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2004 Happy Hour Meeting
 

Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce in Tampa Bay, Florida

Networking Events and Trade Missions - 2005 & 2004

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Past Events 2005

Business Luncheon: Learn the Benefits of the Implementation of DR-CAFTA
Date: Monday, December 05, 2005
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 950 NW Le Jeune Road, Miami, FL.
Time: 12:00 Noon
Duration: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Price: Members: $25 - Non-Members: $30

Is The International Entrepreneurship for You

October 25, 2005  from 10:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Chamber of Commerce Conference Room

Find out if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Learn to determine your personal strengths, weaknesses, and readiness for an entrepreneurial endeavor and discover the challenges of entrepreneurship!

Advanced registration is required.

REGISTER BY EMAIL: info@braziltampa.org  BTCC MEMBERS $25 - NON MEMBERS $50
 


The Brazil Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, and The Brazilian Post invites you to attend an exclusive After Hours event in Ybor City.

 

Join us for this unique evening highlighting the Brazilian Independence Day in Tampa Bay.

 

Date: Thursday, September 1, 2005

 

Location:  1613 East 7th Avenue,

                   Ybor City, Florida 33605

 

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

 Sponsored in part by:

 

 Special thanks to:

Mango TV


PROMOTE YOUR COMPANY IN BRAZIL
September 11 - 28, 2005

 The goal is to market U.S. businesses, stimulate trade and establish strategic alliances between Brazilian American companies.

 

FACTS ABOUT BRAZIL:


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.
Brazil has a large and diversified manufacturing base and a vibrant commercial environment. Approximately 405 of the Fortune 500 corporations in the United States have operations in Brazil. The country's population is much like that of the United States in that the ethnic composition is very diverse and still includes large numbers of recent immigrants from all over the world.

EVEN IF YOU CAN'T TRAVEL TO BRAZIL, YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY.

Virtual Mission - You can send your Brochures and promotional materials to promote your company in Brazil.
click here for more details

 



State of Minas Gerais Trade Mission visit to Florida seeking out business opportunities
Location: Intercontinental Hotel, Downtown Miami, FL.
Date: June 27th and 28th
Duration: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Price: Members: $Free - Non-Members: $30 - This event includes also an evening reception

 


 

LAW PROGRAM 2005

 

In 2005, BTCC is co sponsoring a Law Program designed to help Brazilian graduates in the law. Participants will visit United States for up to 3 months. Read more...
 


Is The International Entrepreneurship for You

March 22, 2005  from 10:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Find out if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Learn to determine your personal strengths, weaknesses, and readiness for an entrepreneurial endeavor and discover the challenges of entrepreneurship!

There is a small fee to attend this workshop, but advanced registration is required.

REGISTER BY EMAIL: info@braziltampa.org  BTCC MEMBERS $25 - NON MEMBERS $50


Marketing Plan Classes in Tampa Bay
Marketing Your International Business!! 
February 16, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Participants will learn low cost marketing tips to boost sales; when, where, and how much to spend on marketing efforts; basic market research skills; pricing and promotion strategies; and how to market specific product features and benefits. In addition, the class will examine web-marketing and website sales strategies to maximize profit goals.
 


INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CALL
Conference with a Brazilian trader representing a furniture consortium group from Brazil
During this meeting the representative will be talking about new avenues and potential  opportunities for those looking to become agents and/or distributors in the USA.

Date: February 9, 2005 - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: BTCC Satellite Office in Tampa


2005 kick off Networking Meeting in Saint Petersburg
Date: January 26, 2005
(Wednesday) - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: O Pescador Restaurant -
                  539 Central Avenue - Saint Petersburg, FL                   


 

  Date: October 27 - (Wednesday) - 6:00 pm
  Location: Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant - Get a Map
  Price:
$Free    BTCC members  
$10,00    Guest Invitation at the door  
  Information:
 btccorg@juno.com
     Main Sponsors: The Brazilian Post
                           FMU - Florida Metropolitan University
                           BrasilArts
                           WBC Communications
 

FMU Online    BrasilArts 

WBC COMMUNICATIONS

Job for Portuguese Speakers Seminar -
June 2, 2004 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM -
During the Presentation Randstad USA will start the recruitment process for Portuguese speakers for several job openings in Tampa. This event is free for all BTCC members - More than 12 jobs were offered to the Portuguese attendants during the Seminar. If you want to apply for other positions please call 813-286-9194 and ask for Justin.

ADHONEP MEETING - ENCONTRO DOS HOMENS DE NEGÓCIO DE TAMPA BAY
June 4, 8:00 PM to 11: PM - at the DoubleTree Airport in Tampa -

All events above are free of charge for BTCC members, including free transportation to the seminar facilities.
Todos eventos acima são gratuitos para os afiliados a BTCC, incluindo o transporte até o local dos seminários.

5 de Maio Network Meeting

The event was held in Tampa at the Samba Room Restaurant. It was a huge success. Among the guests were Mr. José Carlos Santos, ADVM representative in Tampa, Mr. Jean Charles Faust, Honorarium Consul of France, Doris Carvalho the new BTCC director for International relations among others.

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BRAZILIAN EXPO IN TAMPA

Nos dias 23 a 27 de Fevereiro participamos de uma grande exposição sobre o Brasil. O evento foi realizado em Tampa, com o patrocíonio do banco JP Morgan e o apóio cultural da Florida Metropolitan University. Durante os cinco dias, tivemos centenas de visitantes em nossos 2 que conheceram de perto um pouco mais da cultura e produtos brasileiros.


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TRADE MISSION TO BRAZIL
May 02 - May 06, 2004

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. Endorsed by Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature, the Program has since become an integral part of the Florida Services Network, a state-funded initiative dedicated to the promotion of Florida services abroad. The program in each city consists of two days (except for Rio de Janeiro); participants may choose to visit one or more destinations (a minimum of five participants per city is required for the mission to take place).

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: March 25, 2004).
Services Export Manual.
Speaking opportunity (schedule permitting).
Networking events.

 

September 2003

Seminar: Careers & opportunities for International Professionals- More info

AUGUST 21, 2003 - 4 TO 7 PM

BTCC OPEN HOUSE IN SARASOTA - 9114 58th Dr. East - Suite 104

June 2003 Seminar:

Steps To Starting A Small Business - Passos para abertura de sua pequena empresa em Tampa - June 17, 2003 - Find out what kinds of licenses you need, how to market your business, and why you need a business plan.
Fee: $30    Location: The Tampa Port Authority  USF Downtown Campus - Room
111  1101 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602  Directions
Registration: Pre-registration and pre-payment are required at least two days in advance for all events. Please call (813) 905-5800 to register by phone.

May 22, 2003 Business expo attracts hundreds of people - More info...

March, 2003 Brazilian Deputy Consul General in TampaBay - More info...