Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce

Salt Lake City, 09/04/10

BRAZILIAN – AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Transforming Utah's Capital City

On Monday, August 28, 2006, the first draft vision of Downtown Rising was published and distributed through The Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret Morning News. Please review that vision and also the new dedicated Downtown Rising website -where you can give your input on the future of Utah's downtown. Downtown Salt Lake City is on the rise. Thanks to a very strong economy, attractive business fundamentals and visionary business leaders, more than $1.5 billion will be invested in a ten-block area downtown during the next five years – more in a shorter period than any previous time. This historic investment will transform the city skyline and shape Utah’s capital city for decades to come.

Everything about business in the Salt Lake Area

Since 1902, the Salt Lake Chamber has helped businesses grow and prosper. Today, the Chamber is the largest and most aggressive business organization in Utah. The Chamber is accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an honor earned by fewer than 10 percent of chambers across the country. The Salt Lake Chamber is a private, non-profit organization that represents businesses statewide. The Chamber is not a government agency, a branch of city hall, or a state or federally supported organization. The Chamber is a business association and volunteer organization supported by nearly 1,000 volunteers from among 2,000 member firms. The entire staff at the Chamber has a great deal of expertise and is strongly committed to helping our members succeed.

Chamber Invitation

Gary Neeleman the Honorary President of the newly-formed Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Utah (BRAZCHAMUTAH) cordially invites you to our inaugural meeting on Monday, January 22nd for a noon luncheon discussion hosted at the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (located at 175 East 400 South, sixth floor, in downtown Salt Lake)

Come learn about our new Chamber, meet new and old friends, enjoy authentic Brazilian cuisine, and share the latest information for doing successful business in Brazil with the U.S. Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs for Brazil, John Harris. For the past three years, Mr. Harris has been the Senior Commercial Officer for all of Brazil, overseeeing an office of ____ trade specialists at ____ locations throughout Brazil, with their sole aim being to identify and expand commercial opportunities for U.S. companies of all sizes. Previously, Mr. Harris served as the Senior Commercial Officer in Chile and Mexico, and has provided invaluable assistance to literally thousands of firms seeking to do business abroad.

Be a part of the first 50 founders member of this Bi-National Chamber by joining the chamber during this event. Some of the benefits includes:

· Participation in Trade Missions in Brazil
· Periodically Seminars and Training in How to do Business in Brazil
· Quarterly Events
· Newsletter
· Access to Membership Directory online, digital media and printed
· Network with other Chamber members
· Business Opportunities In Brazil Forum
· Update News on Brazil Economy, Politics and Business

And much more.

Co-hosts include the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Center Utah.
A Brazilian luncheon will be provided, if you RSVP your attendance by January 16 to Dr. Elizabeth Goryunova at 801-328- 5070
We very much look forward to joining with you at this exciting and informative opening event for the BRAZCHAMUTAH.

Gary Neeleman
Honorary President
BRAZCHAMUTAH