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About The BACCF
Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Of Florida (BACCF) P.O. Box 310038 Miami, FL 33231 (305) 579-9030 Fax: (305) 579-9756 info@brazilchamber.org www.brazilchamber.org
Ambassador’s Letter
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President’s Letter
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Board of Directors
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Former Presidents
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About the Chamber
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Event Photos
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Trustee Members
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Patron Members
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About Brazil 25-30
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Publisher BACCF
Editor-in-Chief & Project Manager J. Bradford Williamson
Executive Editors Mary B. Arnaud Mayra Souza
Copy Editor Helena Lopes
Florida & The Tri-County Region 31-34
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Special Report Brazilian Banking
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Reference Directories Legal Guide to Relocating and Investing in the US
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Brazilian Trade Agencies
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Country Government Agencies US Consulates and Brazilian Chambers
Graphic Design Nexus Creative Group
Printing Fast Printz
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Brazilian Consulates in the US International Assistance
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Membership Directory Membership Directory
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Index of Advertisers
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Ambassador’s Letter Dear Members of the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida:
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t is challenging to think about countries that share so many historical, geographic, demographic, and economic similarities as Brazil and the United States: two continent-sized countries with vast mineral and agricultural resources, populated by diverse ethnic groups and economically driven by the most significant commercial, industrial and financial sectors of the world. The historical development of Brazil and the United States made them to be the two largest democracies and economies in the region today. It could not be otherwise that bilateral and strategic relations between both countries are reflected in such a dynamic way in political, economic and cultural terms. Thus, 2015 has proven to be a special year in the meaningful relationship between Brazil and the United States. The Presidential meeting this past June in Washington, D.C., had a special significance because it represented the resumption of a bilateral political dialogue in areas such as trade, the economy, energy, defense, and the environment, among other relevant issues of the international agenda. Photo: FABIANO SILVA On that occasion, Brazil had an opportunity to present to the business community the fiscal adjustment plan that the country has undertaken and the strengthening of its regulatory framework. Moreover, the Brazilian Government showcased its recently launched investment program in Brazilian infrastructure – which counts with a renewed focus on private sector participation. The areas of trade and investment are particularly fruitful for our bilateral relations. The United States is the largest foreign investor in Brazil and over the last years there has been a significant increase in Brazilian direct investment in the United States. In addition to being the main destination for Brazilian manufactured goods, the United States is the second largest commercial partner of my country. Concerning trade, it is important to highlight that the United States Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) was renewed, retroactive to July 31, 2013, through December 31, 2017, with regard to the exemption of import tariffs in the United States for a large number of Brazilian products. Despite the fact that tariff and non-tariff barriers continue to restrict the bilateral trade to and from Brazil, I welcome the ongoing efforts of trade facilitation and regulatory convergence, which certainly will enable significant opportunities for cooperation between both countries. The opening of the United States market to Brazilian beef is a clear example of direct gains from these ongoing negotiations. In this favorable scenario, Florida plays an important role for its geographical proximity to Brazil as well as for its substantial economic ties to the country I represent. In 2014, Brazil continued to be Florida’s number one international trade partner, with bilateral trade flows of US$ 20.8 billion. Florida also continues to be chosen for the establishment of major Brazilian multinational headquarters in the United States. And based on the increased expansion of economic development and international business exchanges between Brazil and Florida in the last decade, new investment opportunities on both sides have been consistently emerging. Thus, as the Brazilian presence in the state of Florida continues to expand, the potential to further investment and trade ties with Brazil is expected to increase over the long term. Therefore, due to its importance in fostering closer economic ties between Brazil and Florida, the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida has the full support of the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami in the creation of a friendly environment for Brazilian companies and investment opportunities. Sincerely,
Hélio Vitor Ramos Filho, Consul General
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President’s Letter Dear Chamber Members:
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am pleased and honored to be chosen for the second time to head this outstanding organization both in 2007 and again in 2015. The past year for the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida was epitomized by the quote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The Chamber’s long-time mission to facilitate business relations between Florida and Brazil was, and is, being tested as never before. In Brazil, a very challenging economic operating environment requires an increasing level of guidance and expertise for businesses and investors to navigate. Here in South Florida, the levels of Brazilian investment are near their all-time highs, as everything from financial institutions to real estate ventures bulge from inflows of Brazilian equity and consumer purchasing power. In both good times and bad, the BACCF can and does play an ongoing and critical role in providing advice and direction. During 2014, bilateral trade between Florida and Brazil reached $20.8 billion, a record level representing a doubling of trade flows over the past decade. This stands as a clear testament to the large and growing relationship between Brazil and Florida, and firmly places the Chamber at the vanguard of facilitating and guiding the important business relationships that underpin bilateral trade. The Chamber continues to expand the scope and number of its activities for the benefit of its members. In the past year, we created the BACCF CEO Series, a lively forum bringing together CEOs of leading corporations to offer their perspectives and insights into doing business in Brazil. The Chamber also expanded the BACCF Road Show, which sends key members across Brazil to discuss doing business in the US. Over the past year, this successful project has reached over 800 individuals in eight Brazilian cities. Throughout the past year, the BACCF staff performed magnificently. One deadline after another was met because our staff gave their all to meet the needs and requirements of our 300-plus members. Their dedication to the Chamber is the backbone of this organization. The Chamber is committed to do more and achieve more in 2015 and beyond than we did in previous years. I convey my gratitude to each and every one of the Chamber’s members for making this success possible and for your continued support of our efforts.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Blanco-Reyes President
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS HONORARY PRESIDENT Amb. Hélio V. Ramos Filho Consulate General of Brazil in Miami
PRESIDENT Marilyn Blanco-Reyes FedEx Express Latin America & Caribbean
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Luiz David Azambuja Capital Guardian Wealth Management Raul Barbosa Atrade Forwarding Corp. Felipe Berer Akerman LLP
Claudio Cury Wells Fargo Capital Finance
Mona Clayton PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
SECRETARY
Jairo Flor Odebrecht USA
Renato Scaff BBS International
TREASURER Eduardo C. Santos MasterCard
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DIRECTORS
Daniela Fonseca Baker & McKenzie
Maria do Carmo Fulfaro Broward Center for the Performing Arts Guilherme Gatti FedEx Express Latin America & Caribbean Cenira Infante Embraer Holding, Inc. Carlos Mariaca Center Group Corp. Paulo Miranda Paulo Miranda, P.A.
Francisco Ruiz Planet Security USA Mauricio Gomm dos Santos Gomm & Smith P.A. Antonio Cássio Segura Banco do Brasil Americas Thomas J. Skola, Esq. Thomas J. Skola, Attorney at Law Manoel Suhet LATAM Airlines Group
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mary B. Arnaud
Alexandre Piquet Piquet Law Firm Ericson Reis Banco Itaú International
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ABOUT THE BACCF
FORMER PRESIDENTS 2014 Felipe Berer
2003 Paulo Rocha
1992 Luiz Ernesto Gozzoli
2013 Carlos Mariaca
2002 Paulo Rocha
1991 Julio M. Rodrigues
2012 Claudio Cury
2001 Louana Oliveira
1990 Nelson Slosbergas
2011 Saulo Ferraz / Claudio Cury
2000 Paulo Miranda
1989 Rene C. Duvekot
2010 Claudio Almeida / Eduardo C. Santos
1999 Flavio Carvalho
1988 Paulo Pacheco Pereira
1998 Paulo Ehlers
1987 Marinus D. Otte
1997 Francisco Ruiz
1986 Hilary Langen
1996 Robert A. Porter
1985 Bruno Borghini
1995 Renato Scaff
1984 Paulo Afonso Pena
1994 Eduardo C. Santos
1983 Thomas J. Skola
1993 John H. Friedhoff
1982 Thomas J. Skola
2009 Claudio Cury 2008 Jose Sampol 2007 Marilyn Blanco-Reyes 2006 Robert Londo単o 2005 Aloysio Vasconcellos 2004 Eduardo C. Santos
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About the BACCF
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he Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Inc. (BACCF) is an independent non-profit business organizationgovernedbyavolunteerboard ofdirectorscomposedofrepresentativesfrom membercompanies.Asanon-governmental association,theChamberissupportedprimarily bymembershipduesandincomefromfundraising events. The mission of the BACCF is to foster businessrelationsandpartnershipsinorder topromoteandincreasetradeandinvestment betweenBrazilandSouthFlorida.Thismission isunderpinnedbytheChamber’sobjectiveof forgingclosertiesbetweentheBrazilianand
SouthFloridabusinesscommunitiesandby keeping its members informed with timely informationoneconomic,political,socialand technologicaldevelopmentsthatimpacttrade and investment in both countries. TheChamberiscelebratingits34thyearin 2015 and with a membership of nearly 300 companies,multinationalsandindividuals,itis thelargestbi-nationalchamberofcommerce intheSoutheast.FoundedIn1981,theBACCF was established in response to the growing numberofBrazilianbusinessesinSouthFlorida that began in the late 1970s. This rapidly brought about the need for a Miami-based businessexchangeforumbetweenBrazilian
andAmericanfirms.TheBACCFalsomaintains closetieswithotherchambersofcommerce andbusinessassociationsacrosstheUSand Brazil. During the 1980s, the Chamber initiated monthly luncheons featuring prominent speakers involved in Brazilian-American business issues. The luncheons quickly becamepopularvenuesfortheexchangeof ideaswithintheBrazilian-Americanbusiness community.Throughoutits30-plusyearsof operation,theBACCFhasexpandeditsrange of activities to trade seminars, specialized workshops, sporting events, business card exchanges, and black-tie social events.
Membership Benefits Business opportunities
Committees
Networking opportunities, business referrals, and listings.
Opportunity to participate in various committees.
Events
Special Mailings
Monthly events – complimentary or special rates for members.
Information on current events and special invitations.
The “Chamber News”
Partnerships
Monthly online newsletter featuring Chamber activities, members in the news, articles of interest, special web banners and more.
The BACCF partners with local and international organizations creating greater business opportnunities.
BACCF Home Page Listing on the BACCF website linking your firm to the global community.
Membership Directory Annual directory with over 550 firms listed. Distributed to all members, consulates,embassies, trade bureaus and other key agencies in the US and Brazil.
Membership Rewards Program Rewards members through price discounts and special promotions. All businesses are welcome to join.
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Membership Categories
Description of Events
Trustee - 10 Representatives
BACCF Feijoada
Themostprestigiousmembershipcategory.Businessreferralsandbusiness listingbycompanyname,includinglogointheannualBusinessDirectory. Trusteecompanieshaveanonlinedescriptionofthebusiness,logo,andlink tothecompany’swebsiteinaspecially-designatedonlinesection,aswell asfeaturedpromotionsin“ChamberNews”online. Annualworkshopsare availabletopresentthetrustee’sservicesand/orproducts.Onereservedseat attheheadtableduringmonthlybusinessluncheons,subjecttoavailability. Exclusive access to special meetings and private events.
TheFeijoadaisoneofthemostimportantannualeventsorganizedbythe ChamberwherewewelcomethenewBoardofDirectorsfortheupcoming yearandthankourmembersfortheirparticipation. Aninformal,butfestive luncheonheldonaSaturdayinJanuary,BACCFmembersandfriendsgather to celebrate the New Year.
Patron - 5 Representatives Businessreferralsandbusinesslistingbycompanyname,includingaseparate listingforPatronMembersintheannualBusinessDirectoryandChamber website.Patronmembershaveanonlinecompanydescriptionofitsbusiness, logoandlinktoitscompanywebsiteinaspeciallydesignatedonlinesection. Featuredpromotionsinthe“ChamberNews”onlineaswellasinvitationsto special meetings and private events.
Corporate - 3 Representatives Large Corporate – 26 or more employees worldwide Small Corporate – 25 or fewer employees worldwide BusinessreferralsandbusinesslistingbycompanynameintheannualBusinessDirectoryandontheChamber’swebsite.Corporatemembershavean onlinedescriptionoftheirbusinessandlinktotheircompany’swebsiteplus featured promotions in “Chamber News” online.
BACCF Trade Conference Regardlessofyourinternationalexperience,theBACCFTradeConference offersauniqueopportunitytobecomemoreknowledgeableaboutexpanding your company’sreachintheUS. Amongthetopicscoveredareeconomic andpoliticaloverviews;UStaxandaccountingprocedures;acquisitions;joint venturesandrestructuringintheUnitedStates;financingoperations;cultural similaritiesanddifferences;exportingfromBrazil;andvisarequirements.
BACCF Summer Extravaganza TheBACCFSummerExtravaganzawascreatedtocelebrateBrazil’sgourmet cuisine at the height of South Florida’s summertime. Each year a different Brazilianregionischosenasthefestival’stheme: food,drinks,folkandlocal curiositiesareshowcasedduringaninformalafternooninlateJulywherea large number of Chamber members and friends gather.
BACCF Sports Events
Individual - 1 Representative
TheBACCFSportsEventswascreatedtobringtheChamber’sathletes,friends and families together for a day of great competition and networking. A barbeque of gourmet dinner follows at the end of the day at the fun-filled Awards ceremony.
ListingbymembernameintheannualBusinessDirectory.Thiscategoryis ideal for persons interested in Brazilian and American business relations.
BACCF Luncheons
Theon-residentcategoryisavailableforcompanieslocatedoutsideBraziland the State of Florida.
TheChamberprovidesregularopportunitiestonetworkwithothermembers intheBrazilian-Americanbusinesscommunitybyhostingbusinessluncheons, providingtheopportunitytoexchangeinformation,ideasandexpertisewith leading companies involved in US-Brazil business.
Institutional - 1 Representative
BACCF Workshops
Thiscategoryisdesignedfornon-profitentitiessuchasassociations,trade groups,orchambersofcommerce. Institutionalmembershipisbasedona reciprocal relationship and is exempt from dues.
TheChamber’sworkshopsareheldforsmallgroupsofindividuals.Designed to focus on issues of interest to a specific segment, the workshops are an important educational experience for all.
Academic - 1 Representative
BACCF Business Card Exchanges
Alow-costmembershipforundergraduateandfull-timegraduatestudents. MustprovidecopyofcurrentclassscheduleandstudentIDcard.Validinthe US only.
Thesepopulareventsprovideopportunitiesforbusinesspeopletomeet socially,exchangecards,discussbusiness,makenewcontactsataprofessional level,discussproblemsandmeetpotentialcustomersandsuppliersfroma wide range of business sectors.
Non-Resident - 1 Representative
BACCF Breakfasts TheChamber’sbreakfastsattractprofessionalsandexecutiveslookingto expandtheirbusinessandincreasetheirnetwork.Eachattendeeintroduces himorherselfandtheircompanytothegroup.Thisisagreatwaytomakethe morning the most productive part of your day! 12
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Gala & Excellence AWARDS The BACCF Independence Gala Dinner celebrates Brazil’s independence and is the landmark event as the largest social gathering of the Brazilian community in South Florida. Held close to September 7th, this celebration features a black-tie dinner dance with a live orchestra at one of Miami’s premier hotels, especially decorated for the occasion. The BACCF Excellence Award recognizes and rewardsvisionary,innovativeandaccomplishedleaders in business, science, sports and arts. Every year, the Chamberisproudtocelebratetheaccomplishmentsof top leaders and pay tribute to their contribution to the development of relations between Brazil and the US.
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Trustee Members
AcheiUSA Newspaper
AXA Advisors LLC
AcheiUSAisthelargestnewspaperandwebsiteinthe PortugueselanguagefortheBraziliancommunityin Florida since October 2000.
Estate and business continuation planning. (Planejamentodeherançaesucessão empresarial).
Akerman LLP
Banco do Brasil Americas
Akerman serves clients throughout the U.S. and overseas.Ourteamisrecognizedforitsmarket-leading practicesincorporate,banking,finance,bankruptcy, litigation, real estate, environmental, insurance, healthcare, taxation, and labor & employment law. Akerman is one of the leading law firms in Florida representingglobalcorporationsinconnectionwith establishinganddevelopingtheirU.S.presence.We also advise multinational clients on cross-border transactions and international disputes.
Banco do Brasil Americas is a Florida chartered commercialbankingfinancialinstitutionengagedinthe general commercial banking business. It is a whollyowned subsidiary of Banco do Brasil U.S.A., a Brazilian state-controlledbank.Withbrancheslocatedindifferent citiesinSouthFlorida,BancodoBrasilAmericasprovides financialproductsandservicestodomesticandforeign customers such as: personal and business checking, savings,andmoneymarketaccounts;CDs;debit,prepaid, and credit cards; domestic and international funds transfers;afulllineofresidentialandcommercialloans.
816 SE 9th S t., Suite E Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 Tel: (954) 570-7568 Fax: (954) 419-9717 www.acheiusa.com Trustees: JorgeMoreiraNunes,EsterlizMayer-Nunes,AlSousa
One SE 3rd Ave., Suite 2500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 374-5600 Fax: (305) 374-5095 www.akerman.com Trustees: Felipe Berer, Pedro Freyre, Daniel Jacobson, Burton Landy,LuisPerez,ManuelReyna,ChristineWelstead, Rodrigo Salem
Atrade Forwarding Corp. 1950 NW 88th Court Miami, FL 33172 Tel: (305) 597-8382 Fax: (305) 597-7151 www.atrade.com Trustees: Raul Barbosa, Plinio Barbosa
Atrade Forwarding Group consists of offices in the United States and Brazil, providing our customers withane-commerceenvironmentthatencompasses allaspectsoftheinternationallogisticsmanagement processandanetworkofservicesourcustomerscan conveniently access.
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9130 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1400 2 Datran Center Tel: (305) 670-8587 Fax: (305) 670-0073 www.heliomrocha.com Trustees: Helio Rocha, Cristine dos Santos
2 South Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 350-1100 www.bbamericas.com Trustees: Antonio Cassio Segura, Samuel Barbosa, Orlando Contreras, Luiz Lessa, Angela Mota, Gabriela Rondanin, Fernando Vasconcellos
Banco Itaú International
200 S Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 579-9766 Fax: (305) 577-8483 www.itauprivatebank.com Trustees: FrancesAldrichSevilla-Sacasa,EricsonReis,AnaDutra, RenatoHaramura,FredMachado,GeorgeMoscoso, Rogerio Souza With headquarters in Miami, Florida, this unit offers wealthmanagementservicesandacompleterange of banking services and products to high net worth Latin American clients. It provides the convenience, confidentialityandvarietyofalternativesofferedby the US financial market. The International Private Bank services are structured under Banco Itaú BBA InternationalS.A.,aninvestmentfinancialinstitution with headquarters in Lisbon and also subsidiaries in Zurich, Nassau and Cayman.
Beshara Professional Association
555 Winderley Place, Suite 300 Orlando, FL 32751 Tel: (407) 571-6878 Fax: (407) 571-6879 www.besharapa.com Trustees: EdwardBeshara,RosieRoden,SalvatorePicataggio, KarenLeighNevesRamos,RobinMulak,ElanaLaverty, Andrea Almeida Beshara Professional Association (BPA) is a leading and exclusive U.S. Business and Family Immigration law firm offering expertise and experience in approvable solutions since 1983. BPA represents foreignnationalexecutives,investors,andcorporations to achieve their U.S. immigration goals. BPA is on the advisory board to the City of Miami EB-5 Regional Center, and a trustee of the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce and the Brazilian Business Group. BPA’S Brazilian department offers all conferences, correspondence, and directions in Portuguese and English.
Confiança Logistics, LLC
11700 NW 102 Rd., Suite 16 Medley, FL 33178 Tel: (305) 635-4949 Fax: (305) 635-3525 www.confiancamoving.com Trustees: MaurodeAlmeidadoNascimento,RodrigoStegani, Ricardo Balcker, Lincoln Migandi Confiança Logistics, LLC specializes in corporate and household moves within the United States and between the U.S. and other countries. Since the beginning, Confiança has provided professional, safe and reliable moving services, working with a global network of more than 450 agents. This is why Confiança is recognized as one of the leading transportation companies in the world.
