TEAM BRAZIL 2006 PRICED TO ENCOURAGE YOUR PARTICIPATION

Mandatory Attendance Required on April 6, 2006 in Sao Paulo in order to obtain reduced airfares - In-country briefing conducted by U.S. Embassy or U.S. Commercial Service representatives. Seminar on “How To Business in Florida”, Networking and Group Meetings.

Brazil has the eighth largest economy in the world with a $600 billion economy and two-way trade with the United States of approximately $30 billion. We sincerely hope that you will be able to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Space is limited.

ABOUT CAMPINAS:

The city of Campinas, located in the state of São Paulo, has turned into an important technology center and is considered the Brazilian Silicon Valley. The region is responsible for 9% of Brazil's Gross Internal Product, with just over 3% of the country's population. Per capita income is one of the highest in Latin America

Campinas has been dubbed the Brazilian Silicon Valley, since it is home to many national and multinational high-tech industries (IBM, Motorola, Lucent, Nortel, Compaq, Celestica, Samsung, Alcatel, Bosch, 3M, Texas Instruments, General Motors, Honda, and many others), as well as to several research centers and universities (such as CPqD, EMBRAPA, UNICAMP, and PUCCAMP). It also has a sizable pharmaceutical industry sector, with companies like Medley Farma, Sigma Pharma, Merck, etc.

The largest oil refinery of Latin America, operated by Petrobras in the neighboring county of Paulínia, has attracted many petrochemical industries to the Campinas area, including DuPont, Rhone-Poulenc, and Royal Dutch/Shell.

According to Wired Magazine, Campinas is one of the highest-growth high-tech areas in Latin America, second only to the city of São Paulo itself. Since 1995, the city received over US$ 7 billion in investments in telecommunications, information technology and electronics. Of the 500 largest companies listed by Fortune magazine, 50 are already established in the Campinas region.

This year the program will count with the especial support of BTCC's President, who will be personally leading several Tampa Bay representatives to meet business professionals in different regions in Brazil. The program originally was created in the year 2000 by the GMCC in partnership with the world's largest airline, American Airlines, to market Florida as a business center, stimulate trade and establish strategic alliances between Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. The program in each city consists of two days; participants may choose to visit one or more destinations (a minimum of five participants per city is required for the mission to take place).

Registration Fee:
BTCC Members: $ 350.00 for Campinas and Sao Paulo - April 3 to 7, 2006
BTCC Members: $ 150.00 for Minas Gerais - April 17 to 20, 2006 (optional program)

Non Members: $ 480.00 for Campinas and Sao Paulo- April 3 to 7, 2006
Non Members: $ 250.00 for Minas Gerais - April 17 to 20, 2006 (optional program)

Mandatory Attendance Required on April 6, 2006 in Sao Paulo in order to obtain the reduced $350.00 (round trip) airfares , otherwise the regular airfare to Sao Paulo is $1.023.

Day 1
In-country briefing conducted by U.S. Embassy or U.S. Commercial Service representatives.
Group appointments with Chambers of Commerce and Associations.
Speaking opportunities for participants on selected topics focusing on "How to do business in Florida" (schedule permitting).
Networking events.

Day 2
One-on-one business appointments arranged by the U.S. Commercial Service (additional fee)
Participants will have to arrange for transportation to appointment sites.
Translators available upon request.

Day 3 (Vitoria)
One-on-one business appointments arranged by BTCC (additional fee)
Participants will have to arrange for transportation to appointment sites.
Translators available upon request.

BENEFITS Included in the program
Reduced roundtrip airfare (originating from Miami).
Reduced hotel rates.
In-country briefing conducted by the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Commercial Service.
Company listing in directory (deadline: February 16, 2006).
Export Manual.
Speaking opportunity (sponsors only).
Round Table participation (Campinas and Vitoria only)
Networking meetings and events.

Virtual Mission – If you are not able to travel, BTCC is offering a VIRTUAL CATALOG PARTICIPATION option. The Virtual Mission is designed for companies with strong export and international expansion goals. For more Information please call the mission director at: 813-601-3329.

You can also setup an appoitment at the chamber to receive assistance with all forms, Brazilian visa, or for more information with regard to sponsorships.

*Prices, Cities & Dates Subject to Change. Airfare from Miami.
** Fare from Sao Paulo to Campinas.
*** Airfare from Sao Paulo to Vitoria.
+ Taxes not included