Doing Business in Brazil
Tuesday December 15, 2009, Ottawa, ON
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Doing Business in Brazil
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Brazil Delivers, Mary Anderson, President Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
Opportunities in Brazil, William Ralston, Sr. Associate Latin America, EDC
Canadian Strategy in Brazil, Hillary Esmonde- White, DFAIT
Doing Business in Brazil- A First Hand Experience, José Augusto de Lima, Telecom Senior Engineer Consultant, Tele – PTC
Brazil is the sixth biggest economy in the world and the biggest Latin American market. The Brazilian market requires innovative machinery, equipment, electronics, chemicals, automotive parts, and a number of products and services that Canadians can supply. The economy has opportunities for investment in infrastructure, mining, oil, telecommunications, science, technology and more.
OCRI Global Marketing, in partnership with Export Development Canada (EDC) present: Doing Business in Brazil. This seminar will give you the opportunity to explore business opportunities in Brazil's growing Information and Telecommunications Technology (ICT) Sector. Presenters will discuss the current economic climate in Brazil, existing opportunities for Canadian companies, how to find business support and first hand experience of a company currently doing business in Brazil. Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada's export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business.
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Tuesday December 15, 2009 |
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8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. |
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EDC, Second Floor Lounge
151 O'Connor Street, Ottawa |
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No charge, but pre-registration is required. RSVP to: nlamoureux@ocri.ca
Please include your name, email, company name and mailing address for the registration. |
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AGENDA |
| 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. |
Registration, networking and continental breakfast |
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8:30 - 8:35 a.m. |
Opening Remarks and Welcome
Joseph Rios, Sr. Associate, ICT Sector, Export Development Canada |
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8:35 - 8:55 a.m. |
Brazil Delivers
Mary Anderson, President, Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
"Despite the financial crisis that has shaken the world, a lot of good things seem to be happening in Brazil right now.” The Economist, November 12, 2009. Brazil seems to have found the right model to build a momentum to deliver on past promises. This economic and political overview will provide a snapshot of the current business climate and pinpoint specific practices gleaned within the Canada – Brazil economic relationship. |
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8:55 - 9:15 a.m. |
Opportunities in Brazil
William Ralston, Sr. Associate Latin America, EDC |
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9:15 - 9:35 a.m. |
Canadian Strategy in Brazil
Hillary Esmonde-White, Latin America and Caribbean Commercial Relations, Department of Foreingn Affairs and International Trade
Brazil is truly an emerging, some say emerged, market - full of opportunity and challenge. Hilary Esmonde-White will provide an overview of the Canada-Brazil commercial relationship, specific information on Brazil's ICT sector, and describe how the Trade Commissioner Service can assist Canadian companies interested in exploring this dynamic market. |
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9:35 - 9:55 a.m. |
Doing Business in Brazil- A First Hand Experience
José Augusto de Lima, Telecom Senior Engineer Consultant
Tele – PTC
Like many countries, conducting business in Brazil is very specific to the country at hand. An in-depth understanding of the political, economic and social environment in Brazil is necessary for businesses planning to expand into the Brazilian market and without which will put business success at risk.
This presentation aims to underline some of the particulars specific to entering the Brazilian Marketplace, working within the political and economic environment in Brazil and identifying key elements to ensure your business has a chance of survival and success in this growing Latin American market space.
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9:55 - 10:15 a.m. |
Q & A - Closing remarks |
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Register today! There is no charge for this event but pre-registration is required.
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To register, please contact:
Nicole Lamoureux
Manager, Conference and Events
OCRI
Email: nlamoureux@ocri.ca |
For more information, please contact:
Kelly Daize
Manager, Business Development & Cluster Support
OCRI Global Marketing
Email: kdaize@ocri.ca |
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