Task Forces and Working Groups

The Brazil-U.S. Business Council (BUSBC) develops its advocacy positions through dialogue with members of the Council’s Task Forces and Working Groups. The Council currently has 5 Task Forces and 6 Working Groups, covering every major business sector.

Click here for the main policy achievements that the Brazil-U.S. Business Council strongly advocated for in 2010 and 2011. 

These Task Forces and Working Groups are staffed by the Brazil-U.S. Business Council and are chaired by member-companies to shape advocacy efforts within the Council. Members may join as many groups as they wish.  

• Defense & Security Task Force 
• Energy & Environment Task Force 
       Working Group on Green Technology
       Working Group on Oil & Gas 
• Innovation Task Force
• Tax & Investment Task Force 
• Trade Facillitation Task Force
       Working Group on Customs Modernization
       Working Group on Infrastructure
       Working Group on Regulatory Standards & Issues
       Working Group on Retail and Consumer Products 

How to Get Involved:

If you are a BUSBC Member and are interested in a more active role in our task forces and working groups, please contact Mariana M. Yazbek at myazbek@uschamber.com.

For information about how to become a member of the Brazil-U.S. Business Council and participate in the Council's Task Forces and Working Groups, please contact Mariana Yazbek at myazbek@uschamber.com.