We have been members of the Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce since 2009 and every year we have found greater relevance and value in our membership. In past years we have seen excellent networking opportunities to liaise with companies doing business in Brazil. This year MELLOHAWK made two presentations to members of the Chamber that helped promote our brand and generate even greater interest in Brazil. We are keen to continue with the Chamber to help negotiate the complexities of trade with Brazil, erase the myth that Brazil is too hard to do business with and ease many more companies into this rewarding and growing trade lane. Anyone thinking of doing business in Brazil should make the Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce their first stop.
Arnon Melo | Managing Director at Mellohawk Logistics
The Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce has consistently delivered high quality avenues for networking and knowledge sharing that have been tremendously helpful for better understanding how to meaningfully engage opportunities in this exciting region. Moreover, the Chamber’s efforts to embrace topical issues such as sustainability through dedicated events and Committee activities, demonstrates how the BCCC is keeping members in tune with the latest market trends, and the associated opportunities they present entrepreneurial Canadian businesses.
Garrick Ng | Vice President of Sustainability at Innovolve Group
Since becoming active with the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, our firm has been able to significantly expand and connect its network of business associates who are interested in bilateral trade and investment between Canada and Brazil. BCCC’s presentations and events are always great value in terms of substantive content and networking opportunities. Our attendance at and participation in BCCC events has allowed us to meet people with complementary interests and access business opportunities that would otherwise not be available to us. BCCC’s intimate and timely knowledge of the Brazilian market and its government and business communities has been invaluable to our firm. We look forward to continuing our active participation at the BCCC and to working with BCCC on future initiatives.
Hugo Alvez | Partner at Bennett Jones LLP
It was a great opportunity for me to work as a volunteer at the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce. I learned a lot on how a non-profit organization works, their needs and efforts to connect people and companies to find out the best opportunities in Brazil and Canada. I helped BCCC develop their marketing initiatives, web strategy, website and on building many events. As a newcomer to Canada this was the best way of obtaining the Canadian experience, building my own networking and made friends. I really recommend to students and all kinds of professionals to engage on the BCCC volunteer program. Thanks BCCC for giving me this great opportunity!
Marco Souza | Digital Marketing Consultant and Student at University of Toronto
The Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce is an invaluable partner for the International Trade Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. We have worked together on trade missions, seminars, conferences and official visits for more than 15 years.
In June 2011 we partnered with the BCCC for the very successful seminar on Brazil: Opportunities for the World Cup, Olympics and beyond. Their professionalism and important contacts within the Brazilian private and public sectors were key to the success of this event.
The BCCC is an important link for Canadian businesses that wish to expand their business with Brazil. They can provide professional advice, contacts and introductions to help Canadians identify partners and secure business in this emerging market. I strongly recommend that you join the Brazil Canada Chamber.
Maureen Angus | Area Director, South America |Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
It is a great pleasure to share my view and experience in working with the Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce. I became a corporate member of the Chamber through Deloitte in December 2010 and have really enjoyed this partnership. The Chamber has provided significant support to companies interested in doing business in Brazil and, in my opinion, the business networking and the valuable information shared in the events organized by the Chamber are only two of the several benefits offered to the members of the Chamber. I strongly encourage anyone who is interested in expanding the business to Brazil to become a member of the Chamber and take advantage of the countless benefits being offered.
Leandro Reis, CPA | Senior Manager Business Tax | Deloitte
BCCC membership offers me the opportunity to interact with and learn from business people and other professionals who have a great depth and range of experience managing trade and investment relationships in Brazil.
Lissa Bjerkelund | Chief Representative, South America International Business Development | EDC
