale trade\, transportation\, and logistics industry accounts for over 67\,000+ establishments and employs more than half a million individuals across the state. Evolving geopolitics\, recurring supply chain disruptions\, the “greening” of the industry and increasing regulatory requirements are impacting global trade and it is expected that trade will become less global and more regionalized with a renewed focus on the Transatlantic Corridor – North America\, Latin America and Europe.\n\nWhile there are a number of entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve these industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nEACC Florida’s Task Force is loosely inspired from a similar TF run by EACC Auvergne-Rhone-Alps: https://eacc-ra.com/task-forces/.\n\nMission: to bring together active professionals who understand the benefits of sharing best practices across industries\, ensuring that there is no silo thinking.\n\nRole: to organize meetings on a regular basis to address strategic issues\, share findings and best practices and make mutual recommendations for improvement in a given sector of activity. Chatham House rules or any other confidentiality rule might be used to allow for open exchange during the meetings.\n\nTask Force Members: representatives of EACC Florida Member companies with interests in the transportation/logistics industry invited to serve on the Task Force.\n\nIf you wish to receive further details about the Task Force\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\n \nMany thanks to Task Force Members Clasquin USA\, Pernod Ricard\, RAF Solutions and RSM US for their support! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”35959\,36190\,35975\,35968″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/transportation-logistics-customs-task-force-meeting/ LOCATION:Location available upon registration only CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T111500 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20241029T151421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T155242Z UID:37678-1731408300-1731410100@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Partner Announcement I Network Virtually with Scottish Business Delegation to Miami DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]ITC (Miami Dade County International Trade Consortium) is partnering with the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce on a virtual trade mission to Miami of Scottish companies interested in expanding their business to the US and finding strategic partners.\n\nEACC Florida’s Executive Director Christina Sleszynska has been invited to address the group. EACC Florida Members are invited to meet the Scottish companies during the virtual networking session.\n\nThe Scottish Delegation\n\n RoslinCT\n Red Evolution Ltd\n Isle of Skye Distillers\n The Gaelic Whiskies\n LilyBee\n LS Productions\n digital\n Burns Gym Ltd\n Wardog Studios\n\nRead about the participating companies HERE.\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 12 from 10:45am – 11:15am EST\nWhere: online\nDetails: contact csleszynska@eaccfl.com to find out how to join the virtual Networking Session[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-announcement-i-webinar-eacc-florida-invited-to-address-virtual-scottish-business-delegation-to-miami/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20241029T144726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T144726Z UID:37675-1731283200-1731628799@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Announcement I Connect with BRIDDGE at MEDICA 2024 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]If you are planning to attend MEDICA\, are considering expanding into the EU and need a local partner\, make sure to visit Briddge at the fair and/or connect with them in the US or The Netherlands.\n\nThe Netherlands offers exceptional physical and digital infrastructure along with a strong innovation environment and supportive incentives\, making it an ideal base for establishing global or European operations in Life Sciences & Health. Thanks to strong trade relations and a collaborative ecosystem between the United States and the Netherlands\, many large and small American MedTech and pharmaceutical companies thrive and expand in the Netherlands.\n\nWith Briddge’s extensive experience in supporting life sciences and healthcare clients\, and their strong network of partners like Tesseract Europe\, they are well-positioned to assist American and/or Latin American medical businesses with their European expansion.\n\nWhether you are looking to set up a local office or register for VAT to bring goods into the European Union\, feel free to connect with their US-based team at lissa@briddge.com and achraf@briddge.com. They would be happy to discuss our legal and financial services\, whether at the event\, in person in the US\, or via an online meeting.\n\nBriddge is a Member of EACC Florida[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-announcement-i-connect-with-briddge-at-medica-2024/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240903T162035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T143747Z UID:37528-1729787400-1729796400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:MEMBERS & INVITATION ONLY - UK Tech for Logistics Trade Mission to Miami I Why Florida? Seminar and Reception DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is leading a group of UK tech in logistics companies and start-ups to Miami on October 23-25\, 2024 with the objective of connecting these companies that specialize in logistics to relevant stakeholders and buyers in Miami.\n\nEACC Florida will hold a “Why Florida? What Business Leaders Need to Know When Considering Expanding into the US/Florida” seminar for the group on October 24. The Seminar will be followed by a Networking Reception open to Members and Invited Guests.\n\n \n\n \n\nPANELISTS\n\n Bénédicte Boutrouille\, Senior Attorney – Fakhoury Global Immigration\n Daniel Diaz\, Managing Partner – NOVUS Ink Advisors\n John Owens\, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig\n\n Peter Stratos\, Principal\, International Tax – Kaufman Rossin\n Alan Sutin\, Principal Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig & President EACC Florida – [Moderator] \n\nSCHEDULE\n\n4.30PM – 5.00PM         Welcome & Registration\n5.00PM – 6.00PM         Panel Presentations\n6.00PM – 7.00PM         Networking Reception\n\nAttendance is Invitation Only. For information\, please contact events@eaccfl.com\n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nBénédicte BOUTROUILLE  is a seasoned legal immigration expert with a global perspective\, deeply influenced by her own immigrant journey from Martinique in the French West Indies. At Fakhoury Global Immigration (FGI)\, an award-winning boutique law firm specializing in business-based immigration across more than 180 countries\, she focuses on employment-based immigration petitions\, particularly the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories. Bénédicte has dedicated her career to helping high-skilled professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world find viable paths to live and work in the U.S.\n\nWith extensive experience working in Miami\, Paris\, and Réunion Island\, Bénédicte brings a wealth of knowledge to cross-Atlantic relations\, especially as Florida emerges as a key tech hub. By honing in on the unique opportunities and challenges of South Florida’s growing tech scene\, she ensures that FGI’s clients—from innovative startups to established tech companies—have the immigration solutions they need to expand their U.S. presence and build skilled workforces. For Bénédicte\, this strategic focus is not just about adapting to the region’s growth but about directly helping companies and individuals realize their full potential in a rapidly evolving landscape.\n\n \n\nDaniel DIAZ is Managing Partner at NOVUS INK Advisors\, a management consulting firm specializing in reputation management\, public affairs\, and lobbying. In this role\, he provides senior counsel to executive management teams with global operations.\n\nHaving served as Chief Communications Officer and Federal Lobbyist\, roles in which he reported directly to CEOs\, Díaz has advised firms during critical business periods\, including mergers\, divestitures\, start-ups/IPOs\, spinoffs\, business transformations\, brand repositioning\, executive management changes\, and expansion into new markets or countries. His experience spans consumer\, B2B\, fintech\, financial services\, telecommunications\, and IT sectors.\n\nDíaz began his career at the United Nations and holds a Master’s in International Relations from St. John’s University\, with executive education from Harvard Law School\, the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business\, the University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business\, Wharton\, and Columbia Business Schools.