DLA Piper LLP (US)
200 S Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 423-8500 Fax: (305) 437-8131 http://www.dlapiper.com Trustees: Michael Silva, Elaine dos Santos, Ryan Coyle, Greg Weigand, Ruby Banipal, Craig Rasile Leading global business law firm providing legal services in Miami, FL with offices in more than 30
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countries throughout Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the US. Lawyers in our Miami office have particular expertise advising Brazilian clients on investments in US business and real estate projects. Also, we assist US and European companiesoperatinginBrazilthroughourcooperative relationshipwithCamposMelloAdvogados,whichhas over 120 lawyers located in SP and RJ.
Diageo
5301 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 900 Miami, FL 33126 Tel: (305) 269-4500 Fax: (305) 269-5006 www.diageo.com Trustees: Patricia Ferreiro, Alberto Gavazzi Diageoistheworld’sleadingpremiumdrinksbusiness with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brandsacrossspirits,wineandbeercategories.There brands include: Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan,Baileys,J&B,JoséCuervo,Tanqueray,Navarro Correas and Guinness. Diageo is a global company (listed on both the London and New York Stock Exchanges), trading in over 180 markets around the world.Weemployover22,000peopleworldwidewith offices in around 80 countries.
Four Seasons Hotel & Edge Steak and Bar
1435 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 358-3535 Fax: (305) 358-7758 www.fourseasons.com Trustees: Dan Normandin, Doug Kaminski, Justina Harriott, Andrew Miele, Amalia Spinelli Timana, Stephanie Cardelle Celebratingits10thAnniversarythisyear,FourSeasons Hotel Miami is located on Brickell Avenue. Guest rooms and suites mirror the hotel’s overall updated Art Deco style. Edge, Steak & Bar offers high-quality, interesting cuts of meat, indigenous seafood and locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. A two-acre rooftop terrace features two swimming pools and a wadingpoolshadedbymajesticpalms.Thehotelalso features a 50,000 sq. ft. wellness floor and 15,000 sq. ft. of function space.
Harley-Davidson Embraer Holding, Inc.
276 SW 34th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Tel: (954) 359-3700 Fax: (954) 359-3701 www.embraer.com Trustees: Gary Spulak, Cenira Infante, Chris Appleton, Aloisio Lopes, David Balloff, Luciano Froes, Cinthia Pistone, Alyssa Ten Eyck Embraer is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 130 seats, and one of Brazil’s leadingexporters.Embraer’sheadquartersarelocated in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, and it has offices, industrialoperationsandcustomerservicefacilities in Brazil, China, France, Portugal, Singapore, and the U.S.Foundedin1969,theCompanydesigns,develops, manufactures and sells aircraft and systems for the commercialaviation,executiveaviation,anddefense and security segments. It also provides after sales support and services to customers worldwide.
3470 NW 82 1111 Ave., Suite 900 Doral, FL 33122 Tel: (305) 421-9363 www.harley-davidson.com Trustees: SeanCummings,FilipaRio,EdwardMoreland,Ignacio Isusi, Jodi Searl, Karina Jaramillo-Saa, Tony Dent H-D LA is located in Miami and serves as H-D’s regional headquarters for commercial operations. Besides Miami, H-D has a subsidiary office in Monterrey, Mexico that manages the Mexican commercialoperationsandasubsidiaryofficeinSão Paulo, Brazil that manages the Brazilian commercial operations.TheLatinAmericaDirectMarket(LADM) business unit is located in Miami and manages H-D’s commercial operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, excluding Mexican and Brazilian operations.
HSBC Bank USA
1441 Brickell Ave., Suite 1001 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (954) 643-7996 www.us.hsbc.com Trustees: Christiano Marchesini, Derick Duchodni, Felipe Tolomelli,RafaelDePaoli,ThomasNicolakakos,Vincent Deluca, Barbara Dettmer, David Gunst
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HSBC, with its global reach and expertise, provides tailored banking for small businesses to large multinationals. With 8,000 relationship managers globallyprovidinglocalsupportandadviceinover60 countriesandterritories—includingover1,700offices inBrazil—we’redoingbusinesswithmorecustomers worldwide than ever before.
Intercorp International Ltd
Av. das Americas, 3500 BI 07, sala 308 Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22631-003 Tel: +55 (21) 3282-5288 Fax: +55 (21) 3282-5483 www.intercorp.us.com Trustees: Leonardo Braune, Carolina Ribeiro The Intercorp Group is a high level consulting firm specializing in Tax, Estate Planning and Fiduciary structures. Our team consists of professionals with extensive experience. We operate in a very unique way in addressing the issues of taxation, accounting, and international transactions of our clients. Once we have assisted our clients in determining their needs, our primary purpose is to facilitate and coordinate the development and implementation of the steps involved in their project.
LATAM Airlines Group
6500 NW 22nd St. Miami, FL 33122 Tel: (866) 435-9526 Fax: (305) 263-6735 www.tamairlines.com Trustees: Pablo Chiozz, Manoel Suhet, Ciro Correa, Megan KatWilliams, Silvana Mandelli, Ana Maria Monteiro, Joseph Stone, Ursula Velarde AspartofLATAMAirlinesGroup,LANandTAMarethe PREMIER carriers for travelers from the United States toSouthAmericaofferinganunparallelednetworkof destination to, from, and within the region. LATAM AirlinesGroupprovidespassengertransportservices to about 135 destinations in 22 countries and cargo servicestoabout144destinationsin27countries,with afleetof325aircraft.FormoreinformationaboutLAN orTAM,pleasevisitwww.lan.comorwww.tamairlines. com, respectively.
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MasterCard
Paulo Miranda, P.A.
Shutts & Bowen, LLP
1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2406 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 456-3752 Fax: (305) 456-6342 Trustees: Paulo Miranda, Renato Pinto e Silva, Luiz Miranda, Renata Sena
201 S Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 358-6300 / (800) 325-2892 Fax: (305) 381-9982 www.shutts.com Trustees: Daniela Fonseca
MasterCard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a global payments and technology company. It operatestheworld’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions,merchants,governmentsandbusinesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard’sproductsandsolutionsmakeeveryday commerce activities, such as shopping, traveling, runningabusinessandmanagingfinanceseasier, more secure and more efficient for everyone.
Business Consultants, Brazilian Law Attorneys.
Shutts & Bowen is a full service international law firm with more than 230 attorneys in six offices throughout the State of Florida, and one office in Amsterdam. Founded in 1910, Shutts & Bowen is one of the oldest law firms in Florida with over 30 practice areas. We offer our clients, whether local,state,nationalorinternational,adiverseand completerangeofhighqualityandresponsivelegal services.
801 Brickell Ave., Suite 1200 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 539-2372 Fax: (305) 539-2333 www.mastercard.com Trustees: Eduardo Santos, Cati Dias, Cinthya Guevara
Moneycorp Inc
7380 W Sand Lake Road, Suite 410 Orlando, FL 32819 Tel:(407) 352-5890 www.moneycorp.com/usa Trustees: JulianaScolari,KellyCutchin,LigiaRoot,Alessandra DeFaria Moneycorpisaforeignexchangespecialistthathas beenofferingcurrencyexchangeservicessince1979. Moneycorppartnerswithreputableforeignexchange companiesinBrazil,dulyauthorizedbytheBrazilian CentralBank,whichmeanswecanofferourclients a hassle-free international transfer service. Our company has formed a team of experts in the USA exclusively to assist the Brazilian market. We also offer great benefits to partners, such as Real Estate agents and brokers.
Nike do Brasil Comércio e Participações Ltda.
Rua Werner Siemens, 111, Prédio 1 1º e 2º Pavimentos, Lapa São Paulo, SP 05069-010 Tel: +55 (11) 2739-6382 www.nike.com Trustees: Guilherme Athia, Cinthia Battilani ,Marina Fernandes, Viviana Gebara NIKEisasportscompanythatbringsinspirationand innovation to every athlete* in the world (*if you have a body, you are an Athlete).
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Piquet Law Firm
801 Brickell Ave., Suite 1610 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (786) 558-8054 Fax: (786) 558-8572 www.piquetlawfirm.com Trustees: Alexandre Piquet, Janini Almeida, Brian Stringer Piquet Law Firm offers legal services locally and internationally in real estate, corporate, tax, immigration,andbusinesslaw.Wehaveextensive experience assisting investors from Brazil, Latin America, and Europe who wish to establish a business,investinrealestate,andobtainworkvisas toliveintheUnitedStates.HeadquarteredinMiami, andwithaffiliateofficesinNewYork,SaoPaulo,and Paris our team of legal professionals is able to find thebestsolutionandstrategytoavarietyofclients, custom tailored to both corporate and personal needs.
Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP
333 Southeast 2nd Ave., 30th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 304-5348 Fax: (813) 375-8776 www.pwc.com Trustees: Mona Clayton, Lendel AVaz Lucas, Denise Cunha, DaniloFreitas,TamaraMoraviaIsrael,MonicaOhara, Vitor Osanai, Gilberto Wong, Daniel R. Oliveira PwC focuses on audit and assurance, tax and consulting services. Our tailored solutions and global perspective will help you meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the US, Brazilian market, and beyond. PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients. Our experienced staff, combined with our global network, allows us to provide the support you need— wherever you need it, whatever the size of your organization.
UM School of Business Administration
5250 University Drive 323-C Jenkins Bldg. Coral Gables, FL 33146 Tel: (305) 284-3124 www.umexeced.com Trustees: Jeff Heebner, Olivier Bouclier, Stephane Cantarel, Jose Cosials, Priscilla Ferreira, Joseph Ganitsky, Niccole Pertierra Iglesias, David Lecon, Jeffery Weinstoc, Mary Young Established in 1925, The University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community. UM is a major private research university with more than 15,000 students from around the world. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. In 2012, U.S. News &World Report ranked UM No. 44 in its“Best Colleges” listings; the fourth year in a row it has been among the top 50.
Young & Rubicam Miami
601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 1100 Miami, Fl 33131 Tel: (305) 347-1950 Fax: (305) 347-1951 www.yr.com Trustees: Calex Guimaraes, Andy Halley-Wright Y&R is one of the leading global marketing communications companies specializing in advertising,digital,socialmediacontentcreation, and shopper marketing. Y&R is a part of Young & RubicamGroup,awhollyownedsubsidiaryofWPP Group plc. Y&R Advertising, has 187 offices in 91 countries,withclientsthatincludeCampbell’sSoup Company,Colgate-Palmolive,Danone,VirginAtlantic, Xerox, GAP, Land Rover, and Telefonica.
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Patron Members AFIMAC Global
703 Waterford Way, Suite 520 Miami, FL 33126 www.afimacglobal.com Patrons: PeterMartin,StephenAnderson,Adrian Vergel AFIMACGlobalisaleaderintheprovision ofcomprehensivecorporatesecurityand contingencyplanningservicesthrough NorthandSouthAmericaandalsooffers global services. Its diverse capabilities include,SecureDrivers,Executive&Family ProtectionAgents,Vehicles(Armoredor Non-Armored),TrainingandConsultation, Travel Security & Intelligence and Expat Residential Security.
American Airlines
901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 600 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 520-3487 Fax: (305) 520-3084 www.aa.com Patrons: Floriana Martinez, Christine Valls, Luis Montano, Lina Santiago
Baptist Health Medical Group Miami Beach Wellness
1691 Michigan Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (305) 538-3828 Fax: (305) 538-1979 Patrons: Arthur Agatston, Daniel Cassis, Chris Grant, Cindy Shaffer, Islon Woolf
Americanservesmorethan260airports inmorethan50countriesandterritories. American’sfleetofnearly900aircraftflies more than 3,500 daily flights. American is a founding member of oneworld® and its members serve more than 900 destinationswithmorethan9,000daily flights to 150 countries and territories.
Miami Beach Wellness, part of Baptist HealthMedicalGroup,providesregular insuranceandconciergeservicesincluding preventive cardiology, diagnostic and optimal health services. Medical staff is fluentinPortugueseandSpanish.Baptist Health Medical Group is a network of more than 140 physicians who provide comprehensive,highqualitymedicalcare to patients of all ages.
APEX Brasil
Bauducco Foods Inc.
201 S Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1200 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 704-3500 Fax: (305) 704-3505 www.apexbrasil.com.br Patrons: Silvia Breda Pierson, Fernando Spohr, Gustavo Loreto Anon-profitorganizationservingunder the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, entrusted with the mission of promoting Brazilian products,servicesandinvestments.ApexBrazil’s Miami office assists Brazilian companiesexportingtoNorthAmerica, offering an array of services such as marketintelligenceandwarehouseand office space. We also assist importers looking for Brazilian suppliers.
Azul Brazilian Airlines
526 SW 34th St., Building 6 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Tel: (786) 298-6024 www.voeazul.com.br Patrons: Gaston Rodriguez
Azul does everything to make you feel special. The Azul Experience is a result
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of the hard work and dedication of our crewmembers. Our service features individual entertainment screens incorporating personal free LiveTV on our jets, extensive legroom, two by two seating,complimentarybeverageswithan assortmentofsnacks,freebusservicetokey airports(includingbetweenSãoPauloand Campinasairports).Competitiveairfares; acomprehensiverouteconnectingmore than 100 cities in Brasil and a frequent flierprogram:TudoAzul.Wearethefastest growing airline in Brazil since 2008 and thelargestairlinenetworkinthecountry. Ouroperationsincludeselectednon-stop service to the United States.
13250 NW 25th St., Suite 101 Miami, FL 33182 Tel: (305) 477-9270 Fax: (305) 477-4703 www.bauducco.com Patrons: KleberBorba,MagdalenaLopez,Stefano Mozzi, Erik Volavicius BauduccoFoods,establishedintheUSAin 2005 in Miami, Florida, is a distributor of bakedgoods,suchaspanettones,wafers, cookies and toasts. It has partnerships withtheSunMaidandHershey’sbrands, amongothers. Bauduccoisasubsidiary ofPandurata,foundedinSãoPaulo,Brazil in 1952, and the largest manufacturer of baked goods in Brazil and the largest producer of Panettone in the world. It has five manufacturing plants in Brazil, producing more than 240 tons of baked goods annually.
Bilzin Sumberg
1450 Brickell Ave., 23rd Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 350-7279 www.bilzin.com Patrons: Jose Ferrer, Javier F. Aviñó, Melissa Pallett-Vasquez,JeffreyGutchess,Joseph
Mamounas, Karyl Argamasilla BilzinSumberg’sexperiencedInternational Team has a strong emphasis on Latin American markets but our reach is decidedlyglobal,withpracticesranging fromInternationalInboundandOutbound Transactions International Taxation, Mergers & Acquisitions, International EstatePlanning,InternationalArbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolutions, and Real Estate Development and Construction.
Center Group Corp.
3901 NW 79th Avenue, Suite 113 Miami, FL 33166 Tel: (305) 471-4870 Fax: (305) 675-2467 www.centergroup.com Patrons: CarlosMariaca,MiguelMariaca,German Segre CenterGroupCorp.providesinternational and management consulting services assistingforeigncompaniesinestablishing andmanagingtheoperatingandday-todayactivitiesoftheirsubsidiariesinBrazil, Argentina, Mexico, Spain and the U.S.
Choaib, Paiva e Justo Advogados Associados
Rua Padre Joao Manuel, 755, 8 Andar Sao Paulo, SP 01411-001 Tel: +55 (11) 3065-0006 Fax: +55 (11) 3065-0001 www.choaibpaiva.com.br Patrons: Samir Choaib, Roberto Justo, Marcos Ferraz de Paiva, Marcela Rodriguez Our law offices are active in all areas of law practice, focusing mainly on tax, corporate,commercial,familyandestate planning as well as real estate areas.
Conrad Miami
1395 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 503-6545 Fax: (305) 503-6540 www.conradmiami.com Patrons: Philippe Thevenet, Jessica Gonzalez, Patricia Pautynsky, Ana Falcon Conrad Miami is located in the heart of downtown Miami, on the vibrant Brickell Avenue. Conrad Miami creates the ideal environment for guests to connect with Miami’s business, cultural andentertainmentdistrict.ConradMiami combineselegantmeetingfacilitiesanda world-classwellnessspatoenticeguests in quest of a balanced life style between business and pleasure.
Duane Morris LLP.
200 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 3400 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 960-2200 Fax: (305) 960-2201 www.duanemorris.com Patrons: HectorChichoni,HarveyGurland,Scarlett Hirsberg,MiriamHyman,CharlesShields Duane Morris LLP, a full service law firm devotedtoservingtheBrazilianandLatin American communities in Miami and throughout Florida.
EAST, Miami
788 Brickell Plaza Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 712-7000 www.east-miami.com Patrons: Graziella Makdissi, Fernando Cerna EastMiamiwillbeEastBrand’sandSwire HotelsfirstNorthAmericanventure.This propertywillprovideworldclassservice for travelers seeking a relaxed and contemporaryenvironment.EASTMiami will feature restaurants, a rooftop bar, meetingrooftopbar,meetingroomswith oceanandcityviews,afitnesscenteranda poolanddeck.Thehotelisanintegralpart ofBrickellCityCenteranditisscheduled to open in December 2015.
FedEx Express Latin America & Caribbean
701 Waterford Way, Suite 1000 Miami, FL 33126 Tel: (786) 388-2600 Fax: (786) 388-9940 www.fedex.com Patrons: Marilyn Blanco-Reyes, Julio Colomba, Matthew Davies, Guilherme Gatti, Francisco Santeiro FedEx Express is the world’s largest expresstransportationcompany,providing fastandreliabledeliverytomorethan220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to provide customers and businesses a broadportfoliooftransportation,logistics, e-commerce and business solutions
Fowler, White, Burnett P.A. 1395 Brickell Ave., 14th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 789-9200 www.fowler-white.com Patrons: John Friedhoff, Richard Razook
Founded in 1942, FowlerWhite Burnett has grown over the last six decades into oneofFlorida’slargestandmostdynamic law firms. As a result of Fowler White Burnett’scommitmenttoprofessionalism and quality legal services, the firm’s
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reputation has soared. Today, Fowler White Burnett is a full service, multipracticelawfirmthatremainscommitted toaphilosophyofexcellence,proficiency, results and value.
G4
801 Brickell Ave., Suite 900 Miami , FL 33131 Tel: (305) 755-7456 www.g4americas.com Patrons: Ricardo Bevilacqua, Ana Luísa Taranto, Rodrigo Sonoda, Claudete Madalozzo G4 is a recruitment firm with a strong internationalpresence.Wehaveofficesin theAmericasandEuropeandwearetrusted advisorsforseverallargemultinationals, privateequitiesandstartupsaroundthe globe.We apply our knowledge serving all major business sectors and we work closelywithourclientstoprovideassertive solutionsandhighlyskilledprofessionals. www.g4americas.com
Globenet
5355 Town Center Rd., Suite 1102 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Tel: (561) 314-0500 Fax: (561) 314-0510 www.globenet.net Patrons: LuizAlonso,ErickContag,AndreFerreira, Alex Veloso GlobeNetprovidesinternationalwholesale capacityandnetworktransportsolutions betweenNorthandSouthAmericaover a dual ring-protected submarine cable systemservingBrazil,Bermuda,Colombia, the U.S.A., andVenezuela. Globenet is a wholly-ownedsubsidiaryofBrazilianfull servicetelecommunicationscompanyOi. GlobeNet’s headquarters is located in Boca Raton, FL.
Global Recruiters of Brickell 444 Brickell Ave., Suite 230 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (786) 261-0554 Fax: (786) 261-0555 www.grnbrickell.com Patrons: Sinval De Medeiros
GlobalRecruitersofBrickellisanExecutive Recruitment company committed to placingthebestexecutivestoourclients frommid-leveltoC-levelpositionsinSales & Marketing, Operations, Finance, and GeneralManagement.Wearepartofthe GlobalRecruitersNetwork(GRN),arapidly growing network with over 170 offices worldwide. GRN’s core management team has over 100 years of combined experienceintheexecutivesearcharena.
Hill International, Inc.
