Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida
Domestic Trade Roundtable Summit II
Ponce, Puerto Rico
March 29-30, 2012
Reaching Across the Oceans
Four years ago the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida initiated its Reaching Across the Oceans
trade mission to promote shipping between the ports of Tampa, Florida and Ponce, Puerto Rico. The main
purpose of this particular trade route is to connect the consumer markets of Central Florida with the Southern
Half of Puerto Rico, and to do so in a productive and cost efficient manner that contributes to the economies of
both regions. PRCCF has assumed this responsibility without any government support and it has only
sustained its commitment to this specific mission through small donations and sponsored events.
PRCCF has been working with the Municipality of Ponce Puerto Rico, the newly formed Port of Ponce
Authority, the Port of Tampa, private businesses, organizations, and private citizens.
PRCCF has accomplished much in four years and it is the only chamber focused exclusively on domestic trade
between Puerto Rico and Florida. PRCCF has been working to mobilize interest in trade between Puerto Rico
and Florida, it has sponsored and paid for trade summits, and it has used its resources to travel to Puerto Rico
to meet with government officials regarding its mission. PRCCF has also entered into memorandums of
understanding with the Municipality of Ponce, the Port of Ponce Authority, and a number of Puerto Rican
business organizations.
Recognizing the importance of the growing Puerto Rican population in Florida, and the connection between
the Puerto Ricans in Florida and on the Island, the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida was formed
to assist in the development of trade between the two regions. The demographics demonstrating the
connection between the regions are powerful:
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There are approximately 850,000 Puerto Rican living in Florida.
Puerto Ricans are the fastest growing Spanish-speaking group in the State.
Approximately 350,000 Puerto Ricans reside in either Tampa or Orlando.
The group has a median income of more than $40,000 a year.
The group has a median age of 32 years, and approximately 80% have high school degrees
More than 40% of Puerto Rican households have children younger than 18 years of age
More than 40% of Puerto Ricans residing in Florida were born in Puerto Rico.
The Puerto Rican population in Central Florida is expected to continue growing, prospering, and
assimilating itself into the State and Country, all while maintaining their ties to their place of origin.
Our mission at Second Domestic Trade Summit will be to bring together interests in industry,
shipping, and government to discuss the opportunities of creating a regular commercial shipping
route between Ponce, Puerto Rico and Tampa, Florida that is capable of connecting the trade markets
of the southern half of Puerto Rico with Central Florida.
Thursday March 29
6:30 pm
PROGRAM AGENDA
VIP Reception Sponsor by Don Q, Camara del Sur and PRCC of Florida
Welcome for Summit VIPs & Sponsors Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder, Founder/ CEO Conf
Opening remarks Puerto Rico Secretary of State Hon. Kenneth McClintock Conf.
Friday March 30
7:30 am ~ 8:30 am
9:00 am
9:10 am
10:45 am
11:30 pm
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
Registration & Continental Breakfast President-Christopher Torres Esq. Conf.
VIP & Sponsor Introductions
Port of Ponce Tour & Presentation
Jorge Hernandez, Port of the Americas, Conf.
Back @ Hotel
Speaker- Shipping Industry Export & Import
Buffet LUNCH
Roundtable Discussion
Speaker – Dept. of Commerce Export & Import Waiting for speaker
1:30 pm
2:30 pm
Roundtable Discussion
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
Speaker Dept. of Agriculture Hon. Carlos Flores , Sub-Secretary Confirm
Farm Program Manager for the Farm Service Agency of the US Department of Agriculture
Roundtable Products, Cultivation, programs & Incentives
4:00 pm
Ponce to Tampa Let’s make a Deal
4:30 pm
Speaker – Department of Tourism Sec. Hon. Luis G. Rivera Marin waiting for
confirmation
Roundtable Hotels, Puerto Rico Attractions
5:00 pm
Regatta by MOU Partners from Ponce to Tampa Discussion
7:00 pm
VIP Cocktail Party & Networking hosted by Don Q, Camara del Sur and PRCC of Florida
7:30 pm
DINNER
Keynote Speaker; Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder, Founder/CEO
Senator Marco Rubio special message from DC
Hon. Maria (Mayita) Melendez, Ponce Mayor TBC
Hotels accommodations best rates.