\n\n \n\nJohn OWENS\, III is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and focuses his practice on four key areas: (1) representing investors that finance and/or acquire growth stage and emerging companies\, including venture capital firms\, family offices\, private equity firms and other corporate investors\, (2) assisting entrepreneurs\, early stage businesses\, and emerging businesses in assessing\, strategically planning\, and managing their overall legal needs as they progress through critical periods of growth and challenge\, (3) representing hedge funds\, family offices\, and other alternative investment funds in their direct capital market transactions with public companies\, and (4) providing general counsel regarding compliance with federal securities laws.\n\nJohn also provides guidance and transactional support to entrepreneurs\, executive management and boards of privately held and public companies in relation to corporate governance practices\, including public disclosure requirements\, as well as conducting securities offerings and raising capital\, national exchange uplistings\, and negotiating and documenting corporate and commercial transactions. His experience includes seed and venture capital financings\, mergers and acquisitions\, joint ventures\, divestitures\, public offerings\, and transactional work in various industries\, including FinTech\, medical technology\, media\, international shipping and parcel delivery\, e-sports\, e-commerce\, financial services\, health care\, manufacturing\, retail\, agriculture\, beverages\, opportunity zones\, hospitality\, sports\, music\, reality television\, and entertainment. John also advises on cross-border transactions\, including assisting foreign companies investing in ventures and conducting business in the U.S.\, and representing domestic clients planning to engage in business abroad\, particularly in emerging markets in Africa\, Asia and Latin America. He enjoys building long standing relationships with investors and companies beginning at their earliest stages and assisting them through the development process.\n\n \n\nPeter STRATOS is a principal in Kaufman Rossin’s International Tax department where he provides extensive knowledge to his clients on international tax planning for both individual and corporate taxes. Peter’s primary expertise in international tax is in the areas of foreign tax credit planning\, residency issues\, state and local issues for international and multinational businesses\, expats and inpats\, pre-immigration planning\, transfer pricing\, compensation planning\, treaty positions\, entity selection\, organizational structuring and withholding issues.\n\nPeter is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Virginia. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, the Florida Institute of Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Public Accountants. Peter is also a Member of the Board of Directors of EACC Florida and serves as Treasurer.\n\n \n\n \n\nAlan SUTIN is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements\, strategic alliance agreements\, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.\n\n \n\n \n\nProgram hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/uk-tech-for-logistics-trade-mission-to-miami/ LOCATION:Location available upon registration only CATEGORIES:events,In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T151500 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20241015T184737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T184737Z UID:37629-1729605600-1729610100@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Webinar I HSBC's Global Economic Outlook Post-Election DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]As part of our Future of Opportunity Series\, we invite you to join HSBC’s pre-election webinar on Tuesday\, October 22\, at 2:00 p.m. EST\, where we’ll explore the potential impact of the U.S. election on the global economic landscape.  Our expert panel will delve into how evolving U.S. policies may reshape global trade\, investment strategies\, and cross-border expansion plans. We’ll spotlight the sectors poised for innovation\, the dynamics of international banking\, and how HSBC will continue to support and guide our clients through post-election transitions—no matter the political outcome.\n\nHSBC’s panel of experts:\n\n Marissa Adams\, Regional Head of Global Trade Solutions (Moderator)\n Alyssa Marois\, Vice President of Federal Government Relations\n Jose Rasco\, Chief Investment Officer\, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth Management\n Scott Martin\, Head of Geopolitical Risk Europe & Americas\n\nDon’t miss this chance to be part of a discussion on the future of the global economy. Hear directly from industry leaders on how to leverage HSBC’s global expertise and thought leadership. Register now for our Future of Opportunity Series webinar!\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-webinar-i-hsbcs-global-economic-outlook-post-election/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240929T194837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T194837Z UID:37598-1729159200-1729162800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Webinar | Doing Business in the United States: What You Need to Know About US Immigration Rules DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).\n\nThe webinars have been developed exclusively for the ‘Enterprise Europe Network’ by the EEN USA consortium\, comprised of EACC New York\, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market.\n\nThis webinar is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas.\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview on the key U.S. business immigration updates\, including:\n\n• Which visa is right for you? Determining whether work visas are needed for all executives or if business visitor entries apply\n• Immigration obstacles\, including challenges with H-1B and L-1 visas\n• Family matters: addressing concerns about visas for spouses\, partners\, and children\n• Timeline for visa requirements based on the company’s setup and US investment\n• Tax Planning for Expats and Immigrants to the US\n> Implications of becoming a US tax resident.  What are the rules?  What are the tax consequences?\n> Pre-Immigration Tax Planning.  What are the issues to consider prior to moving to the US\, and what are examples of steps that can be taken to make that journey more efficient?\n> Avoiding investments that would not be suitable for US income tax residents (e.g.\, foreign mutual funds and other investments which would be treated as passive foreign investment companies for US tax purposes).\n> Implications of the Covered Expatriate rules for long-term green card holders and people who become US citizens.\n> Dealing with ‘accidental citizenship.’  What are the implications?  What are ways to address the issue?\n\n \n\nSPEAKERS:\n• Dobrina Ustun\, Managing Partner\, USTUN LAW GROUP PLLC\n• James Garilas\, Business Immigration Attorney\, OGLETREE DEAKINS\n• Giev Askari\, Senior Wealth Planner\, HSBC\n• Erin McKelvey\, Executive Director\, EACC TEXAS [Moderator]\n\n\nHOW TO PARTICIPATE:\n\nSTREAM the webinar LIVE or JOIN the session via WEBEX to interact with our experts!\n\nThe Enterprise Europe Network is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. EEN supports European small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia\, Africa and the Americas.\n\nYou can learn more about the EEN’s ‘Embracing global markets’ webinar series here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-doing-business-in-the-united-states-what-you-need-to-know-about-us-immigration-rules/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240911T150704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T150704Z UID:37532-1728982800-1728990000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Partner Event I European Commission I Online workshop: Import requirements of the EU Methane Regulation DESCRIPTION:This workshop organized by the European Commission will gather European Commission representatives and stakeholders to provide information and address questions on the import requirements of the EU Methane Regulation\, published on 15 July 2024.\n\nThe EU Methane regulation is the first in the world to regulate methane emissions from imports.\n\nInformation & Registration here. URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-event-i-european-commission-i-online-workshop-import-requirements-of-the-eu-methane-regulation/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240912T143028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T143157Z UID:37553-1727784000-1727787600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Webinar I EACC Paris I Expatriation and Mobility – Arriving in France DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]This webinar is brought to you by EACC Paris.