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But what makes Brazil so attractive to business people and investors, and how can Canada capitalize on this opportunity?

As we discussed in an earlier blog, “Brazil: Country of the Future”, Brazil is on the verge of becoming the world’s fifth largest economy (overtaking France and England), and has become an oasis in the desert that is the global economic recession. Brazil economy grew at a rate of approximately 7% in 2010, and in recent years, Brazil moved more than 20 million citizens from the lower class to the middle class.

Canada only ranks 11th among international investors in Brazil, but growing collaborations in science and technology as well as agriculture and healthcare will help lead to an expansion of external trade between the two countries.

In that same Report on Business article, Ted Hewitt, Vice President of Research and International Relations at the University of Western Ontario’s London Campus, tells us that if Canadians don’t act now, they may “miss the tide”. “Canadian universities, companies and institutions had better think carefully if they want to be at the beginning or if they are going to try and elbow in two or three years from now.”

• US Department of Homeland Security
• US State Department
• US Customs and Border Protection
• US Coast Guard
• Various state and local law enforcement
• Border, anti-narcotic, and law enforcement agencies in dozens of nations around the globe

At CSECO, their mission is to eliminate the distribution of illegal drugs and other destructive contraband, and to reduce the risk of loss of life from the transport of dirty bombs, explosives, and illegal weapons using a technologically advanced line of contraband and radiation detectors.

If you are interested in learning more about CSECO, please contact Daniel Royal at 514-274-0151 #107or droyal@themconcept.ca

What is the NEI exactly?

As we have mentioned, the National Export Initiative is a program that sets a 5-year objective to double American exports and to increase American jobs by 2 million as a direct benefit. The program will focus on farmers and small businesses. In addition to the pursuit of new markets and aggressive trade deals, the program will also enforce existing trade deals, strengthen Asian partnerships (especially with South Korea) as well as create export controls that will ensure that national security is not compromised.

So is it actually working?

According to the US Export Fact Sheet, the NEI is working. For example, US exports rose .8% in November of 2010 compared to the previous month. During the same period, the trade deficit fell by .3%. Overall, the first 11 months of 2010 saw an increase in exports of 16.8% from the same time period in 2009. Exports to Canada also rose 23% during that period and remains the United States’ top export market.

The numbers also indicate that exports across nearly all major industries are increasing, including services, travel, automotive, petroleum products, industrial machinery, electronics and organic chemicals.

So what’s on the horizon?

The Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee has indicated that there are several markets around the world where the US could develop strong trade ties. These markets include Brazil, India, Colombia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey and Vietnam. These markets exhibit high growth rates, relatively stable political and business climate and significant potential for export opportunities.

Daniel Royal

Have you ever thought that Brazil might one day be fuelling the global economy and become the fifth largest economy in the world?  This emerging market has been experiencing an economic boom with a 7% growth rate over the last year while the rest of the world is recovering from the recent economic crisis.  Brazil holds the greenest economy for its size and a diverse array of natural resources (Brazil holds 14% of the world’s fresh water) and commodities.  According to businessman Eikie Batista (probably the richest man in Brazil), the country is in a phase of full employment with 1.5 million jobs created in 2010.  As seen all over the media, Brazil has proudly elected their new President, Dilma Rousseff, the nation’s first female leader, who will have to fill in Lula’s shoes.  Also, it goes without saying that with the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics being hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is on the path to a sustainable future: socially, culturally and economically.  

I have worked firsthand with numerous Brazilian companies from various industries and can attest to the high quality of their products.  Brazilian businesses are more than open to exploring and developing into new international markets and contributing to the economic growth of their country. In turn, Brazil also presents strong business opportunities for Canadian companies seeking to export their products overseas.

Tanya Saba

References:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7143554n

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/07/1861170/china-brazil-to-fuel-growth.html

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/index.html

President of Thèm concept, Johanne Fondrouge is a true human dynamo that has built a solid reputation for herself thanks to her great analytic mind and ability to “put herself in her client’s shoes”, thus always developing tailor-made solutions. Her leitmotiv: “Passion leads to action!”

Johanne Fondrouge has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and public relations. She has carried out numerous mandates, including marketing and communications strategic planning and market development for various start-up companies in Canada, the United States and Europe. She founded Thèm concept in 2007 and has since carried out several trade mission mandates and has helped a great number of companies setting up in foreign countries.

Oksana Solovei graduated from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University in New York City. She holds a Master Degree in International Affairs (MIA) with a major in Energy Management and Policy. Before studying at SIPA she worked for various media organizations in the Republic of Moldova as a political and economic correspondent, covering news from the Parliament, Government and Presidential House. She also worked as a country contributor for The Economist Intelligence Unit. Oksana travelled extensively to carry on professional assignments in Europe, Asia and North America.

Eliane Oura is native of Brazil. She worked for more than seven years as a legal consultant on corporate and contractual law and M&A transactions. She helped entrepreneurs and companies interested in investing in Brazil to set up and develop their business, through the incorporation of subsidiaries, the creation of partnerships or the acquisition of Brazilian companies. Eliane holds a law degree and is currently a part-time student in a management graduate program at HEC Montréal. She possesses a great knowledge of North and South America’s markets.Her expertise includes aerospace, renewable energy, and food and beverage. Additionally, she holds a law degree and currently follows a part-time graduate program in management at HEC Montréal.

Iris Cortes has a degree in business relationships with a concentration in marketing from the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico. For five years, she developed her knowledge of marketing strategies within Weight Watchers, where she served as marketing director. For her, customer service is an essential element in relations with clients; she believes that it helps build strong and enduring relationships, and is essential to the development of every project.

Her work ethic and long-term involvement has enabled her to build solid foundations and causes her to be involved her in accomplishments within the company. Through her leadership and her strength of character, Iris has a non-standard tenacity which makes any project undertaken infallible.

A graduate in Graphic Art & Design, Michel Dalpé is a highly creative individual who is passionate about his profession for over 18 years. His excellent abilities in image and color treatment, graphic conceptualization (print and Web) combined with his passion for typography have helped him accomplish numerous projects for renowned accounts such as Cirque du Soleil, Bell Canada, Hydro-Quebec, GE Capital, Rogers Media, Health Canada. He also gives workshops in digital imagery with Photoshop. On a personal note, he is very much interested in conception and production of electronic music.