PRESENTS
The 2016 FLAGSHIP
BUSINESS
EVENT
PUERTO RICO
&
FLORIDA 2016
CONVENTION & EXPO
Florida’s Ultimate Expo
for
Puerto Rican & Hispanic Business
Your door to the Puerto Rican & Hispanic
Market in Florida
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Accountants / CPAs
Advertising Agencies
Architects
Computer Suppliers
Consultants
Contractors
CRM Services
Distributors
Educational Institutions
EEO Consultants
Engineers
Financial Services
Food Service Providers
Government Agencies
Healthcare Providers
Insurance Agencies
Arts & Craft
IT Professionals
Legal Services
Logistics Services
Mailing Companies
Maintenance Companies
Manufacturers
Marketing Services
Office Supply Companies
Payroll Agencies
Printers
Purchasing Agents
Shipping Companies
Public Relations Agencies
Staffing Agencies
Technology Companies
Web Design / SEO Agencies
WESTIN BEACH RESORT &
SPA
FtSeptember
Lauderdale,
Florida
1 - 4, 2016
Open new markets for your products & services to the
fastest growing community in Florida
Introduce your products & services to Hispanic Families
the highest rate spending community in the US
B2B engagement opportunities
Seller / Buyer connections
Discover Florida business resources
Put your business on the map
Puerto Rico & Florida 2016
Who will attend?
Over 1000 business owners and executives
100 business exhibiting their products and services
Puerto Rican and Hispanic families testing your
products & services
Puerto Rico based Businesses and other states
Local Businesses in search of products to better serve
the Puerto Rican and Hispanic market in Florida
Puerto Rican Businesses looking to expand their
business to Florida
Puerto Rico & Florida 2016
Our Youth is Our Priority
Identifying the best paying jobs
Job opportunities in demand
Short – vs- long term careers
Learn entrepreneurial skills and methods
Learn from successful business professionals
Career opportunities in politics
Obtain information on scholarships
A FAMILY EVENT FULL
OF BUSINESS, FUN, EDUCATION
AND CULTURE
EXPO HIGHLIGHTS!
• Strong networking events
• Educational seminars
• Breakfast presentations
• Luncheon presentations
• Ballroom dance
• Entertainment for the entire family
• Products tasting
• Live music and shows
• Hispanic food
• Hispanic cultural events
LET’S BEGIN BY CONNECTING!
The welcome event will connect local businesses with out
of town guest in an atmosphere conducive to forging
business relationships that can grow stronger throughout
the Convention
SEPTEMBER
ST
1
7:00 PM
Welcome Networking Event
Cocktails, Hot & Cold Appetizers, Light Live Music
Special Presentation by one of our Sponsors (TBA)
SEPTEMBER
ND
2
8:00 AM • Registration Opens - The Convention Opens Its Doors
8:30 AM • Network & Breakfast (Speaker – Sponsorship Available)
9:45 AM • How to do business with Broward County
10:30 AM • The Hispanic Market in Florida
12:00 PM • Network & Luncheon (Speaker – Sponsorship Available)
1:00 PM • Establishing a presence in Puerto Rico & Florida (Panel)
2:00 PM • Expo Opens (Stage – Sponsorship Available)
7:00 PM • Under the Stars Networking Event (live music (Brazil Carnival
& Plena , Direct from
Puerto Rico - Batukealo), Hispanic food, cocktails and
more….)
Evening Networking and Family Social
Join the fun at the 5th Floor Terrace - Under the Stars.
Enjoy a view to the Intercostals and beautiful Ft Lauderdale beach with
Live music by “Batukealo” (Carnival Brazilian & Plena,) directly from Puerto Rico
A Majestic evening filled With flavorful Food, tropical Cocktails, and plenty of
Fun!
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The evening will close with Bohemia singing romantic songs and performing
a Music Show in Spanish & English
SEPTEMBER 3RD
• 8:00 AM • Golf Registration & Shotgun start (to be confirmed)
• 8:30 AM
• Networking & Breakfast (Speaker?)
• 9:30 AM • Beach Games, Pool Games, Shopping, Site Tour
•12:00 PM
• Golf Awards Event
• 1:00 PM • Expo Opens, Networking, Expo Closes at 6:00 pm
• 8:00 PM • Ballroom (Theme: 80s Hispanic & Disco Music) Children,
Infants and youths
will attend separate SUPERVISED evening events
SEPTEMBER 3RD
Shining Star Awards and Dance Gala
An evening of dedication, distinction and dancing will highlight this annual
signature event at the
Westin Ft Lauderdale Beach Resort & Spa Ballroom
The Shining Star Awards are presented to prestigious
honorees who have demonstrated unwavering
commitment in leading South Florida’s Puerto
Rican/Hispanic business community to BLOSSOM!
8:00 to 8:30 pm Networking
8:30 to 9:30 pm Dinner & Awards
10:00 pm Show (TBA)
10:30 to 12:00 Midnight Dance with Batukealo Band & The
Puerto Rican Power Orchestra
The Jacaranda Golf Club
9200 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
The best way to strengthen connections made at the event
is with a round of golf.
What better way to strengthen the connections made during the convention than with a friendly Golf
Tournament at the Jacaranda Golf Club. The impeccable conditions of the golf course paired with
private club atmosphere & services will provide the perfect setting to solidify your business connections
while improving your game. To make the event more memorable the PR Hispanic Chamber will be
giving away valuable prizes including a Trip To Puerto Rico and a 60 in LED TV. The prizes will be
awarded at the Jacaranda Golf Club networking luncheon, the closing activity of the 2016 PR Hispanic
Business Convention & Expo.
Note: Golf course and tournament is optional
SEPTEMBER 4TH
Closing Ceremony
Sponsors Highlights and Souvenirs Give Away
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Late Breakfast, Early Lunch
Convention Directors
Chair
Frank Nieves
President & CEO
PR Hispanic Chamber, FL
954-559-5355
Puerto Rico Vice Chair
Juan C. Colon
President
PR Hispanic Chamber, PR
787-519-1546
Honorary Chair
Luis Torres Llompart
Partner
HLB Parissi P.S.C.
Florida Vice Chair
Jorge Rodriguez
President
Prowater Inc.
954-650-1953
Sales, Puerto Rico
Gladys Garcia
President
Coordination, Decor & Caterings
Private & Corporate Events
305-915-9150
Sales, Florida
Zoraida Bonilla
President
Keep In Touch Productions
954-245-7224
Florida Vice Chair
Liza Erazo
954-234-8447
Sales, Florida
Ana Atibet
President
BF Cake Lollipop, Inc.
Sponsors
WE LOOK FORWARD TO
NETWORKING
WITH YOU!!