\n\nThe European American Chamber of Commerce with the Chambre des Notaires de Paris invites you to a webinar to answer questions\, both professional and personal\, that Americans and other foreigners must ask for a successful move to France. The panel discussion will also cover key areas of vigilance for French companies onboarding foreign nationals.\n\nPanelists :\n\n Ms. Elisabeth MAURY\, chartered accountant\, Partner at ORCOM International\, who will address professional aspects and more specifically questions of social law (choice ofstatus: secondment or expatriation; impact of the residence permit\, employment contract\, mutual insurance\, etc. ) and tax law.\n Ms Camille BEAUDOIN and/or Me Pierre-Philippe BUDET\, notary public in Paris\, who will address the legal and fiscal aspects of personal and family law in a Franco-American context (notably marriage\, marriage contracts\, divorce\, donations\, inheritances\, and anticipating them)\, as well as the question of housing (to rent or buy?)\n Ms. Vanessa TROLLIS\, Partner and Co-head of Gide’s New York\, who will address tax  planning for U.S. and foreign clients starting or expanding operations abroad.\n\nClick HERE to register.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/webinar-i-expatriation-and-mobility-arriving-in-france/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241004 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240801T151601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T151601Z UID:37443-1727740800-1727999999@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Event I LeverX & LEVEREDGE 2024 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]EACC Florida Members are cordially invited to attend the Premier Technology Conference\, LEVEREDGE 2024\, taking place in Miami\, Florida\, from October 1-3\, 2024.\n\nLEVEREDGE 2024 brings together a distinguished group of global thought leaders\, including the world’s top experts\, innovators\, industry leaders\, and representatives of chambers of commerce. This esteemed gathering offers a unique platform to engage in stimulating discussions on the latest technological trends\, best practices\, and emerging opportunities within today’s rapidly evolving landscape.\n\nBenefits for EACC members:\n\n Discover the latest innovation landscape across international market players\n Participate in dynamic discussions and learn about the role of technology in globalization\n Explore Miami as the global city of the future for connectivity\n Build connection for your growth\n VIP Ticket to the GALA dinner\n\nFor details on how to receive an invitation or register\, please contact Olga Rasolka (volha.rasolka@leverx.com).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-event-i-leverx-leveredge-2024/ LOCATION:JW Mariott Marquis\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240829T155410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T155410Z UID:37517-1726740000-1726743600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Partner Event - WEBINAR I Doing business in the United States: what you need to know about import customs issues DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nEmbracing Global Markets Webinar Series\n\nThe Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ supports European small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia\, Africa and the Americas. The webinars are hosted by experts of various European Commission services and the ‘Enterprise Europe Network’\, the world’s largest business service provider. \nWho should attend? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar aims at European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)\, start-ups (ready to scale internationally)\, beneficiaries or holders of seals of excellence of the European Innovation Council\, European clusters and cluster managers\, business advisers of the Enterprise Europe Network and other European business support organisations\, including all stakeholders of the ‘Friends of EEN’ initiative.\nObjectives \nThis webinar will be an update on the state of transatlantic trade and what you need to know about recent trade policy changes\, including topics like:\n\n Joint EU & US efforts in the context of the Trade & Technology Council; legal impediments to transatlantic trade incl. An update on duty/and tariff regimens\, increased customs enforcement\, issues related to extraterritorial jurisdiction\, sanctions update\n The current state of Supply chain\, remaining challenges\, new sourcing patterns (near-shoring / reshoring)\, congestion at ports\, other bottlenecks such as the relocation of vessels and containers\, the cost and lack of warehouses interplay\, managing rate volatility\, picking partners\n New developments in Trade Law\, how trade agreements affect nearshoring trends\, Trade restrictions\, incl. what exporters need to know now about the Steel & Aluminum (232) and the Section 301 tariffs\, along with complications that companies face by secondary sanctions\n Tips and ways to manage trade compliance in common sectors (food\, technology\, chemicals\, medical devices)\n Things you need to know to ensure a smooth path through customs for specialty products\n\nSPEAKERS:\n\n• Simon Kaye\, CEO\, JAGUAR FREIGHT\n• Michelle Schulz\, Managing Partner\, SCHULZ TRADE LAW\n• Noa Sussman\, Global Senior Sales Director\, TECEX\n• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild\, Executive Director\, EACCNY [Moderator]\n\nHOW TO PARTICIPATE:\n\nSTREAM the webinar LIVE or JOIN the session via WEBEX to interact with our experts!\n\nThe Enterprise Europe Network is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. EEN supports European small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia\, Africa and the Americas.\n\nYou can learn more about the EEN’s ‘Embracing global markets’ webinar series here.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-event-webinar-i-doing-business-in-the-united-states-what-you-need-to-know-about-import-customs-issues/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T110000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240801T150151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T183058Z UID:37439-1726563600-1726570800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Elections 2024 - EU\, France\, UK\, USA Implications for Transatlantic Business and Trade DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nREGISTRATIONS CLOSE 9/13. REGISTER NOW!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_btn title=”REGISTRATION – EACC FLORIDA MEMBERS” color=”blue” css=”” link=”url:mailto%3Aevents%40eaccfl.com%3Fsubject%3DElections%202024%20Event”][vc_btn title=”REGISTRATION – NON MEMBERS AND GUESTS WITH PROMO CODE” color=”blue” align=”left” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Felections-2024-eu-france-uk-usa-implications-for-transatlantic-trade-registration-978218045507″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]2024 is shaping up to be a year of political change across Europe and possibly in the United States with deep implications on transatlantic trade policy.\n\nThe European Parliament elections in June saw far-right parties make gains\, although centrist parties will retain their parliamentary majority. Whereas the snap parliamentary elections in France resulted in further far-right advances\, both the Left and President’s Macron’s centrist coalition made a surprise come-back. This further complicates the French President’s capacity to govern with wide implications for European Union policies. In London\, the general election on July 4 produced a substantial majority for the Labour Party after 14 years of conservative rule. And in the United States\, trade policy will be among the biggest issues to watch depending on which candidate wins the presidential election.\n\nThis program will consider the possible impact of these elections on transatlantic trade with a special focus on France\, the UK\, the EU and the US.\n\nTOPICS FOR DISCUSSION\n\n Economic outlook in Europe and the US\n How will the new political majorities in place in the EU\, France and the UK impact transatlantic trade policy?\n What would their impact be on the commercial regulatory environment\, including on US businesses already operating in Europe or considering investing there?\n What changes can we expect in the UK’s trade policy with the US in general and US States in particular?\n What is the UK-Florida Memorandum of Understanding and how is it being implemented?\n What could be the implications of a Trump or Harris Presidency on transatlantic trade and business?