Inter-American Chapter Miami, FL
Quarterly Breakfast
On May 4, 2016, the chapter hosted its quarterly breakfast series, “Practical Aspects of Doing Business in Mexico.” Distinguished panelists included: Mauricio Ortiz, vice president and general manager with Boston Scientific Latin America; Pilar Flores, general counsel with SAP Latin America (SAP); and Moises Peraza, trade & investment commissioner with PROMEXICO.
The event was moderated by Rosa Ertze, special counsel at Duane Morris LLP in New York. Chapter members and guests had an opportunity to learn about the current business environment, regulatory considerations and how to overcome unique challenges of starting a business in Mexico.
Trade Mission to Mexico
On May 11, 2016, Enrique de la Madrid, Mexico’s secretary of tourism, met with chapter members and Florida companies as part of a trade mission to Mexico organized by Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI), a public-private partnership designed to grow the state’s economy.
During his presentation, Secretary De la Madrid spoke about the positive current economic and political environment in Mexico and the many opportunities for investment. He applauded the business owners present, stating that their presence and willingness to travel to Mexico shows that “the relationship is not just economic, but is a friendship that has benefited both countries.”
Seminar with Women Business Leaders
On June 21, 2016, the chapter co-hosted the first in a multi-series seminar entitled Intégrate y Empodérate! This interactive seminar was led by a panel of Hispanic women business leaders including Teresa Villareal, vice president, Newlink Communications; Mildred Gomez, attorney with Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP; Victoria Kenn, managing director, Brickell & KB Moms; Alexia Gonzalez, CEO with (My Man Is Not) My Plan; and Ana Paula Padilla, an attorney with Dicex International.
Topics discussed among the panelists and attendees included:
– “What Challenges Are Encountered in Finding the Right Fit in a New Country?”
– “Important Legal Questions to Consider in Moving to the U.S.”; and
– “What Educational Alternatives does South Florida Offer?
