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Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events:
Brandon Foundation - Business
After Hours
Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:30pm
The Brandon Foundation and the
Florida State Fair Authority is hosting a special business after hours from 5:30
to 7 p.m. in the Florida Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The social
event is free to all chamber members. Enjoy some complimentary, sumptuous food
and drinks provided by Boston Culinary Group and the Florida State Fair
Authority.
The Brandon Foundation will
present a sneak peek at its 1st annual ROCK, RIB & RIDE FESTIVAL. The four-day
festival event takes place on October 16-19, 2008 at the Fairgrounds and will
feature a rib tasting competition, festival rides, entertainment stages, charity
poker run, wine & food gala, a celebrity fashion show, and a women's business
expo. Enter to win fabulous door prizes including festival tickets!
Those individuals planning
to attend are asked to R.S.V.P. by Aug. 29 via e-mail
bridgep@doacs.state.fl.us
or call 813-627-4224.
Past Events
JULY 24TH, 2008
Dear Members
and Friends of BRAZIL-TAMPA BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & WIT:
Our July event
will be the highly-anticipated “RUM TASTING” at Gaspar’s Grotto in historic Ybor
City on Thursday, July 24th, 2008.
Please join us
for this Special Summer Networking and Rum Tasting Event! In attendance will be
over 25 business executives who are coming from Brazil. Please come out
to welcome them to Tampa and to develop new business relationships.
SPACE IS
LIMITED SO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW!! email:
info@braziltampa.org
JULY 25TH, 2008
GRAND OPENING!
Hispanic
Business Community BIG in Brandon, FL., Business Expo & Networking scheduled for
Friday, July 25th, 2008 in Brandon, FL.
Area businesses are encouraged to exhibit
their services at these events, and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Latin ConneXions Networking is a FREE event, a hot Latin buffet is provided
compliments of Caribe Restaurant and Nightclub. The first 25 people will
receive a free drink ticket, and will get their picture taken for the next issue
of Latin Times Magazine. The soft music is Latin Jazz, Salsa and Disco. Free
Dance Lessons are provided after the event. Parking is FREE and there will be
many great giveaways. So
grab your dancing shoes and a stack of business cards and join us!
Reservations: info@braziltampa.org
Sponsors Include:
Latin Times Magazine, Caribe Restaurant and Nightclub, Stormy Bay Productions.
Exhibitors Include: The Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office, Yo
Soy, I Am, Amerigroup, and many more!
Strategic
Opportunities for an Exclusive Audience
Friday July 18th, 9:30 AM
Brazil-Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce & Brazil-US Department of
Commerce
Brandon,
FL
Reservations (813) 579-5701
Brazil's Strategic Integration
Projects
The role of Brazil is critical for
the success of South America and the United States in the next dew years.
President Lula’s Administration is determined to cement it’s role as a leader in
the development and construction of integration projects: this event will
feature three of the most important ones.
May 20, 2008 - Networking @ Noon - Free event
Buckhorn Springs Golf
& Country Club
2721 S. Miller Rd.
Valrico FL 33594-5708
Phone: (813) 689-7766
Thursday, May 29, 2008 @
9:00am-12:00pm - Free for members
Como iniciar un negocio na Florida (En Espanol) To register
please
click here
Seminario básico y asesoramiento para personas interesadas en establecer
o mejorar su negocio. Temas incluidos en la presentación incluyen financiamiento,
estructuras legales y mercadeo. Infórmese sobre el procesoa seguir y los
documentos necesarios para ser exitoso en su negocio.
Chamber of Commerce Holiday Breakfast
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 @
8:00am
330 Pauls Drive Ste. 100,
Brandon
The chamber's event was a huge success. Happy Holidays.
International
Town Hall
Meeting
December 6,
2007- 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.
University
of
Tampa,
Reeves Theater
What is
the
International
Town Hall
Meeting?
This interactive town hall
session is open to the public and gives you the opportunity to meet with
international business partners who assist local businesses with their
import/export transactions and activities. Also invited are representatives
from the local Consular offices and Bi-National Chambers who are invaluable
resources when trading with a particular country or region.
