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WTC C-Level Committee

March 18, 2019 - On 13th Mar WTC Business Club had the WTC Executive C-Level Committee discussing about Cyber Security. The speaker, Cesar Medeiros (Country Head of Brazil) divided the stage with Alexandre Primo Battaglini (Head of Marketing Affinion Brazil). After we had Erinaldo Silveira (Senior Director of Product and Technology CWT) telling about his experience with the european law, following the event we also had Claudia Lopes (Commercial Director at Generali Brazil) and Leonardo Palhares (President at Camara-e.net) that brought knowledge, issues and needs that customers require for a successful of datas securities. WTC Business Club appreciated the discussion and want to thank the attendants. Specially the speakers and our official partners: Alper Consultoria em Seguros, Teltec Solutions and Via\W and our sponsors Affinion Brasil, Focus Audiovisual and Sapore S/A. Read More

International Business Exchange: Portuguese Market

July 28, 2017 - WTC São Paulo Business Club and Banco Santander were in Recife (July 25) for another International Business Exchange, a series of events that aims to promote foreign exports and investments for Brazilian companies through targeted content and discussions. The event occurred at Gabinete Português de Leitura de Pernambuco (Portuguese Reading Cabinet of Pernambuco). This time the focus was the Portuguese market, which is a facilitator for Brazilian investments since we can consider the linguistic union, as well as a gateway to the European and African markets. The content panel was presented by Mr. Antonio Mario, Deputy Chairman of the Brazil Portugal Chamber of Pernambuco, Dr. Marcelo Salomão, Partner of Brazil Salomão and Matthes Advogados, Mr. Luis Vivas, Team Leader of Specialized Sales of the Bank Santander and Dr. Antônio Campos, Lawyer and Specialist in Creative Economy at Noronha Advogados. The relationship between Brazil and Portugal, in addition to being historical, has grown exponentially in recent years both in the emigration of Brazilians to Lusitanian lands and in the opening of business through FDI. A great example is the WTC São Paulo itself, which recently acquired the WTC Lisbon flag and will soon be operating in the country. Two points as the highlights: Portugal 2020 and Golden Visa; the former being an aggressive Portuguese attraction program and the latter a form of immigration also via investment. The event counted on approximately 60 executives companies from different sectors like drinks, food, construction, Real Estate, logistics, pulp and paper and dental. Read More

WTC São Paulo signs MOU with Kaist GCC

July 28, 2017 - Between July 12 and 14, the World Trade Center São Paulo Business Club was invited to participate and lecture in the GCC KAIST CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP. The meeting was intended to bring together all the companies that will be partners of KAIST GCC around the globe, which presented their strategies and plans for the future cooperation. Representing Brazil, the CEO of the WTC São Paulo Business Club, Mr. Sérgio Frota, did a presentation about the current Brazilian scenario. KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), located in Daejeon, a region considered the Asian Silicon Valley, is a university founded in 1971 focused on the research and development of human resources in science and technology. According to Reuters, it is considered one of the most respected science and technology institutes in the world, occupying the 6th position of the 2016 ranking, in addition to being seen as the most innovative university in Asia. The institution aims to develop science and technology areas globally by providing the most effective program in the world, integrated by various phases of marketing processes, as well as exploiting market demand, technology transfer, marketing, Education and consulting. Regarding the bilateral relationship between South Korea and Brazil, cooperation agreements have been worked in the areas of research and development, technology, education, urban mobility, health and environmental management. The proximity between the two countries has grown in recent years, with Brazil being the country's biggest trading partner in Latin America. Investments between them can be seen both in academic cooperation, since South Korea was the first East Asian country to join the "Borderless Program", and in the electronic, automotive, oil and steel sector receiving South Koreans investments in Brazil, demonstrating the great potential for cooperation in high-tech sectors. The WTC Business Club São Paulo, having as one of its main missions the fostering of international business, will work as an arm of KAIST GCC in Latin America, promoting solutions and opening new markets. "The partnership between WTC and KAIST GCC will bring to our country and companies R & D solutions for several economy sectors that need to evolve. At several times, Brazil does not have technology and investments enough, and the partnership with South Korea, a reference country in technology and sustainable solutions, will make our country more competitive in the international market, " said WTC Business Club CEO São Paulo, Mr. Sérgio Frota. Read More

WTC São Paulo Promotes "LATAM FOR BUSINESS" Forum

October 26, 2015 - SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - On November 24th and 25th, 2015,WTC São Paulo will promote the Forum LATAM FOR BUSINESS, the first International Trade and Investment forum organized in order to approach “Internationalization, Infrastructure and Emerging Economies”. Latin America was chosen for being a region with decrescent integration between its productive chains, low level of intra-regional investment, but which presents series of geographical and cultural advantage that should be better explored. Those are markets are undergoing economic restructuring, and for this reason they offer several opportunities in high growth sectors. Therefore, the LATAM For Business will assemble governmental authorities and corporate leaders to discuss strategies focused on stimulation of business development, cooperation and possible investments to enhance local and international business. Also on November 24th, the WTC São Paulo will gladly host Latin American WTCs at the Regional Meeting. The meeting intends to approximate the WTC’s, and help to generate even more business in the region. The WTC São Paulo through its Business Club, counts with over 1.000 associates, who are really interested in talking to other WTCs to understand about local opportunities and economic scenario to try to develop activities together. That seen, the WTC São Paulo team will organize specific meetings with companies interested in developing business with each WTC present on this day. Furthermore, the WTC São Paulo along with Apex-Brasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) is going to promote an exclusive International Roundtable for Brazilian exporters and 40 Latin American Buyers, coming from 8 target countries. It is a great opportunity for Latin American local companies to develop new suppliers and partnerships with pre-qualified top-quality Brazilian producers, recommended by Apex-Brasil. The roundtable is open to members and non-members of the WTCs, since they fulfill the requirement of being interested in evaluating Brazilian products in their field of activity. Consequently, it becomes extremely important to count on the WTCs involvement on this Forum, in order establish a new level of presence among the Brazilian and Latin American leaders. The WTCs are invited to join this role as the drivers of growth, by inviting its clients, promoting the event among the local agencies of commerce and spreading the news to leaders and authorities. For registration and further information, visit: www.latamforbusiness.com Contact WTC São Paulo by the email: latam@wtcclub.com.br. Read More

Bridges from all over the World in São Paulo.

September 25, 2015 - SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - On November 24th the WTC São Paulo will host the photographic exhibition “The Bridges” at the D&D Shopping. The highlight is on the bridges of cities where World Trade Centers are located. The initiative emerged from the symbolism that our CEO, Luciano Menezes, tries to represent throughout his perspectives of the capabilities of the WTC and its brand. Historical, emblematic, simple, modern, long and curious. Those are all forms of bridges with one and only purpose; connect two point with a single objective. With the power of ‘connecting' represented by the bridges, our exhibition focuses on the possibilities that the WTCs around the world offer to people and their ability to link businesses around the world. WTC São Paulo will host a 30 day exhibition at its Shopping Center D&D and also at the official hotsite (under construction). A project involving a book and the possibilitiy of promoting the same exhibition on other WTCs around the world is also a very plausible idea. We reinforce the request to send the images as soon as possible to the email (luiza.pilar@wtc.com.br), and we look forward for the exhibition. To learn more about WTC São Paulo, click on the source link below: Read More

WTC São Paulo Promotes "LATAM For Business" Forum.

September 25, 2015 - SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - From November 23th to 25th, 2015, WTC São Paulo will promote the LATAM FOR BUSINESS, the first International Trade and Investment forum organized in order to approach “Economic Challenges for the Next Decade ”. Latin America was chosen for being a region with decrescent integration between its productive chains, low level of intra-regional investment, but which presents series of geographical and cultural advantage that should be better explored. Those are markets are undergoing economic restructuring, and for this reason they offer several opportunities in high growth sectors. Therefore, the LATAM For Business will assemble governmental authorities and corporate leaders to discuss strategies focused on stimulation of business development, cooperation and possible investments to enhance local and international business. Authorities from different countries such as the Vice-President of Ecuador, Mr. Jorge Glas, are already confirmed to present the country profile and investment opportunities. Finally, the participants will be able to prestige the photographic exposition “The Bridges”, which portrays different bridges around the world as the way to progress and prosperity. Consequently, it becomes extremely important to count on the WTCs involvement on this Forum, in order establish a new level of presence among the Brazilian and Latin American leaders. The WTCs are invited to join this role as the drivers of growth, by inviting its clients, promoting the event among the local agencies of commerce and spreading the news to leaders and authorities. For registration and further information, contact WTC São Paulo by the email: latam@wtcclub.com.br. Read More