\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n Rufus Drabble\, British Consul General in Miami\n Everett Eissenstat\, Partner – Squire Patton Boggs\n Michaelangelo Margherita\, Head of Trade\, Agriculture and Digital Economy – Delegation of the EU to the U.S\n Sylvain Perret\, Founder – Objectif USA\n Peter Stratos\, Principal – Kaufman Rossin [Moderator]\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n9.00 AM – 9.30 AM:      Arrivals & Registration\n9.30 AM – 10.30 AM:    Program\n10.30 AM – 11.00 AM:   Networking\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nEACC Member: Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member: $30\n\nREGISTER HERE\nTHIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD UNDER THE CHATHAM HOUSE RULE. \n \n\nSPEAKER BIOS\n\nRufus DRABBLE\n\nRufus Drabble started his role as Her Majesty’s Consul General in Miami in August 2022. He leads the UK’s work promoting economic\, commercial\, political\, security and consular interests in Florida\, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.\n\nRufus’ previous role was in The Netherlands as Regional Director for consular and crisis work across Europe and Central Asia\, supporting the many British travellers and residents in the region. He has also served in Tunisia as Deputy Ambassador\, in Singapore in a regional role\, and in Afghanistan\, Norway and Kenya. Rufus was involved with recovery efforts in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Tunisia (2016) and in Kenya (1998). He has also supported British nationals caught up in the Russian invasion of Ukraine\, the collapse of Thomas Cook Airlines\, and provided consular help to British football supporters attending the Russia World Cup\, after many diplomatic staff were expelled following the Salisbury poisonings.\n\nRufus is accompanied in Miami by his wife Stella and dog\, Mango\, and has two daughters studying in the UK. He is a keen\, but useless\, fisherman and also enjoys tennis. The British Consulate General in Miami works across Florida\, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to strengthen UK-US relations and to promote British interests.\n\n \n\nEverett EISSENSTAT\n\nEverett Eissenstat is a partner in the Public Policy Practice Group at Squire Patton Boggs. Everett is one of the nation’s foremost global trade experts having served in senior positions in Congress\, the Office of the US Trade Representative\, the White House and a Fortune 50 company. He helps clients manage and mitigate geopolitical risk\, influence international economic policymaking\, and develop and execute successful international trade and investment strategies.\n\nBefore joining Squire Patton Boggs\, Everett most recently served as chair of North America and global trade lead at a boutique global public relations consultancy firm. He was senior vice president at a multinational automotive manufacturer (2018-2021) reporting to the CEO and managing over 100 public policy professionals worldwide. He helped navigate a range of challenges\, including labor relations\, supply chain disruptions and the regulatory and compliance implications of transitioning from internal combustible engines to electric vehicles. Everett is based in Washington DC.\n\n \n\nMichaelangelo MARGHERITA\n\nMichelangelo Margherita is Head of Trade\, Agriculture and Digital Economy in the Delegation of the European Union to the U.S.\n\nBefore moving to Washington\, he spent most of his career in the Directorate General for Trade of the European Commission in Brussels. His assignments included legislative files\, trade negotiations but also public diplomacy and press relations. He was part of the negotiating team for the EU’s FTA with Andean countries\, he was posted in Mexico City and subsequently developed the EU legislation on conflict minerals.\n\nHe holds law and political science degrees from universities in Paris and Montreal. Michelangelo has roots in several European countries and is married with two children.\n\n \n\nSylvain PERRET\n\nSylvain Perret is a distinguished business executive and consultant with over two decades of experience in international trade\, banking\, and real estate. His career spans key markets in France\, the French West Indies\, and the United States\, where he has facilitated entrepreneurial growth and international business transactions.\n\nAs the founder of Integrity International Brokers\, LLC (DBA Objectif USA)\, Mr. Perret assists both foreign and domestic entrepreneurs in acquiring and managing businesses in the United States. He also guides European investors in purchasing U.S. businesses and specializes in E2 visa applications for expatriates seeking U.S. business ownership.\n\nAn accomplished speaker and published author\, Mr. Perret has shared his insights at events like the French American Business Summit in Washington\, DC\, and through his book on the E2 visa process\, “S’expatrier aux États-Unis grâce aux visas d’entrepreneurs.” He has received multiple awards\, including the Million Dollar Plus Award from Business Brokers of Florida.\n\nMr. Perret serves as the USA Country Delegate for OSCI (French Federation of Export Professionals) and has held leadership roles such as President of the Alliance Française of Greater Orlando and former President of the French American Business Council of Orlando. His board participation has been instrumental in strengthening France-U.S. business relations.\n\n \n\nPeter STRATOS\n\nPeter Stratos is a principal in Kaufman Rossin’s International Tax department where he provides extensive knowledge to his clients on international tax planning for both individual and corporate taxes. Peter’s primary expertise in international tax is in the areas of foreign tax credit planning\, residency issues\, state and local issues for international and multinational businesses\, expats and inpats\, pre-immigration planning\, transfer pricing\, compensation planning\, treaty positions\, entity selection\, organizational structuring and withholding issues.\n\nPeter is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Virginia. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, the Florida Institute of Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Public Accountants. Peter is also a Member of the Board of Directors of EACC Florida and serves as Treasurer\n\n \n\nProgram hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-i-elections-2024-eu-france-uk-usa-implications-for-transatlantic-business-and-trade/ LOCATION:Kaufman Rossin – Miami\, 3310 Mary Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33133\, United States CATEGORIES:events ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T153000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240826T215921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T215921Z UID:37510-1726129800-1726155000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Partner Event I MIA Office of Protocol - Miami Protocol Workshop DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Office of Protocol of the Miami International Airport in collaboration with Protocol Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association is presenting a one-day protocol workshop on Thursday\, September 12\, 2024\, at the Miami International Airport.\n\nDesigned to provide a glimpse into the world of protocol\, this workshop will offer an overview of a variety of protocol topics including flag protocols\, ceremonies\, and advice and support to principals in their day-to-day work.\n\nAnyone who performs protocol related functions and manages high-level guests or delegations would find the workshop interesting and beneficial. \n\nView the full schedule here.\n\nWhen: Thursday\, September 12\, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ETWhere: Miami International Airport\, 2100 NW 42nd Ave\, Miami\, Florida 33142 USARate: $75 USD – includes a continental breakfast & a luncheon. Complimentary parking will be provided. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/partner-event-i-mia-office-of-protocol-miami-protocol-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240730T205329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T140251Z UID:37415-1724239800-1724248800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:INAUGURAL MEETING - EACCFL Task Force Transportation\, Logistics & Customs DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED\n\n\nJoin us for the Inaugural Meeting of EACC Florida’s Task Force Transportation\, Logistics & Customs. \n\nIf you are an active professional in these industries that understands the benefits of sharing best practices across industries and ensuring that there is no silo thinking\, this event is for you!\n\nWhile there are a number of entities and professional groups – federal\, State and local – that serve the transportation\, logistics & customs industries and their professionals to advance their interests\, few if any have a transatlantic focus or specifically serve European companies and professionals from these industries present in Florida. And whereas specific know-how and expertise represent a competitive advantage for any company\, the issues confronted by the sector are the same for all.