The
following have been invited to attend and participate:
Brazil-Tampa Bay Chamber of
Commerce, Enterprise Florida, Inc., Export-Import Bank of the United States,
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Committee of One Hundred, Mayor's Global
Business Council, Pinellas County Economic Development, Small Business
Development Center/USF, Tampa Bay Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Tampa Foreign Trade Zone 79, Tampa/Hillsborough International Protocol
Office, Tampa International Airport, Tampa Port Authority, Florida Entrepreneur
and Family Business Center at the University of Tampa, and the World Trade
Center.
BIG OFFICE
CHRISTMAS
PARTY!
This is the official Christmas Party for: Latin Times magazine, NSHMBA (The
National Society of Hispanic MBA’s) BTCC and The Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce.
Mirage Restaurant and Lounge, 3605 W. Hillsborough Ave. 5:45 PM
-9:30 PM. Free Buffet and parking.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES:
The first 2 Hours of this
event is a business card exchange. Latin ConneXions offers you a unique
opportunity to meet and interact with other local business professionals. 1st.
Fridays guests are Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Corporate
professionals, Doctors, Attorneys, Real Estate Professionals, community leaders,
and MORE! Take advantage of this opportunity to meet your next potential
client, business associate or friend! - Over 250 Professionals expected!
Latin-ConneXions are among the biggest Latin business networking socials in
Tampa Bay! Attracting Latinos and non-Latinos alike! Complimentary Buffet will
be served.
To obtain sponsorship or exhibit information, please call: (813) 901-5292 or
email:
JGonzalez@thelatinvillage.com
Planning a mission trip to Brazil...BTCC can help - Group information
Contact BTCC
Team Florida Mission to Brazil - Lead by Governor Charlie
Crist
November 03 to 08, 2007
Governor Charlie Crist will lead a Team Florida
Trade Mission to Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 3-8, 2007 to promote Florida -
Brazil trade and investment. Join Florida business and government leaders to
strengthen the historical ties between the two most important players at the
Crossroads of the Americas.
With a population of 190 million, Brazil is
Florida's number one trading partner, with over $11 billion in total trade last
year. Nearly $8 billion worth of goods were shipped to Brazil from Florida in
2006 – and half of them were produced in the
state – paving the way for future
success. Registration for Florida companies is now closed. We welcome Brazilian
companies to the "Florida Business Matchmaker & Expo" at the American Chamber of
Commerce of Sao Paulo:
Please contact: Rebecca Torres -
rtorres@eflorida.com
BRAZIL: International Environment and Energy
Rio de Janeiro,
September 3-4, 2007
We are a co-sponsor of the
program "Legal Issues in International Environment and Energy: Challenges of
Ethanol and Alternative Energy" which is taking place in Rio de Janeiro on
September 3, 2007. We encourage you to attend! For information on the program
and registration, please visit
http://www.brazilcle.com
or Team Brazil 2007
BRAZIL: ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND
ENERGY
Featuring experts in international environmental law and energy policy, this
2-day program in Rio de Janeiro will focus on the hottest issues in Brazilian
and US relations: Ethanol and alternative energy. The program will look at the
legal aspects of trade, intellectual property, investing, business, and ethics
in this rising area of law.
Please
join the Florida District Export Council and the Oxford Group, along with our
event sponsor, Purific USA, for a discussion of the opportunities and “how to”
of exporting to Brazil.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, July 25th—Registration
at 8:00am, Program from 8:30am to 11:30am
Venue:
Disney Entrepreneur Center
315 East Robinson Street, Suite
100
Registration:
Open registration through Thursday, July 19th. Please register
and pay on-line at the District Export Council website,
http://www.floridaexporter.com/brazilorlando.
Presented in partnership with
Brazil Business Group, Brazil – Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, Central Florida
Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, Disney Entrepreneur Center, Economic
Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, Enterprise Florida, Metro
Orlando Economic Development Commission, Ocala / Marion County Economic
Development Corporation, The Oxford Group, Purific USA, Small Business
Development Center, U.S. Department of Commerce, Volusia County Department of
Economic Development and World Trade Center Orlando.
BTCC in alliance with the Brandon Chamber,
University of Tampa, International Protocol Office & World Trade Center Tampa
Bay is proud to announce the:
Brazilian American Networking &
Happy Hour Event
During this
evening you will have a chance to meet a group of 15 executives coming from
Brazil to the Tampa Bay area
Tuesday,
July 24, 2007, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Boizao Brazilian Steak House
4606 Boy Scout Blvd
To register
please
contact the
chamber
Dinner: optional at the Boizao Steakhouse.
