 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
Hilton Akron/Fairlawn
Brazil Marketing Strategies
Exporting and Investment
REGISTER NOW
Brazil’s economic success and commitments provide expanded opportunities for Ohio businesses. Some 20 million people have recently been added to its middle class out of a total population of nearly 200 million. Brazil has high employment, low inflation and steady economic growth. Brazil has just obtained "investment grade" status, based on standards set by Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings.
The government’s PAC program is working to expand its ports, with close to US $300 billion committed. Some 90% of Brazil's imports and exports come by sea. Brazil's focus on its infrastructure has relevance
for Ohio manufacturers exporting products. In 2007, these exports totaled over $1.3 billion, a 158% increase over
2006.
ACWA's trade program is in four parts:
- A review of practical considerations in deciding to explore product export or expand present exports to Brazil, including ways to access related U.S. Commercial Services programs.
- How to access the services of the U.S. Export
Assistance Center - U.S. Department of Commerce to
support your export goals.
- A review of trade mission goals, what participation can
provide, and guidelines for choosing those appropriate
to your goals.
- ACWA's special guest, Minister Rubens Gama, Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs
and Technology, Brazilian Embassy, Washington, D.C., will speak about investment in Brazil and bilateral trade between Ohio and Brazil. During this session,
Minister Gama will present the factors that make Brazil
a particularly attractive destination for foreign
investment. He will give an overview of the current
economic climate that will help you to understand why
more and more U.S. companies are looking to the
Brazilian market to expand.
Who Should Attend: Any manufacturer or service provider that would like an overview of U.S. Commercial Services that support export and/or want updating on investment opportunities.
Hilton Akron/Fairlawn | map
3180 West Market Street - Fairlawn
330-867-5000
(Across from Summit Mall — Ghent Road Exit from I-77)
7:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Formal Program, followed by Questions & Answers and Discussion
Registration and payment
Individual registrations are $35 per person. Payment by
check must accompany registration. Deadline for registration by mail is Friday, September
12, 2008.
Download the registration form and return with a check payable to:
ACWA - P.O.Box 5300 - Akron, OH 44334
Related Event: Formal Evening Presentation by Counselor Rubens Gama,
Thursday, September 18, 2008 - Hilton Akron/Fairlawn.
Counselor Gama will present an in-depth report on Brazil’s political and economic
goals. Topics include Brazil’s test of programs to raise income levels of its poorer people, its initiatives
to protect the Amazon rainforest and its responses to criticism of its biofuels business. |