\n\nThe topic of this first event is: Know Your Cargo: Reinforcing Best Practices to Ensure the Safe and Compliant Transport of Goods in Maritime and Other Forms of Transportation\n\nOur interactive discussion will be facilitated by Kurt Lunkenheimer\, a former federal prosecutor\, who will be in conversation with Carlo Battiston\, Branch Manager at Röhlig Logistics. The speakers will address best practices for companies involved in the transportation of goods abroad\, including but not limited to manufacturers\, exporters/re-exporters\, shipping companies\, carriers and freight forwarders. These will include best practices in KYC – both Know Your Customer and Know Your Cargo\, due diligence in researching sellers\, buyers and intermediaries\, and building a network of similarly situated companies in order to share information\, among other topics.\n\n \n\nChatham House rules or any other confidentiality rule might apply to allow for open exchange during the meeting.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n Kurt Lunkenheimer\, Member – Cozen O’Connor\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n11.30 AM – 12.00 PM:   Arrivals & Registration\n12.00 PM – 1.00 PM:     Program\n1.00 PM – 2.00 PM:       Lunch & Networking\n\nLOCATION\n\nThe location will be communicated to registered and confirmed attendees only.\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nAttendance is reserved to EACC Florida Members & invited guests and is free of charge.\n\nREGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED\n\nIf your company is not a Member of the EACC Florida but you wish to be considered as a Guest for our next Task Force meeting\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com\n\nTo find out more about the Task Force\, click here.\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES\n\nKurt LUNKENHEIMER\n\nKurt is an experienced white collar litigator and former federal prosecutor who defends companies and individuals in the context of government or internal investigations\, enforcement actions\, and civil or criminal trials.\n\nKurt served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) for 13 years\, leading a wide range of high-profile investigations. He first chaired or supervised nearly 30 trials to verdict\, including prosecution of international drug trafficking\, money laundering\, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations\, alien smuggling\, maritime crimes\, environmental crimes\, health care fraud\, kickback schemes\, and financial fraud.\n\nWidely respected in the U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Kurt received numerous recognitions and was promoted to several leadership posts\, most recently deputy chief in the International Narcotics and Money Laundering Section and\, prior to that\, deputy chief in the Major Crimes Section. Kurt also worked in private practice for six years as a white collar criminal defense attorney in New York City and Philadelphia before going into government.\n\nIn his current practice\, Kurt defends clients who are witnesses\, subjects\, or targets of government inquiries and investigations\, leads internal and whistleblower claim investigations\, and partners with corporate clients to audit and enhance compliance with federal and state laws.\n\nKurt earned his A.B. from Princeton University in 1999 and his J.D.\, cum laude\, from Duke University School of Law in 2003\, where he was an editor for the Alaska Law Review. Kurt completed a clerkship with the Honorable Richard J. Leon in the District Court for the District of Columbia.\n\nA former NCAA Division I athlete\, Kurt was captain of Princeton University’s lacrosse team\, winning three national championships and co-captaining the 1996 World Champion U.S. Under-19 team. He is still deeply involved in the lacrosse community\, serving as a member of the disciplinary committee of the professional Premier Lacrosse League and as a volunteer high school lacrosse coach.\n\nProgram hosted by[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/inaugural-meeting-eaccfl-task-force-transportation-logistics-customs/ LOCATION:Location available upon registration only CATEGORIES:events ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240627T192157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T192157Z UID:37337-1720530000-1720533600@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Cozen O'Connor I Webinar - PERM 101: When\, Why\, and How to Sponsor an Employee for the Labor Certification Process DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join David Adams\, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice\, and Karen Elson\, Senior Global Mobility Manager at Chewy\, as they discuss how to effectively navigate the PERM process in connection with the employment-based green card process. In this webinar\, David and Karen will highlight the critical stages of the PERM process from both the lawyer’s and employer’s perspectives.\nPlease click here to register for our webinar.\nCLE is approved in NY\, PA\, TX\, IL\, NV\, and CA.\n\nMN CLE has been applied for approval.\n\nCozen O’Connor is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for the SHRM CPSM or SHRM SCPSM.\n\nThis program is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM CPSM or SHRM SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification\, please visit www.shrmcertification.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/cozen-oconnor-i-webinar-perm-101-when-why-and-how-to-sponsor-an-employee-for-the-labor-certification-process/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240209T194736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T194910Z UID:36997-1717804800-1718495999@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:EACC Cincinnati I June 2024 - Business Mission to Germany & The Netherlands I Manufacturing & Logistics Best Practices for Executives DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”36998″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Our Sister Chapter EACC Cincinnati is organizing a business mission to Germany and The Netherlands in June 2024 with a focus on Best Practices in Advanced Manufacturing (Automation & AI) & Logistics for Executives.\n\nA restricted number of EACC Florida Members are offered the opportunity to join.\n\nObjectives\n\n Site visits in partnership with EACC Netherlands and NRW.Global Business\, including KIPSTER (AgriTech)\, Henkel (Advanced Manufacturing Center) and the Fraunhofer Institute IML (Logistics in Practice).\n Gain insights and knowledge from transatlantic peers & economic development partners that can lead to improved practices and new ideas and vision.\n Opportunities to convene with embassy and consulate members\, who have a greater view of the economic and political landscape and will share their experiences over time.\n Networking events with transatlantic peers\, economic development agencies\, service providers\, and government officials for relaxed exchanges and relationship building.\n Opportunity to interact with executives involved in EACC Cincinnati and other EACC Members joining the mission.\n\nDates:                              June 8\, 2024 – June 15\, 2024\n\nGroup size:                    30 max\n\nEstimated cost:             $3500 p/p for room\, board\, ground transportation but excluding flights\n\n \n\nIf you wish to find out more about this opportunity\, please contact EACC Florida Executive Director at csleszynska@eaccfl.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eacc-cincinnati-i-june-2024-business-mission-to-germany-the-netherlands-i-manufacturing-logistics-best-practices-for-executives/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240513T195951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T195951Z UID:37255-1717718400-1717891199@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:EACC Chapter Directors Strategy Meeting in Amsterdam DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\n\n\n\nEACC Netherlands will be hosting an EACC all chapters Strategy Meeting in Amsterdam on June 8.\n\n\nWill be in attendance: Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild (EACC New York)\, Nicole Fenyo (EACC Cincinnati)\, Erin McKelvey (EACC Texas)\, Sandrine Perreault (EACC Lyon)\, Katherine Prewitt (EACC Paris)\, Fernanda Sieverling (EACC Carolinas) and Christina Sleszynska (EACC Florida).\n\nThe Strategy Meeting will be preceded by a Networking Reception on Friday June 7 from 5PM to 7PM.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nFor further details\, please contact Christina Sleszynska at csleszynska@eaccfl.com.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eacc-chapter-directors-strategy-meeting-in-amsterdam/ LOCATION:Amsterdam CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T113000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240502T214745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T215612Z UID:37240-1715851800-1715859000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Member Event I ONLINE I Tendering Railway Solutions outside the EU DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n\nJoin the European Railway Clusters Initiative (ERCI) and others for the final event of the S-ACCESS project. \n\nCoordinated by ERCI\, the “S-ACCESS – Smes ACCESS to international public procurements”  is a European pilot-project co-funded under the COSME program of the European Union which aims to develop innovative approaches for helping SMEs of the Rail supply industry go international participating in international public procurements.