The U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service and the Appalachian Regional Commission are pleased to announce:

Trade Winds Forum - The Americas, São Paulo, Brazil

When: April 25-30, 2009

Is your company located in the Appalachia region?  If so, your company qualifies for a $650 discount.  Click here to check for eligibility.

One of the most lucrative regions in the world for U.S. companies is the Americas.  The countries in North America, Central America and South America bough more than $525 billion worth of U.S. merchandise in 2008, up 11 percent from 2007.  If you are new to the Americas or are looking to tap into new markets, our signature Trade Winds Forum is the ideal launching point for expansion throughout the region.  This year's Forum will be held in Brazil, a leading U.S. trade partner and the economic engine of South America.

Meet with U.S. Senior Commercial officers from 16 Countries Representing 38 markets-All in one location!  Currently stationed overseas, each of these Commercial Officers is in a unique position to deliver the most up-to-date information on developing opportunities for U.S. business.  More importantly the Officers can be your best resource to help your company develop and maintain market presence, find local partners, help launch your products or services, obtain valuable market research and protect your IPR.  You will have the opportunity to meet privately with the U.S. Senior Commercial Officers to discuss business opportunities for your company.

Business to Business Matchmaking Appointments!  Are you looking to meet potential business partners in Poland?  On the third day of the program you will participate in prearranged business appointments with Brazilian businesses in one of five select markets in Brazil: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Recife.  For a complete itinerary: http://www.buyusa.gov/northcarolina/twbrazileventdetails.html

Customize your Itinerary!  If you are interested in additional business-to-business matchmaking days in Brazil (more than one market in Brazil), or if you'd like to receive customized, one-on-one meetings with potential business partners in any other participating country (a 'Spin-Off' Gold Key), please indicate on the 'Register Your Interest' form.

Reduced Cost of Program for Appalachian Companies:

Option A: April 25-30, 2010 - The 2010 Trade Winds Forum -  The Americas PLUS Trade Mission to Brazil.

$1300 for small companies (fewer than 500 employees) for one company representative/$2200 for large companies (greater than 500 employees) for one company representative.  Additional representative at $200. 

Option B: April 25-28, 2010 - The 2010 Trade Winds forum - The Americas.

$200 for all ARC participants.

*For both Option A & B, additional fees may apply for more than one company representative to attend the event and optional business-to-business meetings in additional markets.

Fee does not include air travel or lodging.  Limited space is available

For additional information and to register your interest, please visit our website at: http://www.buyusa.gov/northcarolina/tradewindsbrazil.html