Havana International Trade Fair (FIHAV) 2016

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States through its Dominica based Competitive Business Unit (CBU) is collaborating with national Ministries of Trade and Trade Promotion Agencies to organise joint representation of OECS Private Sector Firms at the 2016 Havana International Trade Fair from the 31st October to the 4th November. The CBU is also offering a Webinar: Doing Business in Cuba.

While a number of businesses from the Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Tourism and Service sectors from OECS Member Territories that are able to supply goods and services covered under the CARICOM-Cuba Trade agreement have been confirmed to attend, the OECS Competitive Business Unit is eager to encourage future OECS private sector engagement and representation by learning more about ''Doing Business in Cuba'' through an interactive Webinar.  

OECS Webinar: Doing Business in Cuba

Date: October 05, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. via (GMT-4:00) Puerto Rico
Kindly join via Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OECSCommission

For more information please contact the OECS Competitive Business
Unit on 17674482240 or email Kwesi Roberts kroberts@oecs.org or
cstrose@oecs.org

What is FIHAV ?
FIHAV is a well-established Trade Fair that has taken place annually since 1983. It is the one of the most prestigious trade fairs hosted by Cuba which seeks to establish international commercial networking, facilitate exchange of experiences and provides opportunities for firms to gain insights into new technological developments.

The FIHAV succeeds in putting together the most comprehensive national trade exhibition with all sectors of the Cuban economy being represented and includes Consumer Goods, Machinery, Equipment, Technology, Raw materials and Services.

The 34th Edition of the FIHAV is expected to have more than 4,500 national and foreign exhibitors from over 60 countries, and expects to receive 150,000 visitors.

OPPORTUNITY
FIHAV will enable Businesses from the Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Tourism and Service sectors from OECS Member Territories to:

• Establish commercial contacts, explore business deals, exchange
experiences and learn about new technological developments.

• Utilize six (6) days to promote their products through personal
contacts with over 150,000 visitors.

• Interact with important foreign official and business delegations

• Network with Trade Buyers, conduct business, learn new
approaches and find tools to expand your business.

• Showcase their products, sell products and evaluate consumer
interests.

• Explore opportunities for trade in areas where the OECS has a
comparative advantage.

• Gain exposure to the regulatory framework governing the conduct
of business in Cuba.

• Enhance economic co-operation and business exchange involving
OECS and Cuba.

Who will attend?

Manufacturers and service providers in the above mentioned sectors, able to supply goods and services covered under the CARICOM-Cuba Trade agreement and with the ability to satisfy; the market demand,entry requirements and criteria for assistance.

For more information please contact the OECS Competitive Business
Unit on 17674482240 or email kroberts@oecs.org or
cstrose@oecs.org