\n\n\nThis final event will bring together experts from the EU Institutions\, USA\, Canada\, Norway and representatives of the European railway industry. The event will represent an opportunity for Railway Industries – especially SMEs – and Cluster Managers to take stock of lessons learnt during the project and to learn about challenges and opportunities concerning participation in public tenders in the USA\, Canada and Norway.\n\nEACC Florida hosted a group of ERCI Members in Miami in October 2023 as part of their travels to the United States. The event will be hybrid and Executive Director Christina Sleszynska will participate remotely as panelist in their final event.\n\nDate: May 16\, 2024\nTime: 9.30am – 11.30am EDT\nRegistration: free of charge\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/member-event-i-tendering-railway-solutions-outside-the-eu/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240404T150117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T130743Z UID:37188-1715272200-1715281200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:LEADERSHIP STYLES - Transatlantic Perspectives DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” color=”blue” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fleaderhip-styles-transatlantic-perspectives-registration-880463559207″][vc_column_text css=””]‘When in Rome\, do as the Romans do’ rings true in the world of business leadership. A leader in Finland might have a vastly different approach to decision-making compared to one in the UK\, Italy\, France or Poland\, not to mention in the United States\, Canada or Latin America. Leadership styles are rooted in distinct cultural and historical backgrounds and the management approach that works in Chicago or Miami might not work in Brussels\, Berlin\, Madrid or Amsterdam.\n\nThis program will consider different leadership and management styles and will delve into the unique stories and learnings of American and European executives of international or global companies.\n\nTo set the tone\, we will hear from Colonel Guillaume de Sercey now retired from the French Foreign Legion. Uniquely\, the Legion is characterized by 145 nationalities and cultures\, thousands of soldiers serving a country that is not their own\, and a great diversity in professional and personal backgrounds. He will share how aspects of the Legion’s management style can effectively be adapted to other types of organizations.\n\nColonel Guillaume de Sercey will be in conversation with Carol Cabezas\, former President of Azamara Cruises and Dr. Victor Lozinski\, Co-Founder\, CEO & Chairman of the Board of LeverX. The conversation will be moderated by Ashlee M. Wright\, a founder\, CEO and leader in the education sector.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n Carol Cabezas\, former President – Azamara Cruises\n Dr. Victor Lozinski\, Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board – LeverX\n Colonel Guillaume de Sercey\, formerly in the French Foreign Legion\n Ashlee Wright\, Founder & CEO – WOT Educational Services [Moderator]\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n\n4.30 PM – 5.00PM:         Registration\n5.00 PM – 6.00 PM:        Program\n6.00 PM – 7.00 PM:        Networking\n\nLOCATION\n\nGreenberg Traurig\n333 SE 2nd Avenue – Suite 4400\nMiami\, FL 33131\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nEACC Member: Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member: $30\n\nSpace is limited!\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOS\n\nCarol Cabezas\n\nCarol Cabezas\, with nearly 25 years of dedicated service in the cruise 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.\n\nCarol joined Royal Caribbean Group in 2000 and held a variety of leadership roles across Sales\, Finance and Revenue Management. Before her role at Azamara Cruises\, Carol served as the Investor Relations Officer for RCG\, where she successfully managed relationships with the global investor and analyst community. Her efforts attracted new investors to the shareholder base and expanded reach across new markets\, including Asia Pacific and the Middle East\n\nSupporting local community has also been a focus\, a trait instilled while a student of the Sacred Heart.  At a board level Carol has served organizations with inspiring missions including Dress for Success\, Amigos for Kids. And the Children’s Bereavement Center.\n\nCarol holds a Masters in Finance from University of Miami and Bachelor degrees in Finance and Accounting from Stern School of Business at New York University. Shel lives in Coral Gables\, Florida\, with her husband Francisco and their two children.\n\nDr. Victor Lozinski\n\nDr. Victor Lozinski\, the Co-founder and Chairman of the Board at LeverX\, brings a wealth of expertise in enterprise applications and software engineering coupled with an unwavering commitment to technological excellence. LeverX\, founded by Dr. Lozinski in April 2003 in his Silicon Valley apartment\, has since evolved into a global Systems Integrator. LeverX has offices in ten countries\, boasting a workforce of over 1500 professionals spread across three continents. Fluent in four languages\, Victor Lozinski obtained his Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from Riga Technical University\, Latvia\, and later earned a Ph.D. in Robotics from Riga Technical University\, Latvia\, and the University of Duisburg-Essen\, Germany. Having spent 24 impactful years in Silicon Valley\, Dr. Lozinski orchestrated the strategic relocation of LeverX to Miami\, Florida\, at the beginning of 2023. He and his wife are residents of Miami Beach and are proud parents of two grown sons.\n\nColonel Guillaume de Sercey\n\nGuillaume de Sercey was Colonel in the French Army on active service until May 1\, 2023. He spent 9 years with the French Foreign Legion\, in command positions: 30 then 150 then 1000 men (regimental commanding officer); operations in Africa\, the Balkans and Afghanistan.\nHe is a graduate of Saint-Cyr\, Ecole de guerre\, ESCP and Académie du coaching.\nHe decided to put his human and organizational experience at the service of managers and companies\, and works in a variety of ways:\n– Conferences and workshops for APM (Association pour le progrès du management) executives;\n– Conferences for companies: Russel Reynolds\, WiiSmile\, LDC Groupe…\n– Team coaching: BNP Paribas / Arval\, Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire\, Harth Trading…\n– Coaching for senior executives in the public and private sectors.\n\nAshlee M. Wright\n\nAshlee is a dynamic visionary and results-oriented leader in the education sector. Spearheading an ed-tech startup alongside former all-pro professional athletes\, Ashlee is at the forefront of providing financial literacy and NIL education to student-athletes through a cutting-edge digital platform. This innovative venture incorporates social engagement and gamification to enhance the learning experience. She is also the founder of Next Paradigm Academy\, a Miami-based private school that will serve 700 students in grades 6-12\, with a projected launch date between 2025 and 2026. Next Paradigm will offer a curriculum with a future-facing approach of innovative\, engaging\, mastery\, and project-based learning with world-class co-curricular programs and a financial technology cornerstone. \n\nAshlee is also the CEO of WOT\, Inc.\, an educational services company with offices in Miami and Lakeland\, FL. WOT offers a variety of bespoke solutions to communities who desire to open a school\, require school operational services\, or fill an educational need. WOT has served clients throughout the state of Florida\, including but not limited to private and public schools\, nonprofit organizations\, and school districts.\n\nIn 2011\, Ashlee founded a charter school system\, which has provided a progressive and nurturing educational experience to thousands of students in Central Florida who were once unsuccessful in the traditional public school model and are now thriving\, graduating from high school and pursuing post-graduate opportunities. That system currently serves more than 1\,000 students on three campuses throughout Florida.\n\nAshlee established herself as an education professional by being an exceptional teacher for three years and simultaneously starting a tutoring company that became the largest of its kind in Central Florida. She ultimately climbed the career ladder to become a principal at 25. As a result of her modus operandi\, she is widely acclaimed as a business leader who genuinely cares about the growth of each child and for her ability to effectively raise students’ academic self-esteem to increase their academic performance. Due to her keen business acumen\, optimal management strategy\, and philanthropic endeavors\, she was recognized by the U.S. Congress and admitted to the National Library of Congress. Today\, she advises school boards and administrators to utilize the management and education ethos that has brought her so much success.