Where Europeans & Americans Connect to do Business |
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A Message from the President |
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Carol Cabezas, President of Azamara, Member of the EACC Florida, Attends a High-Level Dialogue with Dr. Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) |
This Invitation Only event was a closed-door high-level dialogue with Dr. Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank, Jean-Christophe Laloux, Director General Operations and a large team of EIB officials. It was held in Washington DC on Friday April 14 in the margins of the IMF meetings.
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Representatives from EACC Member companies from a variety of industries discussed opportunities for transatlantic cooperation in climate and energy transition.
The event was organized by EACCNY and attended by high-level executives from across the EACC Network.
We were thrilled that Carol Cabezas, President of Azamara Cruises, an EACC Florida Member, was invited to join this unique opportunity offered by EACC Florida and meet with EIB officials.
After returning to Miami, Carol Cabezas said:
“Big thanks to the EACC for hosting this wonderful session. Azamara is focused on exploring opportunities to enhance our sustainability efforts and this session provided new connections that support this very important agenda for our company.”
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The EACC gives Members a seat at the table of the transatlantic business dialogue. If you wish to be a part of the conversation, get your company to join EACC Florida!
Find out how by contacting EACC Florida Executive Director Christina Sleszynska at [email protected]
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EACC Florida at eMerge Americas 2023 |
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The energy at eMerge Americas 2023 was great as were the discussions: less crypto, more AI.
Highlights included: the conversation between former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on the future of tech with a focus on AI and quantum computing; the session moderated by Jaret Davis from Greenberg Traurig on "Attracting Talent & Creating More Opportunities in Miami Dade County" with Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava and Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola; and a very energetic session on "Florida: The Innovation State" powered by Laura DiBella, Secretary of Commerce and President & CEO of Enterprise Florida and TJ Villamil also from Enterprise Florida with interesting announcements on developments in the space and semi-conductor industries.
It was good to spend some time on the Greenberg Traurig booth with EACC Florida President Alan Sutin and other members of the GT team, meeting up with Members such as Miami Dade College and CyCommSec, making connections, running into representatives of the consular corps, European and Canadian trade & investment offices, and hearing from many interesting start-ups and tech companies present at the event.
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Sanchia Gopie and Ana Martinez (Miami Dade College Foundation) and Christina Sleszynska (EACC Florida) |
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Karol Henger and Michal Suchoki (CyCommSec), Patrick Misiewicz (a Friend of the EACCFL) |
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GT is a Unicorn too born right here in Miami |
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LIVE-STREAM
Mercer’s Annual Health Benefits Benchmarking
May 11, 2023 I 12.00 PM - 1.00 PM ET I Your connected device
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DATE: May 11, 2023
TIME: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
REGISTRATION
EACC Members: Free
EACC non-Members: Free
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Healthcare and employee benefits are most employers’ 2nd or 3rd largest company expense annually, and play a significant role in hiring and retaining employees in a competitive economy.
Mercer’s annual health benefits survey with over 2,000 respondents in 2022, is one of the largest of its kind. It provides trends in benefit costs and plan designs, and looks at employer strategies for managing cost and supporting employees. Join EACC Carolinas and Kenneth Cole, Vice President, Employee Health & Benefits at Marsh & McLennan to find out what this survey entails.
Held as an in-person event in Greenville (SC), EACC Carolinas has arranged for the program to be live-streamed so as to provide our Florida audience the opportunity to learn about the latest updates in “Mercer’s Annual Health Benefits Benchmarking”.
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WEBINAR
Quarterly EU Economic Update – Sailing Through Calmer Seas?
May 22, 2023 I 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT I Your connected device
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DATE
May 22, 2023
TIME
1:00 – 2:00 PM ET | 19:00 – 20:00 CET
REGISTRATION:
EACC Members: Free
EACC non-Members: Free
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Not to be missed !
Join us for an in-depth analysis of the European economy and the newly released Spring 2023 Economic Forecast. The panel will discuss the recent economic data and public policy developments through mid-May and weigh the prospects for European and global growth against a range of potential risk factors.
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DATE: May 16, 2023
TIME: 1:00PM – 2:00 PM ET
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Webinar – Economic Headwinds and the Outlook for Middle Market Businesses |
From workforce and supply chain challenges to addressing consumer behaviors and profitability, join RSM US live to hear about the economic headwinds facing companies and how businesses can address ongoing risks and challenges.
Bonus: Ask Joe Brusuelas, Chief Economist at RSM, and Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley your questions during the livestream about economic trends, policy changes and their impact to your business and industry.
