OVERVIEW
The Council of Great Lakes Governors (CGLG) is leading a multi-sector trade mission to Brazil, Chile and Peru from April 10-20, 2010. The goal of this mission is to assist small to medium sized companies from the Great Lakes region export products and services to these rapidly-growing markets. A printable flyer for the mission can be found here.
Mission participants will receive:
- Customized one-on-one business appointments in each country with interested distributors, agents, et al. set up by the CGLG Brazil and Chile Trade Offices (average 3 – 5 appointments per day). The CGLG Chile Trade Office will conduct research and appointments for Peru.
- Market overview including industry sector information and target company profiles.
- In-country business briefings.
- Services of CGLG Brazil and Chile Trade Office staff throughout the mission.
- Group airport-hotel-airport ground transportation in all three countries.
- Assistance with hotel bookings.
- CGLG staff will assist with follow-up after the mission.
WHY BRAZIL, CHILE & PERU
BRAZIL:
- Largest and most diversified industrial market in Latin America.
- The U.S. is Brazil’s largest single trade partner in both imports and exports.
- Political and economic stability.
- U.S. companies have a strong presence in the Brazilian market, and approximately 450 of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies have local subsidiaries in Brazil.
- U.S. exports to Brazil in 2008 were estimated at US $32.29 billion.
CHILE:
- U.S. exports to Chile in 2008 were estimated at US $11.9 billion (46% increase over 2007).
- US-Chile Free Trade Agreement in place since January 1, 2004 (90% of U.S. products automatically duty-free).
- Excellent macroeconomic stability.
- Springboard to South American markets and Asia.
- Well prepared to confront global financial crisis.
- Net creditor.
PERU:
- U.S. exports to Peru in 2008 were estimated at US $6.2 billion (50% increase over 2007).
- U.S. Peru Free Trade Agreement in place since February 1, 2009 (duty-free access for 80% of US products).
- Political, economic and social stability.
- Free market economy.
- Free repatriation of capital and dividends.
- Non-discriminatory treatment for foreign investors.
- Access to international arbitration of disputes.
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If you are not already active in these important markets, now is the time to get started.
KEY INDUSTRY SECTORS |
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment
- Agricultural Machinery & Equipment
- Airport & Ground Support Equipment
- Biotechnology
- Construction
- Energy (Renewable and Power)
- Environmental Control
- Financial Services
- Food Processing & Packaging Equipment
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- Information Technology
- Medical and Clinical
- Mining Equipment & Services
- Pollution and Environmental Control
- Plastics Machinery & Equipment
- Safety and Security
- Telecommunications
- Testing and Control Instruments
- Travel and Tourism Services
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TRADE MISSION ITINERARY |
REGISTRATION & COSTS |
| April 10 |
Depart U.S. for São Paulo, Brazil
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Registration deadline is February 12, 2010
Mission Participation Fee: $625 per person -Includes group airport-hotel-airport transportation; country briefings; networking events and in-country staff support
Market Research/Appointment Setting Fees*:
Brazil $1,320
Chile $1,350
Peru $1,750
*Varies by State you reside in
For additional information, please contact:
Zoë Munro
Program Manager
Council of Great Lakes Governors
Phone: (312) 407-0177
Email: zmunro@cglg.org |
| April 11 |
AM: Arrive in São Paulo
Country Business Briefing
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| April 12 |
Individual Business Appointments
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| April 13 |
Individual Business Appointments
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| April 14 |
AM: Travel to Santiago, Chile
PM: Chile & Peru Country Briefing
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| April 15 |
Individual Business Appointments
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| April 16 |
Individual Business Appointments
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| April 17 |
Free Day
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| April 18 |
AM: Travel to Lima, Peru
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| April 19 |
Individual Business Appointments
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| April 20 |
Individual Business Appointments
Depart Lima for U.S.
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