Explore This Dynamic Market By Meeting With Visiting Commercial Specialist From US Consulate

We are honored to host visiting Commercial Specialist Robert Pohl, of the US Department of Commerce, US Commercial Service office in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  He is coming to Michigan from June 11 - June 27, 2008 to help companies explore opportunities to launch or expand sales into the Brazilian market.

The Brazilian Market ...

• one of the fast growing "BRIC" markets
• represents approximately half the South American economy and territory
• offers marketing opportunities for US exporters in a vast aray of sectors
• US is Brazil's single largest trading partner
• GDP growth of 5.4% in 2008 - "the Brazilian economy continues to advance with no signs of deceleration" (Moody's)
• vehicle production set new records in '07; will be topped in '08

Schedule A Meeting: Find out more by scheduling a meeting with Mr. Robert Pohl during his visit.  There is no charge for this service.  To request an appointment please "register" below.

When: Mr. Pohl will be available for meetings Wednesday, June 11 through Friday, June 27, 2008

Where:Pontiac U.S. Export Assistance Center, 250 Elizabeth Lake Road, Suite 1300 West, Pontiac, MI  48341.  In some cases, Mr. Pohl will be available for site visits, meetings at company locations.

Cost:   No charge

Registration:  Attendees must register for an appointment at the form below.

Following online registration, we will contact you to schedule a meeting.  If you have questions please contact Eve Lerman or Jennifer Loffredo at 248-975-9600, or contact us via email at: Eve.Lerman@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov , or Jennifer.Loffredo@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Trade Mission to Brazil, October 19-25, Automation Alley

The US Commercial Service will be supporting Automation Alley's upcoming trade mission to Brazil, October 19-25, 2008.  The trade mission will stop in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and will focus on the following sectors: automotive, electronics, machinery, alternative energy, environmental, biotechnology, information technology & medical.