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Miami-Dade County Business Development Mission
Paris – Marseille – London
June 16 – 24, 2023
Registration Deadline - May 10
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Enquiries should be addressed to:
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This business mission is organized by Miami Dade County's International Trade Consortium (ITC) in conjunction with the Miami-Dade Beacon Council as part of a larger mission led by Enterprise Florida. Delegates will have the opportunity to attend the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show, explore business opportunities, receive country briefing and participate in networking meetings with French business leaders and government officials. Participants will also have the opportunity to travel to London for finance and health-tech related meetings and events, or Marseille, winner of last year's European Capital of Innovation and home to the first technology park in France dedicated to the transition to renewable energy sources.
Miami-Dade companies in the following sectors are encouraged to participate:
- Aviation & Aerospace
- Pharmaceuticals, Medical Equipment, Biotechnology
- Renewable Energy
- Professional Services
- Technology & Innovation
- Transportation & Logistics, e-Commerce
- Travel & Tourism.
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EU I Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive to Impact US Companies. This new directive which entered into force in January 2023 modernizes and strengthens the rules concerning the social and environmental information that companies have to report. The new rules might require certain companies outside the EU to make and independently verify a number of sustainability disclosures, including in the US. Read more.
EU I Climate Targets: 5 Key Pieces of Legislation Adopted. These five laws will enable the EU to cut greenhouse gas emissions within the main sectors of the economy, while making sure that the most vulnerable citizens and micro-enterprises, as well as the sectors exposed to carbon leakage, are effectively supported in the climate transition.These include: EU emissions trading system; Maritime transport emissions; Buildings, road transport and additional sectors; Emissions from aviation; Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; The Social Climate Fund. Read more.
EU I Political Agreement on European Chips Act. To respond to critical dependencies, the European Chips Act will strengthen manufacturing activities in the EU, stimulate the European design ecosystem, and support scale-up and innovation across the whole value chain. Through the European Chips Act, the European Union aims to reach its target to double its current global market share to 20% in 2030. Read more.
EU I Cyber Solidarity Act Proposed. The new rules will strengthen cybersecurity capacities in the EU by supporting detection and awareness of cybersecurity threats and incidents, bolstering preparedness of critical entities, as well as reinforcing solidarity, concerted crisis management and response capabilities across Member States. A Cybersecurity Skills Academy will also be established to ensure a more coordinated approach towards closing the cybersecurity talent gap. Read more.
EU I Harmonized EU Patent Rules Proposed by European Commission. Once adopted, the proposed Regulations on standard essential patents, compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations, and the revision of the legislation on supplementary protection certificates will create a more transparent, effective and futureproof intellectual property rights framework. Read more.
EU I EU's Pharmaceutical Legislation to be Reformed. This will be the largest reform in over 20 years to make existing legislation more agile, flexible, and adapted to the needs of citizens and businesses across the EU. The revision will make medicines more available, accessible and affordable. It will support innovation and boost the competitiveness and attractiveness of the EU pharmaceutical industry, while promoting higher environmental standards. Read more.
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EU-US I Joint Statement by the EU and the US following the 10th EU-US Energy Council
The EU and the United States are strategic partners who remain committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, and working jointly with the global community to keep a 1.5 degrees Celsius limit in global temperature rise within reach, while pursuing a just and inclusive energy transition to climate neutrality. Read more.
US-EU I DFC and EIB Sign Agreement to Collaborate on Investment for Development. The MOU will enable possible projects in Africa, the Indo-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the Western Balkans. Potential investments will focus on strategic areas for both the European Union and the United States, including energy security, information and communications technology (ICT), health services and infrastructure, water and wastewater, climate action, and nature-based solutions. Read more.
US I Commerce Department Welcomes UK’s Application to the Global CBPR Forum. The Global CBPR Forum seeks to support the free flow of data by providing an interoperable mechanism for effective data protection and privacy globally through the establishment of the Global CBPR System and Global Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) System. The Global CBPR and PRP Systems will allow organizations to demonstrate their compliance to internationally-recognized data protection and privacy standards thus facilitating the free and secure flow of data across borders. The U.K. will be the first new jurisdiction to participate in the Global CBPR Forum since it was established last year. Read more.
US I SEC’s Proposed Safeguarding Rule. Although the Proposal’s treatment of digital assets has garnered most of the public’s attention, the Safeguarding Rule’s potential impact on all investment advisers is far-reaching and would substantially increase legal and operational costs and burdens. Read more.
US I Renewing American Economic Leadership. The remarks by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan state that bold public investments in our respective industrial capacity needs to be at the heart of the energy transition, outline how the US and EU are committed to working together to ensure that the supply chains of the future are resilient, secure, and reflective of our values—including on labor - and lay out practical steps like aligning respective clean-energy incentives on each side of the Atlantic and launching a negotiation on supply chains for critical minerals and batteries. Read more.
IMF | Geopolitics and Fragmentation Emerge as Serious Financial Stability Threats. Financial fragmentation has important implications for global financial stability by affecting cross-border investment, international payment systems, and asset prices. This in turn fuels instability by increasing banks’ funding costs, lowering their profitability, and reducing their lending to the private sector. Read more.