Courvoisier Center 2 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 600 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 468-4900 Fax: (305) 468-4919 http://www.hillintl.com Patrons: FelipeGutierrez,TracyDoyle,FrankGiunta, Bill Thomas Since our founding in 1976, Hill InternationalhasprovidedConstruction Claims Services to our clients (owners, contractors,subcontractors,architects, engineers,lawfirms,insuranceandsurety companiesandcommercialandinvestment banks) on some of the largest and most complex projects and programs in the world. Hill has participated in over 5,000 disputesvaluedinexcessof$100billion.
Hunton & Williams LLP
1111 Brickell Ave., Suite 2500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 810-2500 Fax: (305) 810-2460 www.hunton.com Patrons: MichelleMartinezReyes,FernandoAlonso, Sam Danon, Uriel Mendieta, Stefano D’Aniello Hunton &Williams is the legal advisor of choiceforindustryleadersonsixcontinents. Withmorethan800lawyerspracticingfrom 19officesacrosstheU.S.,EuropeandAsia, wehelpclientsrealizeopportunitiesand solveproblemswithconfidence.Founded in1901,weblendmorethanacenturyof experienceinkeylegaldisciplines.Ourfirm representsclientsacrossthefullspectrum ofindustries.Foradditionalinformation please visit www.hunton.com.
KPMG LLP
200 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2000 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 358-2300 www.kpmg.com Patrons: Devon Bodoh, Murilo Mello, Adriano Mucelli, Alfonso Pallete, Ivan Velez KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm, is the U.S. member firm of KPMG Int’l Cooperative. KPMG Intl’s member firms have 155,000 professionals, includingmorethan8,600partnersin155 countries. For more info, visit us at www. kpmg.com/us/en.
Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University Latin American & Caribbean Center
Modesto Maidique Campus, DM 353 Miami, FL 33199 Tel: (305) 348-2894 Fax: (305) 348-3593 lacc.fiu.edu Patrons: Augusta Vono, Jerry Haar, Liesl Picard, Ronald Parente, Frank Mora TheLatinAmericanandCaribbeanCenter (LACC) at FIU is proud to be one of the top Centers of its kind in the world. Foundedin1979topromotethestudyof the region, it forges linkages across the Americasthroughhighqualityeducation, research, national and international outreach,anddialoguebetweendifferent ethnic communities, nationalities and culturesthatclaimtheAmericasastheir homeland.
Lopez Levi & Associates CPA, PA.
201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 501 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 774-2945 Fax: (305) 774-1504 www.lopezlevipa.com Patrons: RayLopez-Levi,JoshuaHanover,Lourdes Mansour Lopez Levi & Associates CPA, PA. is a CPA FirmspecializinginInternationalTaxation base in Coral Gables.
Mattos Filho Advogados
AlamedaJoaquimEugeniodeLima,447 Sao Paulo, SP 01403-001 Tel: +55 (11) 3147-7600 Fax: +55 (11) 3147-7770 www.mattosfilho.com.br Patrons: AndréaBazzoLauletta,DanielCalhman Miranda,GlauciaMariaLaulettaFrascino, MariaIsabelTostesdaCostaBueno,Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias Mattos Filho Advogados has gained a leading position in the Brazilian legal industry and enjoys an international reputation. We offer our clients comprehensive representation with respecttotheirmostcriticaltransactions, disputes and corporate decisions. We regularly advise on the highly complex andchallengingtransactionsanddisputes involving Brazilian parties or interests. Mattos Filho has offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, BrasÌlia and New York.
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Miami-Dade Aviation Department
P.O Box 025504 Miami, FL 33102-5504 Tel: (305) 876-7300 Fax: (305) 876-7615 http://www.miami-airport.com/ Patron: Gregory C. Owens MiamiInternationalAirportistheleading economicengineforMiami-DadeCounty andFlorida,supportingmorethan282,000 direct and indirect jobs and business revenuesof$33.7billion.Longknownas theGatewayoftheAmericas, MIAoffers moreflightstomoredestinationsinLatin AmericaandtheCaribbeanthananyother U.S.airportthroughitsexpansivenetwork of passenger and cargo routes.
Miami DDA
200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2929 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 579-6675 http://www.miamidda.com Patrons: SonjaBogensperger,AlyceRobertson,Amy Lawrence DowntownMiamiisthebusiness,social and cultural epicenter of the Americas, whichcapitalizesonitsuniquepositionas amajorworldcityinatropicalwaterfront environment.TheMiami DDAsupports corporateandretailbusinessdevelopment, attractsrealestateinvestment,strengthens industryclusters,encouragesinnovation, assists with expansion or relocation in DowntownMiami,andprovidesreports and presentations to support business growth and investment.
Nexus Insurance Solutions
14115 S. Dixie Hwy, Suite H Palmetto Bay, FL 33176 Tel: (305) 964-7110 www.nexusinsurancesolutions.com Patrons: Helma Walker, Mara Calvin, Thomas Walker All your insurance needs! auto, homeowners,generalliability,commercial, annuities, life, health, workers, compensation, and trucking.
Odebrecht USA
201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1000 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 341-8800 Fax: (305) 569-1500 www.odebrecht.com Patrons: Gilberto Neves, Jairo Flor Founded in 1944, Odebrecht is a companyofBrazilianoriginwithaglobal presence. Odebrecht is Latin America’s leaderinengineeringandconstruction,
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Patron Members chemicalsandpetrochemicals,andalso operatesintheareasofbioenergy,water utilities, defense, real estate, oil & gas, shipbuilding, and transportation and logistics.OdebrechtUSAopenedin1990, delivering projects throughout the U.S. withafocusonpublic-sectorinfrastructure projects. Landmark projects in MiamiDade County include the South & North TerminalsatMiamiInternationalAirport, theMIAMover,AmericanAirlinesArena andArshtCenter,generatingmorethan 103,000 jobs (2013 data).
Pontual Air Cargo, Inc.
7211 NW 54th St. Miami, FL 33166 Tel: (305) 888-2000 Fax: (321) 400-1478 www.pontualaircargo.com Patrons: LucianoSantos,GustavoGuerrero,Osvaldo Oliveira, Elias Patsalos, Joyce Toledo PontualAirCargo,Inc.isaBrazilianbased logisticscompanydedicatedtoclosingthe gapbetweentheUSandBrazil.Withover 30 years of experience, we have all the knowledgeandinfrastructuretoofferthe mostpersonalizedandmostreliabledoorto-door service in the market. Send any documentorpackagetoorfromBrazilwith ease.Wetakecareofthecompletedoor-todoor process.
Raya3
201 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1200 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (877) 917-6640 www.adsalles.com Patrons: Thais Raya, Flavia Macuco AdvertisingagencylocatedinSãoPaulo, Brazil and Miami, USA. Our expertise is creativedevelopment,mediabuying,social media,communicationstrategies,branding and graphic design.
Reis e Souza Advogados
Rua Iguatemi, # 192 5o andar São Paulo, SP, 01451-010, Brazil Tel: +55 (11) 2613-9155 www.reisesouza.com.br Patrons: MarcosHokumuraReis,SidneySouzaJr., Daniani Ribeiro, Guilherme Takeishi ReiseSouzaLawFirmofferslegalservices locally(Brazil)andinternationally.Wehave extensiveexperienceassistinginvestment companies, banks and funds who wish to have a business in Brazil or anywhere around the world.
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Saccaro
3466 N Miami Ave. Miami, FL 33127 Tel: (305) 576-0104 www.saccaro-usa.com Patrons: Luiz Silva, Katia Silva Furniture store, distributor, master franchiser of Brazilian manufacturer Saccaro. Logistics operation in Miami servesUSA,CaribbeanandNorthernSouth America. Saccaro is the largest Brazilian high-endmanufacturerofindoor/outdoor furniture & accessories with 30 stores in Brazil. Both residential and hospitality division. 65 years of history. Awardwinningdesigners,artisancraftsmanship on wood, fibers, leathers and fabrics.
Samba Gourmet Sweets Inc. 11332 NW 72nd Lane Miami, FL 33178 Tel: (786) 239-7060 www.originalbrigadeiro.com Patrons: Pietra Diwan, Eduardo Bezerra
Samba Gourmet is proud to bring to the U.S. the brigadeiro: an iconic Brazilian sweet. We improved the traditional recipeandturnedthebrigadeirointoan exquisitegourmetproduct,availabletoall nationwide.
Seven Roads Group LTD.
6800 NW 82 Ave. Miami, FL 33166 Tel: (305) 377-8997 Fax: (305) 597-0877 www.sevenroadsgroup.com Patrons: Renata Giovannini, Cesar Giovannini SevenRoadsGroupisoneoftheindustry leaders selling new genuine Caterpillar surplus heavy equipment parts as well as new, used, rebuilt, and aftermarket Volvo, Komatsu and Cummins, all in one-stop shop to meet your part needs. Beingcompletelycommittedtotheglobal demand of the market, Seven Roads Group.
SGG Contact Center
444 Brickell Ave., Suite P15 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (786) 509-6422 www.sggcontactcenter.com Patrons: Antonio Miranda, Zeno Silva, Belen Baquerizo SGG Contact Center is a part of SGG International, a well-established marketing and communication group. SGG-CCisspecificallyaPortuguese-and Hispanic-focusedcontactcenter.Wehave developedoverthepast21yearsatailormadeexperienceforourclients,revolving
around continuous investments in technology,thetraininganddevelopment of our people, and a high service level.
Soho Bay Restaurant
520 West Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (786) 618-2788 www.sohobayrestaurant.com Patrons: Karine Queiroz, Luiz Fernando Queiroz, Maximillian Heindl, Jefferson Queiroz Soho Bay Restaurant has been an establishedbrandthroughoutBrazilsince 1998, bringing its authentic Japaneseinspired cuisine to South Beach with excellentserviceandauniqueatmosphere. Our location has beautiful views of the Miami Skyline and Bay. Enjoy the view, Love the taste!
Sunstate Bank
2901 S. Le Jeune Road Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 567-0600 Fax: (305) 567-1310 www.sunstatefl.com Patrons: Marcos Pereira Ines Rodriguez, Lewis Brine Full service commercial bank offering personalized loan and deposit services andproductstobusinessandindividual customerslocatedinMiamiDadeCounty, as well as to international customers throughitsPremierBankingDepartment in Coral Gables.
ServerU Inc
8001 NW 64th St. Miami, FL 33166 Tel: (305) 421-9956 Fax: (305) 421-9957 www.serveru.us Patrons: PatrickTracanelli,AlexandreHebra,Jean Melo, Rafael Oriente, Pedro Chaves At ServerU Inc we build and sell networking-centric rack servers and appliances specially designed for Linux andBSDopensourcesystems.OurServerU Netmap series are designed for high performanceandhighsecuritymissioncriticalusageprofiles.ForsomeSMBand Mediumtobigbusinesswedeliverservers with ProApps Appliance for BGP/OSPF routing,firewall,intrusiondetectionand web applications firewall.
Sweet Treats Brigadeiro
3801 Collins Ave., Suite 1505 Miami Beach, FL 33140 Tel: (917) 673-8864 www.sweettreatsbrigadeiro.com Patrons: Elaine Bard
SweetTreatsBrigadeiromakesapopular Brazilian candy called ‘’brigadeiro’’. Similarinappearancetochocolatetruffles, brigadeiros are the perfect gift to make yourspecialeventsandsharedmoments evensweeter.Astheglobalappeal—and fan base— of brigadeiros has grown in recent years, the chocolate treat can be found at a wide range of parties, celebrations, and corporate events.
Thomas J. Skola, Attorney at Law
501 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 300 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 577-3988 Fax: (305) 722-2001 www.skolalaw.com Patrons: Thomas Skola Esq. Board Certified in International Law by theFloridaBar,Mr.Skolahasconsiderable experienceinallaspectsoftransnational law, including licensing, taxation, franchising,gamingandentertainment projects,intellectualpropertyrightsand cross-border litigation.
VIGIO LLC
175 SW 7th St., Suite 1109 Miami, FL 33130 Tel: (305) 542-0009 Patrons: Mauricio Vigio VIGIO LLC represents tourism products and services from Brazil in the USA, and vice-versa. Our typical clients include hotels, destinations and services that wanttolaunchorincreasetheirbusiness ininternationalmarkets,mostespecially in the USA and Brazil.We help our clients get exposure and knowledge, build relationships,andhavemeetingspacesand a team to support their needs in Miami.
Wells Fargo Capital Finance
2200 N Commerce Parkway, Suite 206 Weston, FL 33326 Tel: (954) 548-3282 www.wellsfargocapitalfinance.com Patrons: ClaudioCury,GabrielLievano,FrancoZayas Wells Fargo Capital Finance - Channel Finance Division provides innovative, worldwidechannelfinancingsolutions to resellers in the technology industry. Usingahighlyflexible,customer-friendly distributionfinancemodel,wecustomize lending to fit your needs-giving you liquidity to grow and manage your business.
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ABOUT BRAZIL
Amid a Challenging Environment, Opportunities for Investment Abound AS BRAZIL CURRENTLY FACES ITS MOST DIFFICULT ECONOMIC OPERATING ENVIRONMENT INYEARS,THERE EXISTS SUBSTANTIAL ROOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTMENT IN LATIN AMERICA’S LARGEST COUNTRY.
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razil slipped into recession during 2015 following average annual GDP growth of 4 percent over the past 10 years. The downturncomesafteradecadeofgrowthfueled by robust commodity exports, soaring demand fromChinaforrawmaterials,andstronginflowsof foreigncapital.DespiteBrazil’sreversaloffortunes however,levelsofforeigndirectinvestmentremain near their previous highs while inflows of private equity show no signs of abating, and money managersofferupspecializedinvestmentfunds, comprisedofBrazil’shigh-growthcompanies,to eager, value-minded investors. Asoneofthelargesteconomiesintheworldwith a GDP of US$2.4 trillion, Brazil has considerable opportunitiesfordevelopmentinkeysectorswith huge appeal for foreign investors. Brazil is the largestrecipientofforeigndirectinvestment(FDI) in Latin America and the fifth largest in the world, totaling $62.5 billion in 2014. Although FDI is forecast to slip to $58 billion this year, it remains high by historical standards, evidence that even during challenging times, Brazil is an attractive investment destination. Brazil’s investment appeal is enhanced by widespread privatization of national entities; a sound and sophisticated financial industry; lucrative opportunities in the country’stechnologyandoilandgassectors,andin itsrapidlyexpandingconsumermarketwithnearly 200millionpeople;easyaccesstorawmaterials;a diversifiedeconomylessvulnerabletointernational crises;andastrategicpositionallowingeasyaccess tootherLatinAmericancountries.Inaddition,the benefitsprovidedbythecountry’scapitalmarkets, which are the deepest and most sophisticated in Latin America, are considerable, offering easy access to credit for both private businesses and individuals. Property rights and contracts are generally well respected by the Brazilian legal system.Meanwhile,theinstitutionalframeworkfor doingbusinessinBrazilisundergoingsignificant and positive reform to alleviate bureaucratic inefficiencythroughthereductionofredtapeand an increase in transparency.
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One of the more promising areas of Brazilian investment is in the area of private equity, especially in deals to buy out minority shareholders and delisting local companies. Multinationals such as British American Tobacco and Spanish construction conglomerate Abertis are among those taking advantage of depressed Brazilian asset prices to take publically-listed subsidiaries private. According to the Latin American Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, private equity investors stepped up their commitments to the tune of $2.3 billion in the first half of 2015, 20 percent more than the same period in 2014. Driving this growth are investors taking advantage of Brazil’s lower exchange rate and business ownerswhonowhaveagreaterincentive to work with private equity groups amid sharply weaker valuations. The outlook for the private equity industry in Brazil is promising due to its relative newness, limited competition, and the fact that managersarebecomingmoreexperienced, thus allowing for better performance. The growing number of private equity organizations looking for investment opportunitiesshouldleadtoahighnumber of Brazilian companies improving their corporategovernancepractices,reducing theirlabor/legalcontingentliabilitiesand strengthening their professionalization processsothattheycanbecomeinvestment targets. Moreinvestmenttargetswilllead to new managers to emerge, with more limited partnerships looking to invest. Thisvirtuouscirclewilldrivegrowthinthe industry over the next few years. Meanwhile, private investment funds are emerging in greater numbers, with portfoliostiltedtowardsBrazil’sdomestic growthcompaniesandawayfromthegiant export-driven commodity firms such as PetrobrasandVale.Thesemanagedfunds focusoncompaniessuchasbeveragegiant AmBev,aircraftmakerEmbraer,cosmetics companyNatura,anddiscountretailerLojas Americanas. One such fund, São Paulo’s Gradual Investments, offers investors directaccesstoBraziliansovereignbonds, creating a secondary market for midcap
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corporatebondsusingrelationshipswith hundreds of Brazilian brokers and money managerstocreateliquidity.Thisandother fundsinvestinabroadarrayofentitiesfrom water-treatmentcompaniestoagricultural infrastructurebonds,andethanolpipelines. Another fund management entity, DGF Investimentos, currently operates four funds dedicated to venture and growth capital investments in Brazil, especially in the technology sector. The majority of companies in which these funds are investedareentitieswithrelativelystrong balancesheets,relativelylowsensitivityto exchangeratedepreciationandrelatively lower dependence on commodity prices – attributes which typically offer higher yields. Venture capital shows no signs of slowing. Brazil-dedicated private equity funds raised $4.1 billion in 2014, the largest amount since 2011, according to the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association. It is estimated that Brazil’s share of Latin American venture capital deals is on the rise, reaching 53 percent last year and is forecast to rise to 67 percent in 2015. A key reason cited is that Braziliansareamongthemostconnected citizens in the world, an incentive for tech companiesandinvestorsalike.Consulting companyA.T.Kerneyfoundthat71percent of Brazilians say they are connected to the internet at all hours of the day, the largest percentage of the 10 countries surveyed. Brazil has the fifth largest cell phone market globally, and the largest SmartphonemarketinLatinAmerica.The tech industry in Brazil is a favorite among investors because it is largely immune from the short term business cycle as consumersviewexpendituresoncoveted internet and cell phone service as largely nondiscretionary. Private equity is an importantdriverofmergerandacquisitions in Brazil with managers active in sectors rangingfromtechnologytotravel,energy and logistics. Investors are attracted by the country’s growing middle class, its risingtechnologyuse,itsemergingenergy industryincitiessuchasRiodeJaneiro,and its huge infrastructure needs.
