08 June 2011
With Brazil quickly emerging as a global powerhouse, two export missions are planned to the South American nation: a Florida trip led by Gov. Rick Scott and one focused on green building.
Brazil already ranks as the world’s seventh largest economy and by some estimates, could become No. 5 within a decade. The size of the continental United States, with nearly 200 million residents, the country is poised for 5 percent economic growth this year, after 7.5 percent growth last year.
Here are details on the two export missions
Team Florida Business Expo & Trade Mission to Brazil: Oct. 23-27 to Sao Paulo, organized by Enterprise Florida, the state’s economic development partnership.
Florida Gov. Scott will lead the mission to Florida’s top export market to expand sales there. Florida sold more than $13 billion in goods to Brazil last year. The mission is held in conjunction with 3rdAnnual Business Matchmaker and Trade Expo in Sao Paulo and features a U.S. Embassy briefing and VIP networking events.
Prices for participants depend on services sought and booking times. Early registrants receive a booth at the trade show and pre-arranged meetings for $950 for the first company representative and $600 for the second. A delegate package without a booth and matchmaking runs $795, including ground-transport, some meals and VIP meetings. Airfare is estimated at $1,500 roundtrip from Miami, a visa $140 and hotels in Sao Paulo either $300 or $160 a night, depending on the star-rating, plus tax. Registration for all options is due Sept. 7.
For more information, contact Juliana Pena at Enterprise Florida, the state’s economic development partnership, at
Export Green Trade Mission : Green Building & Brazil: Aug. 28 – Sept. 2 to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, organized by the Brazil-U.S. Business Council, with the National Chamber Foundation, TradeRoots, and the International Trade Administration.
This mission is geared toward U.S. green-building and energy companies seeking to explore opportunities in Brazil. It is held in conjunction with the Green Building Conference in Brazil that will bring together entrepreneurs and executives to discuss sustainable design, energy and construction. It includes matchmaking services for participants with Brazilian companies.
To participate, email Luciana Rocha-Goldman, , why your company is a good fit for the mission. Detail export experience, product detail, and potential for product or service in Brazil. Applications will be accepted through June 15, or as space permits.
Fees for the first company representative are $4,500 and for the second, $2,700. That covers travel within Brazil, meals and translation services. Hotel reservations in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are $1,400. Scholarships of $1,000 are available. Flights to and from Brazil are not included in the price.
For more information, email or call 202-463-5496.