Cruise Capital of the World and Powering the Economy
PortMiami is Miami-Dade County's second most important economic engine, contributing $28 billion annually to the local economy and supporting more than 207,000 jobs in South Florida. It is recognized as the Global Gateway.
We will tour the cargo and cruise operations by bus and PortMiami staff will provide a presentation which will be followed by a Q&A period.
Security Requirements: All participants must bring a government issued id to attend the tour.
Closed toed shoes are recommended.
| Thursday, April 27, 2017 | |
| 12:45 pm | Check in and transportation from the Hilton Miami Downtown to PortMiami |
| 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm | Security check in with PortMiami personnel |
| 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm | Bus tour of PortMiami |
| 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm | Presentation by PortMiami personnel followed by Q&A |
| 3:30 pm | Return transportation to Hilton Miami Downtown |
Cost: $50 per person includes snack, round trip transportation, tour, presentation and 2 CPE credit hours.
Tour is limited to 40 registered meeting attendees.
Registration for the tour will close April 19th. Onsite registration will not be available for the tour.
Field of Study: Accounting
Credit Hours: 2.0 CH
Program Level: Basic
Method of Delivery: Group-Live
Intended Audience: Conference Participants (Academic and Practitioner)
Learning Objective: The PortMiami educational presentation will allow attendees to observe port operations and to understand the accounting issues faced by a major, US transportation hub.
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation Required: None