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Citrus Products, Inc. was established 40 years ago in the business of importing and distribution of citrus products (orange juices and by-products) as a wholesale. The company operates an orange juice terminal in the Port of Newark, NJ and has offices in Orlando, FL.

Our mission is to be a worldwide consistent source of high quality orange juice, its products and services, adding value to the citrus business, respecting the community and the environment.

Delta's more than 80,000 employees believe our customers should not have to choose between seeing the world and saving the planet. Delta is working toward more sustainable aviation by leveraging existing solutions and technologies, investing in the future of sustainable aviation fuel and actively engaging with next-generation solutions.

With a 124-year legacy, Gerdau is a leading producer of long steel in the Americas, and one of the world's largest suppliers of special steel, operating in 7 countries throughout the Americas with approximately 30,000 employees. Each year, Gerdau transforms more than 11 million tonnes of scrap into new steel products —making it Latin America's largest recycler.

Publicly traded on the São Paulo (B3) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges, Gerdau is driven by its purpose of empowering people who build the future—delivering steel solutions with integrity, environmental stewardship, and long-term value for communities and stakeholders alike.

Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is a manufacturing solutions provider with 100 locations in 30 countries. The world's leading brands rely on Jabil's unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise. Driven by a common purpose, Jabil and its people are committed to making a positive impact on their local community and the environment.

Formed in 2004, Mosaic is a young company rooted in history and experience. Recognized as innovators in our field, this status owes much to the combined strengths of the crop nutrition business of Cargill, Inc. and IMC Global Inc., our founding companies. In 2014, Mosaic completed its acquisitions of the Florida phosphate business of CF Industries, Inc., and of Archer Daniels Midland Company's fertilizer distribution business in Brazil and Paraguay.

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. Nasdaq aspires to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Their diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence.

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A. is the highly successful Brazilian airline launched by JetBlue founder David Neeleman. The quality of its services has been acknowledged by many national and international awards. In 2015 Azul was named by Skytrax World Airline Awards, for the fifth time in a row, as the "Best low-cost airline in South America." Azul launched their services in the Brazilian domestic market on December 15, 2008 between three cities: Campinas, Salvador, and Porto Alegre. The company's business model was based on meeting the demand for frequent and affordable air service to underserved markets throughout Brazil. Today, Azul is the airline with the greatest number of destinations served in Brazil. The company has a fleet of 140 aircraft, more than 10,000 employees, over 900 departures per day, 100+ destinations being served, and one-third of all the departures in the country. 

 As Brazil's official promotion agency, ApexBrasil is the bridge between the nation's excellence and the global market. They promote the export of Brazilian products and services while attracting strategic foreign investment to key sectors of our economy.

Through specialized market intelligence and strategic trade initiatives, they empower national companies to compete globally. Beyond trade, they act as a vital link between public and private players to facilitate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), fostering a more competitive and innovative future for the country.

For more than 200 years Banco do Brasil S.A., BB Americas Bank’s sole shareholder, has offered high standard products and services to clients in Brazil and other 23 countries worldwide.

In 2012, the bank expanded its model of quality and service to the U.S. market and BB Americas Bank was opened to deliver innovative solutions with personalized services in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Financial services offered by BB Americas Bank include personal and business checking, savings, prepaid cards, and money market accounts; CDs; debit and credit cards; domestic and international fund transfers, and a full line of residential and commercial loans.

BB Americas Bank proudly carries on its parent company’s tradition of supporting local education, culture, and sports through community outreach, financial support and volunteer work.

Bernardo Piccolo Team for Real State Solutions is a Residential & Commercial Real Estate practice with 15 years of market experience in the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas. With over 800 transactional parties assisted and $100+ millions in Real Estate Sales. Bernardo Piccolo PA is within the top 1% in Sales volume & Units sold in the Tampa bay. Bernardo and his team specialize in Domestic & International relocation, Investment Real Estate, residential & commercial sales. Assistance in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Drummond Advisors has a multidisciplinary team with experience and certifications to operate in the United States and Brazil. Our team has accountants, lawyers, managers and consultants with experience in international business. The qualifications of these professionals enables Drummond to have a broad and complete overview of the challenges involved in international transactions, including those relating to accounting standards (US GAAP vs. IFRS-International Standards), tax, legal and market analysis.

