In this episode of the Cuban Connection Felix responds to a  question he is often asked especially with the current tensions between the U.S. and Cuba and that is "Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. - Cuba Relations Continue To Decline?".  While the short answer is change is inevitable, Felix provides some insight to why advocacy is beneficial.

Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. – Cuba Relations Continue To DeclineNovember 1, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference -Part.2October 26, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas ConferenceOctober 19, 2017The U.S. Response to Cuban Diplomatic AttacksOctober 6, 2017Political Prevention: The role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after a natural disasterSeptember 15, 2017Entering the Cuban Market: Now vs LaterSeptember 6, 2017Cuba The New Trade and Travel FrontierAugust 31, 2017The Process of Doing Business in CubaAugust 23, 2017Most Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Business In CubaAugust 16, 2017The History and Effect of the Cuban EmbargoAugust 9, 2017The Backstory on Felix Chevalier: Host of The Cuban ConnectionAugust 1, 2017The Cuban Connection with Felix ChevalierJuly 20, 2017

The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference p.2 - During The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference Felix was able to interview several people who are at various points in the process of establishing business relations with Cuba. In this episode Felix speaks with Lee Hunt from Hunt Petty LP. and Peter Stickland of Melbana Energy to find out more about their individual journeys and efforts to do business with Cuba.

Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. – Cuba Relations Continue To DeclineNovember 1, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference -Part.2October 26, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas ConferenceOctober 19, 2017The U.S. Response to Cuban Diplomatic AttacksOctober 6, 2017Political Prevention: The role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after a natural disasterSeptember 15, 2017Entering the Cuban Market: Now vs LaterSeptember 6, 2017Cuba The New Trade and Travel FrontierAugust 31, 2017The Process of Doing Business in CubaAugust 23, 2017Most Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Business In CubaAugust 16, 2017The History and Effect of the Cuban EmbargoAugust 9, 2017The Backstory on Felix Chevalier: Host of The Cuban ConnectionAugust 1, 2017The Cuban Connection with Felix ChevalierJuly 20, 2017

During The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference Felix was able to interview several people who are at various points in the process of establishing business relations with Cuba.  In this episode Felix speaks with Dennis Hatchett CEO of The Vessel Group and John McKeon, Chairman and CEO of Ardilaun Energy to find out more about their individual journeys and efforts to do business with Cuba.

Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. – Cuba Relations Continue To DeclineNovember 1, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference -Part.2October 26, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas ConferenceOctober 19, 2017The U.S. Response to Cuban Diplomatic AttacksOctober 6, 2017Political Prevention: The role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after a natural disasterSeptember 15, 2017Entering the Cuban Market: Now vs LaterSeptember 6, 2017Cuba The New Trade and Travel FrontierAugust 31, 2017The Process of Doing Business in CubaAugust 23, 2017Most Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Business In CubaAugust 16, 2017The History and Effect of the Cuban EmbargoAugust 9, 2017The Backstory on Felix Chevalier: Host of The Cuban ConnectionAugust 1, 2017The Cuban Connection with Felix ChevalierJuly 20, 2017

In this Episode of The Cuban Connection Felix discusses the U.S. response to the recent "sonic" attacks on Cuban Diplomats and the effects that is having on U.S. Cuban relations.  While the exact cause or motivation for the attacks have not been determined the resulting fall out could have long lasting effects on U.S. Cuban relations.

Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. – Cuba Relations Continue To DeclineNovember 1, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference -Part.2October 26, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas ConferenceOctober 19, 2017The U.S. Response to Cuban Diplomatic AttacksOctober 6, 2017Political Prevention: The role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after a natural disasterSeptember 15, 2017Entering the Cuban Market: Now vs LaterSeptember 6, 2017Cuba The New Trade and Travel FrontierAugust 31, 2017The Process of Doing Business in CubaAugust 23, 2017Most Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Business In CubaAugust 16, 2017The History and Effect of the Cuban EmbargoAugust 9, 2017The Backstory on Felix Chevalier: Host of The Cuban ConnectionAugust 1, 2017The Cuban Connection with Felix ChevalierJuly 20, 2017

When people are in need of the basic necessities of life such as food, shelter and water they often could careless about political politics and would rather focus on getting the things they need to survive.  This ideology has been displayed all across the world in recent weeks with devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.  In this installment of The Cuban Connection Felix talks about the role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after major natural disaster such as Hurricanes Irma & Harvey.

Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. – Cuba Relations Continue To DeclineNovember 1, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference -Part.2October 26, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas ConferenceOctober 19, 2017The U.S. Response to Cuban Diplomatic AttacksOctober 6, 2017Political Prevention: The role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after a natural disasterSeptember 15, 2017Entering the Cuban Market: Now vs LaterSeptember 6, 2017Cuba The New Trade and Travel FrontierAugust 31, 2017The Process of Doing Business in CubaAugust 23, 2017Most Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Business In CubaAugust 16, 2017The History and Effect of the Cuban EmbargoAugust 9, 2017The Backstory on Felix Chevalier: Host of The Cuban ConnectionAugust 1, 2017The Cuban Connection with Felix ChevalierJuly 20, 2017

Should you start the process of trying to enter the Cuban market Now or Later?  In this episode of The Cuban Connection, Felix discusses the pros and cons of starting the process of trying to do business with Cuba now or waiting until business relations normalize.  No matter what choice you make their will be pros and cons to both, so the question becomes which pro or con are you best prepared to handle.

Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. – Cuba Relations Continue To DeclineNovember 1, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference -Part.2October 26, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas ConferenceOctober 19, 2017The U.S. Response to Cuban Diplomatic AttacksOctober 6, 2017Political Prevention: The role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after a natural disasterSeptember 15, 2017Entering the Cuban Market: Now vs LaterSeptember 6, 2017Cuba The New Trade and Travel FrontierAugust 31, 2017The Process of Doing Business in CubaAugust 23, 2017Most Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Business In CubaAugust 16, 2017The History and Effect of the Cuban EmbargoAugust 9, 2017The Backstory on Felix Chevalier: Host of The Cuban ConnectionAugust 1, 2017The Cuban Connection with Felix ChevalierJuly 20, 2017

Being geographically located and economically equipped, it only seems logical that the U.S. and Cuba would benefit from establishing a normalized trade relationship.  In this episode of The Cuban Connection Felix talks about Cuba's economic potential specifically in the areas of trade and travel and why he feels that Cuba is the new trade and travel frontier.

Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. – Cuba Relations Continue To DeclineNovember 1, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference -Part.2October 26, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas ConferenceOctober 19, 2017The U.S. Response to Cuban Diplomatic AttacksOctober 6, 2017Political Prevention: The role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after a natural disasterSeptember 15, 2017Entering the Cuban Market: Now vs LaterSeptember 6, 2017Cuba The New Trade and Travel FrontierAugust 31, 2017The Process of Doing Business in CubaAugust 23, 2017Most Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Business In CubaAugust 16, 2017The History and Effect of the Cuban EmbargoAugust 9, 2017The Backstory on Felix Chevalier: Host of The Cuban ConnectionAugust 1, 2017The Cuban Connection with Felix ChevalierJuly 20, 2017

Many people think they will be able to develop a good business idea, visit Cuba, setup shop and began doing business in Cuba,  unfortunately that's not how it works.  In this episode of The Cuban Connection Felix explains the process and steps one must take in order to do business in and with Cuba.  So if you are considering doing business in or with Cuba be sure to listen to this podcast to get some basic information about the process and requirements before you get started.

Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. – Cuba Relations Continue To DeclineNovember 1, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference -Part.2October 26, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas ConferenceOctober 19, 2017The U.S. Response to Cuban Diplomatic AttacksOctober 6, 2017Political Prevention: The role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after a natural disasterSeptember 15, 2017Entering the Cuban Market: Now vs LaterSeptember 6, 2017Cuba The New Trade and Travel FrontierAugust 31, 2017The Process of Doing Business in CubaAugust 23, 2017Most Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Business In CubaAugust 16, 2017The History and Effect of the Cuban EmbargoAugust 9, 2017The Backstory on Felix Chevalier: Host of The Cuban ConnectionAugust 1, 2017The Cuban Connection with Felix ChevalierJuly 20, 2017

Are U.S. companies currently doing business in Cuba?  Will the Cuban government takeover my business?  What is the process of starting to do business in Cuba?  In this Episode of The Cuban Connection, host Felix Chevalier reviews the 10 most frequently asked questions he gets from people wanting to do business in and with Cuba.  If you are considering doing business in or with Cuba be sure to listen to this podcast to get some basic information about the process and requirements before you get started.

Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. – Cuba Relations Continue To DeclineNovember 1, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference -Part.2October 26, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas ConferenceOctober 19, 2017The U.S. Response to Cuban Diplomatic AttacksOctober 6, 2017Political Prevention: The role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after a natural disasterSeptember 15, 2017Entering the Cuban Market: Now vs LaterSeptember 6, 2017Cuba The New Trade and Travel FrontierAugust 31, 2017The Process of Doing Business in CubaAugust 23, 2017Most Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Business In CubaAugust 16, 2017The History and Effect of the Cuban EmbargoAugust 9, 2017The Backstory on Felix Chevalier: Host of The Cuban ConnectionAugust 1, 2017The Cuban Connection with Felix ChevalierJuly 20, 2017

Many people are aware of the U.S. Cuban embargo, but most people don't know how or why it was implemented.  As business relations with Cuba begin to change and potentially normalize it is important to understand how and why the embargo was implemented.  In this second installment of The Cuban Connection, host Felix Chevalier briefly discusses the history of Cuba, the U.S. Embargo against Cuba and the effect it has had on the country since it's inception 55 years ago.

Why Advocate For Normalization When U.S. – Cuba Relations Continue To DeclineNovember 1, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas Conference -Part.2October 26, 2017The 2017 Cuban Energy Oil & Gas ConferenceOctober 19, 2017The U.S. Response to Cuban Diplomatic AttacksOctober 6, 2017Political Prevention: The role that politics play in preventing relief efforts after a natural disasterSeptember 15, 2017Entering the Cuban Market: Now vs LaterSeptember 6, 2017Cuba The New Trade and Travel FrontierAugust 31, 2017The Process of Doing Business in CubaAugust 23, 2017Most Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Business In CubaAugust 16, 2017The History and Effect of the Cuban EmbargoAugust 9, 2017The Backstory on Felix Chevalier: Host of The Cuban ConnectionAugust 1, 2017The Cuban Connection with Felix ChevalierJuly 20, 2017