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May 14 - World Trade Week "Brazil - Emerging Market in the South"

When: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 (11:30 AM – 5:00 PM) 

Where: Fairlane Club, 5000 Fairlane Woods, Dearborn, MI  48126

Cost: $85.00

Registration: Registration is now closed. 

Featuring:

  • Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Ambassador to the United States, Brazilian Embassy
  • Alfredo Cotait Neto, Municipal Secretary, Secretariat For International Affairs, São Paulo City Hall
  • Scott Shaw, Senior Commerical Officer, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, American Embassy Sao Paulo  
  • Mary Karasch, Professor of History and Janell D. Townsend, Assistant Professor of Marketing and International Business, Oakland University  

Topics Will Include:

  • Growth Opportunities and Resources For The US Exporter, Business Alternatives in a Global City, The Allure of the “B” in the BRIC Emerging Economies, Panel Discussion:  Trade Success Stories – How We Succeed in Brazil with Exporting from Yannick Greiner of Durakon Industries, and Maureice Snyder of SPES Development Co.

Platinum Sponsors: 

  • Automation Alley and Oakland University

Gold Sponsors:

  • Comerica Bank
  • General Motors

Silver Sponsors:

  • Energy International
  • Fifth Third Bank

Partners:

  • American Arab Chamber of Commerce
  • Detroit Regional Chamber
  • Michigan District Export Council - East
  • World Trade Center Detroit/Windsor

If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Loffredo at 248-975-9600 or by email at Jennifer.Loffredo@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

The Michgan District Export Council - East will host the 2010 National District Export Council!

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