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What is the HCCMO Commercial Mission Trip? HCCMO will be hosting a commercial mission trip to Panama City, Panama and Medellín, Colombia. Encouraging bilateral efforts within our global strategic business partners to build the bridge of commerce with neighboring Hispanic countries by inviting influential leaders of the Central Florida region to bolster the pillars of the Chamber. Open to all active HCCMO members, this one-of-a-kind trip presents valuable opportunities to learn about the Panamanian & Colombian cultures and be the bridge for those countries to commercially connect with our region. The importance of the trip is to show and promote Central Florida as an investment destination. |
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Package Includes:
- Airport transfer to/from Panama City, Panama & Medellín, Colombia
- Hotel accommodation in Panama City - Tuesday, August 22, 2023, and in Medellín - Wednesday, August 23 thru Saturday, August 26, 2023
- Airfare from Panama City, Panama to Medellín, Colombia – Flight via Copa Airlines on Wednesday, August 23, 2023
- Lunch and dinner for 4 days (breakfast on your own)
- Ground transportation at the programmed cities
- One-on-one business meetings & networking opportunities
- VIP events and tours with top business leaders in Panama and Colombia
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Package Pricing:
HCCMO Member Only: $3,600
HCCMO Member + Companion: $6,500
Non-HCCMO Member Only: $4,100 Non-HCCMO Member + Companion: $7,100 |
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*AIRFARE TO PANAMA AND RETURN TO ORLANDO NOT INCLUDED |
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The Panama Canal is considered by some to be the eighth wonder of the world. It has been a primary catalyst for infrastructure development programs at many U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico seaports. The expansion of the Canal also coincides with dramatic growth in Florida’s consumer populations of full‐time residents, seasonal residents, and visitors. HCCMO is working in partnership with U.S. Ambassador to Panama, the Honorable Mari Carmen Aponte and her team at the U.S. Embassy. The Central Florida delegation will learn more about commercial trade opportunities with Panama and Latin America, and the direct impact of the Panama Canal to our Central Florida economy. |
- Exclusive Welcoming Reception hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Panama, Hon. Mari Carmen Aponte
- VIP networking event with Panama Business Leaders organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce
- Visit Panama Canal
- Visit to Casco Viejo, Panama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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| Orlando exports to Colombia over $150 million dollars in products and services and this country ranks #5 as Orlando’s export market. Medellín is a city that impresses with its climate, its landscapes, its people and its history; a city that has reinvented itself and, in recent years, has undergone a process of transformation that has led it to become world leader and model for innovation.
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- VIP Welcome reception at Traditional Colombian restaurant
- Meetings and networking events with top business leaders and government officials from Medellín
- Business educational events hosted by the Pontifical Bolivarian University (UPB), one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America
- Tours to learn about Medellín’s urban planning, transformation, innovation, sustainability and transportation
- Visit Comuna 13 – Once labeled the most dangerous community in Medellín during the 80s and 90s, that transformed into one of the most vibrant, positive and artistic low-income neighborhoods visited by millions of tourists including world leaders and celebrities
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Who Can Attend the Commercial Mission Trip? |
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| Open to Central Florida business leaders interested in:
- Learning about the Colombian culture and products to reach this market segment. More than 17% of Central Florida’s Hispanic community come from South America (mostly from Colombia and Venezuela)
- Connecting with potential Colombian investors interested in doing business with Central Florida
• Corporations and government officials interested in Latin American cities that lead the continent’s innovation, technology and sustainability • All active HCCMO members • Sponsorship opportunities available |
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Confirmed Elected Officials & Special Guests |
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| Honorable Mari Carmen Aponte U.S. Ambassador to Panama |
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| Kristen Arrington State Representative Florida House 43
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| Brandon Arrington County Commissioner Osceola County
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| Linette Matheny Council Member (Seat 2) City of St. Cloud |
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| Commissioner Regina I. Hill Commissioner, District 5 City of Orlando |
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- Prominent placement of company logo on all event materials (print and digital) as Presenting Sponsor
- Two Registrations included (Airfare not included)
- Pre- and post-social media exposure
- Opportunity to give 3-minute remarks at one event in Panama and two events in Colombia or up to 60 second video (to play where A/V equipment is available)
- Company logo on promotion items and apparel
- Logo on invitations to VIPs and business owners in Panama and Colombia
- Verbal recognition at all events
- Distribution of promotional material to all participants
- Post-event email to all participants
- VIP seating at all events
- Recognized as Presenting Sponsor at the pre-Commercial Trip seminar "Doing Business with Panama & Colombia” (to be held in June)
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- Prominent placement of company logo on all event materials (print and digital)
- One Registration included (Airfare not included)
- Pre- and post-social media exposure
- Opportunity to give 3-minute remarks at one event in Panama and one event in Colombia or up to 60 second video (to play where A/V equipment is available)
- Logo on invitations to VIPs and business owners in Panama and Colombia
- Verbal recognition at all events
- Distribution of promotional material to all participants
- Post-event email to all participants
- VIP seating at all events
- Recognized as sponsor at the pre-Commercial Trip seminar "Doing Business with Panama & Colombia” (to be held in June)
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- Company logo on sponsored event materials (print and digital)
- Recognition as sponsor of 3 events during the trip. Opportunity to select 3 from the following:
- Welcome Reception with US Ambassador (Panama)
- Doing Business in Central Florida Forum (Panama)
- Welcome Dinner (Colombia)
- Doing Business in Central Florida Forum (Colombia)
- Closing Reception (Colombia)
- Pre- and post-social media exposure
- Opportunity to give 3-minute remarks at chosen sponsored events
- Logo on sponsored event invitations to VIPs and business owners in Panama and Colombia
- Verbal recognition during Commercial Mission Trip and chosen sponsored events
- Post-event email to all participants
- VIP seating at chosen sponsored events
- Recognized as sponsor at the pre-Commercial Trip seminar "Doing Business with Panama & Colombia” (to be held in June)
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- Company logo on sponsored event materials (print and digital)
- Recognition as sponsor of 3 events during the trip. Opportunity to select 1 from the following:
- Welcome Reception with US Ambassador (Panama)
- Doing Business in Central Florida Forum (Panama)
- Welcome Dinner (Colombia)
- Doing Business in Central Florida Forum (Colombia)
- Closing Reception (Colombia)
- Pre- and post-social media exposure
- Opportunity to give 3-minute remarks at chosen sponsored event
- Logo on sponsored event invitations to VIPs and business owners in Panama and Colombia
- Verbal recognition during Commercial Mission Trip and chosen sponsored event
- Post email to all event participants
- VIP seating at chosen sponsored event
- Recognized as sponsor at the pre-Commercial Trip seminar "Doing Business with Panama & Colombia” (to be held in June)
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