WTC Ft. Lauderdale Grand Opening Ceremony

September 22, 2015 - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, USA - September 7th, Fort Lauderdale – The World Trade Center São Paulo Business Club launched its new international unit in Fort Lauderdale. The Grand Opening Ceremony of the WTC Ft. Lauderdale took place from September 5th to 7th, promoting a series of activities aiming to foster business relations between Brazil and USA. The board of the WTC São Paulo Business Club has been treating the creation of its Fort Lauderdale Unit carefully. According to Sergio Frota, Vice President of the WTC São Paulo Business Club, “We had a great Grand Opening Ceremony with more than 150 companies and around 170 executives, the presence of this big group coming from Brazil is the feedback that we are in the right way developing and supporting business opportunities between Brazil and USA”. The WTC Fort Lauderdale will follow a similar model of the WTC Business Club, promoting an environment of business prosperity through a partnership network with the main local Consulting firms focused to promote Brazil-LATAM-USA. “We want to promote International Expansions, Franchise, Real Estate, M&A, EB-5, Start-ups, IT Support among other business opportunities and investments” said Marcos Aguirre, Managing Director LATAM at WTC Fort Lauderdale. With the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades, the business in Greater Fort Lauderdale enjoys fast and convenient connections to the world. A diverse, multilingual workforce, convenient offices and warehouses facilities the flow of international goods and services. In addition, Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to many organizations that assist importers, exporters and international service providers. The international trade reached $120.4 billion in 2013 representing the 12th highest in the nation. For Further Information, please, contact Mr. Marcos Aguirre at the WTC Fort Lauderdale - marcos.aguirre@wtcclub.com.br Read More

WTC SP ENERGY FORUM PROMOTES "ZAYED ENERGY PRIZE"

June 26, 2015 - On Friday, June 16th, the World Trade Center São Paulo Business Club organized its Energy Forum and had the honor to receive 5 speakers, being 3 from the public sector; Mr. Carlos Eduardo Braga, Minister of Energy, Mr. Romeu Rufino, President of ANEEL, and Mr. João Carlos Meirelles, Secretary of Energy of the State of São Paulo; and 2 from the private sector, Mr. Rafael Paniagua President of ABB and Mr. Nelson Oliveira, President of Ecogen. As moderator, the President of Tradener, Mr. Walfrido Avila. Seizing the occasion, the WTC BC SP partnered with the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in São Paulo in order to promote the Zayed Future Energy Prize (www.zayedfutureenergyprize.com) , through its General Consul speech, Mr. Saleh Ahmed Al Suwaidi, who gave the audience a clear idea of what the UAE is doing towards sustainable practices and renewable energy. He mainly focused on this important government initiative of prizing companies and individuals who have considerably influenced this sector’s development. The Zayed Future Energy Prize, established in 2008 by the United Arab Emirates Government,honours the vision of the late founding father and president of the United Arab Emirates, SheikhZayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who championed environmental, social, and economicsustainability. The US$4 million annual award invites innovators from around the world to be part of a growingcommunity, committed to finding solutions that will meet the challenges of climate change,energy security and the environment. The award celebrates significant achievements inrenewable energy and sustainability by recognizing, rewarding and inspiring some of the mostvisionary and innovative leaders in these fields. For further information contact:Ms. Johanna Salgado Outreach Partner – Zayed Future Energy PrizeTel.: +57 (1) 313 295 8095Direct: +57 (1) 861 93467latam@zfep.ae Read More