\n\n \n\nProgram hosted by [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-i-leadership-styles-transatlantic-perspectives/ LOCATION:Greenberg Traurig\, 333 SE 2nd Avenue - Suite 4400\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240426T195210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T195322Z UID:37235-1714474800-1714478400@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:EACCNY I Webinar | How the EU and the US can Advance Together in the Microchip Race - Transatlantic Developments in the Semiconductor Industry DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]PROGRAM BROUGHT TO YOU BY EACCNY\n\nIn the aftermath of the Covid Pandemic and now the War in Ukraine\, the EU and the United States are eager to work together and leverage their innovative ecosystems and to build up their position in the semiconductor ecosystem.\n\nLeaders from the EU and the U.S. collaborate via the specially created Trade & Technology Council to find effective ways to and realign on their strengths. As the European Commission has noted\, maintaining a reliable global market for European products and ensuring security of supply “will require building balanced semiconductor partnerships with like-minded countries…[with the aim of setting] out cooperative frameworks on initiatives of mutual interest and seek[ing] a commitment to ensure continuity of supply in times of crisis.”\n\nThe United States has also acknowledged the importance of formalizing cooperation with allies in fostering secure supply chains. It allocated $500 million over five years for the establishment of a Multilateral Semiconductors Security Fund\, which includes provisions for developing harmonized export controls\, intellectual property rights\, and foreign direct investment screening.\n\nOur panel will explore how to put these ambitious plans into action and what it will take –on the ground- to execute against this strategic realignment.\n\nIssues to be discussed include:\n• Examining European and US ambition and the realities in the global semiconductor market place – are we realistic or overly optimistic\n• Strategies on both sides of the Atlantic to enhance innovation\, RD&I\n• The subsidy race – analyzing European and American approaches\n• US-China-Taiwan chips tension: de-risking from China – how to proceed\n• Efficacy of export controls\n• Over-reliance on Taiwan or underdeveloped partnership?\n• Structures for ongoing transatlantic cooperation\n• How can the EU and the United States collaborate effectively to create a viable semiconductor ecosystem\n\nSPEAKERS:\n• Lucinda Creighton\, CEO\, VULCAN CONSULTING [Moderator]\n• Avi Messica\, CEO & Co-Founder\, NEOLOGIC\n• Lucilla Sioli\, Director for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry\, EUROPEAN COMMISSION – DG CONNECT\n• Adam Schafer\, Head of Supply Chain Strategy –  CHIPS Program Office\, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nREGISTRATION FEE:\nEACC Members: Free\nEACC non-Members: Free[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/eaccny-i-webinar-how-the-eu-and-the-us-can-advance-together-in-the-microchip-race-transatlantic-developments-in-the-semiconductor-industry/ LOCATION:Your Computer or Connected Device CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240410T161323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T161323Z UID:37208-1714089600-1714175999@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:MDIA - Call for Solutions: Innovation to Increase Cargo Visibility at PortMiami DESCRIPTION:📢 Calling on Innovators in the Americas & Europe !\n\nMiami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA) seeks early-to-growth stage startup companies with innovative solutions that can enhance cargo visibility at PortMiami with a focus on public data-based solutions. Collaborators for this challenge include PortMiami\, American Association of Port Authorities and Miami-Dade County.\n\nCargo visibility broadly refers to the tracking and monitoring of the movement of goods through the supply chain. It involves real-time information on the location\, status\, and condition of cargo as it moves through ports and logistics networks including vessels\, trucks and rail.\n\nDeadline: Friday\, April 26\, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.\n\nRead more. URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/mdia-call-for-solutions-innovation-to-increase-cargo-visibility-at-portmiami/ CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240228T212530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T203710Z UID:37103-1713456000-1713466800@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:Geopolitics in Motion. Re-thinking your Strategy and Resources DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”far fa-hand-pointer” css_animation=”none” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fgeopolitics-in-motion-re-thinking-your-strategy-resources-tickets-856145372857″][vc_column_text]After decades of relative stability\, of globalization and market expansion\, the war in Ukraine\, the escalating tensions in the Middle East\, decoupling from China\, “friend-shoring”\, “near-shoring” and a return to subsidized industrial policies in the United States and Europe\, are raising new questions for companies on both sides of the Atlantic looking to grow internationally.\n\n What does it mean to be a company with a global outlook in today’s geopolitics?\n What should an expansion strategy for a mid-sized company look like?\n Where can companies find the talents they need to succeed in a new territory?\n Does size still matter?\n In order to expand internationally\, how do you re-think your company’s resources and assets as a consequence of COVID\, AI and in the light of our new geopolitical environment?\n\nJoin us on April 18th for a discussion on what “re-thinking your strategy and resources” means for mid-sized companies looking to grow internationally and to hear about the challenges and success stories of some companies that chose Florida as part of their internationalization strategy.\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n Jodi Ader\, Manager\, Trade Advisory Services – RSM US LLP [Moderator]\n Emmanuel Desbats\, Vice-President Global Accounts – Clasquin USA\n Mark Ludwig\, National Leader\, Trade Advisory Services – RSM US LLP\n Andreas Dal Santo\, CFA\, ABV\, Managing Director – Solidus Capital Group\n Antonio Texeira\, Co-founder and CSTO – PICadvanced\n\nSCHEDULE\n\n4.00pm – 4.30 pm:  Registration\n4.30pm – 6.00 pm:   Program\n6.00pm – 7.00 pm:   Networking\n\nREGISTRATION DETAILS\n\nEACC Member: Free\nGuest with Promo Code: Free\nEACC Non-Member: $30\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n \n\nSPEAKER BIOS\n\nJodi ADER\n\nFrom over 25 years of working in international trade\, Jodi is well-positioned to assist corporations in planning and creating world-class compliance operations and food safety programs. She has substantial experience in import\, export control and sanction matters\, including CBP\, FDA\, USDA and EPA regulations. Her main areas of focus include trade risk assessments; tariff reduction planning; policy and procedures development; and training programs. Prior to joining RSM\, Jodi began her career with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration\, promoting export business to east Asian countries. She then worked for a major shipping line and went on to lead global logistics and trade compliance for a Fortune 500 company. More recently\, she established and ran her own boutique consulting firm\, advising small and middle-market corporate clients. Jodi is a U.S. Customs Broker and certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human and Animal Food.\n\nEmmanuel DESBATS\n\nEmmanuel is a seasoned expert in Logistics and a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry. His career began in Paris and then took him to Montevideo\, Buenos Aires\, and Porto Alegre before settling in Miami\, which has allowed him to become fluent in several languages and capable of effectively working with different cultures. From these experiences\, he developed a strong knowledge of the Latin American market while focusing on Asia and its potential growth with the Americas.\n\nUnderstanding the inner workings of the supply chain\, Emmanuel partners strategically and proactively with different types of customers\, translating their business objectives and logistics challenges into effective and efficient solutions and outcomes. His enthusiasm and collaborative leadership allow his team to innovate with confidence.