Cuba, Caribbean & Cubadata Group Babun Group Consulting, Inc.

Created in 1992 to identify and develop client’s opportunities for Cuban, and Caribbean commercial projects. The Group is devoted to the reconstruction of a New Cuba (post-transition) by preparing companies that would benefit from expanding business into a New Cuba. BGC is regarded as one of America's largest providers of strategic services related to Cuba.

BGC uses a collaborative model of service delivery. The company often assembles virtual teams from a wide geographic area. By using a virtual team structure coupled with daily internal and regular client updates, BGC is able to deliver world class work products while realizing significant economies for their clients in terms of engagement costs, timing, level of client consultation and quality control.

This is a partial list of the resources available to customers:

• A detailed source of information about virtually every industry and infrastructure capabilities in existence in Cuba today. The company considers its knowledge in these areas to be unparalleled anywhere in the world.

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the political, bureaucratic and technocratic structure of Caribbean countries and of Cuba in particular, which will be the basis for any revised form of country governance once normal relationships are restored between the U.S. and Cuba.

• The critical ability to deal with the Hispanic culture and, in particular, that of Cuba. We believe that the lack of this ability has been a major stumbling block for many U.S. companies throughout the Caribbean for many years.

• Extensive management experience in the operations of a diverse array of business and the capability, when appropriate, to have participatory or oversight involvement.

Babun Group Consulting, Inc.
Team Leaders: Dr. Jose R. Oro & Dr. Teo A. Babun
Tel. 786.546.0429  -  Fax. 305.868.3188
Contact Email: Teo@babungroup.com
P.O. Box 546135   Miami  FL  33154

Was created in 1992 to identify and develop client’s opportunities for Cuban, and Caribbean commercial projects. The Group is devoted to the reconstruction of a New Cuba (post-transition) by preparing companies that would benefit from expanding business into a New Cuba. Babun Group is regarded as one of America's largest providers of strategic services related to Cuba.

Babun Group Consulting provides the full range of international business services for companies and individual investors seeking to establish or expand business ventures in the Caribbean region. The company has unique capabilities to address anticipated new opportunities in Cuba.

Based in Miami, Florida, the international gateway to Latin America, the Babun Group Consulting possesses the expertise and resources to open the door to these markets for investors, exporters and importers. The company has the research capability to provide key data and industrial background related to markets, industry trends, infrastructure requirements, and the in-country regulatory, business and investment environment. Through our regional network, we can identify potential partners, agents, distributors and licensees, as required. The principals of the company have extensive financial, asset management, investment, strategic planning, training and operational experience in the international arena.

This is a partial list of the resources available to you and your company:

• A detailed source of information about virtually every industry and infrastructure capabilities in existence in Cuba today. The company considers its knowledge in these areas to be unparalleled anywhere in the world.

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the political, bureaucratic and technocratic structure of Caribbean countries and of Cuba in particular, which will be the basis for any revised form of country governance once normal relationships are restored between the U.S. and Cuba.

• The critical ability to deal with the Hispanic culture and, in particular, that of Cuba. We believe that the lack of this ability has been a major stumbling block for many U.S. companies throughout the Caribbean for many years.

• Extensive management experience in the operations of a diverse array of business and the capability, when appropriate, to have participatory or oversight involvement.

Babun Group Consulting Provides International Business Services to U.S. and Non-U.S. Companies Considering:

• New investment opportunities in Cuba and other countries in the region.

• Exporting to or importing from Cuba or other countries in the region.

• Reestablishing operations in Cuba, including resolution of outstanding debt and expropriation of claims.

For the Company Seeking International Expansion:

• Determine the most practical entry strategy and market selection that matches your company’s products, services, technology and resources.

• Conduct international research that matches company profile with agents, distributors or representatives that can assist your company expand overseas at a pace that matches their business and financial goals.

• Identify key relationships to facilitate the expansion process.