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EACC Florida
MEMBER and PARTNER INSIGHTS
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USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics Submission. USCIS will allow adjudications for those specific categories to proceed based on biographic information and related background checks without capturing fingerprints and a photograph. However, USCIS retains discretion, on a case-by-case basis, to require biometrics for any applicant, and applicants may be scheduled for an application support center appointment to submit biometrics. Read more.
Selecting Gender on USCIS Forms. Prior USCIS guidance required benefit requestors seeking to change their gender marker on immigration documents to submit documentation about their gender identity to support the requested change. USCIS is removing these evidentiary requirements in line with priorities from existing Executive Orders and to reduce barriers for USCIS’ applicants. Read more.
Regulators and Cybersecurity Leaders Advise Businesses on How to Prepare For A Major Attack and the Consequences of Failure to Act. This white paper summary of the full-day cybersecurity symposium presented by the office of Illinois Attorney General on April 4, 2023, analyzes and distills the information presented in the panels. Our paper provides a snapshot of what the nation’s foremost regulators of data security are looking for in their approach to data security incidents and makes a number of recommendations for business leaders. Read more.
Compliments Cozen O'Connor
European Green Directives: Seeking Clarity for the Real Estate Market. Green directives on the energy performance of buildings, including energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings in the European Union and United Kingdom, are urging the European real estate industry to assess the costs of compliance. This comes at a challenging time in the market cycle, when increased compliance costs have the potential to push projects into the red. Read more.
Expansive New Bank Secrecy Act, Sanctions Whistleblower Program: Department of Commerce Insights. While primarily focused on enforcement of export control restrictions, a Memorandum offered some noteworthy insights into the Bank Secrecy Act’s newly overhauled whistleblower program.That whistleblower program, originally enacted as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA), was amended in early 2023 to authorize whistleblower awards for tips about not only Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) violations but also economic sanctions violations. Read more.
How Dutch Companies Are Responding to the Gender Diversity Requirement for Supervisory Boards. One of the Act’s provisions implements an appointment quota for supervisory boards, or non-executive directors in a one-tier model, of Dutch-listed companies to ensure that men and women each hold at least one-third of the seats on the supervisory board. Any appointment after 1 January 2022 that does not contribute to a more balanced gender ratio is null and void. Since the introduction of this legislation, some companies have struggled with this requirement and use a flexible interpretation of the rules. Read more.
Compliment Greenberg Traurig
IRS Warns of ERC Consultants Targeting Taxpayers with Aggressive Claims and High Fees. The Internal Revenue Service, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and other government agencies have recently published alerts to warn employers and tax practitioners of predatory consultants advising businesses to the claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) when they may not qualify. Read more.
Phishing Scams are “tip of the spear” for Cyber Threats. In real estate, millions of dollars can change hands in a single transaction, making the industry an attractive target for phishing attacks. This is a type of cybercrime where criminals use fake emails, websites or other communication channels to trick individuals into providing sensitive personal and financial information. Read more.
Compliments Kaufman Rossin
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Welcome to Miami Dade College ! |
EACC Florida is delighted to welcome Miami Dade College represented by the Miami Dade College Foundation as a new Member!
In their own own words:
Founded in 1965, the Miami Dade College Foundation raises essential private funds to support scholarships, academic programs, and support services so MDC students can have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. MDC Foundation also supports world-class arts and cultural programming at MDC that enriches the community. In 2020-2021, MDC Foundation distributed $30.5 million to benefit the students and programs of MDC. Known as Democracy’s College, MDC changes lives through accessible, high-quality teaching and learning experiences that prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce. MDC is the nation’s most diverse institution of higher education, with an enrollment of more than 100,000 students and more than two million alums. It is also the nation’s top producer of Associate in Arts and Science degrees and awards more degrees to minorities than any other college or university in the country. For more information, visit mdcfoundation.com
Miami Dade College is the first academic entity to join the Florida Chapter of the EACC and we look forward to interacting with their team moving forward!
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EACC is a Connector
We open doors for our members across our chapter network on both sides of the Atlantic and we keep you informed on the relevant issues affecting your business.
Members of the EACC network enjoy:
♦ Access to our network of high-level business executives & our unique referral service
♦ Invitations to exclusive seminars & a direct exchange with transatlantic experts
♦ Visibility for your organization & opportunities to showcase your thought-leadership
♦ The ability to make a difference & actively engage in the Trans-Atlantic business dialogue
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TRAVELLING?
Meet the EACC Network
Our Members are Part of Something Bigger
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Together with its sister chapters, EACC Florida is part of a growing and highly dynamic transatlantic network reaching over 10,000 executives in the US and across Europe. With over 750 members, the EACC is a valuable resource for any size business. If you would like to get involved, let us know.
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Founding Members / President's Circle |
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