\n\nIn his current role at CLASQUIN\, he leads the Global Account development in USA. In recent years\, Emmanuel has focused on opening new offices\, developing tailor-made logistics solutions\, and designing new products to meet complex logistics challenges like decarbonization.\n\nMark LUDWIG\n\nMark heads RSM’s Trade Advisory Services in the United States\, where he assists corporations to\nstructure\, establish and execute compliant and cost-effective sourcing\, manufacturing and distribution\noperations. Leading global teams to support clients in the design and implementation of strategies\,\nprocesses\, controls and programs\, Mark serves as a catalyst for reduced operating costs\, managed risk\nand sustained performance excellence in cross-border activities.\n\n \n\nAndreas DAL SANTO\n\nAndreas Dal Santo\, Managing Director of Solidus Capital Group (SCG)\, has a wealth of experience in management consulting\, investments\, and finance. He spent half of his career as an institutional fund manager for a prominent asset manager\, investing in a diverse array of companies in both developed and emerging markets. This role allowed him to gain comprehensive knowledge in economic\, financial\, and market analysis across various sectors and countries.\n\nIn the latter part of his career\, Andreas has concentrated on serving private capital funds\, institutions\, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)\, assisting them in expanding into new markets or assessing the value of their private investments. For the last ten years\, Andreas has been the Consulting Director of Research at the New York Representative Office of the Bank of Italy. In this capacity\, he delivers research and analysis on banking\, financial regulations\, economics\, markets\, and technology.\n\nAndreas has contributed to professional and academic books and papers published (among others) by Wiley International\, Wolters Kluwers\, CFA Institute\, Journal of Financial Management\, Markets and Institutions\, and Bank of Italy. He has also contributed to advancing the ESG as part of a guide on ESG investing\, interviews with renowned ESG investment managers\, and by pioneering an award-winning ed-tech investment simulation aimed at improving financial literacy. In the area of innovation\, he has extensive knowledge and experience in technology and innovation that he initially gained as US Tech Media and Telecom portfolio manager\, then as a consultant for startup/scaleup companies and as a business appraiser for private equity and venture capital funds for BlueVal.\n\nAndreas holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Economics with distinction. He is a Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA)\, Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)\, holds an ARPM Certificate in modern quantitative finance. Additionally\, he has completed the Future of Commerce (Fintech) course of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.\n\nSolidus Capital Group (SCG) is a Member of EACC Florida and EACC New York.\n\nAntonio TEXEIRA\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).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/save-the-date-geopolitics-in-motion-re-thinking-your-strategy-and-resources/ LOCATION:RSM US\, 2811 Ponce de Leon Blvd - 7th floor\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T133000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240220T181253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T150326Z UID:37042-1710243000-1710250200@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:A Conversation with Michael Curtis EU Deputy Ambassador to the US DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”blue” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fa-talk-with-the-eu-on-transatlantic-ties-europe-in-the-western-hemisphere-tickets-849751468517%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator”][vc_single_image image=”37043″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\nEACC FLORIDA\, THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL MIAMI\, GLOBAL TIES MIAMI AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE INVITE YOU TO A CONVERSATION WITH EU DEPUTY AMBASSADOR TO THE US MICHAEL CURTIS ON TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS AND EUROPE’S ROLE IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE.\nRussia’s war of aggression against Ukraine\, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict\, rising tensions between the US and China and across the Middle East\, and the perspective of an increasingly multi-polar world are confronting Europe and the United States with an increasingly challenging environment\, politically\, economically and militarily. Also\, at least 64 countries around the world – including the United States\, a number of European states as well as EU parliamentary elections – representing a combined population of about 49% of the people in the world\, are holding national elections this year\, the results of which will prove consequential for years to come.\n\nAgainst this backdrop\, please join us on March 12 from 11.30am to 1.30pm for A Conversation with EU Deputy Ambassador to the United States\, Michael Curtis at the occasion of his first official trip to Miami.\n\nMichael Curtis will offer insights into the evolution of transatlantic relations in 2024\, upcoming developments in transatlantic trade\, global challenges as well as perspectives into relations between the EU and Latin America.\n\nOur Guest of Honor will be in Conversation with Dra. Nora Gamez Torres\, Journalist at The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald.\n\n \n\nAbout Michael Curtis\n\nMichael Curtis has been the EU Deputy Ambassador to the US since September 1st 2019. Immediately before joining the Delegation\, he served in the team of the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief\, HRVP Federica Mogherini\, advising her on a number of important foreign policy issues for 5 years including on Transatlantic relations.\n\nHe has had a long career in the European Union institutions working mainly on foreign policy and external relations\, trade\, development and humanitarian issues. From 2004 to 2008\, he worked as the EU Humanitarian Affairs Counsellor to the United Nations in New York. From 2000 to 2004\, he worked on the team of the EU Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid\, Poul Nielson\, first as Press Spokesperson then as a member of his Staff.\n\nMr. Curtis has a Bachelor’s degree in French and Politics from Leicester University in the U.K and a post-graduate Master’s degree in European Politics from the College of Europe in Bruges\, Belgium. He is a dual Italian/British national.\n\n \n\n \n\nAbout Nora Gamez\n\nNora Gámez Torres is the Cuba/U.S.-Latin American policy reporter for el Nuevo Herald and the Miami Herald. She studied journalism and media and communications in Havana and London. She holds a Ph.D. in sociology from City\, University of London. Her work has won awards by the Florida Society of News Editors and the Society for Professional Journalists.\n\n \n\n \n\nSchedule of event\n\n11.30 am – 12.00 pm     Registration\n12:00 pm – 1.00 pm      Formal Event\n1.00pm – 1.30pm           Networking\n\nGreen Room Access from 11.30am to 12.00pm for Invited Guests Only.\n\nLocation\n\nMiami Dade College Wolfson Campus\nMAGIC Screening Room 8106\n315 NE 2nd Avenue – Room 8106 (Building 8\, 1st floor)\nMiami – FL 33132\n\nRegistration\n\nEACC Florida Member: free of charge\nNon-Member: free of charge\n\nREGISTER HERE[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”37062″ img_size=”300×300″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”37057″ img_size=”250X250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”37061″ img_size=”300×300″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”37059″ img_size=”300×300″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/a-conversation-with-michael-curtis-eu-deputy-ambassador-to-the-us/ LOCATION:Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus\, 315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Event ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Florida":MAILTO:csleszynska@eaccfl.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T055817 CREATED:20240307T000454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T000849Z UID:37119-1710180000-1710189000@eaccfl.com SUMMARY:JADE FIDUCIAL I Conference Retraites Francaises et Americaines DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join JADE Fiducial for an update on changes in French and American retirement policies. The program will be held in French.\n\nClick on image for Information and Registration\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://eaccfl.com/2event/jade-fiducial-i-conference-retraites-francaises-et-americaines/ LOCATION:Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus\, 315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Partner Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR