Santiago - São Paulo
November 12-19, 2011
Opportunities for Maine
Chile and Brazil are two of the cornerstones of the South American economy, offering opportunities in multiple industries including energy, environmental technologies, education, and processing and packaging equipment.
Since the enactment of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement in 2003, American exports have expanded by 300% and Chilean companies have expressed a clear preference for American products and technologies.
Brazil is now the world's eighth largest economy, with a GDP of $2 trillion and a broad industrial base that includes one of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers and a significant oil and gas development project.
- Customized One-on-One Appointments: Individual appointments will be scheduled in both markets based on your business goals.
- Group Tours and Events: Visit private companies and research institutions and meet with Chilean and Brazilian leaders to gain first-hand knowledge of the market environment.
- In-Country Research: Research will be conducted by industry specialists in each market − and you’ll have the opportunity to meet via video conference to discuss your company’s objectives before leaving Maine.
- Market Briefings: Take the opportunity to learn more about current economic and political conditions in Chile and Brazil.
- State of Maine Reception & Networking Events: Business leaders, dignitaries, and potential partners will be invited to these functions. These events provide an excellent forum to strengthen existing relationships with clients, as well as establish new connections.
Trade Mission package
The trade mission package includes group transportation within Chile and Brazil; hotel accommodations; matchmaking services; State of Maine Reception; group dinners; market briefings; pre-mission research, seminar, and video conference; and post-mission follow-up.
Download the State of Maine Trade Mission to Chile & Brazil informational sheet (PDF)
Saturday, November 12
Departure from Boston - Travel day
Sunday, November 13
Arrival in Santiago - Check into hotel
Monday, November 14
Santiago - Business matchmaking; Group tours
Tuesday, November 15
Santiago - Business matchmaking; Group tours; State of Maine Reception
Wednesday, November 16
Santiago-São Paulo - Travel day; Check into hotel
Thursday, November 17
São Paulo - Business matchmaking; Group tours; State of Maine Reception
Friday, November 18
São Paulo - Business matchmaking; Group tours; Midnight departure to Maine
For Companies Desiring Business Matchmaking Services:
$6,900 MITC Members*; $7,400 Non-members
Download the Matchmaking Registration Form (Word)
Cost for Individuals Without Matchmaking Services:
$5,400 MITC Members*; $5,900 Non-members
Download the Non-Matchmaking Registration Form (Word)
MEP Manufacturer's Grant:
Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is offering $1500 grants for eligible Trade Mission participants. Applicants must be Maine manufacturers or processors and must have less than 500 full-time employees to be eligible.
Download the Manufacturer’s Grant Application Form (Word)
*To qualify for the membership discount, the participant must be a paid MITC member at time of registration.
Signed registration and payment are required by September 15, 2011.
A partial refund on the participation fee will be offered on cancellation requests received in writing by September 15, 2011; thereafter, no refund can be given. MITC cannot be held responsible for late or unexpected meeting changes, cancellations by international clients, or unforeseen circumstances. Programming is subject to change based on the needs of the delegation.
Included:
- Mission & meeting coordination
- Pre-mission research
- Matchmaking appointments
- Receptions & networking events
- International airfare
- Group transportation within Chile & Brazil
- Hotel accommodations (including breakfast)
Excluded:
- Non-group meals
- Individual transportation within Chile & Brazil
- Brazilian entry visa
- Chilean entry fee
- Air freight of promotional materials
- Travel insurance
- Incidental expenditures (including interpreters)