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So-called “green field” investments – a form of FDI where a parent company startsanewventureinaforeigncountryby constructingnewoperationalfacilitiesfrom the ground up – totaled US$5.9 billion in Brazil during 2014. Over the past decade, total green field investment was nearly $160billionandrepresentedasignificant percentofcapitalexpenditures. Duringits peak year in 2011, data from the Financial Times show that green field FDI into Brazil totaledandestimated$50billion,whenit attractedmorethan500projects.Investing companiesenjoytaxbreaks,subsidiesand other types of incentives to set up green field investments while gains in jobs and technology accrue to the host country. China,despiteitsslowingeconomy,will be committing substantial investment in Braziloverthenextseveralyears.TheAsian powerhouse is set to spend $53 billion on an array of trade, finance and investment deals in energy, mining, aviation and sorely needed infrastructure upgrades. The agreement also includes a $1 billion purchase of passenger jets from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer,aliftingofChina’s import ban on Brazilian beef, and a long discussedplanto buildarailroadthrough the Andes to the Pacific. The injection of capital from China could not come at a better time for Brazil as it copes with recession and as China’s owneconomyslows,Chinesecompanies arelookingabroadfornewopportunities to invest and Chinese banks have begun to provide abundant financing. Chinese construction and steel companies are prepared to help Brazil overhaul its infrastructuretoreducetransportationcosts offortheexportofBraziliancommodities. Thiswillbesupportedbya$50billionfund setupatCaixaEconômicoFederalbyChina toinvestininfrastructureprojectsinBrazil. Meanwhile,Brazil’sgiantoilcorporation, Petrobras,signedtwofinanceagreements worth$7billionwithChinesestatebanks, a $5 billion credit accord with the China Development Bank and a $2 billion credit line with China’s Import-Export Banks. These substantial funds come at a critical time for Petrobras, which is reeling from a plungeinoilprices,yearsofhighspending, 28
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projectdelays–amongotherchallenges– that have squeezed its ability to generate working capital and made financing projects more expensive. Construction has already begun on a 2,800-kilometer transmission line by China’sStateGridCorporation,theworld’s largest utility that will supply power from Belo Monte hydroelectric dam under constructionintheAmazontotheenergyhungry industrial state of São Paulo. Meanwhile, Brazil and China have agreed to start feasibility studies on a railroad that will cross the Andes and link Brazil’s Atlantic coast to Pacific ports in Peru, allowingBrazilianexportstoChinatoavoid the Panama Canal. China’sTiajin Airlines has confirmed a previously announced purchase of a first batch of 22 E-190 passenger jets made by Embraer of 60 planes China pledged to buy in 2014. China is also extending its reach into Brazil’s banks with an 80 percent acquisition of Banco BBM SA by Bank of Communications Co. Ltd, China’s fifth biggest lender. China has also ended its embargo on Brazilian beef imports that had been in place since 2012. Eight Brazilianmeatprocessingplantshavebeen approved to ship to China, with more to come online this year. Finally, Brazilian mining companyVale has sold four large iron ore carriers to China Merchants EnergyShippingCo.,asitlookstoshoreup workingcapitalrequirementsinthemidst of an iron ore price slump. InvestmentinBrazil’shealthcaresector isanewvenueforforeigninvestorsthanks torecentlegislationtoallowforeigncapital investmentsinthecountry’spublichealth sector.Thischangeisexpectedtoincrease the attractiveness of Brazil’s health care sector over the long term. Investment in private health insurance has been legal since 1998, and the sector has received significant foreign interest in the past few years. Earlier this year, the Brazilian government began enforcing the new BrazilianHealthSectorLaw,whichwillallow for direct or indirect foreign investment into the industry, including acquisitions. This will boost inflows of foreign capital, accelerating the development of areas 29
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such as infrastructure and service provision. The law will also havepositiveimplicationsforthemedicaldevicesector,aswellas pharmaceuticalsandhealthcaresectors.Thenewlegislationwill reducetheregulatorybarriersformedicaldeviceapprovalforboth domesticandforeignmanufacturersoperatingwithinBrazil,and additionalimprovementstotheregulatoryenvironmentarelikely in the near term. Brazil is now far more open to foreign investment and involvementthanitwasinpreviousyearsasevidencedbysoaring levelsofFDI,thewidespreadprivatizationofnationalentities,and theexpansionoftheprivate equity and venture capital industry. Duringthecurrentweakmacroeconomicclimate,thewillingness of Brazil’s entrepreneurs to receive investment is set to increase materially while fundraisers will need to keep attracting a more diversified base of foreign and domestic investors. The lure of Brazil’slargeandsoundfinancialindustry,combinedwithlucrative opportunities in the hydrocarbons and technology sectors and consumer markets, mean that Brazil’s enormous economy will continue to attract investor interest now and in the future.
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lorida continued to make solid economic progress during 2014 and into the first half of 2015. Employment gains have consistentlyoutpacedthenationalaveragesince2012,while theunemploymentratehasfallenfromlevelswellabovethenational rate. Tourism, a key driver of the State’s economy, is enjoying a robust expansion. InMiami, hotelroom ratesandoccupancyrates areatall-timehighs. Evenstrongerdemandiscomingfrominternal sources,thankstoprogressivelystrongerin-migration,recovering homeprices,andagreatlyimprovedlabormarket.Floridiansappear to be feeling better about the economy, with aggregate income gains strongly outpacing the national average and providing a furtherboosttoretailers,restaurantsandtheentertainmentsector. Constructionactivityisreviving,withdomesticdemandbeingthe primarydriveracrossmostofthestateandforeigninvestmentdriving gains in Miami. Transportation and logistics is growing in importance. Recent expansions to the state’s numerous port facilities, the addition of several new intermodal facilities and expansions at area airports highlightsomeoftherecentinvestment.Florida’seconomicbaseis alsomuchmorediversified.Someofthefastestgrowthisoccurring inhigh-techfields,includinglifescienceandhealthcare.Partnerships with research institutions and universities, along with the state’s highqualityoflife,arehelpingdrawmoreofthesebusinessestothe state.Florida’slong-runprospectsremainfavorable,asinvestments ineducationandworkforcedevelopmentproduceagrowingstream of skilled workers. Population growth and migration have also strengthenedastheU.S.economyhasperkedup.Thehousingmarket continues to improve, albeit in fits and starts. In Miami and Fort Lauderdale,homepriceappreciationcontinuestooutpacethestate andnationalaverages,althoughpriceshaveyettoregaintheirprerecessionpeak.Thishasconstrainedsingle-familyconstruction,but burgeoningforeigninvestmenthasbuoyedconstructioninthemultifamilysector,andinMiamicondominiumsinparticular.Commercial real estate markets are also improving, but construction remains exceptionally modest compared with previous expansions. Florida’sgrossstateproduct(GSP)roseanestimated2.9percent during2014tototal$839billion.Thetri-countyregion,comprising Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, represented approximately36percentoftheState’sGSP,or$297billionlastyear. BrazilismorecloselylinkedtoFloridathanwithanyotherUSstate intermsoftrade,tourism,andinvestment.During2014,$20.9billion inbilateralmerchandisetradewithBrazilpassedthroughFlorida’s ports, the bulk of which was shipped through the Miami Customs District, a vast group of seaports and airports stretching from Fort PiercetoKeyWest.TotalmerchandisetradethroughallFloridaports totaled$153.2billionin2014,withFlorida-Braziltraderepresenting 13.6 percent. Brazil is Florida’s largest export trading partner, with Stateexportstotaling$15.9billionlastyear,andistheState’sfourth largestimporttradingpartner,withimportsof$4.95billionin2014.
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ExportsfromFloridatoBrazilaredominatedbyelectrical andindustrialmachinery,andaircraft.Ontheimportside, Brazilian-made aircraft and parts dominated the list of goods delivered to Florida ports. Miami has one of the nation’s largest containerized ports in the US and is the largest in Florida. In 2015, it handled 7.7 million tons of cargo, more than half of it representing trade between Miami and Latin America and the Caribbean. Port Everglades, which handles containerizedfreightaswellasdryandliquidbulkcargo (especiallypetroleum)saw24milliontonsofgoodspass through the port in 2014. Miami International Airport handled 2.2 million tons of cargo last year and is the nation’slargesthubforinternationalfreightat1.9million tons in 2014. Brazilian investment continued to flow into the State during 2015 and remained robust through the first half of 2015. Nowhere has Brazilian investment dominated to such a large extent than in South Florida’s real estate sector. Brazilrankedasthetopforeigncountrysearching for real estate during 2014 and well into 2015. Brazilians accountedfor11percentofallpropertytransactionsinthe regionduring2014andpaidmoreonaverage-$149,000 perproperty–thananyotherinternationaldemographic. And although South Florida condo sales began to slow this year in tandem with a stronger US dollar, Brazilians continue to be key driver of demand locally. Indeed, the factthatMiamihomepriceshavesoaredtorecordhighsin termsofBrazilianreaisoverthepastyearhasdonelittleto thintheranksofbuyersasrealestatebrokeragescontinue to report strong Brazilian interest.
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US-Brazil Trade USimportsofBraziliangoodsrose10.5percentin2014,their largestincreaseintwoyearsastheUSeconomicexpansion gainedstrength.Thelargestcontributorwasareboundin imports of Brazilian crude oil, which leapt 23.8 percent, representing58millionbarrelsofoil,andthefirstincreasein theimportsofthatcommoditysince2009,whenpurchasesof crude peaked at just below 113 million barrels. The bulk of Brazilian crude oil is refined in the US and exported back to Brazil,whichhasbecomeamajorimporterofUSpetroleum productsinrecentyears.Crudeoilimportscomprisednearly 17 percent of total US imports from Brazil during 2014. Also buoying US imports were Brazilian-made aircraft, which rose 28 percent in 2014 to $2.2 billion, a doubling of the level over the previous two years. Imports of semifinished iron and steel products rose to nearly $2.6 billion last year – a 27.4 percent increase over 2013 – in response totheUS’sreboundincommercialconstructionduringthe year. US imports of Brazilian grains, especially wheat, as wellassoybeandroppedsharplyby93.1percentin2014as US cropyieldsrecovered followingtwo years of shortages throughout North America. US exports of merchandise to Brazil slipped 3.8 percent in2014,theirfirstdeclineinfiveyears,asslowingeconomic growthlesseneddemandforUS-madegoods. Mostofthe decline occurred in the critical industry group of capital goods, which fell 9.9 percent, following a 4.1 percent decline in 2013, a direct consequence of the scaling back of capital spending by Brazilian businesses over the past two years. Weakness in exports was across all major categories of capital goods and especially for computer andrelatedequipment,andminingandoilfieldmachinery. Exportsofmilitaryaircraftweredownsharplyby44percent; commercialaircraftexportsfell9.1percentfollowingan8.3 percentdeclinetheyearbefore. Exportsoffoods,feedsand beveragesfellmorethan26percentreflectingasharpdrop in Brazilian purchases of US wheat, which had spiked in 2013 to shore up poor domestic crop yields.The decline in exportsduring2014wasmitigatedbystrongsalesofrefined petroleumproductstoBrazilaswellasshipmentsofnatural gas, and pharmaceutical preparations.
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Special Report: Brazilian Banking
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n most countries of the world, a difficult economic operating environment would spelltroubleforanation’sbankingindustry, but not for Brazil where banks have ample experience – and success – in dealing with economic crises. One of the key strengths of Brazil’s banking sector is its absolute size, the largest in Latin America, with assets of US$2.06 trillion and possessing a high level of development and sophistication by international standards. Other key strengths includeastablecorecustomerdepositbaseand moderately deep and broad capital markets; banking regulation generally in line with internationalstandards;andlimitedexposure to risky lending. Brazil’s banking sector is dominated by domestic financial institutions comprised of bothstate-ownedandprivatebanks,whichare stock market listed. Among the state banks, BancodoBrasil,CaixaEconômicoFederal, and BNDES,whicharethelargest,haveconsiderable market share in part because they offer subsidized loans at lower interest rates, giving them a competitive edge over their private peers such as Itaú and Bradesco, a structure that is fairly common in emerging markets. In recent years, public bank loans in particular have driven the expansion of credit in Brazil’s economy. The market share held by the public banks has leapt by nearly a third from 2011 to 55 percent. Private banks’ market share has declined. Bycontrast,foreignowned banks have a smaller share of Brazil’s banking sector, just under a third, a share which has grown more modestly from about a 22 percentoverthepastdecade. The Banco Central do Brasil is the country’s banking sector regulator. Brazil has experienced a sustainedincreaseinlending to the private sector in recent years withlendingmore than doubling since 2003, rising from 24 percent of GDP to
56 percent today. Although many emerging economies experienced rapid credit growth, Brazil is among only a handful of major emerging economies that saw bank lending double as a share of GDP. Total bank credit is not unsustainably high compared to other emergingmarkets.Duringthecurrenteconomic downturn, net changes in lending to both consumers and business have been trending downwardintandemwithaslowingeconomy, butabsolutelevelsofcreditoutstandingremain at or near all time highs. Brazil’s corporate banking sector is adequately diversified with moderateleveragelevelsthatarebelowthose of most of its international peers. Corporate lendingrepresentsapproximatelyone-thirdof GDP. Intermsofthecompositionof banklending to the private sector, consumer credit has experienced the largest increase. Lending expansion in this segment was driven by rising domestic consumption, bankruptcy reform,andpayroll-deductionschemes,which has made banks more willing to lend. And although consumer interest rates are high by internationalstandards,borrowinghasbecome moreaffordableandwidespreadespeciallyas largeswathsofBrazil’spopulationareaccessing creditforthefirsttime. Indeed,Brazil’sgrowing
middle class provides significant opportunity for banking sector growth over the long term. In spite of the rapid growth in domestic bank lending, the substantial increase in riskier consumerlendingandthelengtheningofloan maturities,theBrazilianbankingsector,onthe whole, remains in solid shape. This is due to theindustry’shighcapitaladequacyratios,their large holdings of highly liquid assets, a low reliance on foreign funding (and thus global volatility) and high reserve requirements (far higher than other emerging economies). In addition,banks’liabilitiesandassetsarelargely denominatedinreaisandlocalforeign-currency lendingisprohibited. Assuch,banksfacestrict limitations in terms of foreign exchange risk they are allowed to run. Residentiallendinghasexpandedsignificantly in recent years rising from 4.8 percent of total loans a decade ago to around 13 percent currently.Followingthegovernment’seffortsto expandthehousingsectorthroughthe“Minha Casa, Minha Vida”program in 2009, housing credit grew at 42 percent per year during the period following its implementation. Caixa Econômico Federal, a government-owned bank, holds approximately three quarters of the country’s mortgages. As there is no subprime lending in Brazil’s housing market,
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a price bubble event would have limited impactonthefinancialsystem.Residential lending growth should continue to be a rapidlyexpandingsegmentofbanklending overthelongtermaspent-updemandfor housing and banks’ willingness to lend drive home loan expansion. Brazil’s loan market is highly segmented. Loans are divided into so-called “earmarked” and “nonearmarked” credit. Earmarked credit referstocreditoperationswithcompulsory allocationand/orgovernmentresources. Specifically,thereexistsdirected-lending requirementsspecifyingthatafixedshare of deposit liabilities needs to be lent to the agricultural and housing sector at below-market interest rates. In addition, BNDES, the state-owned development bank, offers credit at below-market rates. Non-earmarked credit, by contrast and by definition, is not subject to directedlending requirements. Although Brazil’s banking industry is coming under increasing stress this year in terms of asset quality in tandem with the weak economy, it is expected to remain broadly stable as most major banks remain well capitalized. Moreover, Brazil’sfinancialleverage,asmeasuredby assets-to-capital ratio, remains generally in line with regional peers. Expected retrenchment by public sector banks will rein in loan growth this year to under 10 percent versus an annual average of 12.6 percent during the previous two years. Brazil’sloan-to-depositratioisexpected toremainnearcurrentlevelsoverthenear term,justbelowthe100percentthreshold asloangrowtheaseswhiledepositgrowth inchesaboveitslowssetinthefirstquarter of 2014. As such, the funding structure of thebankingsectorisanticipatedtoremain relativelystable. Additionally,theindustry is benefitting from the growing spread between what Brazilian banks charge for loans and what they pay depositors as a funding cost. As Brazil’s real has fallen versusthedollar,inflationhasincreasedto more than 9 percent. Interest rates have
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risen, too. As such, the lending versus funding spread has increased markedly, to more than 30 percent, up 10 percentage points from two years ago and producing handsome returns for banks. However,non-performingloansasapercentoftotal loans are climbing from their recent lows. Given that public banks accounted for much of the loan growth in recent years, this bodes well for private banks who are not as heavily exposed. The private banksalsohavelowercost-to-incomeratios. Itaú’s is just 50 percent versus 55 percent for Banco do Brasil. As a result, return on equity, as well as its price-to-earnings multiple, are higher for Itaú. This year, Brazilian banks should benefit from
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better spreads between their funding costs and lending rates. The key to defending the industry against the economic downturn will be the controlling of operating costs and credit quality. Theprivatebanks,withtheirlowercost-to-income ratios,relativetotheirpublic-ownedpeers,appear better positioned to achieve those ends. At the same time, the industry’s capital buffers at the systemiclevelappearadequatetocopewithrising default rates that typically accompany economic recession. All in all, Brazil’s banking industry appears well positioned to weather the current economic recession and some lenders could even prosper.
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SEC TION 5 PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Effectively Relocating to, Doing Business in, and Investing in the US Edward C. Beshara, Managing Partner of Beshara Professional Association, U.S. Immigration Attorneys at Law
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nconsideringrelocationtotheU.S.,Brazilians notonlyneedinsighttomaketherightchoices, but also require the protection and advice ofcredibleandexperiencedprofessionalsto ensure best practices and compliance. Withtherightanalysisandadvice,theBrazilian investorcanpursuetemporaryimmigration,tax planningprocesses,and options for immediate entryintotheU.S. Concurrently,theycaninitiate thelegalprocessforobtainingtheEB-5immigrant conditional permanent residency status for themselvesandeachqualifyingfamilymember. Immigration awareness in Brazil Given the lack of full understanding of the U.S. immigration process as it applies to relocation to the U.S., either on a temporary or permanent basis, there is a definite need by experienced practitioners and immigration attorneys to spendsignificanttimeconsultingwithBrazilians to generate a clear understanding about key
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legal requirements and timelines of the U.S. immigration process. A popular choice: the EB-5 investor option By personally investing $500,000 in an EB-5 Regional Center project or business and creating U.S. jobs, the investor can first obtain conditional permanent residence, then full permanentresidency. Inaddition,theapplicant’s financialcommitmentmaybe$500,000,plusan administrationfee(estimatedat$45,000.00)and immigration attorney’s fees.The EB-5 Regional Centerandtheassociatedprojectwillinvolveits own management and project directors. Hence, the active management of the EB-5 project is clearly not by the Brazilian EB-5 Investor.The EB-5 Regional Center involves the Brazilianinvestormakingapersonalinvestment in a separate new commercial enterprise entity. Thatnewcommercialenterpriseentity,whichis the recipient of the investment funds, can make
a loan to the job-creating entity.This entity will receive the funds to finance the EB-5 project, and is managed by its directors and principals. The Brazilian investor takes more of a passive role in the management of the new commercial enterprise. After developing the professional attorney relationship with the investor and discussing one-on-one the EB-5 process to the investorandofferingimmigrationduediligence, one may predict there will be a commitment by Brazilian investors to an EB-5 regional center project. Choosing the US under EB-5 There are key reasons for pursuing the EB-5 investmentprocesstoobtainpermanentresidency in the U.S. These include a stable domestic economy; rising valuation of the U.S. dollar; a reliablelegalsystem;aqualityeducationsystemfor theirchildrenwithgoodprospectsforprofessional employment; and a high standard of living.