The is a partial list of the most commonly requested marketing consulting and research assignments:

• Strategic Analysis

• Enhancement Plans

• Property Research

• Market/Competitive Intelligence

• Impact Studies

• Expansion, Marketing & Distribution Strategies

• Business Plans

• Sales Projections

• Business Development Planning

• Risk Discussions

• Trade & Investment Opportunities

• Country & Market Focus

• Modeling of Political/Social Influences

Babun Group Consulting has been engaged by a number of companies who are planning to expand, or who, for competitive or strategic reasons need to know more about future opportunities in a post-transition Cuba.  The following is a partial list of clients and the industries in which these clients operate:

Company-----------------------------------------------------------Industry

• AMC Theaters Corporation---------------------------Theaters/Entertainment
  
• Arthur Andersen LLP-----------------------------------------------------------------Consultants
  
• Atlantic Gulf Communities--------------------------------------Developers-Communities
  
• Baskin-Robbins Caribbean-----------------------------------------Ice Cream-Fast Food
  
• Battelle Memorial Institute--------------------------------------------Telecommunications
  
• Caribbean Cement Company, Ltd.---------------------------------------------------Cement
  
• Carnival Corporation------------------------------------------------------------------------Cruises
  
• ConAgra International-------------------------------------------------------Grains/Agriculture
  
• Credit Finance Services--------------------------------------------------------Canadian Fund
  
• Detroit Diesel Allison Company--------------------------------Generators and Engines
  
• Diamond Engineering-----------------------------------------------------------Modular Homes
  
• Domino’s Pizza (Alabama)----------------------------------------------------------Fast Food
  
• Florida East Coast Railways---------------------------------------------------------Railroads
  
• Florida Ports Council-------------------------------------------------------Trade Association
  
• Florida Rock Industries-------------------------------------------------------------------Cement
  
• Herzfeld-Cuba Caribbean Fund-----------------------------------------Investment Fund
  
• Hewlett-Packard Company---------------------------------------------------------Electronics
  
• Institute for Biotechnology Information, LLC-----------------------------Biotechnology
  
• Jordex Resources-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Mining
  
• “K” Line American, Inc.------------------------------------------------------------------Shipping
  
• Latin America Business Report-------------------------------------------------Publications
  
• Martin Marietta Aggregates--------------------Construction materials & Aggregates
  
• Neal & Massey International----------------------------------------Commercial Products
  
• Norfolk Southern Company-----------------------------------------------------------Railroads
  
• Ogden Aviation------------------------------------------------------------------Airport Services
  
• Port of Delaware----------------------------------------------------------------------------Seaport
  
• Radisson Seven Seas Cruise Line------------------------------------------Hotel/Cruises
  
• Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.--------------------------------------------------------Cruises
  
• The Cuba Report---------------------------------------------------------------------Publication
  
• Tropical Shipping and Construction Co. Ltd.-----------------------------------Shipping
  
• Turner Construction Company-------------------------------------------------Construction
  
• Tire Kingdom------------------------------------------------------------------Tires Distribution
  
• Wometco Enterprises------------------------------------------------------------------Theaters
  

Contact us as follows:

Babun Group Consulting Company
P.O. Box 546136  Miami, Florida 33154
Phone: 786-546-0429 Fax: 305-868-3188
e-mail: TeoBabun@babungroup.com

ON-LINE SUPPORT

 

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¡ Research over 2,000 topics at your leisure
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Ideal for: business planning, expansion analysis, new venture analysis, academic research, news reporting, and more. Just select one of the key business categories and discover a world of current reports and articles, or select one of the over 2,000 research topics and find the most comprehensive and up-to-date group of reports available for your topic.

CubaData.com is the online world-wide resource and research center of the Babun Group Consulting Company, which was created to identify opportunities for Cuban and Caribbean Commercial Projects. Cuba-Caribbean Development is devoted to the reconstruction of a New Cuba (post-transition) by preparing companies that would benefit from expanding business into a New Cuba, following a transition in government.

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You can access a wealth of Cuba related news and information on our new web site. You can also order and pay for your reports online.

AVAILABLE BRIEFS ON CUBA

Over 2,000 research and analysis reports on everything from Acquifers to Zinc Ingots.

• Agriculture & Fishing
  
• Banking Finance & Insurance
  
• Chemicals
  
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• Construction & Real Estate
  
• Country Facts
  
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  AVAILABLE SPECIAL REPORTS

PORTS  OF CUBA

A study of Cuba’s characteristics, conditions, berthing facilities and plants, including general level of contamination and conditions of the terminals.

