Past Events

March 4 - Roundtable with Brazilian Senate Leader
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Please join the Brazil-U.S. Business Council for a roundtable discussion with Senator Ideli Salvatti. Senator Salvatti, a leader at the Brazilian Senate, will share with participants some initiatives she is leading to improve the business environment in Brazil. This will also be a great opportunity for Brazil-U.S. Business Council members and select guests to communicate to the Senator the priority issues that must addressed to enable an increase in trade and investment flows between Brazil and the United States.

February 24 - Strategic Planning Meeting
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Brazil-U.S. Business Council members are invited to attend the Council's annual Strategic Planning Meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. The meeting will be held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce building in Washington, DC, and will include the Council's first Forum Brasil luncheon of 2010 with a keynote address by Minister Pedro Brito do Nascimento, Head of the Presidential Special Office for Port Development.  Please see the preliminary agenda for further details on the meeting and speakers.

The Strategic Planning Meeting serves as an important opportunity for our members to provide valuable input into the Council's proposed initiatives for the coming year and ensure that your company's priorities are incorporated into our...

December 4: Annual Plenary Meeting
Friday, December 4, 2009 - 8:30am - 7:00pm

You are cordially invited to attend the Brazil-U.S. Business Council's XXVIII Plenary Meeting to be held on Friday, December 4, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Brazil Council's largest event of the year, the Plenary brings together over 100 top executives from the largest U.S. investors in Brazil and Brazil's leading companies to discuss private sector priorities for the bilateral and hemispheric trade and investment agenda with top decision-makers from Brasília and Washington. The Plenary will be preceded by a members-only dinner on Thursday, December 3.

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November 19: Roundtable with Secretary of Planning for Rio de Janeiro State
Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm

The Brazil-U.S. Business Council presents "A Roundtable Discussion on Investment Opportunities in Rio de Janeiro" featuring Sérgio Ruy Martins, Secretary of Planning for the State of Rio de Janeiro:

Thursday, November 19, 2009
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Herman Lay Room
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20062

November 6: Roundtable with Brazilian Secretary of Foreign Trade
Friday, November 6, 2009 - 9:00am - 10:00am

On November 6, the Brazil-U.S. Business Council will host A Roundtable Discussion on Brazilian Foreign Trade Policies featuring Welber Barral, Foreign Trade Secretary at the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, and Foreign Trade. The event will take place at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC.

Dr. Barral will brief participants on the priorities of the Brazilian Office of Foreign Trade for 2009 and beyond. The meeting will also provide companies with a unique opportunity to share their thoughts and offer suggestions on steps that can be taken to improve the business environment in Brazil.

Fall 2009: Mission to Brasília
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 8:00am - Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 12:00pm

For the tenth year, the Brazil-U.S. Business Council will lead a high-level delegation of corporate executives from our U.S. and Brazilian sections to Brasília for two days of meetings with top officials in the Lula administration, the Congress, and regulatory agencies to discuss our member companies' 2009 policy goals.

The event will take place from October 27-29. We hope you can participate. Please note this visit is for members-only. Further details to come.

Forum Brasil Luncheon with Henrique Meirelles
Friday, April 24, 2009 - 8:00am - 2:00pm

On April 24, the Brazil-U.S. Business Council hosted Henrique Meirelles, President of the Central Bank of Brazil. Mr. Meirelles shared his outlook for the Brazilian economy in 2009 and commented on how the U.S. and Brazil can play a leadership role in addressing the global financial crisis.

March 4: The Promise of Biotech for Brazil
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 9:00am - 11:00am

The Brazil-U.S. Business Council and Amgen present “The Promise of Biotech for Brazil” featuring G. Steven Burrill, CEO, Burrill & Company,Biotech Industry Architect & Pioneer. Biotechnology is playing an increasingly important role in catalyzing development and generating breakthrough solutions to social and economic challenges in the U.S. and Brazil. Mr. Burrill will highlight the role of biotechnology and innovation in creating jobs, improving productivity and quality of life, and share his outlook for the industry in key markets like Brazil over the coming years.

March 4, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Herman Lay Room
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20062

February 19: Brazil Council Trade Facilitation Discussion
Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 9:00am - 10:30am

Please join the Brazil-U.S. Business Council on Thursday, February 19 for a roundtable discussion with Lytha Spindola, Executive Secretary of Brazil's Office of Foreign Trade (CAMEX) and senior government officials from the Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade on Brazil's priorities for improving and simplifying its customs procedures and promoting trade facilitation in 2009.

Thursday, February 19, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

3M/RJR Room
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20062

Please note that space is limited and registration will be on a first come first served basis.

February 5, 2009: Strategic Planning Meeting
Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 9:00am - 2:00pm

The Brazil-U.S. Business Council will be holding its 2009 Strategic Planning Meeting for members of the U.S. section on February 5, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Strategic Planning Meeting serves as an important opportunity for our members to provide valuable input into the Council's proposed initiatives for the coming year and ensure that your company's priorities are incorporated into our 2009 program of work. At the meeting, you will also hear the expert opinions of top officials and analysts regarding Brazil's economic outlook for 2009 and U.S. government priorities for the bilateral agenda including a discussion on perspectives for the U.S.-Brazil relationship in the Obama administration.