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Several US immigration choices for Brazilians DIRECT OWN U.S. EB-5 BUSINESS Brazilians have been traveling to the U.S. both astouristsandbusinesspeopleengagedintrade andinvestmentsbetweentheU.S.andBrazilfor over 30 years. They recognize that Brazil and the U.S. both adhere to a legal system which enforcescontractsandthusaremorewillingto establishtheirownU.S.businessandpersonally direct their U.S. operations. In this context the Brazilian investor may wish to invest his or her EB-5personalinvestmentfundrequirementinto theirownU.S.businessandpersonallydirectthe operations. Althoughthismaybetheintentof theBrazilianinvestor,theywillnotbeabletolive, workordirecttheirU.S.EB-5operationuntilthe EB-5 investor’s I-526 petition and conditional permanentresidencyvisahasbeenapproved,a process that can take well over a year. Duringthisinterim,andwithsomeflexibility, investorscanhastentheirentryintotheU.S.by pursuingalternativenon-immigrationprocesses, allowingthemtodirecttheirnewU.S.operations possiblywithinafewmonths.Indeed,investors canpursuethesenon-immigrationprocesses concurrently, or before the filing of their EB-5 petitions. (PleasenoteasoftheendofSeptember2015,the EB-5RegulationsmaychangebyU.S.Congress, andtheminimuminvestmentrequirementmay increase) BRAZILIANS HAVE THREE CHOICES, NAMELY 1) To obtain a non-immigrant visa (L-1 or E-2) allowingthemtotemporarilydirectandoperate their U.S. business.This will allow the Brazilian owner, investor executive, spouse and minor childrentoobtainthesevisasinamatterofafew months, and with a lower level of investment. Brazilians who are dual nationals of a country that has a treaty with the U.S. (such as Italy, Spain,Germany,France,etc.)canapplyforthe E-2 visa. It should be noted that neither Brazil norPortugalhasanE-2treatywiththeU.S.The E-2 Visa is based upon the Brazilian investor whohasadualnationality,makingasubstantial investmentofpersonalfundsinaneworexisting U.S. commercial enterprise. Alternatively, a Braziliancompanywhichhasbeeninexistence for more than a year can open a subsidiary or affiliate U.S. office which is new or already in existence. The U.S. office can prepare and file anL-1intracompanytransfereepetitionforthe Brazilian executive, manager (or specialized employee)totheU.S.business. AnewL-1office
(e.g.,subsidiaryofparentBraziliancompany)the Brazilian will obtain a visa for one year while the E-2 visa can be granted for up to 5 years (sometimes less and possibly two years). 2)ToobtainpermanentresidencyintheU.S.through theEB-5Directprogram,orEB-5RegionalCenter projectinwhichotherexecutivesandmanagers operatetheU.S.EB-5project,theBrazilianinvestor willinvesthisorherpersonalfundsandauthorize other managers to direct the U.S. project. 3) To first obtain immigrant or permanent residency status through the L-1 process, followedbypermanentresidencythefollowing year (or at a time to be determined) as the U.S. L-1 business expands its revenues and employees.Braziliansmayalsoquicklyenterthe U.S. temporarily on a student visa status. EB-5 REGIONAL CENTERS In the EB-5 market, the majority of EB-5 petitions are filed with EB-5 regional center projectscomparedtoasmallminorityofdirect investments. However, there are hundreds of EB-5RegionalCenterprojectsandsometimes Direct EB-5 projects which need investors. Brazilians need to make a choice as to which EB-5RegionalCenterprojectismoresuitablefor investment of their personal funds. It is advisable the EB-5 investors retain an experiencedEB-5attorneywiththeexpertise to assist the Brazilian investor in making an immigration choice. The EB-5 immigration attorney will be able to offer immigration due diligenceandprovideadviceastowhetherthe projectisEB-5-compliantwithallregulationsand policies.TheEB-5Immigrationattorney’sopinion astowhethertheEB-5projecthasabasisforthe investortoobtainconditionalandunconditional permanent residency process becomes very important.TheEB-5immigrationattorneywill advisetheinvestortoseekprofessionalguidance from their own accountants, business and investmentadvisorsastothefinancialviability oftheproject.Inaddition,therepresentativesof theprojectwillbediscussingthebusinessand financialviabilityoftheprojectwiththepotential Brazilian investors. Necessity for authentication For Brazilian investors, the EB-5 immigration attorney plays a major role in the interaction with the investor through conferences and correspondenceinbothPortugueseandEnglish. Investors are familiar with the nature of the requests for the legal documentation authenticating the source and transfer of the personal investment funds, namely USD $500,000.Correspondenceanddirectionstothe
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investorscanbemadeinashortperiodoftime ensuringthetimelyandefficientpreparationand filing of their I-526 petitions. Effective and efficient relocation OncetheBrazilianinvestorsdecidetheydesireto liveandworkintheU.S., either onatemporary or permanent basis, their intent is to quickly establish binding ties to the U.S. Usually,BrazilianswillhaveB-1andB-2visas thatmayallowthemtospenduptosixmonths at a time in the U.S., while F-1 and F-2 student visasallowthefamilytoimmediatelyliveandgo to school in the U.S. If investors decide to pursue permanent residency through the EB-5 Regional Center projectortheEB-5DirectProject,theymayalso decide to obtain the L-1 and E-2 visas so as to quicklybeabletoliveandworkintheU.S.Once theirconditionalpermanentresidencyisobtained, 18monthslater,theinvestorsmaydecidenotto pursuetheE-2orL-1businesses.Thatis,theymay desiretocontinuetooperatetheirU.S.businesses not under the L-1 or E-2 regulations. Pre-immigration tax planning Currently, theEB-5processwilltakeayearand a half for the investors to obtain conditional permanentresidency.WithcertainEB-5regional center projects, approval may only take a few months.Onceinvestorsdecidetheywillobtain conditionalpermanentresidency,itisadvisable for them to immediately retain the services of anexperiencedinternationaltaxattorneyand financial advisor to direct and provide advice on legal processes to minimize their U.S. and Brazilian tax burdens. Now is the time for Brazilians to relocate Brazilians recognize the essential need of retaining experienced immigration and tax attorneysandaccordinglypayingforreasonable attorneyfees.Thechoicetoretainattorneysand otherbusinessprofessionalsshouldbebased upontheirparticularexpertiseandtheirability toprovideeffectiveduediligenceandguidance –andnotthattheymaychargethelowestfees. With best practices, Brazilian investors can receive immigration due diligence from the immigrationattorneyandalsoreceiveinvestment advice from independent sources, such as accountants or other financial advisors, and/ orcommunicationwithRegionalCenterIssuer principals, so as to decide on the best EB-5 RegionalCenterprojectfortheirimmediategoals. Withtherightprofessionaladvice,Brazilian investorscaneasetheirabilitytorelocatetothe U.S.,establishcompliantbusinesses,andinvest with confidence. 39
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BRAZILIAN Trade Agencies ABRASIVES Sindicato das Indústrias de Abrasivos do Estado de São Paulo Tel: (5511) 3283-2622 www.sinaesp.com.br
CONSTRUCTION Associação Brasileira da Construção Metálica Tel: (5511) 3816-6597 www.abcem.org.br
AGRICULTURE Confederação Nacional da Agricultura e Pecuária do Brasil Tel: (5561) 2109-1400 www.cna.org.br
Sindicato da Indústria da Construção Civil de Grandes Estruturas no Estado de São Paulo Tel: (5511) 3334-5600 www.sindusconsp.com.br
ALCOHOL UNICA - União da Agroindústria Canavieira de São Paulo Tel: (5511) 3093-4949 www.unica.com.br
Sindicato Nacional da Indústria da Construção Pesada Tel: (5521) 2210-1322 www.sinicon.org.br
ALUMINUM ABAL - Associação Brasileira do Alumínio Tel: (5511) 5904-6450 www.abal.org.br AUTOMOTIVE SINDIPEÇAS – Sindicato Nacional das Indústrias de Componentes para Veículos Automotores Tel: (5511) 3848-4848 www.sindipecas.org.br AUTOMAKERS ANFAVEA – Associação Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veículos Automotores Tel: (5511) 2193-7800 www.anfavea.com.br BEVERAGE Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Refrigerantes e de Bebidas Não Alcoólicas Tel: (5521) 2217-5400 www.abir.org.br CEMENT Sindicato Nacional das Indústrias do Cimento Tel: (5521) 2531-1314 www.snic.org.br CERAMICS Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica Tel: (5511) 3768-7110 www.abceram.org.br CHEMICALS Associação Brasileira da Indústria Química e Produtos Derivados Tel: (5511) 2148-4700 www.abiquim.org.br
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CORRUGATED CARDBOARD Associação Brasileira do Papelão Ondulado Tel: (5511) 3538-2276 www.abpo.org.br DAIRY PRODUCTS Sindicato da Indústria de Laticínios e Produtos Derivados Tel:(5551)3211-1111 www.sindilat.com.br DENTAL, MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT Assoc. Bras. Ind. de Artigos e Equipamentos Odontológicos, Médicos e Hospitalares e de Laboratório Tel: (5511) 3285-0155 www.abimo.org.br ELECTRICAL AND ELETRONIC EQUIPMENT Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Aparelhos Elétricos e Eletrônicos Tel: (5511) 2175-0000 www.abinee.org.br ELECTRICAL ENERGY Sindicato da Indústria de Energia Elétrica no Estado de São Paulo Tel: (5511) 3881-1120 www.siesp.org.br FIBERS Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Fibras Artificiais e Sintéticas Tel: (5511) 3823-6161 www.abrafas.org.br FOOD Associação Bras. das Indústrias da Alimentação Tel: (5511) 3030-1353 www.abia.org.br
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Associação Brasileira dos Exportadores e Importadores de Bebidas e Alimentos Tel: (5511)5571-7290 www.aabba.org.br
PHAMACEUTICALS Sindicato da Indústria e Produtos Farmacêuticos de São Paulo Tel: (5511) 3897-9779 www.sindusfarma.org.br
FOUNDRIES ABIFA - Associação Brasileira de Fundição Tel: (5511) 3549-3344 www.abifa.org.br
PLASTICS Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Plástico Tel: (5511) 3060-9686 www.abiplast.org.br
IRON Sindicato da Indústria de Artefatos de Ferro, Metais e Ferramentas em Geral, no Estado de São Paulo Tel: (5511) 3251-5411 www.sinafer.org.br
PRINTING Associação Brasileira da Indústria Gráfica Tel: (5511) 5087-7777 www.abigraf.org.br
PRECIOUS STONES Sindicato da Indústria de joalheria, bijuteria e lapidação de gemas do estado de São Paulo Tel: (5511) 3016-5850 www.ibgm.com.br LEATHER Sindicato da Indústria de Artefatos de Couro do Estado de São Paulo Tel: (5511) 3259-3251 www.sinacouro.org.br MACHINES Associação Brasileira de Máquinas e Equipamentos Tel: (5511) 5582-6311 www.abimaq.org.br OILS Associação Brasileira das Inds. de Óleos Vegetais Tel: (5511) 5536-0733 www.abiove.com.br PAINTS Associação Brasileira dos Fabricantes de Tintas Tel: (5511) 3054-1480 www.abrafati.com.br PAPER Sindicato da Indústria de Artefatos de Papel, Papelão e Cortiça de São Paulo Tel: (5511) 3238-1953 www.siapapeco.com.br Associação Nacional dos Fabricantes de Papel e Celulose Tel: (5511) 3018-7800 www.bracelpa.org.br
RAILWAY AND HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT Sindicato Interestadual da Indústria de Materiais e Equipamentos Ferroviários Tel: (5511) 3289-9166 www.simefre.org.br RUBBER Sindicato de Artefatos de Borracha no Estado de São Paulo Tel: (5511) 3251-2999 www.borracha.com.br SECURITY Sindicato da Indústria de Material de Segurança Tel: (5511) 3361-9355 www.sindiseg.com.br TOYS Associação Brasileira de Fabricantes de Brinquedos Tel: (5511) 3045-3710 www.abrinq.com.br TRADE AEB – Associação do Comércio Exterior do Brasil Tel: (5521) 2544-0048 www.aeb.org.br CNC – Confederação Nacional do Comércio Tel: (5521) 3804-9200 www.cnc.com.br Associação Brasileira das Empresas Comerciais Exportadoras Tel: (5511) 3938-9400 www.abece.com.br
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Country Goverment Agencies PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLLIC Palácio do Planalto Brasília/DF 70150-900 Tel: (61) 3411-1221 Fax: (61) 3411-1222 www.planalto.gov.br pr@planalto.gov.br
MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT, INDUSTRY AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. J Brasília/DF 70056-900 Tel: (61) 3329-7000 www.desenvolvimento.gov.br
MINISTRY OF MINES AND ENERGY Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. U Brasília/DF 70065-900 Tel: (61) 3317-1000 Fax: (61) 3226-4345 www.mme.gov.br
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, PECUARY AND SUPPLY Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. D Brasília/DF 70043-900 Tel: (61) 3218-2828 www.agricultura.gov.br
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND HUNGER COMBAT Esplanada dos Ministérios Bl. C - 5º andar Brasília/DF 70046-900 Tel: (61) 3313-1822 / 3313-1553 www.assistenciasocial.gov.br
MINISTRY OF PLANNING, BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. K Brasília/DF 70040-900 Tel: (61) 3429-4343 Fax: (61) 3224-4032 www.planejamento.gov.br
MINISTRY OF CITIES Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. A Brasília/DF 70050-901 Tel: (61) 2108-1000 www.cidades.gov.br
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Bl. L -Gabinete Brasília/DF 70047-900 Tel: (61) 3410-3618 www.mec.gov.br
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL WELFARE Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. F Brasília/DF 70059-900 Tel: (61) 3317-5000 www.previdencia.gov.br
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Esplanada dos Ministérios Bl. E - 4º andar- sala 496 Brasília/DF 70067-900 Tel: (61) 3321-8886 www.mct.gov.br
MINISTRY OF SPORT Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. A Brasília/DF 70054-906 Tel: (61) 3217-1800 www.esporte.gov.br
MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. H Brasília/DF 70170-900 Tel: (61) 3411-6161 www.mre.gov.br
MINISTRY OF TREASURY Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. P Brasília/DF 70048-900 Tel: (61) 3412-3000 www.fazenda.gov.br
MINISTRY OF HEALTH Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. G Brasília/DF 70058-900 Tel: (61) 3315-2425 www.saude.gov.br
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. E Brasília/DF 70062-900 Tel: (61) 3322-9216 www.integracao.gov.br
MINISTRY OF LABOR Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. F Brasília/DF 70059-900 Tel: (61) 3317-6000 www.trabalho.gov.br
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. T Brasília/DF 70062-900 Tel: (61) 3429-3000 www.justica.gov.br
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTS Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. R Brasília/DF 70044-900 Tel: (61) 3311-7000 www.transportes.gov.br
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. B Brasília/DF 70053-900 Tel: (61) 3317-1000 www.mma.gov.br
MINISTRY OF TOURISM Esplanada dos Ministérios Bloco U - 2 e 3º andares Brasília/DF 70065-900 Tel: (61) 3321-8077 www.turismo.gov.br
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. R Brasília/DF 70044-900 Tel: (61) 3311-6000 www.mc.gov.br MINISTRY OF CULTURE Esplanada dos Ministérios Bl. B - 3º andar Brasília/DF 70068-900 Tel: (61) 3316-2000 www.cultura.gov.br MINISTRY OF DEFENSE Esplanada dos Ministérios - Bl. Q Brasília/DF 70049-900 Tel: (61) 3312-4000 www.defesa.gov.br MINISTRY OF AGRARIAN DEVELOPMENT Esplanada dos Ministérios Bl. A - Ala Norte Brasília/DF 70054-900 Tel: (61) 3411-7474 www.mda.gov.br 42
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US Consulates, Brazilian Chambers CONSULATE GENERAL OF UNITED STATES IN BRAZIL
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
U.S. Embassy SES - Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03 70403-900 - Brasilia, DF Phone: (55-61) 3312-7000 Fax: (55-61) 3212-7676 www.embaixada-americana.org.br/
BRAZILIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF FLORIDA P.O. Box 310038 Miami, FL 33231 Tel: (305) 579-9030 / (954) 965-1184 Fax: (305) 579-9756 / (954) 965-1187 www.brazilchamber.org
BRAZIL – US BUSINESS COUNCIL C/O CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE US 1615 H Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20062- 2000 Tel: (202) 463-5729 / Fax: (202) 463-3126 www.brazilcouncil.org
Recife Consulate Rua Gonçalves Maia, 163 Boa Vista 50070-060 - Recife, PE Phone: (55-81) 3416-3050 Fax: (55-81) 3231-1906 www.recife.usconsulate.gov
BRAZILIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SOUTHEAST, INC Georgia (Headquarters) P.O. Box 93411 Atlanta, GA 30377 Tel: 404-880-1551 http://www.bacc-ga.com/
CENTRAL FLORIDA BRAZILIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4630 South Kirkman Rd., Suite 183 Orlando, FL 32811 Tel: 407-610-7158 www.cfbacc.com
Rio de Janeiro Consulate Av. Presidente Wilson, 147- Castelo 20030-020 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ Phone: (55-21) 3823-2000 Fax: (55-21) 3823-2003 www.riodejaneiro.usconsulate.gov
BRAZILIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW YORK 509 Madison Avenue - Suite 304 New York, NY 10022 Tel: (212) 751-4691 / Fax: (212) 751-7692 www.brazilcham.com
São Paulo Consulate General Rua Henri Dunant, 500, Chácara Santo Antônio, São Paulo- SP, 04709-110 Mailing address: Rua Henry Dunant, 700, Chácara Santo Antônio, São Paulo- SP, 04709-110 Phone: (55-11) 5186-7000 After-hours: (55-11) 5181-8730 Fax: (55-11) 5186-7199 www.saopaolo.usconsulate.gov
BRAZILIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF TEXAS 10700 Richmond Ave., Suite 315 Houston, Texas 77042 Tel: (713) 454-7954 www.braziltexas.org BRAZIL - CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 8484 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 515 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Tel: (310) 598-7502 www.brazilcalifornia.com BRAZIL-TAMPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.braziltampa.org
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Brazilian Consulates in the US Consulate General of Brazil in Miami, FL 3150 SW 38th Avenue, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33146 Tel: (305) 285-6200 Fax: (305) 285-6229 E-mail: cg.miami@itamaraty.gov.br http://miami.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta, GA 3500 Lenox Road, Suite 800 Atlanta, GA 30326 Tel: (404) 949-2400 Fax: (404) 949-2402 Email: cg.atlanta@itamaraty.gov.br http://atlanta.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ Consulate General of Brazil in Boston, MA 175 Purchase Street Boston, MA 02110 Tel: (617) 542-4000 Fax: (617) 542-4318 E-mail: cg.boston@itamaraty.gov.br http://boston.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago, IL 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1850 Chicago, IL 60611 Tel: (312) 464-0244/464-0245 Fax: (312) 464-0299 E-mail: central.chicago@itamaraty.gov.br http://chicago.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ Consulate General of Brazil in Hartford, CT One Constitution Plaza, First Floor Hartford, CT 06103 Tel: (860) 760-3100 E-mail: cg.hartford@itamaraty.gov.br http://hartford.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/
