March 21-22, 2012

Hot Market Watch Conference: Selling to Brazil, China, South Korea & Vietnam/ASEAN  -  Cincinnati, OH

  The “Hot Market Watch” Conference is an annual event organized by the U.S. Commercial Service in Cincinnati. This year’s conference will focus on the “hot markets” of Brazil, China, South Korea and ASEAN region and will provide market updates, tools, & resources for U.S. companies interested in selling to or expanding further into these countries & regions. There will also be an evening networking reception the night before (March 21). Presenters will include U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Officers from the U.S Commercial Service, who will also be available for one-on-one meetings to discuss your company's market potential in Brazil, China, South Korea and/or ASEAN region. In addition to plenary sessions, there will be several break-out sessions to choose from! Selected topics for each country/region include: market overviews; corporate perspectives; economic outlooks; customs, tariffs and logistics; financial considerations; legal considerations; taxation/accounting; and more. For more information, please contact Marcia.Brandstadt@trade.gov or telephone: 513-684-2944.

Florida Trade Mission to Brazil - October 2012

The Brazil-Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, The U.S. Commercial Service encourages companies to consider exploring business opportunities in Brazil!

Team Florida Business Expo & Trade Mission

Sao Paulo, Brazil

October 23 – 27, 2012

Brazil Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, with Brazil US EDC and Team Brazil Florida Business Expo & Trade Mission to Brazil offers Florida companies an opportunity to identify new prospects and expand their current business activities in the Brazilian marketplace. This multi-faceted event offers a combination of one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, trade expo exposure and high level networking opportunities to qualifying Florida companies. 

Brazil is the 7th largest economy in the world and the most dynamic and prosperous economy in Latin America.  Brazil also remains Florida’s number one valued export market at almost $13.7 billion in 2010, reflecting a history of strong trade and investment ties.  Florida, and possibly your company, is well positioned to capitalize on Brazil’s market opportunities.

The best export opportunities to Brazil are vast and we invite you to review a comprehensive list of best prospects and participation costs by reviewing the online brochure:

Additionally, the country has been chosen as the destination for both the 2014 Soccer World Cup and the Summer Olympic Games in 2016, creating opportunities for U.S. suppliers of sports infrastructure and transportation infrastructure, including highways, subways, airports, port redevelopment and general building construction. 

 Three options for participation are being offered:

- Option 1: Trade Expo & Gold Key Package (FEW SPACES AVAILABLE*)
- Option 2: Trade Expo Package
- Option 3: Delegate Package

*For more information on whether you qualify for a GRANT for Option 1, please contact Cibele Santiago of Enterprise Brazil Florida.

For more information on the mission, please contact:

June Business Trade Mission to Brazil’s Top Markets

Top Markets of Opportunity: Legal Services, IT, Travel & Tourism, Technology, Telecom Services, Medical, Safety & Security Services

Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil - JUNE 5-8, 2011

Campinas, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil - JUNE 8-12, 2011

Curitiba, State of Parana, Brazil - JUNE 12-16, 2011

Full Registration includes:

• Breakfast briefing by local officials in each Brazilian city and/or U.S. Commercial Service Section of the U.S. Embassy

• Presentations, briefings and group appointments with local business organizations in Brazil

• Networking events

• Access to discounted airfares and hotels

For more information: Please click here: Thursday, January 20, 2011