Please request Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce rates.
Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort
(Event location)
$139.00 two beds plus tax
Enid R. Monte, Groups Services Manager
(787) 259-7777 Direct Sales Office
Ramada Ponce
$89.00 or $125.00 Junior Suite or double for $105.00
In the heart of Ponce Plaza
Maricarmen San Antonio, Marketing & Sales Manager
(787) 813-5050 ext. 504
Special Participant Package
Event Sponsors Package Our $150.00 participant package covers registration, VIP Reception, 2 continental
breakfasts, buffet lunch, VIP cocktail reception, VIP dinner, tour, and Let’s Make a Deal. You can also select one
session package
Continental Breakfast
Buffet Lunch
VIP Dinner & Reception
$25.00 per person
$45.00 per person
75.00 per person
Event Sponsor
$2,000.00
Photo Opportunity
One year Membership
Link to Link Connections
VIP introduction during the event
Mention during media advertising
6 Constant Contacts advertising a year
2 days event hotel accommodation for two
Puerto Rican Chamber Of Commerce of Florida
EXPORT BUSINESS PROFILE
Reaching Across the Ocean
Ponce to Tampa
March 29-31 Business Participation
Business Name:
Primary contact name:
First time exporting: Yes
No
Postal Address:
Physical Address:
Telephone:
Cellular:
Fax:
Email:
Web:
Total Employees:
Year Business Established:
Type of Business or Product:
Annual Sales:
Availability of Investment:
None
Type of Merchandise: Bulk
$10K - $50K
Pallets
Projected Volume: 10’ Container
$50K - $100K
Consolidate
20’ Container
Dry
40’ Container
$100K – $250K
$250K +
Refrigerated
Other
52’ Container
Weekly
:
Monthly
:
Documentation:
No. Corporación según Dpto. Estado
Availability of Investment:
None
Kind of Merchandise: Bulk
Projected Volume: 10’ Container
:
$10K - $50K
Pallets
$50K - $100K
Consolidate
20’ Container
40’ Container
Dry
$100K – $250K
$250K +
Refrigerated
Other
52’ Container
Weekly
:
Monthly
Primary Needs
Organizational Development
New Clients
Marketing
Regulatory
Legal
Branding and Positioning
Financial
Representation
Freight options
Full name (handwriting)
Signature
Date
The applicant represents and certifies that all of the above is correct to the best of your knowledge
Please make sure we get a copy of your business profile 10 working days before the event with payment, unless an
arrangement has been made to pay the week prior of the event we will not accept walk in due to special security.
:
Event Sponsor
I cannot be a sponsor but I will underwrite $____________ I understand I will be recognized in the
website, Constant Contact mailers from the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Inc.
Please indicate your preferred method of payment for contribution:
 PayPal
Visiting our webpage, http://www.puertoricanchamberofflorida.com/services.html
o Press your chose of service
o Pay Pal Secure page will appear
o Make contribution or purchase with:
 Bank Account
 VISA
 Master Card
 American Express
 Discover
 Direct deposit to our bank account
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Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Inc.
Bank of America
Routing # 063100277
Account # 229020020993
Once your contribution is cleared, the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Inc. will issue a receipt of
contribution for your tax records with the name of the organization, company or individual as listed above. This
receipt will be sent to you by e-mail to the electronic address provided.
Should the organization/company or individual be interested in additional accommodations at the Hilton
Doubletree Hotel for the Domestic Trade Roundtable Summit II. The Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of
Florida, Inc. has negotiated a special rate of $139.00 plus tax per night for those attending.