Consulate General of Brazil in Houston, TX Park Tower North 1233 West Loop South, Suite 1150 Houston, TX 77027 Tel: (713) 961-3063 Fax: (713) 961-3070 E-mail: cg.houston@itamaraty.gov.br http://houston.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles, CA 8484 Willshire Boulevard, Suite 711/730 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Tel: (323) 651-2664 Fax: (323) 651-1274 E-mail: cg.langeles@itamaraty.gov.br http://losangeles.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ Consulate General of Brazil in New York, NY 225 East 41st. Street New York, NY 10017 Tel: (917) 777-7777 Fax: (212) 827-0225 E-mail: cg.novayork@itamaraty.gov.br http://novayork.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ Consulate General of Brazil in San Francisco, CA 300 Montgomery Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94104 Tel: (415) 981 8170 Fax: (415) 986-4625 E-mail: cg.saofrancisco@itamaraty.gov.br http://saofrancisco.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ Consulate General of Brazil in Washington, DC 1030 15th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 Tel: (202) 461-3000 Fax: (202) 461-3001 E-mail: cg.washington@itamaraty.gov.br http://cgwashington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/ Embassy of Brazil in Washington, DC 3006 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20008 Tel: (202) 238-2700 Fax: (202) 238-2827 http://washington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/
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International Assistance BRAZIL INDUSTRIES COALITION http://www.bic-us.org
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION www.sba.gov
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Division of Corporations www.dos.state.fl.us www.sunbiz.org
THE BEACON COUNCIL www.beaconcouncil.com
ENTERPRISE FLORIDA www.eflorida.com EXPORT IMPORT BANK (EXIM) www.exim.gov FLORIDA IMMIGRANT COALITION www.fiacfla.org/coalition.php FLORIDA CENSUS DATA http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12000.html FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT www.fdle.state.fl.us FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/ FLORIDA LICENSES www.myfloridalicense.com FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION www.fda.gov
THE OFFICIAL PORTAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA www.myflorida.com U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE www.customs.ustreas.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE www.florida-agriculture.com U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION www.usatrade.gov U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BureauofAlcohol,Tobacco,FirearmsandExplosives www.atf.gov U.S. EXPORT ASSISTANCE CENTER www.ita.doc.gov U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES www.uscis.gov WORLD TRADE CENTER www.worldtrade.org
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS www.mbdcsouthflorida.org
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A AB Catering, Inc. 4827 SW 196th Lane Southwest Ranches, FL 33332 Tel: (954) 499-7171 Fax: (954) 217-1341 http://www.abcatering.net Small Corporate Deborah Rosalem
Aballi Milne Kalil, P.A. 1 SE 3rd Ave., Suite 2250 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 373-6600 Fax: (305) 373-7929 http://www.aballi.com Small Corporate Carlos Osorio
ABBA - Associação Brasileira dos Exp/Imp de Alimentos/ Bebidas R. Machado Bitencourt 361, conj. 409 São Paulo, SP 04044-001 Tel: (5511) 5082-3862 Fax: (5511) 5571-7290 http://www.aabba.org.br Institutional Adilson Carvalho Raquel de Almeida Salgado
ABICAB Av. Paulista, 1313, 8º andar, conj. 809 São Paulo, SP 01311923 Tel: (5511) 3266-4366 Fax: (5511) 3266-4366 http://www.abicab.org.br Institutional Rafael Do Prado Ribeiro Getulio Ursulino Neto
AcheiUSA Newspaper 816 SE 9th St., Suite E Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 Tel: (954) 570-7568 Fax: (954) 419-9717 http://www.acheiusa.com Trustee Esterliz Mayer-Nunes Jorge Moreira Nunes Al Sousa
Acontece Magazine/ACM Productions 25 SE 2nd Ave., Suite 226 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 493-1217 http://www.acontece.com Small Corporate Ana Martins Antonio Martins
Adriana Hoyos 3371 NW 168th St. Miami, FL 33056 Tel: (305) 424-1088 http://www.adrianahoyos.com Large Corporate Ligia Carrion Giselle Jimenez
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts 1300 Biscayne Blvd., 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33132 Tel: (786) 468-2000 Fax: (786) 468-2002 http://www.arshtcenter.org Large Corporate Andrew Goldberg Tyrone Manning
ADT Security Services, LLC 10785 Marks Way Miramar, FL 33025 Tel: (609) 313-6329 homesecurity.adt.com Large Corporate Rigo Herrera Fabio Vallebona
AFIMAC Global 703 Waterford Way, Suite 520 Miami, FL 33126 Tel: (800) 554-4622 http://www.afimacglobal.com Patron Stephen Anderson Peter Martin Adrian Vergel
Air Projects Travel 1110 Brickell Ave., Suite 508 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (888) 298-6203 Fax: (305) 373-6562 http://www.brazilprojects.com Small Corporate Bruno Borghini Nathalie Borghini Thiago Braga
Akerman LLP One SE 3rd Ave., Suite 2500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 374-5600 Fax: (305) 374-5095 http://www.akerman.com Trustee Felipe Berer Pedro Freyre Daniel Jacobson Burton Landy Luis Perez Manuel Reyna Christine Welstead Rodrigo Salem
Amcham - Rio Praça Pio X, 15, 5º andar Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20040-020 Tel: (5521) 3213-9212 Fax: (5521) 2223-0438 http://www.amchamrio.com.br Institutional Henrique Rzezinski
Amcham - SP Rua da Paz, 1431 São Paulo, SP 04713-001 Tel: (5511) 5180-3804 Fax: (5511) 5180-3777 http://www.amcham.com.br Institutional Alexandre Silva
American Airlines 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 800 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 520-3487 Fax: (305) 520-3084 http://www.aa.com Patron Floriana Martinez Luis Montano Lina Santiago Christine Valls
Americas Economics Group 2926 W. Trade Ave. Miami, FL 33133 Tel: (305) 529-1056 Fax: (305) 445-6567 Small Corporate Bradford Williamson
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Americas Society/Council of the Americas 2655 Le Jeune Rd., 5th Floor Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 779-4816 Fax: (305) 445-0148 http://www.as-coa.org Institutional Nancy Anderson Madeleine Johnson
APEX Brasil 201 S Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1200 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 704-3500 Fax: (305) 704-3505 http://www.apexbrasil.com.br Patron Silvia Breda Pierson Gustavo Loreto Fernando Spohr
Apollon, Julien 16340 SW 89th Place Miami, FL 33157 Tel: (786) 301-0395 Academic Julien Apollon
Ascendo Resources 2 Alhambra Plaza, Suite 1220 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 423-1221 Ext.119 http://www.ascendo.com Small Corporate Gonzalo Guillen
Associação Comercial de São Paulo Rua Boa Vista 51 São Paulo, SP 01014-911 Tel: (5511) 3244-3322 Fax: (5511) 3244-3355 http://www.acsp.com.br Institutional Luis Marcio Aranha Alencar Burti
Associação Comercial do Rio de Janeiro Palácio do Comércio Rua Candelária, 9, 11º e 12º Andares Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20091-904 Tel: (21) 2514-1229 http://www.acrj.org.br Institutional Antenor Barros Marco Aurelio TBA
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Associação das Empresas de Comércio Internacional R. Alberto de Oliveira Santos 59 conj. 701 Vitória, ES 29010-250 Tel: (5527) 3223-2213 Fax: (5527) 3233 2598 http://www.aeci.com.br Institutional Paulo de Tarso
Atlantic Corporate Travel 9155 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1410 Miami, FL 33156 Tel: (305) 670-6550 Fax: (305) 670-9505 http://www.flyatlantictravel.com Large Corporate Maria Espinosa Madeline Martinez Jose Mauricio da Silveira
Atrade Forwarding Corp. 1950 NW 88th Court Miami, FL 33172 Tel: (305) 597-8382 Fax: (305) 597-7151 http://www.atrade.com Trustee Plinio Barbosa Raul Barbosa
Audicom, Inc. 2427 SW 23rd St. Miami, FL 33145 Tel: (305) 859-9624 Fax: (305) 858-7798 http://www.audicomglobal.com Small Corporate Magda Fernandez Robert Fernandez Mario Sotolongo
AXA Advisors LLC 9130 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1400 2 Datran Center Miami, FL 33156 Tel: (305) 670-8587 Fax: (305) 670-0073 http://www.heliomrocha.com Trustee Helio Rocha Cristine Dos Santos
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Azul Brazilian Airlines 526 SW 34th St., Building 6 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Tel: (786) 298-6024 https://www.voeazul.com.br/en/home Patron Gaston Rodriguez
B Baker & McKenzie 1111 Brickell Ave., 17th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 789-8900 Fax: (305) 789-8953 http://www.bakernet.com Large Corporate Rodrigo Castello Branco Leon Sacks Susie Belanger Daniela Fonseca Puggina
Banco do Brasil Americas 800 Brickell Ave., Suite 103 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 350-1100 http://www.bbamericas.com Trustee Antonio Cassio Segura Samuel Barbosa Orlando Contreras Luiz Lessa Angela Mota Gabriela Rondanin Fernando Vasconcellos
Banco do Estado Rio Grande do Sul S.A. (Banrisul) 1390 Brickell Ave., Suite 210 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 503-4131 Fax: (305) 371-9997 http://Banrisul.com.br Large Corporate Jorge Frank
Banco Itaú International 200 S Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 579-9766 Fax: (305) 577-8483 http://www.itauprivatebank.com Trustee Ericson Reis Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa Ana Dutra Renato Haramura Fred Machado George Moscoso Rogerio Souza
Bandeirante LLC 5201 Blue Lagoon Dr., Suite 845 Miami, FL 33126 Tel: (305) 629-3043 http://www.bandeirante.us Small Corporate Hans Bukow
Bank United 900 SE 3rd Ave., Suite 200 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Tel: (954) 712-2909 Fax: (954) 712-2883 http://www.bankunited.com Large Corporate Patricia Diniz Tatiana Eyzaguirre
Baptist Health Medical Group Miami Beach Wellness 1691 Michigan Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (305) 538-3828 Fax: (305) 538-1979 Patron Cindy Shaffer Arthur Agatston Daniel Cassis Chris Grant Islon Woolf
Bauducco Foods Inc. 13250 NW 25th St., Suite 101 Miami, FL 33182 Tel: (305) 477-9270 Fax: (305) 477-4703 http://www.bauducco.com Patron Kleber Borba Magdalena Lopez Stefano Mozzi Erik Volavicius
BBS International 355 Alhambra Cir., Suite 1550 C/O Genesis Inv. Advisers Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (786) 866-3700 Fax: (786) 866-3705 Small Corporate Renato Scaff Edson Ferreira da Silva Rodrigo Rego
BDO USA, LLP 1111 Brickell Ave., Suite 2801 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 381-8000 Fax: (305) 374-1135 http://www.bdo.com Large Corporate Ronaldo Totoli
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. 1 East Broward Blvd., Suite 1800 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Tel: (954) 985-4145 Fax: (954) 985-6812 http://www.bplegal.com Large Corporate Jennifer Bales Drake Scott Marcus Jennifer Santos Sily
Beshara Professional Association 555 Winderley Place, Suite 300 Orlando, FL 32751 Tel: (407) 571-6878 Fax: (407) 571-6879 http://besharapa.com Trustee Edward Beshara Andrea Almeida Robin Mulak Salvatore Picataggio Rosie Roden Ben Rust Catherine Baumann
Bicalho & Associados 1221 Brickell Ave., Suite 900 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 347-5144 Fax: (313) 291-2959 http://www.bicalho.com Small Corporate Renato Alves Pablo Oliveira Jose Vinicius
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Bilzin Sumberg 1450 Brickell Ave., 23rd Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 350-7279 http://www.bilzin.com Patron Jose Ferrer Karyl Argamsilla Javier F. Aviñó Jeffrey Gutchess Joseph Mamounas Melissa Pallett-Vasquez
Biox Corp. 6187 NW 167th St., H-17 Miami, FL 33015 Tel: (305) 825-8351 http://www.bio-xcorp.com Small Corporate Antonio Luiz Silva Miria Silva
Blackninja Comunicação Av. Eng. Antonio de Goes, 60 Sala 501 Recife, PE 51010-000 Tel: (5581) 8130-9103 http://www.blackninja.com.br Small Corporate Benjamin Azevedo
Blanca Commercial Real Estate 1450 Brickell Ave., Suite 2060 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 577-8850 Fax: (305) 577-8853 http://www.blancacre.com Small Corporate Tere Blanca Luciana Carvalho
Bloomingdales 19555 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, FL 33180 Tel: (305) 792-1175 Fax: (305) 251-4679 http://www.bloomingdales.com Large Corporate Daniel Borger Maria Magda de Quesada Jerry Wu
Brasil Classical 8950 SW 69 Court, Suite 312 Miami, FL 33156 Tel: (786) 285-9284 http://www.brasilclassical.com Institutional Simone Leitão
BRATECC Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce 14614 Falling Creek Drive, Suite 105 Houston, TX 77068 Tel: (281) 781-8969 Fax: (281) 781-8243 http://www.braziltexas.org Institutional Ruby Vazquez
Brazil Focus Cln 202, Bloco B., Sala 101 Brasilia, DF 70832-525 Tel: (5561) 3327-8085 Fax: (5561) 3327-8085 Institutional David Fleischer
Brazil Industries Coalition 2141 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite M Washington, DC 20007 Tel: (202) 471-4020 Fax: (202) 471-4024 http://www.bic-us.org Institutional Celia Feldpausch
Brazil-California Chamber of Commerce 8484 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 220 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Tel: (323) 370-6206 Fax: (323) 658-7402 http://www.brazilcalifornia.com Institutional Angela Rosenbach
Brazilian Law Office of José M. Carneiro da Cunha 1900 SW 3rd Ave. Miami, FL 33129 Tel: (305) 858-1099 Fax: (305) 858-9877 Small Corporate Jose Maria Carneiro da Cunha
Brazilian Soccer Training Center 20300 NE 24th Ave. Miami, FL 33180 Tel: (305) 865-8020 Fax: (305) 865-4382 http://www.bstcsoccer.com Small Corporate Katherine Breunig Martina Dessbesell Joao Moraes Davide Veglia
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Brazilian Voices 1792 Bell Tower Lane Pembroke Pines, FL 33326 Tel: (954) 217-1111 Fax: (954) 217-1111 http://www.brazilianvoices.org Institutional Beatriz Malnic Viviane Neves Loren Oliveira
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC 100 SE 2nd St., 34th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 347-4080 Fax: (305) 347-4089 http://www.bipc.com Large Corporate Matthew Feeley Richard Morgan Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriquez
Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce - Southeast P.O. Box 93411 Atlanta, GA 30377 Tel: (404) 880-1551 Fax: (404) 880-1555 http://www.bacc-ga.com Lucia Jennings Fabiana Xavier
Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan, Bradfute & Kohlman, P.A. 46 SW 1st St., Suite 200 Miami, FL 33130 Tel: (305) 679-9744 Fax: (305) 679-9745 http://www.buckner-shifrin.com Small Corporate Luisa Marques dos Santos
Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc. 509 Madison Ave., Suite 304 New York, NY 10022 Tel: (212) 751-4691 Fax: (212) 751-7692 http://www.brazilcham.com Institutional José Roberto Azevedo
Burg, David L. 1800 N. Bayshore Drive, Apt 2701 Miami, FL 33132 Tel: (305) 308-0955 Individual David L. Burg
Bringer Corporation 8351 NW 21st St. Miami, FL 33122 Tel: (305) 592-5427 Fax: (305) 592-6836 http://www.bringer.com Small Corporate Lucas Guerra de Castro Eduardo de Castro Filho Eduardo Guerra de Castro
Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Tel: (954) 522-5334 Fax: (954) 462-3541 http://www.browardcenter.org Large Corporate Maria do Carmo Fulfaro Jan Goodheart Kelley Shanley
Butuem, Sergio 1424 SE 12th St., Unit 2A Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Tel: (786) 354-1051 Academic Sergio Butuem
C Cantera & Associates 2300 Coral Way, Suite 200 Miami, FL 33145 Tel: (305) 856-0056 Fax: (305) 856-2030 Small Corporate Vivian Williams
Capital Guardian Wealth Management 1395 Brickell Ave., Suite 1500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 347-8740 Fax: (305) 347-8701 Large Corporate Luiz David Azambuja Justin Lowe Sandro Ramos 49
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Carlton Fields Jorden Burt 100 SE 2nd St., Suite 4200 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 530-0050 Fax: (305) 530-0055 http://www.carltonfields.com Large Corporate Robert Macaulay Andrew Markus William Rohrer
Caterpillar 701 Waterford Way, Suite 600 Miami, FL 33126 Tel: (305) 476-6889 Fax: (305) 476-6823 http://www.cat.com Large Corporate Elizabeth Cadavid Marcos Sallowicz
Center for Hemispheric Policy Jenkins 317 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 33124 Tel: (305) 284-9830 Fax: (305) 284-9871 http://www.miami.edu/chp Institutional Susan Kaufman Purcell
Center Group Corp. 3901 NW 79th Avenue, Suite 113 Doral, FL 33166 Tel: (305) 471-4870 Fax: (305) 675-2467 http://www.centergroup.com Patron Carlos Mariaca Miguel Mariaca German Segre
Centro Cultural Brasil-USA da Flórida 300 Aragon Ave., Suite 250 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 569-0078 Fax: (305) 376-8865 http://www.centroculturalbrasilusa.org Institutional Gloria Johnson Adriana Sabino
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CF Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce 5950 Lakehurst Dr. Suite 205 Lakehurst Building Orlando, FL 32819-8343 Tel: (407) 610-7158 http://www.cfbacc.wordpress.com Institutional Laiz Rodriguez Nelson Freitas Amy Litter Marcio Silva
Choaib, Paiva e Justo Advogados Associados Rua Padre João Manuel, 755, 8º Andar São Paulo, SP 01411-001 Tel: (5511) 3065-0006 Fax: (5511) 3065-0001 http://www.choaibpaiva.com.br Patron Samir Choaib Roberto Justo Marcos Ferraz de Paiva Marcela Rodriguez
Chris Brooks Realty, LLC 18188 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Tel: (786) 323-1200 Fax: (786) 323-1201 http://www.cbmia.com Small Corporate Christiane Brooks Lenize Mohor Solange Santos Churrasco Brasil 8781 SW 54 St. Miami, FL 33165 Tel: (305) 307-6607 Small Corporate Marcos Brazil Lucas Azevedo
Citco Corporate Services, Inc. 701 Brickell Ave., Suite 2600 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 577-0233 Fax: (305) 577-0235 http://www.citco.com Large Corporate Gustavo Gertzenstein Agustin Giavedoni Ernesto Mairhofer
Claudio Pozas Construções & Incorporações Ltda. Rua Padre Chagas 66, Unidade 707 Porto Alegre, RS 90570-080 Tel: (5551) 3222-1632 Fax: (5551) 3222-9744 http://www.claudiopozas.com.br Small Corporate Rafael Hoefel Pozas
Colombo & Hurd PL 1200 Brickell Ave., Suite 1860 Maimi, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 455-0590 Fax: (305) 448-5925 http://www.colombohurdlaw.com Small Corporate Carlos Colombo Joseli Pinginato Lilianai Torres
Confiança Logistics, LLC 11700 NW 102 Road, Suite 16 Medley, FL 33178 Tel: (305) 635-4949 Fax: (305) 635-3525 http://www.confiancamoving.com Trustee Mauro de Almeida do Nascimento Rodrigo Stegani Ricardo Balcker Lincoln Migandi Conrad Miami 1395 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 503-6545 Fax: (305) 503-6540 http://www.conradmiami.com Patron Philippe Thevenet Ana Falcon Jessica Gonzalez Patricia Pautynsky
Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Miami 3150 SW 38th Ave. Ground Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 Tel: (305) 285-6200 Fax: (305) 285-6229 http://miami.itamaraty.gov.br Honorary Amb. Helio Ramos Bruno Abreu Maria Afonso Zamith Fernando Arruda Maria Hilda Feitosa Bruno Rodrigues
Credit Agricole Private Banking 600 Brickell Ave., 37th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 375-7810 http://www.ca-miami.com Large Corporate Henrique da Fonte Filho Marco Aurelio Guerra de Sa Olivier Livenais
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Dartley Bank & Trust Limited The Caves Village, Building # 9 West Bay St., CB-13319 Nassau, NP Tel: (242) 327-8663 Fax: (242) 327-4709 Non Resident William Whitaker
DCOTA 1855 Griffin Road, Suite B482 Dania Beach, FL 33004 Tel: (954) 920-7997 http://www.dcota.com Large Corporate Julie Garcia John Garvalia
Delta National Bank & Trust Co. - Miami Branch 1221 Brickell Ave., 5th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 536-3131 Fax: (305) 358-1547 http://www.deltabank.net Large Corporate Rodrigo Da Cunha Rubens Ferraroni Jose Gambogi Davi Ivasco Paulo Lerner
