St. Petersburg Global Felicity Group Launches U.S. Market-Readiness Initiative

ST. PETERSBURG, Fl. — October 30, 2026 — Global Felicity Group LLC, a Florida-registered international business services company, has launched a new advisory initiative aimed at helping businesses worldwide become more competitive, credible and prepared to pursue customers in the United States.

The initiative, called the Cross-Border Confidence Framework, was developed by GFG Advisory, a Global Felicity Group LLC company, in partnership with Conn Espitia Operating Partners.

The collaboration addresses two challenges businesses face when expanding internationally: demonstrating their capabilities to unfamiliar buyers and ensuring their internal operations can support new commercial commitments.

Connecting international business with Florida’s economy

The initiative comes as Florida continues to play a significant role in international commerce. According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metropolitan area exported approximately $8.5 billion in goods in 2024.

For Florida manufacturers, distributors and logistics companies, relationships with qualified international businesses can broaden commercial opportunities. For foreign companies seeking entry into U.S. markets, however, securing those relationships requires more than competitive pricing or production capacity.

“Getting in front of a potential American customer is one thing. Giving that customer the information and confidence needed to actually do business with you is another,” said Anthony Bodnar Jr., Co-Founder and CEO of Global Felicity Group LLC. “Our work focuses on helping companies close that gap before they commit significant resources to expansion.”

A partnership addressing both sides of international readiness

GFG Advisory works with companies on international market research, commercial positioning, English-language business communications, digital discoverability and the evidence buyers need to evaluate prospective business partners.

Its existing advisory experience includes working with Mexican companies to improve how their capabilities and services are communicated to international customers.

Conn Espitia Operating Partners brings complementary expertise in organizational readiness, including governance, operational processes, resources, capabilities and risk management.

Together, the firms offer assessments and implementation support designed to help businesses identify weaknesses before pursuing major international commitments.

While Mexico and Latin America represent important markets for the initiative, the offering is designed for companies worldwide seeking to establish or expand commercial relationships in the United States and other international markets.

A Florida connection to international client work

Global Felicity Group LLC also engages Florida-based independent professionals to support its client engagements, generating paid contracting opportunities connected to its international operations.

The company sees an opportunity to contribute to Florida’s international business ecosystem by helping foreign firms become better prepared for evaluation by American customers, including those in manufacturing, supply, logistics and professional services.

The Cross-Border Confidence Framework officially launched on October 27, 2026.

More information is available at [https://crossborderconfidenceframework.com](https://crossborderconfidenceframework.com).

Source for regional export data: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Florida Trade Facts, [https://www.ustr.gov/countries-regions/united-states-trade-data/florida](https://www.ustr.gov/countries-regions/united-states-trade-data/florida)