Mar 31, 2011 – The city of Campinas and the
Brazil-Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce are making a concerted effort to
facilitate the success of small businesses, and it was with this in mind
that the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Jefferson Michaelis met
with a group of local entrepreneurs Thursday morning to launch the
“International Business Clinic”.
Mr. Michaelis sat down with seven small business owners to discuss practical
situations, challenges of contemporary entrepreneurship, identify ways in
which the Chamber of Commerce can assist in the continued viability of their
businesses and expansion of their businesses abroad.
"The Brazilian economy is booming, and small businesses are the engine of
job growth," Michaelis said during the business clinic meeting.
The participants in today's practical business class meeting at IBE Business
Education in Campinas City are a selected group of elite professionals who
have participated in the program called: Team Brazil 2011 – Programa de
Internacionalizacao de empresas de Campinas, said Mr. Rodrigo Hajjar, who
works at the Secretariat of International Cooperation in the Mayor's Office.
The initiative aims to unlock the growth and job-creation potential of
thousands of small businesses across the Campinas region through greater
access to business education programs, mentors, networks and financial
capital.
The meeting on Thursday morning focused on the following: Marketing
strategies, brand recognition, local preference, niche markets, Enterprise
programs, the small business strategies, and ways in which small businesses
can compete internationally.
The second class of this Small Businesses Initiative is currently schedule
for April 26, 2011. Small business owners interested in participating in a
future class can obtain more information by calling 19.2116.0864
In the picture from left: Mr. Joao Alberto with Brazil Link, Mr. Inacio Rodrigues Attorney at Law, Mr. Marcos de Souza with InnovCable, Mr. Jose Edson Gomes Santos with GDS Consulting, Mrs. Jamille and Rodrigo Gonsalves with ASM - Aircraft suporte e manutencao, Dr. Arnaldo da Silva Jr. with Scienova, Mr. Rodger Baltzer with New Age bebidas, Mr. Jefferson Michaelis, Mr. Travertino with Trade-Packing & Trade Leaders, and Mr. Sung Tien Lo with MHSGlobal.