Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay

New Market

2009-03-08T18:22:00.000-07:00

People of Caribbean heritage are a mysterious and diverse market. Caribbean Americans in the United States are growing at a faster rate than African Americans and is one of the most economically viable minority communities according to Census Data.
Why Should You Care About the Caribbean Population?
More than 22 million people of Caribbean heritage live in the US (according to Strategy Research Corporation).

In a Black Diversity Study done in August 2003 by the University at Albany, found that Caribbean Americans are loyal buyers of consumer goods, annual vacations, and homes. They are also sending their children to college at a higher rate than many other populations.
Companies and Marketers who ignore people of Caribbean heritage are missing on the opportunities to showcase their products and services to a fast-growing segment with significant buying power.

Caribbean Woman-1st Governor General of Canada

2009-03-08T17:58:00.000-07:00

About Michaëlle Jean:
A well-known journalist and broadcaster in Quebec, Michaëlle Jean immigrated from Haiti with her family at an early age. Fluent in five languages - French, English, Italian, Spanish and Haitian Creole - Michaëlle Jean is the first black Governor General of Canada. A social activist for women and children at risk, Michaëlle Jean plans to use the office of Governor General to help disadvantaged young people. Michaëlle Jean is married to filmmaker Jean-Daniel Lafond and has a young daughter.
Governor General of Canada: September 27, 2005 to present

Birth: Born in Port au Prince, Haiti in 1957. At the age of 11 in 1968, Michaëlle
Jean and her family fled the Papa Doc Duvalier dictatorship and settled in Montreal.
Education: BA - Italian, Hispanic Languages and Literature - University of Montreal, MA - Comparative Literature - University of Montreal, Also studied languages and literature at the University of Perouse, the University of Florence and the Catholic University of Milan

Professions: university lecturer, social activist, journalist and broadcaster

Michaëlle Jean as Social Activist:
From 1979 to 1987 Michaëlle Jean worked with Quebec shelters for battered women and helped establish a network of emergency shelters in Quebec.
She co-ordinated a study on women as victims in abusive relationships, which was published in 1987. Michaëlle Jean has also worked with aid organizations for immigrant women and families.
She worked at Employment and Immigration Canada and at the Conseil des Communautés culturelles du Québec.

Background of Michaëlle Jean in Arts and Communications:
Michaëlle Jean joined Radio-Canada in 1988. She worked as a reporter and then host on the public affairs proframs “Actuel,” “Montréal ce soir,” “Virages” and “Le Point.”
In 1995, she anchored Réseau de l’Information à Radio-Canada (RDI) programs such as “Le Monde ce soir,” “L’Édition québécoise,” “Horizons francophones,” “Les Grands reportages,” “Le Journal RDI,” and “RDI à l’écoute.” Since 1999, Michaëlle Jean has hosted CBC Newsworld’s “The Passionate Eye” and “Rough Cuts.” In 2001, Michaëlle Jean became anchor for the weekend edition of “Le Téléjournal,” Radio-Canada’s major news show. In 2003 she took over as anchor of “Le Midi,” the daily edition of “Le Téléjournal.” In 2004, she started her own show “Michaëlle,” which featured in-depth interviews with experts and enthusiasts. Michaëlle Jean has participated in a number of documentary films produced by her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond including “La manière nègre ou Aimé Césaire chemin faisant,” “Tropique Nord,” “Haïti dans tous nos rêves,” and “L’heure de Cuba.”

Third Annual International Business Summit - 12 March, 2009

2009-03-08T17:34:00.000-07:00

MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release
February 26, 2009

Who: International Business Summit
What: Local and International Business Workshops, Lunch and Key Note Address, International Panel, Speed Networking, VIP Reception
Where: Higgins Hall - 5525 N. Himes Tampa FL 33614
When: Thursday March 12, 2009 / 8:30am - 7:30pm

Tickets: http://www.ibsummit.org/
Full day $75; Half day $40; Lunch with keynote speaker: $35; VIP reception $35. Please purchase your tickets

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Former Governor Bob Martinez to Give Keynote Address at Tampa Event on March 12, 2009
Tampa, FL USA. February 26, 2009 - Today the President of the Board of the International Business Summit announced that the keynote speaker, for the third annual Summit, will be Bob Martinez, former Governor of Florida, and former Mayor of Tampa. Governor Martinez, one of Florida’s most respected leaders, will share his personal insights on the diverse business climate, and point the way on how to foster collaboration and prosperity in the uncertain times ahead.
The International Business Summit is the annual, one-day event presented by Tampa Bay’s Bi-National Chambers of Commerce. It leverages the wealth of business opportunities available in the nine (9) county areas through our diverse local residents, and their extensive networks of contacts throughout the region, nation, and world. IBS brings together the richness of our region’s established economy, diverse communities, and growing global importance to build economic prosperity for the Suncoast area.

The 12th March event will demonstrate entrepreneurs, corporate citizens, community leaders, and dignitaries working to bring prosperity to Tampa Bay. There will be seven (7) educational workshops, divided into two tracks: the international track will focus on skills for global business, and the local track will emphasize understanding each other, and creating growth from the valuable economic opportunities that lie in our diverse communities.

The highlight of IBS will be the elegant luncheon, when our keynote speaker, Governor Bob Martinez will talk about living in a richly diverse business region such as Tampa Bay, and the many opportunities this provides. The International Panel is a top-level international discussion forum, with opportunities to meet the top minds in energy, transportation, trade, and development. The indoors-outdoors VIP Reception has been planned around Tampa Bay’s perfect March weather. The innovative speed networking session will ensure that participants meet the right people, using NetworkingMatch.com technology.

The International Business Summit is open to everyone in our community. Local companies have subsidized costs, so tickets give excellent value: Full day $75; Half day $40; Lunch with keynote speaker: $35; VIP reception $35. Please purchase your tickets in advance by visiting http://www.ibsummit.org/ and clicking on the registration button, or call Joanne at 813.221.7243

Organizing / Participating Organizations: British American Business Council, Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay, French American Business Council of West Florida, Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Indo-US Chamber of Commerce, Philippine American Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Contact: Solange Benoit

813-495-0126
solange.benoit1@gmail.com

Obama to visit Fifth Summit of the Americas in the Caribbean

2008-11-28T14:15:00.000-08:00

Barack Obama will be visiting Trinidad and Tobago to attend the Fifth Summit of the Americas which will be held in the nation's capital of Port of Spain on April 17-19, 2009.

What would you like to ask or tell him?