Commissioner Sarah Wescot-Williams and Commissioner Maria Buncamper-Molanus, on behalf of the Island Government of Sint Maarten invite the general public to an Informational Session by a delegation from the City of Tallahassee, Florida.
The Informational Session is scheduled for Monday April 27th 2009 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The venue will be the Philipsburg Cultural Community Centre.
The purpose of the Informational Session is to provide an opportunity for local and Tallahassee businesses to connect with fellow industry professionals, establish beneficial business relationships, to match potential businesses and explore investment opportunities.
The format for the Informational Session will include presentations and demonstrations provided by the Tallahassee delegation on various subjects and possible investment opportunities.
The main speakers are:
1 Bill Proctor Tallahassee County Commissioner
2 Benjamin Harris representing Economic Development Department City Hall and Capital City
3 Stephen Knight President of the Tallahassee-St Maarten Foundation and Attorney at Law
4 J.R. Richards President of Bond Community Health Center
5 Arthur Lugisse Executive Director Tallahassee-St Maarten Foundation
6 Dr. Keith Simmons Professor of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)
7 James Weaver Business Consultant
Presentations and demonstrations will be provided on the following key areas:
– Programs of ongoing relationship between Tallahassee and St. Maarten with regards to education, student exchange and media.
– Business to business relationship between Tallahassee and St Maarten Chambers of Commerce
– Investment opportunities by way of the City Program
– Financial opportunities for businesses in Florida
– Business Exchange program
– French student exchange
– Legal presentation for students
– Organization and function of the Community Bond Center in Tallahassee
– King Arthur’s Tool (www.katools.com)
– Janitorial Foodservice & Paper
– Business & Tourism package
– National Cultural Heritage Initiative
– E-Florida
– Trademark and copyright registration in Tallahassee
– Rotary Club
– Sports & Culture
– Billboard Exchange program
– Student exchange and internship opportunities at FAMU
– And others
Pursuant to this informational session, interested parties can arrange individual meetings with the relevant Tallahassee members.
The Sint Maarten business community is hereby encouraged to participate fully and take advantage of this opportunity to expand and develop our economic interests.