The 10th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) convened global business leaders, government officials, and trade experts this week for two days of dialogue on international commerce, investment, and collaboration.
Among the featured participants was Sonless Martin, Global Trade and Business Development Executive for the Port of Miami, who served as a panel speaker on the topic of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) at the invitation of Broward County Commissioner Hazel Rogers.
Martin was joined by Stanley Rigaud, Intermodal Development Executive with the Port of Miami, as they engaged with a diverse group of international dignitaries and trade professionals. Notable attendees included Consul General Oliver Mair of Jamaica, Hon. Angie Bell, Mayor of Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, Hon. John Pinder II, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Deputy Consul General Gianina Diaz of the Consulate General of Peru in Miami, Victoria Delvizis, Business Development Manager for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and former Mayor Dale Holness, founder of FITCE.
During his presentation, Martin highlighted the strategic importance of Foreign Trade Zones in advancing global trade and regional economic development.
“Foreign Trade Zones are gateways to global commerce,” said Martin. “They not only strengthen local economies but also connect our ports, businesses, and communities to international markets in meaningful ways.”
The discussion reinforced FITCE’s mission to strengthen international trade relations and foster collaboration between Florida-based enterprises and their global counterparts.
As the Port of Miami continues to expand its role as a leading logistics and trade hub in the Western Hemisphere, Martin’s participation underscored the port’s commitment to cultivating global partnerships and leveraging FTZ programs to drive economic growth.
The Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) is hosted annually by Broward County and serves as one of South Florida’s premier events for international business engagement, attracting representatives from more than 60 countries.
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