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Deltacard Corp. 1215 Orange Ave., Suite 1110 Orlando, FL 32801 Tel: (407) 705-2019 http://www.beewebgroup.com Small Corporate Diego Sampaio Evaneide Sampaio Lizia Santos
Diageo 396 Alhambra Circle, Suite 750 Miami, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 476-7761 Fax: (305) 269-5006 http://www.diageo.com Trustee Alberto Gavazzi Patricia Ferreiro
Discover Brazil Tours, Inc. 13550 N Kendall Drive, Suite 260 Miami, FL 33186 Tel: (305) 382-9443 Fax: (305) 382-9446 http://www.discoverbraziltours.com Small Corporate Daniel Matheson Eliane Matheson
DLA Piper LLP (US) 200 S Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 423-8500 Fax: (305) 437-8131 http://www.dlapiper.com Trustee Ryan Coyle Elaine dos Santos Michael Silva Greg Weigand Ruby Banipal Craig Rasile
DMC 6328 Cocoa Lane Apollo Beach , FL 33572 Tel: (813) 579-9540 Fax: (877) 349-6086 http://www.YourDMC.com Small Corporate Jennifer Herz Eric Sanders
Drummond CPA, LLC 8 Faneuil Hall Market Place, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02109 Tel: (781) 770-0005 Fax: (866) 550-6705 http://www.drummondcpallc.com Small Corporate Michel de Amorim Carolina Cunha Bruno Drummond
Duane Morris LLP 200 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 3400 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 960-2200 Fax: (305) 960-2201 http://www.duanemorris.com Patron Hector Chichoni Harvey Gurland Scarlett Hirsberg Miriam Hyman Charles Shields
Dumonde Travel 168 SE 1 St., Suite 700 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 379-6844 Fax: (305) 379-6845 http://www.traveldm.com Small Corporate Andre Nunes
Dunkin’ Donuts 130 Royall St. Canton, MA 02021 Tel: (781) 737-5158 http://ddglobalfranchising.com Large Corporate Kat Cifuni Martha Flynn Patricia Halpin
E E. Rostov & Associates LLC 2601 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 605 Miami, FL 33133 Tel: (305) 567-2644 Fax: (786) 228-4928 Small Corporate Eugene Rostov
EAST, Miami 788 Brickell Plaza Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 712-7000 http://www.east-miami.com Patron Fernando Cerna Graziella Makdissi
Eastman Chemical Latin America, Inc. 9155 S Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1116 Miami, FL 33156 Tel: (305) 671-2813 Fax: (305) 671-2850 http://www.eastman.com Large Corporate Harold Hopwood Juan Carlos Parodi
EF International Language Center 2469 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33140 Tel: (305) 538-8581 http://www.ef.com Small Corporate Mey Lin Wong Andrea Wiley
Elite International Realty 16137 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, FL 33160 Tel: (305) 940-6611 Fax: (305) 940-6615 http://www.eliteinternational.com Small Corporate Leo Ickowicz Sara Galvez Daniel Ickowicz
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Embaixada do Brasil em Washington 3006 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 Tel: (202) 238-2828 Fax: (202) 238-2827 http://washington.itamaraty.gov.br/ en-us/ Institutional Emb.LuizAlbertoFigueiredoMachado Rubens Gama Eutimia Lima
Embraer Holding, Inc. 276 SW 34th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Tel: (954) 359-3700 Fax: (954) 359-3701 http://www.embraer.com Trustee Gary Spulak Cenira Infante Chris Appleton Aloisio Lopes David Balloff Luciano Froes Cinthia Pistone Alyssa Ten Eyck
Employer Organização de Recursos Humanos Ltda Chemin, 117 Roça Grande Colombo, PR 83401-550 Tel: (5541) 3312-1200 Fax: (5541) 3312-1231 http://www.employer.com.br Large Corporate Marcos Aurélio Silva Vânia Montenegro Luciana Pires Tereza Sanchez Ferreira
ENGEL & VÖLKERS Miami 1221 Brickell Ave., Suite 1500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 443-2424 Fax: (305) 443-2226 http://miami.evusa.com/ Small Corporate Jose Luis Bueno Thomas Hofmann Syama Reyes
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Enterprise Florida 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 610 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 808-3660 http://www.enterpriseflorida.com Institutional Manny Mencia Ilona Vega
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Inc. 800 S. Douglas Road, Suite 940 North Tower Coral Gables , FL 33134 Tel: (305) 447-6750 http://www.EMRISK.com Small Corporate Patricia Roth
ERC Consultants, Inc. 19333 Collins Ave., Suite 2310 Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Tel: (917) 608-5645 Fax: (305) 931-8021 http://www.erc-consultants.com Small Corporate David Charner Alexander Charner Bárbara Martínez
Erick Magno, P.L. 1401 Brickell Ave., Suite 500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 379-4400 Fax: (305) 379-4802 http://www.magnolaw.com Small Corporate Erick Magno
Ernst & Young, LLP 201 S Biscayne Blvd., Suite 3000 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 358-4111 Fax: (305) 415-1411 http://www.ey.com Large Corporate Christina Innocenzi
Escobar Advocacia Av. Marquês de Olinda, 126, sala 503 Recife Antigo , PE 50030-901 Tel: (5581) 3031-5363 http://www.escobaradvocacia.com.br Small Corporate Gustavo Escobar Renata Escobar
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F FedEx Express Latin America & Caribbean 701 Waterford Way, Suite 1000 Miami, FL 33126 Tel: (786) 388-2600 Fax: (786) 388-9940 http://www.fedex.com Patron Marilyn Blanco-Reyes Julio Colomba Matthew Davies Guilherme Gatti Francisco Santeiro
Felsberg Advogados 801 Brickell Ave., Suite 900 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 789-6613 http://www.felsberg.com.br Trustee Thomas Felsberg Claudia Maniaci Evy Marques Thiago Medagila Luciana Soledade
FIBA - Florida International Bankers Association 80 SW 8th St., Suite 2505 Miami, FL 33130 Tel: (305) 579-0086 Fax: (305) 579-0969 http://www.fiba.net Institutional Matthew Bennett Oscar Enriquez
Fidelity Translations 1110 Brickell Ave., Suite 609 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 377-4377 Fax: (305) 377-8355 http://www.fidelitytranslations.com Small Corporate Deepak Aildasani Aurea Faria
First Brazilian Baptist Church of South Florida 1103 NE 33 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33064 Tel: (954) 783-0119 Fax: (954) 781-1619 http://www.pibflorida.org Honorary Silair Almeida
FITA - Federation of International Trade Assoc. 11654 Plaza America Drive, Suite 120 Reston, VA 20190 Tel: (703) 620-1588 Fax: (703) 620-4922 http://www.fita.org Institutional Kimberly Park
Florida Chamber of Commerce 136 S Bronough St. Tallahassee, FL 32301 Tel: (850) 521-1200 http://www.flchamber.com Frank Ryll Spencer Taube
Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association 8228 NW 14th St. Doral, FL 33126 Tel: (305) 499-9490 Fax: (305) 499-9491 http://www.fcbf.com Institutional Barbara Pimentel
Florida Luxurious Properties 2438 East Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Tel: (954) 761-1312 Fax: (800) 655-4790 http://www.fortlauderdaleglobal.com Small Corporate Jose Gouvea
Florida/Brazil Institute at the University of Florida 319 Grinter Hall, PO Box 115530 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 Tel: (352) 273-4723 Fax: (352) 392-7682 http://www.latam.ufl.edu/flbz Institutional Emilio Bruna Mary Risner
Fogo de Chão Churrascaria 836 First Street Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (305) 672-0011 Fax: (305) 672-0085 http://www.fogo.com Large Corporate Ashley Young Kelly Griffin Elmir Bernardon Leandro Dal Puppo Andrew Feldman Josh Wood
Footprints Foundation 4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 470 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 573-8423 Fax: (305) 854-2980 http://www.footprints-foundation.org Lorna Owens
Four Seasons Hotel & Edge Steak and Bar 1435 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 358-3535 Fax: (305) 358-7758 http://www.fourseasons.com/miami Trustee Stephanie Cardelle Justina Harriott Doug Kaminski Andrew Miele Amália Spinelli Timana
Fowler, White, Burnett P.A. 1395 Brickell Ave., 14th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 789-9200 Fax: (305) 789-9201 http://www.fowler-white.com Patron John Friedhoff Richard Razook
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP One Alhambra Plaza, Suite 600 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 774-5800 Fax: (305) 774-6666 http://www.fragomen.com Large Corporate Denise Gavica-Perez Enrique Gonzalez
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G G4 801 Brickell Ave., Suite 900 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 755-7456 http://www.g4americas.com Patron Ricardo Bevilacqua Claudete Madalozzo Rodrigo Sonoda Ana Luísa Taranto
GCI Worldwide Corporation 401 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1400 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Tel: (954) 522-4410 Fax: (954) 315-4691 http://www.gciwcorp.com Small Corporate Giselle Cheminand
Genesis Corporation 3191 Coral Way, Suite 614 Miami, FL 33146 Tel: (305) 648-5070 Fax: (321) 248-0127 http://www.consultgenesis.com Small Corporate Joseph Forte Alexandre Moreira Gerry Tompkins
Global Franchise Latin America 201 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite1200 Miami, FL 33231 Tel: (855) 456-3796 http://www.globalfranchise.com.br Small Corporate Wagner Almeida Paulo Mauro
Global Recruiters of Brickell 444 Brickell Ave., Suite 230 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (786) 261-0554 Fax: (786) 261-0555 http://www.grnbrickell.com Patron Sinval De Medeiros
Globenet 200 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1700 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Tel: (561) 314-0500 Fax: (561) 314-0510 http://www.globenet.net Patron Luiz Alonso Erick Contag Bruno Giovenazzi
Gran Turismo Enterprise Inc. 2769 NW 82 Ave. Doral, FL 33122 Tel: (786) 703-5391 Fax: (786) 703-5392 http://gtexotics.com Small Corporate Martha Barbosa Marcelo Callegari
GOFLY LLC Opa-Locka Executive Airport Orion Jet Center, 14850 NW 44th Ct. Opa-Locka, FL 33054 Tel: (305) 420-5741 http://www.goflytours.com Small Corporate Gerard Donel Beatrice Martins Carlos Martins
Granero Moving 25 SE 2nd Ave., Suite 550 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 960-9997 http://www.graneromoving.com Large Corporate Patrick Ohara
Golin 777 Brickell Ave., Suite 1390 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (917) 912-0365 http://www.golin.com Large Corporate Ian Abrams Flavia Vigio
Gomm & Smith P.A. 175 SW 7th St., Suite 2110 Miami, FL 33130 Tel: (305) 856-7723 Fax: (786) 220-8361 http://www.smintlaw.com Small Corporate Mauricio Gomm dos Santos Diego Gosis Quinn Smith
Gostei Foods 1450 NW 78th Ave. Doral, FL 33126 Tel: (786) 448-8724 http://www.gosteifoods.com Small Corporate Benno Tross Aline Fernandes
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau 701 Brickell Ave., Suite 2700 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 539-3082 Fax: (305) 539-2997 http://www.miamiandbeaches.com Large Corporate Ali Bibeau Silvia M. Colucci Gisela Marti
Guimaraes, Renato 1200 West Ave., Suite 1405 Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (305) 534-8289 Individual Renato Guimarães
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H Hamburg Sud North America, Inc. 8333 NW 53rd St., Suite 500 Doral, FL 33166 Tel: (954) 874-0224 Fax: (954) 761-2656 http://www.us.hamburgsud.com Large Corporate Adilson da Silva Poul Hestbaeck Mathias Staübli
Harley-Davidson 3470 NW 82nd Ave., Suite 900 Doral, FL 33122 Tel: (305) 421-9363 http://www.harley-davidson.com Trustee Sean Cummings Filipa Rio Fabiano Belli Tony Dent Ignacio Isusi Karina Jaramillo-Saa Edward Moreland
HCMX LLC 110 SE 6th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Tel: (954) 541-9712 http://www.hcmx.com.br Small Corporate Mauro Calesco Kaio Gonçalves Marcelo Lanzoni Bruno Roquete
Hernandez & Company, CPAs 2320 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 444-8800 Fax: (305) 444-8010 http://www.floridacpa.com Large Corporate Nicole Cunningham Catalina Duarte Armando Hernandez
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Hill International, Inc. Courvoisier Center 2 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 600 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 468-4900 Fax: (305) 468-4919 http://www.floridacpa.com Patron Felipe Gutierrez Tracy Doyle Frank Giunta Bill Thomas
Hirzel & Dreyfuss, P.A. 2333 Brickell Ave., Suite A1 Miami, FL 33129 Tel: (305) 615-1617 Fax: (305) 615-1585 http://www.hirzeldreyfuss.com Small Corporate Andre Dreyfuss Leon Hirzel
Hollywood Education & Literacy Project Miami 13828 SW 56th St. Miami, FL 33175 Tel: (305) 752-4003 http://HELPmiami.org Small Corporate Tamara Batalha Barbara Rivera
Hotel Indigo Miami Dadeland 7600 North Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33156 Tel: (305) 595-6000 http://www.miamidadelandhotel.com Large Corporate Donna Candreva Denise Nunez Diane Rodriguez
HSBC Bank USA 1441 Brickell Ave., Suite 1001 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (954) 643-7996 Fax: (212) 382-5563 http://www.us.hsbc.com Patron Christiano Marchesini Derick Duchodni Felipe Tolomelli Barbara Dettmer Rafael De Paoli David Gunst Thomas Nicolakakos Vincent Deluca
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Hunton & Williams LLP 1111 Brickell Ave., Suite 2500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 810-2500 Fax: (305) 810-2460 http://www.hunton.com Patron Fernando Alonso Sam Danon Michelle Martinez Reyes Urieal Mendieta
I IMAGIC BRASIL 2665 S Bayshore Drive, Suite 710 Miami, FL 33133 Tel: (305) 517-3316 http://www.imagicbrasil.com.br Small Corporate Leonardo Costa Vania Mancelo Cristiana Signorelli
Inffinito Foundation 330 86th St., #6 Miami Beach, FL 33141 Tel: (305) 600-3347 Fax: (305) 479-2890 http://www.inffinito.com Small Corporate Adriana Dutra Claudia Dutra Neuza Farache Viviane Spinelli
Intercontinental & Toro Toro Miami 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 372-4710 Fax: (305) 372-4477 http://www.torotoromiami.com Large Corporate Fabiana Souza
Intercorp International Ltd. 45 Pont St. London, UK SW1X 0 BD Tel: (5521) 3282-5288 Fax: (5521) 3282-5483 http://www.intercorp.us.com Trustee Leonardo Braune Carolina Ribeiro
InvestMetrix LLC 6735 Conroy Road, Suite 316 Orlando, FL 32835 Tel: (407) 910-2910 Fax: (407) 910-2910 http://www.investmetrix.com Small Corporate Sandro Endler
ISN TELCOM - IP FONE 1035 NE 125th St., Suite 300 North Miami, FL 33161 Tel: (305) 994-8080 Fax: (786) 999-0406 Large Corporate Damian Chmielewski Jorge Loureiro
J Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce 3 Independent Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 Tel: (904) 366-6690 Fax: (904) 353-6343 http://www.jacksonvillechamber.org Institutional Daniel Davis
Jacob L. Ratzan, P.A. 1450 Brickell Ave., Suite 2600 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (786) 406-1744 Fax: (786) 406-1745 http://www.ratzanlaw.com Small Corporate Gisela Ades JosĂŠ A. Cordero Jacob Ratzan
JADE Associates Miami 100 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 500 Miami, FL 33132 Tel: (305) 579-0220 Fax: (305) 468-3956 http://www.jade-associates.com Small Corporate Jair Harkatz Sainclair Piera Olivier Sureau
JADE Photoart 16507 Diamond Head Drive Weston, FL 33331 Tel: (954) 881-2112 http://www.jadephotoart.com Small Corporate Andrea Felizardo Toddy Holland Jade Matarazzo
Jeffrey Group, LLC 1111 Lincoln Road, Suite 800 Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (305) 860-1000 Fax: (305) 532-2590 http://www.jeffreygroup.com Large Corporate Martin Bidegaray Brian Burlingame Daniel Diaz Sarah Stern
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Johnson & Johnson 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 450 Miami, FL 33126 Tel: (305) 261-3500 Fax: (305) 261-1899 http://www.jnj.com Large Corporate Jose Luiz Azevedo Antonio Ferreira
K K&L Gates LLP 200 S Biscayne Blvd, Suite 3900 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 539-3300 Fax: (305) 358-7095 http://www.klgates.com Large Corporate Carol C. Lumpkin Christopher Tillson
Kaufman, Rossin & Co. 2699 S Bayshore Drive, Suite 300 Miami, FL 33133 Tel: (305) 858-5600 http://www.kaufmanrossin.com Large Corporate Claudia Low Carlos Somoza Maria Toledo
Kenworth of South Florida 2909 S Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Tel: (954) 523-5484 http://kenworthsf.com/ Large Corporate Todd Hays Ludmila Manin David Manin
Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce 88 West McIntyre St., Suite 100 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Tel: (305) 361-5207 Fax: (305) 361-9411 http://www.keybiscaynechamber.org Institutional Kathye Susnjer
KPMG LLP 200 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2000 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 358-2300 http://www.kpmg.com Patron Devon Bodoh Murilo Mello Adriano Mucelli Alfonso Pallete Ivan Velez
Kurkin Brandes LLP 18851 NE 29th Ave., Suite 303 Aventura, FL 33180 Tel: (305) 929-8500 Fax: (305) 503-8935 http://www.kb-attorneys.com Small Corporate Alex Kurkin Stacy Santiago
L L’ Entrecote de Paris LLC http://www.lentrecotedeparisusa.com Small Corporate Giulianna Carbonari Meneghello Silvio Meneghello Samuel Oliveira
LATAM Airlines Group 6500 NW 22nd St. Miami, FL 33122 Tel: (866) 435-9526 Fax: (305) 263-6735 http://www.tamairlines.com Trustee Manoel Suhet Pablo Chiozza Ciro Correa Megan Kat Williams Silvana Mandelli Ana Maria Monteiro Joseph Stone Ursula Velarde
Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University Latin American & Caribbean Center ModestoMaidiqueCampus,DM353 Miami, FL 33199 Tel: (305) 348-2894 Fax: (305) 348-3593 http://lacc.fiu.edu Patron Jerry Haar Frank Mora Ronald Parente Liesl Picard Augusta Vono
Laureum Group 255 Alhambra Circle, Suite 835 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (786) 441-5759 http://www.laureumgroup.com Small Corporate Virginia Sanchez
Law Office of Kravitz & Guerra, PA 800 Brickell Ave., Suite #701 Miami, FL Tel: (305) 372-0222 Fax: (305) 372-0400 Small Corporate Daniela Gonzalez Genilde Guerra Robert Kravitz
Law Office of Rafael De Araujo, P.A. 1221 Brickell Ave., Suite 900 Miami, Fl 33131 Tel: (305) 542-6899 Fax: (305) 424-5416 http://www.dearaujolaw.com Small Corporate Rafael de Araujo
Law Office of Ramon de la Cabada, P.A. 1101 Brickell Ave., Suite 1103 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 443-7100 http://www.ramondelacabada.com Small Corporate Maria Cano Ramon de la Cabada Maite Garcia
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LCR Capital Partners, LLC 501 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 410 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (203) 883-1940 http://www.lcrcapital.com Small Corporate Rogelio Caceres Patrick Findaro Suresh Rajan
Leblon Cachaça 41 West 25th St., 5th floor New York, NY 10010 Tel: (212) 741-2675 http://www.lebloncachaca.com Small Corporate Whitney Brown-Cross
Leite, Juliana 950 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2911 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 877-7613 Fax: (305) 372-0189 Individual Juliana Leite
Leiva, Tirso 780 NE 69th St., Apt. 1905 Miami, FL 33138 Tel: (305) 347-1647 Fax: (305) 415-5134 Individual Tirso Leiva
Lexor Miami, Inc. 2371 NW 20th St. Miami, FL 33142 Tel: (305) 633-0950 http://www.lexormiami.com Small Corporate Ahmet Ceran Gisele Oliveira
Lider IT Services Corp. 12595 SW 137th Ave., Suite 209 Miami, FL 33186 Tel: (305) 675-4183 Fax: (305) 971-3977 http://www.liderit.net Small Corporate Robson Dos Santos Sonia Dos Santos