Objectives

g      Understand the characteristic conditions berthing facilities, equipment availability, adjacent  facilities-plants for the main ports in Cuba;

g Access information concerning the environmental conditions and the general level of contamination at each harbor; and

g Facilitate, in general terms, information that should allow the user to make operational and  strategic decisions concerning possible sailing into Cuba.

CARGO  Opportunities

A study of the potential cargoes and commodities, volumes and their destination or points of origin, including constraints and growth patterns and opportunities for railcar and barge shipments.

Objectives

g Understand the characteristics, types and volumes of cargo and commodities most likely available for railcar, container, bulk and barge service to and from Cuba;

g Access information concerning places of cargo origin, destination for Southbound cargo and seasonality; and

g Facilitate, in general terms, information that would allow the reader to make operational and strategic decisions concerning possible service to and from Cuba.

CEMENT  Industry

A study of the potential of the cement industry, including volumes and destination of points of origin, including constraints and growth patterns for a new Cuba.

Objectives

gUnderstand the characteristics, types and volumes of cement available from each Cuban cement plant, including comparative analysis of each plant;

gAccess information concerning usage, destination, markets and customers; and

gFacilitate, in general terms, information that should allow the user to make operational and strategic decisions concerning possible importing of cement or management of Cuban plants.

RAILWAY System

A study of Cuba’s transportation and railway system, its characteristics, network and conditions, including port facilities and plants and initial entry and possible implementation strategies.

Objectives

gDefine the past and present legal and regulatory structure and project scenarios, including possible barriers for operating a railway and/or barge service from the U.S. to Cuba;

gDevelop a profile of all the key ports in Cuba with emphasis on those that can accommodate railway and/or barge service;

gAnalyze Cuba’s transportation infrastructure, including intra-port railway, conditions, port dependency, warehousing facilities and a profile of its tracking and equipment; and

gFacilitate information that should allow the user to develop an implementation strategy, including the strategic steps required to obtain pier concessions, privatization or operating controls.

AGRICULTURE  and foodstuff  Industry and Markets

A study of Cuba’s non-sugar agriculture and foodstuff sectors, including productive acreage yields, production facilities, characteristics, constraints, growth patterns and opportunities.

Objectives

gUnderstand the characteristics, seasonality, climatic conditions and soils of Cuba;

gAccess information concerning the productive acreage yields, fertilization, use of pesticides, irrigation, drainage, warehousing and related infrastructural issues of the non-sugar agricultural industry;

gAnalyze the tropical fruits, citrus fruits, vegetables, grains and crops of the Island, locations, varieties, transportation, volumes, packaging, processing and projections following the opening of trade relationships with the U.S. and other countries in the Hemisphere;

gDevelop a profile of Cuba as a market for rice, edible oils, meats, poultry and other products and beverages; and

gFacilitate information that would allow the user to make operational and strategic decisions concerning investments.

TOURISM Opportunities

A comprehensive study of Cuba’s hotels, restaurants, entertainment, resorts, and other tourism-related activities. including hospitality, management and training, excursions, receptive and transportation infrastructure, and opportunities and potential.

Objectives

gProvide a comprehensive description of the tourism-related infrastructure, including airports, seaports, resorts, hotels, spas, museums, restaurants and others;

gDevelop a profile of Cuba’s tourist sites and natural resources, their accessibility to stage of development, proximity to transportation and potential as attractions;

gAnalyze Cuba’s efforts in specialty tourism, such as ecotourism, medical tourism, scuba, hunting, fishing and other specialized sectors;

gFacilitate information that would allow the user to make operational and strategic decisions concerning investments.

GAMING and Lottery Opportunities

A study of the characteristics, infrastructure and economic projection for gaming and lottery operations in a new Cuba.

Objectives

gUnderstand the history of gaming and lottery operations in Cuba and its impact on future development for the industry;

gGather information concerning existing assets, facilities and manpower that may be obtained or utilized for gaming and lottery operations;

gProvide a comprehensive description of the tourism-related infrastructure, including airports, seaports, resorts and hotels and their impact on the future of the gaming industry;

gResearch locations of former gaming sites, potential of purchasing and developing such sites, as well as researching new ideal locations and providing information as to construction, development and labor considerations;

gDevelop a demographic profile of the populace, including attitudes toward and frequency of gambling, income projection and purchasing power;

gAccess information regarding the legal and tax environment regarding gaming and lotteries.

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A Division of the Babun Group Consulting, Inc.