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National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones Board Appointment

TAMPA, Fla.—Torrey Chambliss, manager of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 79 and cargo business development for Port Tampa Bay, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ).

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the NAFTZ is an association of public and private members that is the collective voice of the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program. The NAFTZ is the Program’s principal educator and the leader in demonstrating the program’s value and role in the changing environment of international trade. The association is instrumental in supporting economic development objectives and global competiveness of its members by providing a forum for disseminating relevant information and advocacy support on international trade issues.

For information about FTZ No. 79, visit http://www.tampaftz.com/.

From October 16-19, 2016, NAFTZ will hold its 44^th Annual Conference and Exposition at the Loews Royal Pacific Hotel. For information and registration, visit the event’s web page at http://www.naftz.org/events/annual-conference/.

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About FTZ No. 79

Located in the Tampa Bay Region of the State of Florida, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 79 assists companies in Tampa Bay and along the I-4 Corridor to streamline the process and minimize the costs associated with qualified importing, exporting, manufacturing, and distribution activities. Companies such as Kinder Morgan and Tampa Ship use the strategic advantages of functioning as a Foreign-Trade Zone No. 79 Zone Operator in order to strengthen their international competitiveness in their respective industries. If your business imports, exports, manufactures, or manages a warehouse & distribution operations, we invite you to browse our website and contact us directly to see how Foreign-Trade Zone No. 79 can strengthen your company’s international position within your industry.

About Port Tampa Bay

Port Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest port and the largest economic engine in west central Florida, supporting nearly 80,000 jobs and generating almost $15 billion in annual economic impact. In addition to being a top 10 U.S. cruise port, the port handles a wide array of bulk, break bulk, containers and roll-on/roll-off cargoes, and is a major shipbuilding and repair center. Port Tampa Bay was honored as 2016 Best Port Operator by Lloyd’s List. For more information, visit www.PortTB.com.

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