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Littler Global 333 SE 2nd Ave., Suite 2700 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 400-7500 http://www.littler.com Large Corporate Renata Neeser Omar Suarez Dianne Weber
Lopez Levi & Associates CPA, PA. 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 501 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 774-2945 Fax: (305) 774-1504 http://www.lopezlevipa.com Patron Joshua Hanover Ray Lopez-Levi Lourdes Mansour
Luque Trading, Inc. 40 SW 13th St., Suite 202 Miami, FL 33130 Tel: (786) 275-6427 http://www.luquetrading.com Small Corporate Christian Luque
Luxury Living Realty 1111 Lincoln Road, Suite 400 Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (305) 343-5830 Fax: (786) 228-0900 http://www.luxurylivingrealty.net Small Corporate Karla Abaunza Cathy Corrigan Perez Valeria Kelly
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M MAC Branding Consulting Rua 18 n 21, Apt. 201 Ituiutaba, MG 38300-072 Tel: (343) 269-5210 http://www.mac.ppg.br Small Corporate Marcia Amaral Marco Aurelio Oliveira Celso Vilela Guimarães
Marchi, Armando 1111 Crandon Blvd., C1201 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Tel: (305) 877-0481 Individual Armando Marchi
Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences 17201 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Tel: (786) 787-7205 http://www.marinapalms.com Small Corporate Tatiana Costa George Helmstetter Pedro Utermohl
MasterCard 801 Brickell Ave., Suite 1200 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 539-2372 Fax: (305) 539-2333 http://www.mastercard.com Trustee Eduardo Santos Cati Dias Cinthya Guevara
Mattos Filho Advogados AlamedaJoaquimEugeniodeLima, 447 São Paulo, SP 01403-001 Tel: (5511) 3147-7600 Fax: (5511) 3147-7770 http://www.mattosfilho.com.br Patron Andréa Bazzo Lauletta Daniel Calhman Miranda Glaucia Maria Lauletta Frascino Maria IsabelTostes da Costa Bueno Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias
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Medialink Comunicação M LTDA Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2012, conj. 1 São Paulo, SP 01451-000 Tel: (5511) 3817-2131 Fax: (5511) 3817-2131 http://www.medialink.com.br Small Corporate Raul Fagundes Neto Renata Saud
Merchant e Solutions A Cielo Company 3600 Bridge Parkway, Suite 102 Redwood City, CA 94065 Tel: (954) 702-1256 http://merchantesolutions.com Small Corporate Scott Conti Jodi Durst Felix Torres
Miami-Dade Aviation Development P. O. Box 025504 Miami, FL 33102-5504 Tel: 305-876-7300 Fax: 305-876-7615 http://www.miami-airport.com/ Patron Gregory C. Owens
Miami Dade Community College/ FL. Brazil Institute 300 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33132 Tel: (305) 237-2533 Fax: (305) 237-2949 http://www.mdc.edu Institutional
Miami DDA 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2929 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 579-6675 http://www.miamidda.com Patron Sonja Bogensperger Alyce Robertson Amy Lawrence
Miami Personal Training 5600 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33140 Tel: (305) 290-7478 http://www.miamipersonaltraining. org Small Corporate Max Bruni Shantih Coro Sanders Omushebi
Ministério das Relações Exteriores Esplanada dos Ministérios, Anexo I Brasília, DF 70170-900 Tel: (5561) 3411-9685 Fax: (5561) 3411-9488 Institutional
Moneycorp Inc 7380 W Sand Lake Road, Suite 410 Orlando, FL 32819 Tel: (407) 352-5890 http://www.moneycorp.com/usa Trustee Kelly Cutchin Alessandra DeFaria Ligia Root Juliana Scolari
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N Neeleman, Gary J. 825 N 300 West, Suite 421W Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Tel: (801) 363-4936 Honorary Gary Neeleman
Nelson Slosbergas, P.A. 1110 Brickell Ave., Suite 310 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 374-0030 Fax: (305) 374-2855 http://www.miami-intl-law.com Small Corporate Steven Pessoa Nelson Slosbergas Stephen Slosbergas
Nespresso N Miami Ave. Suite 2834 Miami, FL 33127 Tel: (305) 576-5810 Fax: (305) 576-5810 http://www.Nespresso.com/pro Large Corporate Andre Carvalho Sebastian Petro Sergio Trejos
New York Life Insurance Company 1300 Concord Terrace Sunrise, FL 33323 Tel: (954) 958-4302 Fax: (305) 263-1235 http://www.newyorklife.com Large Corporate Leandro Araujo Juan Jose Calvo Loyda Molina-Pagan
Newport Board Group 8647 NW 1st Lane Miami, FL 33126 Tel: (941) 264-7100 Small Corporate Guy Kennett Oscar Rospigliosi Fabio Tominaga
Nexus Insurance Solutions 14115 S. Dixie Hwy, Suite H Palmetto Bay, FL 33176 Tel: (305) 964-7110 http://www.nexusinsurancesolutions. com Patron Mara Calvin Helma Walker Thomas Walker
Nike do Brasil Comércio e Participações Ltda. Rua Werner Siemens, 111, Prédio 1 1º e 2º Pavimentos, Lapa São Paulo, SP 05069-010 Tel: (5511) 2739-6382 http://www.nike.com Trustee Guilherme Athia Cinthia Battilani Marina Fernandes Viviana Gebara
O Oasis Collections 1444 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 223 Miami, FL 33132 Tel: (786) 219-2058 http://www.oasiscollections.com Large Corporate Thais Luporini Carolina Ramirez Parker Stanberry
Odebrecht USA 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1000 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 341-8800 Fax: (305) 569-1500 http://www.odebrecht.com Patron Jairo Flor Gilberto Neves
OneLimo Alliance 1000 5th St., Suite 200 Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (305) 704-3261 Fax: (305) 731-2221 http://www.onelimoalliance.com Small Corporate Gonzalo Fernandez Jose Ferreira Catherine Road
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P Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 800 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Tel: (561) 233-3032 Fax: (561) 233-3009 http://www.palmbeachfl.com Large Corporate Eda Ruddock Rodrigo Trujillo
Panamex, Inc. 15063 SW 144th Place Miami, FL 33186 Tel: (305) 235-0101 Fax: (305) 235-0106 http://www.panamex.com Small Corporate Christian Klingenschmid Eugen Klingenschmid
Paulo Miranda, P.A. 1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2406 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 456-3752 Fax: (305) 456-6342 Trustee Luiz Miranda Paulo Miranda Renato Pinto e Silva Renata Sena
PDS Tech, Inc. 1925 W John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 550 Irving, TX 75063 Tel: (214) 647-9600 http://www.pdstech.com Large Corporate Cash Nickerson
Petre, George 2263 SW 37th Ave., Apt. 622 Miami, FL 33145 Tel: (206) 383-8510 Academic George Petre
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Photography by Ronira 445 SW 10th St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Tel: (954) 786-3062 Fax: (954) 783-1747 http://www.ronira.com Small Corporate Janice Cristofolini Ronira Fruhstuck
Piquet Law Firm 801 Brickell Ave., Suite 1610 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (786) 558-8054 Fax: (786) 558-8572 http://www.piquetlawfirm.com Trustee Janini Almeida Alexandre Piquet Brian Stringer
Planet Security USA 1936 NW 82nd Ave. Doral, FL 33126 Tel: (305) 455-1722 Fax: (305) 341-2493 http://www.planetsecurityusa.com Small Corporate Roger Dipardi Dante Ruiz Francisco Ruiz
Platform W Corp. 2719 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 107 Hollywood, FL 33020 Tel: (305) 299-8689 http://www.platformw.co Small Corporate Sergio Willcox
PMM - Plus Media & Marketing 2732 NE 26th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 Tel: (786) 253-5668 Fax: (954) 537-2545 http://www.pmmsite.com Small Corporate Carlos Borges
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PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP 333 Southeast 2nd Ave., 30th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 375-7400 Fax: (813) 375-8776 http://www.pwc.com Trustee Mona M. Clayton Daniel R. Oliveira Danilo Freitas Denise Cunha Gilberto Wong Lendel A Vaz Lucas Monica Ohara Tamara Moravia Israel Vitor Y Osanai
PrideStaff 7795 W Flagler St., Suite 42 Miami, Florida 33144 Tel: (305) 299-5300 http://www.pridestaff.com/ Small Corporate Michelle Eldredd Jonathan Hall Stephanie Hall JR Witkowski
Priel Indústria Eletrônica Av. Senador Pinheiro Machado, 99 Santos, SP 11075-001 Tel: (5513) 3222-5152 Fax: (133) 222-4818 http://www.priel.com.br Large Corporate Paulo Vieira Viviane Vieira
Private Advising Group, P.A. 600 Brickell Ave., Suite 1607 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (786) 292-1599 http://www.Private-Advising.com Small Corporate Lucy Haley Sergio Meirelles Jackson Hwu Chris Castro
Prosthodontic Dentistry of South Florida 2601 S Bayshore Drive, Suite 760 Coconut Grove, FL 33109 Tel: (305) 857-0990 Fax: (305) 857-9180 http://www.sharpdentistry.com Small Corporate Valeria Braga Camila Quaresma Luciana Ravazzi
R Raya3 201 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1200 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (877) 917-6640 http://raya3.com.br/ Patron Flavia Macuco Thais Raya
RCM International Business, Inc. 2835 NE 28th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33706 Tel: (954) 326-0837 http://www.expandyourbusiness.net Small Corporate Roberto Marujo
Reis e Souza Advogados Rua Iguatemi, # 192 5o andar São Paulo, SP, 01451-010, Brazil Tel: +55 (11) 2613-9155 http://www.reisesouza.com.br Patron Marcos Hokumura Reis Daniani Ribeiro Sidney Souza Jr. Guilherme Takeishi
Robert Allen Law 1441 Brickell Ave., Suite 1400 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 372-3300 Fax: (305) 379-7018 http://www.robertallenlaw.com Small Corporate Claudia Casalis Stephanie Klein Laura Ross
Rosane Maria Guterres Santana 6770 Indian Creek Drive, Apt. 12P Miami, FL 33141 Tel: (786) 553-1389 Individual Rosane Maria Guterres Santana
S Sabadell United Bank 1688 Meridian Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (305) 807-9927 http://www.aabadellunitedbank.com Large Corporate Julio Gomes Rina Grossman-Kerbel
Sabino, Marcelo G. 151 Crandon Blvd., #641 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Tel: (305) 778-5759 Fax: (305) 285-2484 Individual Marcelo Sabino
Saccaro 3466 N Miami Ave. Miami, FL 33127 Tel: (305) 576-0103 Fax: (305) 576-0104 http://www.saccaro-usa.com Patron Katia Silva Luiz Silva
Safra National Bank of New York 1221 Brickell Ave., Penthouse Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 682-3800 http://www.safra.com Large Corporate Flavio Hojda Rogerio Paes
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Samba Gourmet Sweets Inc. 11332 NW 72nd Lane Miami, FL Tel: (786) 239-7060 http://www.originalbrigadeiro.com Patron Pietra Diwan Eduardo Bezerra
Santos & Company, P.A. 25 SE 2nd Ave., Suite 1235 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 371-5252 Fax: (305) 371-5338 Small Corporate Mauro Santos
Santucci Priore, P.L. 200 South Andrews Ave., Suite 100 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Tel: (954) 351-7474 http://www.500law.com Small Corporate Paloma Coelho Joseph Priore Michael Santucci
ServerU Inc. 8001 NW 64th St. Miami, FL 33166 Tel: (305) 421-9956 Fax: (305) 421-9957 http://www.serveru.us Patron Pedro Chaves Alexandre Hebra Jean Melo Rafael Oriente Patrick Tracanelli
Seven Roads Group LTD. 6800 NW 82 Ave. Miami, FL 33166 Tel: (305) 377-8997 Fax: (305) 597-0877 http://www.sevenroadsgroup.com Patron Cesar Giovannini Renata Giovannini
SGG Contact Center 444 Brickell Ave., Suite P15 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (786) 509-6422 http://www.sggcontactcenter.com Patron Antonio Miranda Zeno Silva Belen Baquerizo
Shutts & Bowen, LLP 201 S Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1500 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (800) 325-2892 Fax: (305) 381-9982 http://www.shutts.com Trustee Bryan Wells Greta Trotman
Soho Bay Restaurant 520 West Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (786) 618-2788 http://www.sohobayrestaurant.com Patron Karine Queiroz Luiz Fernando Queiroz Jefferson Queiroz Maximillian Heindl
South Exchange, Inc. 80 SW 8th St., Suite 2180 Miami, FL 33130 Tel: (305) 379-7999 Fax: (305) 379-8999 http://www.remesa.com Small Corporate Silvio R. Anspach Roberto Carvalho
Souza Barros Securities, Inc. 1221 Brickell Ave., Suite 1120 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 967-7900 Fax: (305) 967-7867 http://www.sb-securities.com Small Corporate Raiko Bikelis Stephanie Hartmann Pedro Montoya Claudia Palacio
Spell English LLC 600 NE 25th St., Suite 12 Miami, FL 33137 Tel: (786) 716-9191 http://www.SpellEnglish.us Small Corporate Marcelo Barroso
Sponsor BIZ USA, LLC 7255 SW 82nd Ave. Miami, FL 33143 Tel: (305) 965-3361 http://www.sponsorbiz.net Small Corporate Marcos Litterio Sergio Alves
Stivelman, J. Claudio 18851 NE 29th Ave., Suite 1011 Aventura, FL 33180 Tel: (305) 935-5050 Fax: (305) 466-6606 Individual J. Claudio Stivelman
Stress Free Corporate Housing 2500 Weston Road, Suite 220 Weston, FL 33331 Tel: (954) 436-1050 Fax: (954) 436-1779 http://www.stressfreecorporatehousing.com Small Corporate Hugo Huerta Darin Karp Monroe Karp
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Sucre Arias & Reyes 848 Brickell Ave., Suite 205 Miami, Fl 33131 Tel: (305) 373-6926 http://www.sucre.net Large Corporate Ernesto Arias Glorybel Sousa
Suncar Rent & Sales 5101 NW 79th Ave., Unit 10 Doral, FL 33166 Tel: (305) 592-7522 Fax: (305) 592-7522 http://www.suncarsmiami.com Small Corporate Rafael Solarte Yolyed Yrausquin
Sunstate Bank 2901 S. Le Jeune Road Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 567-0600 Fax: (305) 567-1310 http://www.sunstatefl.com Patron Lewis Brine Marcos Pereira Ines Rodriguez
Sweet Treats Brigadeiro 3801 Collins Ave., Suite 1505 Miami Beach, FL 33140 Tel: (917) 673-8864 http://www.sweettreatsbrigadeiro.com Patron Elaine Bard
Strikers Personnel LLC 1350 NE 55th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Tel: (954) 606-0400 http://www.strikers.com Small Corporate Omar Garcia Ricardo Geromel
StyleHaus Design 1395 Brickell Ave., Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 675-1609 Fax: (718) 785-9478 http://www.stylehausdesign.com Small Corporate Tatiana Moreira
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T Taurus Holdings, Inc. & Subsidiaries 16175 NW 49th Ave. Miami, FL 33014 Tel: (305) 624-1115 Fax: (305) 623-7506 http://www.taurususa.com Large Corporate Anthony Acitelli David Blenker Eduardo Lopes de Barros
Texas de Brazil South Beach 300 Alton Rd., #200 Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: (305) 695-7702 Fax: (305) 695-7708 http://www.texasdebrazil.com Large Corporate Fabiana Soares Christian Nazon Emily Erbe
The Beacon Council 80 SW 8th St., Suite 2400 Miami, FL 33130 Tel: (305) 579-1300 Fax: (305) 375-0271 http://www.beaconcouncil.com Institutional Lyndi Bowman Pamela Fuertes Mario Sacasa
The Brickellian, Inc. 1925 Brickell Ave., D301 Miami, FL 33129 Tel: (305) 854-3339 Fax: (305) 854-4885 Small Corporate Stella Holmes
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 224 Catalonia Ave. Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 446-1657 Fax: (305) 446-9900 http://www.gableschamber.org Institutional Mark Trowbridge
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The Miami Dolphins 347 Don Shula Drive Miami Gardens, FL 33056 Tel: (305) 943-6756 http://www.miamidolphins.com Large Corporate Jason Miller Michael Miranda
Thomas J. Skola, Attorney at Law 501 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 300 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 577-3988 Fax: (305) 722-2001 http://www.skolalaw.com Patron Thomas Skola Esq.
Tiger Financial Group, Inc. 1000 Brickell Ave., Suite 1005 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 527-6638 Fax: (305) 397-2883 Small Corporate Anibal Jorge Denis Ortega
Travelscope Inc. 131 Knollwood Drive Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Tel: (305) 361-3037 Small Corporate Ronald Batalha Sheela Batalha Luis Ernesto Gozzoli
TripAdvisor LLC 201 S Biscayne Blvd., Suite 2873 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (954) 294-0363 http://www.tripadvisor.com Large Corporate David Castillo De Mattei
TR Negócios e Participações Ltda. Av. Dr. José Bonifácio Coutinho Nogueira 214 Sala 516 Jardim Madalena Campinas, SP 13091-611 Brazil Tel: (19) 99719-6848 http://www.rebiere.com.br/ Small Corporate Paula Rebière Tortolo
TRX Investments 600 Brickell Ave., 20th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (780) 408-6105 http://www.trxinvestments.com Small Corporate Fernando Fiuza
U UHY Moreira International Desk Inc. 1207 SW Paradise Cove Port St Lucie, FL 34986 Tel: (772) 812-4797 http://www.uhymoreira.com Small Corporate Betina Moreira Dugan
UM School of Business Administration 5250 University Drive 323-C Jenkins Bldg. Coral Gables, FL 33146 Tel: (305) 284-3124 http://www.umexeced.com Trustee Jeff Heebner Olivier Bouclier Stephane Cantarel Jose Cosials Priscilla Ferreira Joseph Ganitsky Niccole Pertierra Iglesias David Lecon Jeffery Weinstock Mary Young
US Marinas LLC 17211 Biscayne Blvd North Miami Beach, FL 33160 Tel: (305) 529-0404 http://www.usmarinas.com Small Corporate Jim Bronstein Francisco Ruiz Antonio Lobato
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V Veirano Advogados Av. PresidenteWilson 231, 21º andar Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20030-021 Tel: (5521) 3824-4747 Fax: (5521) 2262-4247 http://www.veirano.com.br Large Corporate Departamento Marketing Rafael Urbano Gimenes Ricardo Veirano Ronaldo Veirano José Carlos Wahle
Vera Joffe Ph.D., P.A. 10167 NW 31 St., Suite 202 Coral Springs, FL 33065 Tel: (954) 341-4441 http://www.verajoffe.com Small Corporate Vera Joffe
Vianna Brasil 2300 Glades Road, Suite 307 E Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel: (561) 826-1100 Fax: (561) 826-1110 http://www.viannabrasil.com Small Corporate Luciana Vianna Ricardo Vianna
VIGIO LLC 175 SW 7th St., Suite 1109 Miami, FL 33130 Tel: (305) 542-0009 Patron Mauricio Vigio
Visa Inc. 1004 NW 65 Ave. Miami, FL 33126 Tel: (512) 865-2462 http://www.visa.com Large Corporate Lindsey Hinton Yida Romero
W Wells Fargo Capital Finance 2200 N Commerce Pkwy., Suite 206 Weston, FL 33326 Tel: (954) 548-3282 http://www.wellsfargocapitalfinance. com/ Patron Claudio Cury Gabriel Lievano Franco Zayas
Y Young & Rubicam Miami 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 1100 Miami, Fl 33131 Tel: (305) 347-1950 Fax: (305) 347-1951 http://www.yr.com Trustee Calex Guimaraes Andy Halley-Wright
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Z Zalez Photo P.O. Box 650644 Miami, FL 33265 Tel: (305) 467-0204 http://www.zalezphoto.com Small Corporate Francisco Gonzalez
Westwind Contracting, Inc. 3799 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd. Pembroke Park, FL 33021 Tel: (954) 961-7200 Fax: (954) 961-7222 http://www.westwindcontracting.com Large Corporate Marcelo Baratz Ricardo Kuperman Waldemar Polizzi
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP 100 S.E. St., Suite 3800 Miami, FL 33131 Tel: (305) 374-4400 Fax: (305) 579-0261 http://www.wilsonelser.com Large Corporate Gabriel Coelho George Melo Anthony Strasius
WorldCity 1200 Anastasia Ave., Suite 200 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: (305) 441-2244 Fax: (305) 441-9888 http://www.worldcityweb.com Large Corporate Ken Roberts
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Achei USA 46
Hirzel & Dreyfuss 15
Akerman LLP 9
Ipfone 16
Baptist Health 10
LATAM Airlines Group 5
Beshara Professional Association
LCR Capital Partners 26
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Center Group Corporation 45 Choaib, Paiva e Justo 62 Confiança Logistics 7 Dunkin’ Donuts 17 FedEx Corporation
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