WTC São Paulo partners with Pro Ecuador Brasil

May 21, 2015 - SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The Embassador of Ecuador in Brazil, Horácio Sevilla Borja, and the Executive Vice President of the World Trade Center São Paulo Business Club, Sérgio Frota, signed a partnership to attract investments in strategic sectors, stimulate Ecuador’s exports and promote the bilateral trade. On May 6th, the WTC SP and Pro Ecuador Brasil signed a partnership in order to promote investments in Ecuador and its products’ export. Pro Ecuador Brasil is the public agency responsible to promote the country’s export products in Brazil, such as tuna, bananas, toquillas, roses and shrimp, and also stimulate investments in strategic areas in Ecuador, like infrastructure. The partnership revolves around the organization of several events in the next year. The first one will be an event for up to 100 people, focused on high-level business men interested in investment opportunities. “Brazil is a very important country and this partnership will enable us to develop great business opportunities”, stated the Emssador Horácio Sevilla Borja, during the meeting. The event, expected for October, will have as speakers, the Vice President of Ecuador Jorge Glass, the Foreign Trade Minister, Diego Aulestia, the Embassador from Ecuador in Brasil, Horácio Sevilla Borja and the General Consul in São Paulo, Wladimir Vargas. For the World Trade Center Business Club Executive Vice President, Mr Sérgio Frota “The present partnership demonstrates that by uniting the strentghs of two extrememely competent institutions, even more business can be fostered. We are happy to narrow the ties with Ecuador, a country that is becoming a reference in long term and sustainable development, creating a perfect scenario for the discussion of investment opportunities and international trade.” Ecuador Ecuador is today one of the countries with best economic performance in Latin America. The average annual growth is at 4.5% and the non-Oil economy represents a 5% average growth for the past 10 years. The one-digit inflation is actually better than the average for Latin America and the currency is the American Dollar which gives security to the investors. The country has one of the best indicators in the region due to public policies and emphasis in the directed public spending, that allowed Ecuador to reach almost 4% GDP growth in 2014. For further information on Pro Ecuador, please, visit: www.proecuador.gob.ec Follow: www.facebook.com/proecuadorbrasil . On trade promotion and cooperation, contact Mr. Sergio Filho: sergio.filho@wtcclub.com.br Read More

WTC Ibagué & WTC Sao Paulo celebrate partnership

January 30, 2015 - SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - On Monday, January 26th, the World Trade Center São Paulo had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Diana Villaveces, the Executive Director of the World Trace Center Ibagué in Colombia, to Brazil. The intention of her stay, lasting four days until Thursday, January 29th, was to learn more about the WTC Business Club model and to encourage bilateral trade between Brazil and Colombia. The visit focused mainly on strengthening ties between the two countries in investments, tourism, and trade. The World Trade Center Ibagué is one of four World Trade Centers in Colombia. Much like the WTCs found globally, they are committed to promoting and facilitating the flow of goods nationally and internationally. They are currently building a new complex which is set to include a hotel, an office building, and a commercial center. The WTC Ibagué is also planning to bring a Business Club to their offices. During Mrs. Villaveces’ stay, the WTC São Paulo and the WTC Ibagué discussed strategies to encourage local businesses to form partnerships and to increase trade between the two countries. The two centers want to foster bilateral trade negations by utilizing the World Trade Center network and through ProColombia, Colombia’s promotion agency. The country was recently named as a strategic destination for Brazilian businesses by Apex-Brasil, the Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of Exports and Investments. The WTC São Paulo is constantly searching for new opportunities abroad for their members and close ties with Colombian businesses will prove to be lucrative in the near future. The World Trade Center São Paulo Business Club employs a unique model unseen in other locations around the world in order to attract local businesses and boost commerce in the area. By concentrating on the content and networking aspects of the more than 150 events held annually, members of the Club have unprecedented access to the marketplace and to priceless business knowledge. The value added to the World Trade Center by the Business Club is why Mrs. Villaveces chose São Paulo as the destination for her site visit and why she had individual interviews with the directors of each branch of the WTC Club. Mrs. Diana Villaveces had the opportunity to attend two events held by the WTC São Paulo Business Club. On January 28th, she attended an event entitled “Supplier's Qualification Process”, which hosted the speakers Alexande de Castro, Commercial Director at Braskem, Leandro Cury, Commercial Manager from Grupo Pão de Açucar, and Luiz Scavarda, Global Strategic Development General Manager from Vale. On January 29th, Mrs. Villaveces attended “Customer Experience”, which discussed the changing portrait of the average Brazilian consumer. Speaking at this event was Marcos Calliari, the Managing Director at Kantar Worldpanel, Jefferson Sperandéo, Director of Marketing from C&C, and Fernando Cosenza, Director of Marketing and Innovation at Boa Vista. She found both events interesting and helpful. Mrs. Diana Villaveces and the WTC São Paulo have created a plan to ensure that the decisions made throughout the past week are implemented with success in the future. In the coming weeks, both sides will promote the opportunities created with this visit to their respective networks. Ms. Villaveces and the WTC São Paulo will maintain contact throughout this process to secure the final details of the project and to further develop the connection between the two World Trade Centers. The WTC São Paulo was thrilled to host Mrs. Diana Villaveces and hopes to see her and other directors from other locations around the world in the future. For more information about WTC Sao Paulo, click on the source link below: Read More