Chamber of Commerce Special
Discount: One dessert - "Creme de Papaya" will be available for who decides to
stay for dinner (Please, contact
813 286 7100 for optional dinner reservation).
BTCC is proud to support the:
FFTA Inbound
Mission from the
Caribbean
Economic
Briefing, Networking Session and One-on-one Meetings
Wednesday,
June 27, 2007, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Luncheon at
12:00 noon
Location: The
Double Tree at 3050 North Rocky
Point Drive West
The Brazil-Tampa Bay Chamber of commerce have partnered with several other
regional chambers of commerce in the Tampa Bay Region to bring to you the:
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS SUMMIT 2007
for
"Expanding Business in Tampa Bay"
We cordially invite you to join us at the
International
Business Summit 2007,
to be held at the University of South Florida and the Embassy Suites Tampa-USF
(Near Busch Gardens). This is an extraordinary event with over 200 booths and
Vendors, Workshops, Business Exhibitions, and an International Panel. Topping it
all off is a Celebration of Culture Banquet held on Saturday evening. It is sure
to be the premier international event in Tampa Bay and we are expecting over
4000 people to attend.
To
register to attend
the various workshops on Friday, May 18th (cost $35) please visit
ibsummit.org
Saturday’s Business Expo is free to the public and the
Dinner Banquet for Saturday night is $75.Gala
Flyer[1].pdf
If you would like to exposure for your business, purchase a booth for the
Business Expo by contacting Loren Anderson
contact the
chamber or
call us at 813-689-1221 ext 42.
April 27, 2007 - 9:00 a.m. @ HCC Brandon Campus
The Brazil-Tampa Bay
Chamber of Commerce and Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce's
International Task Force to host the 2007 International Education Seminar
This
half-day event will offer classes in
International Protocol and Etiquette, a panel discussion on personal
international business experiences, information on conducting business in area
specific countries, and information on bringing international business to you.
This is a great opportunity for your expertise and experiences to inspire others.
To register
please
contact the
chamber
BTCC
would like to welcome:
Jovel Real State - Mr. Efrain Jovel
April 12, 2007
Please join us for the "
Power Networking" event.
Bring
lots of business Cards..because you will need them!
We understand that one of
the primary reason people attend luncheons is to network and create key business
contacts. Our April event will help you do just that! We have extended
invitation to eight local chamber organizations and their members. Our goal
to unite the international business community of Tampa Bay.
2007 Health Fair at the
Campo Family YMCA on Saturday, March 10, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Be an
exhibitor at the 2007 Health Fair and promote your business! This annual event
is designed to help showcase local area businesses in the health field as well
as those looking to help promote a happy and secure lifestyle.
International
Exhibitors
Cafe Jaguari
Purific
Saturday, March 10 - 8 PM at the Palladium Theater
Jazz Brasil !
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Canto do Rio with
Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto & O Som Do Jazz
The barriers between classical music, jazz, and
indigenous Brazilian music have been obscured by Rio de Janeiro-born and
Seattle-based pianist, flutist, and composer Jovino Santos Neto. A member of
Hermeto Pascoal's legendary band from 1977 to 1992, Santos Neto has continued to
expand on his world music-influenced vocabulary. He built on his knowledge of
Brazilian music during a stint with Airto Moreira and Flora Purim. Canto do
Rio was commissioned by Chamber Music America's New Works program and was
nominated for a 2004 Latin Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.
O Som Do Jazz is the Tampa Bay's best known Brazilian group with recent
performances at Lights On Tampa, First Night and the Salvador Dali Museum.
Featuring Rio de Janeiro vocalist Andrea, Sao Paulo keyboardist Regis, Curitiba
bassist Ademar and American jazz musicians - O Som Do Jazz performs bossa
nova, samba & MPB authentically.
Business Opportunities in Brazil
Presentation
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m.
Why Do Business in
Brazil?
Largest destination for American investment in South America, and is our largest
trading partner
Hot industries include: cement, steel, telecommunications, e-commerce, computer
software/hardware, heavy equipment, general machinery, etc…
São Paulo is the 2nd largest metropolitan city in the world
Business After Hours: Lumsden
Executive Park
Tuesday, January 9, 2007 @ 5:30pm
Past Events
2006
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