Business Finland and the Embassy of Finland in the United States in cooperation with the Miami-Dade Beacon Council invite you to attend the Miami – Finland Maritime & Ports Webinar on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 16-17.30 (EEST) Helsinki time / 9-10.30 (EDT) Miami time.
The maritime industries contribute to $12.5 billion regional output in South Florida while supporting 149,000 jobs in the Miami metropolitan statistical area (MSA). The Miami MSA provides a large dynamic market, favorable business climate and access to key players in the maritime industry. The objective of the webinar is to create awareness of the business value of setting up a business in the Miami-Dade area when entering the USA and Latin American markets. The webinar is targeted to companies based in Finland in the maritime industry aiming to do business in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean.
Agenda
9:00 a.m. – 9:02 a.m. / 16:00 – 16:02
Opening remarks, Housekeeping items and Overview of the agenda
Mr. Mario Sacasa, Senior Vice President, International Economic Development, Miami-Dade Beacon Council
9:02 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. / 16:02 – 16:05
Welcome remarks from Finland
Ambassador Mikko Hautala
9:05 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. / 16:05 – 16:10
Introduction of Miami-Dade Beacon Council
Mr. Mario Sacasa, Senior Vice President, International Economic Development, Miami-Dade Beacon Council
9:10 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. / 16:10 – 16:25
Session I: Characteristics of Miami’s Business Environment
Presentation by Miami-Dade Beacon Council: Mr. Mario Sacasa, Senior Vice President, International Economic Development, and Ms. Madeline Mesa, Director, International Economic Development
- Overview of the Miami-Dade general business environment
- What is Miami-Dade’s value proposition?
- How Miami can serve as a hub for global companies and investors with focus on the USA and Latin America and the Caribbean
9:25 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. / 16:25 – 17:05
Session II: Insights from Miami-Dade’s Maritime Industry & Q&A
Moderator: Dr. Jaap Donath, Senior Vice President, Research & Strategic Planning, Miami-Dade Beacon Council
- Mr. Nimrod Simeon, Trade Analyst, Global Trade & Business Development, PortMiami
- Mr. Ricardo Martinez, Sr. Director, Commercial Agency Network LATAM, The CMA CGM Group
10:05 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. / 17:05 – 17:25
Session III: Case study: Why maritime corporates choose the USA & Q&A
Moderator: Ms. Ulla Lainio, Commercial Counselor, Business Finland, Washington D.C.
- Mr. Erik Schobesberger, Vice President, Modernisation & Newbuilding Support, Almaco Inc.
- Mr. Teemu Pajala, HD US Technical Manager, ABB Inc. Marine & Ports
- Mr. Jussi Mäntynen, General Manager, Unikie Inc. Northern America and Middle East
10:25 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. / 17:25 – 17:30
Closing remarks
Mr. Mario Sacasa, Senior Vice President, International Economic Development, Miami-Dade Beacon Council