WTC Sao Paulo visits WTC Poznań

January 12, 2015 - SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The World Trade Center São Paulo, through Mr. Sergio Mincarone Filho (International Business Manager) visited Poland from December 23rd to December 29th 2014, in order to strengthen the bilateral cooperation with two key partners, the WTC Poznań and the Business in Małopolska Centre. The WTC Poznań plays an important role in the foreign promotion of the main exhibitions in Poland along with Poznań International Fair (Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie), and it also boosts inbound and outbound trade missions with the WTCA network. Mrs. Danuta Kubasik (CEO) has become a tender partner of the WTC São Paulo in 2014 due to several bilateral projects as well as the exchange of best practices between WTCs. In the meeting, new initiatives were discussed for the forthcoming year, including the introduction of national brands in both countries. Based in Krakow, the Business in Małopolska Centre (CeBiM) is a unique initiative in Poland, aiming to improve the region’s investor & exporter services and economic promotion. Its representatives, Mr. Filip Jarmakowski (Export Promotion) and Mr. Jacek Bielawski (Project Manager) presented the current situation of the trade balance between Brazil and Małopolska, predetermining industries of interest for both regions and trade missions that could take place in 2015. Then, Mr. Marek Martynowicz (FDI Expert) introduced the investment attraction profile of Małopolska and Krákow Technology Park, where a giant Brazilian ICT company, Stefanini IT Solutions, develops successfully its local operations since last year. The International Business Department at the WTC São Paulo provides trade and investment assistance throughout Brazil, including the services provided in the other WTCs offices in the country. For further information on trade promotion and cooperation, contact Mr. Sergio Filho: sergio.filho@wtcclub.com.br Read More

WTC SP promotes the Polish Railway Industries

December 3, 2014 - SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The World Trade Center São Paulo, in partnership with The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Poland promoted the conference Poland on the Rails (Polônia Nos Trilhos), hosted at Hotel Novotel Center Norte, São Paulo, November 12th. The WTC São Paulo was able to gather over 90 important Brazilian players, such as importers, distributors, class associations, national brands and specialized press with the 7 Polish companies and presented the Polish national industry latest novelties and predictions. Those subjects were vastly explored by Mr. Bogdan Waligórski, who discussed about the Polish industrial base for the production of vehicles on rails, who was followed by Mrs. Dorota Daszkowska-Kosewska of Gdańsk International Fair, bringing information on how organizations and institutions supports entrepreneurs in the transport sector on rails in Poland. The conference was followed by a lunch with the following Polish equipment producers: Crystal Traktor EC-Engineering Geotronics Koltech Medcom Graw Rafamet Why Brazil? The Brazilian urban mobility has been under discussion over the last months and was highlighted at important debates and announcements of new projects and investments in the sector. The investments above US$50 billion on infrastructure announced by the government, of which US$45 billion will be invested into 11.000 km of railways and other public and private projects, reflecting positively in the sector that is preparing to set a new position at the Brazilian transportation matrix, that appoints the capacity to manufacture 250 locomotives, 12.000 wagons and 1.000 passengers car per year. Polish Railway Equipment Industry The Polish market of transport and communications is competitive thanks to very large railway heritage, the experience of many years of well trained personnel, the productive potential, the optimal organization and efficient system of management of the transport system. The strength and the potential of the Polish sector of rolling stock are factors that decided on the location in Poland major foreign investment. Large companies in the rail sector with such Stadler, Bombardier and Alstom has its plants in Poland. Achievements of Polish companies that have traditions of many years are due mainly to technological thinking of Polish engineers. PESA Bydgoszcz, NEWAG the city of Nowy Sacz and the HCP Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych of Poznan conquer markets abroad. The Solaris Bus & Coach is a leading bus production in Poland, specializing in municipal transport, conquer the world in a dynamic way. Pesa, Newag Group and FPS are the most important companies in the Polish market for rolling stock manufacturers. They produce not only for the Polish market, but increasingly come to competitions abroad, making the rail industry one of the most successful sectors of the economy. For more info about this event, please, contact Mr. Sergio Mincarone Filho (sergio.filho@wtcclub.com.br) at the WTC São Paulo. Read More