In a market with fewer economic barriers, it is important to be in constant contact with specialized professionals who are in tune with world economic trends. In such a global market, it is vital to have qualified consultants certified in specific countries to help ensure proper international accounting, taxation and legal compliance, with security and excellence. In this challenging environment, Drummond Advisors was created to fulfill the needs of companies operating in both the Brazilian and U.S. markets.

In order to deliver an exceptional level of high quality service, the consulting performed by Drummond Advisors presents a set of skills that differentiates us in the market, allowing greater efficiency, timeliness and promptness in service. We mean to always work in partnership with our clients, ensuring their accounting, tax, legal and market needs are aligned to your goals, thus enabling sustainable financial decisions and successfully exits.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2750 attorneys in 48 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono.

By February 2023, we merged with the Minas Gerais’ law firm Fialho Salles and now, we are Madrona Fialho Advogados. We are a true partnership and count on a defined and professionalized governance (Board of Directors, CAGC and Executive Committee), and adopt ESG practices in our activity, having a Code of Ethics and an ESG program written and implemented.

We are a full-service firm, with a team of 300 professionals, 40 of them partners. Based in São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Brasília, Madrona Fialho operates on a business unit model. We find solutions to legal challenges in: Environmental Law, Competition and International Trade, Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate, Financial, Banking & Market, Real Estate Law, Infrastructure & Public Law, Digital, Comex & PI, Labor law, Tax, White Collar & Compliance. Our firm also acts with Agribusiness, Contracts, ESG, Social Security & Supplementary Pension, Administrative proceedings CVM/Bacen, Project Finance, Special Situations, Sport Law, Wealth Management.

We are among the 10 firms with the biggest number of advisory services/financial volume when it comes to M&A in Brazil, according to TTR and Mergermarket.

Mattos Filho high-performance team combines its expertise in offering highly integrated, collaborative legal services that are renowned throughout the market. As the ideal strategic partner for anticipating trends and solving your most complex problems, our full-service model unites the best lawyers across more than 40 areas of the law. 

We believe our professionals are vital to our business and that performance and well-being go hand in hand. That is why we prioritize a humanized approach to people management, caring for our people and developing their full potential. 

For us, practicing law is a means, not an end. We stand for democratic access to justice, the defense of fundamental rights and have pioneered pro bono legal practice in Brazil, providing free legal services to civil society organizations with financial constraints and individuals in economically and socially vulnerable situations. 

This is how we give back to society. This is how we drive transformation. 

Our practice areas: Administrative law Antitrust Asset management services & Investment funds, Aviation Banking & Finance Capital markets Charities, Social business & Human rights Compliance & Corporate ethics Contracts & Project development Corporate investigations Corporate/M&A Data protection & Cybersecurity Education Election laws for companies Entertainment law Environmental law and Climate change ESG Executive compensation Finance Forestry investments Government relations Infrastructure & Energy Insurance, Reinsurance & Pensions Intellectual property Labor & Employment Life sciences & Healthcare Litigation & Arbitration Mattos Filho 100% Pro bono Mining Oil & Gas Payment methods Power Private client Project finance Real estate Restructuring & Insolvency Shipping & Ports Tax Technology, Innovation and Digital business Telecommunications Venture capital White collar crime.

Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride are at the heart of professional soccer in the Southeast, united by a shared passion for excellence, community, and the growth of the sport. Since joining Major League Soccer in 2015, Orlando City has become a powerhouse in American soccer, while Orlando Pride has elevated women’s soccer since its National Women’s Soccer League debut in 2016.

Both teams play at Inter&Co Stadium, a 25,000-seat, soccer-specific venue in Downtown Orlando, creating an electrifying atmosphere for fans. Committed to player development, the Club re-launched Orlando City B in 2022 as a founding member of MLS NEXT Pro, bridging the gap between youth and professional levels. With a strong foundation, world-class facilities, and an unwavering dedication to the game, Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride continue to inspire, compete, and shape the future of soccer in the region.

Exciting news from Osten Group, a prominent automotive group in Brazil! They have unveiled Casa Osten, a lavish multifunctional space spanning 600 square meters across two floors. Launched on September 3rd, this space is designed to captivate luxury brand enthusiasts by combining art, culture, and mobility in an elegant ambiance.

Casa Osten boasts a comprehensive setup, including the exquisite CREAM Cafeteria featuring a menu curated by Chef Gustavo Pereira and specialty coffees sourced from Fazenda Minamihara. Moreover, visitors can indulge in the exclusive QAP Secret Bar, dedicated to delivering a distinctive experience. Noteworthy is the art gallery within Casa Osten, exhibiting works by renowned national and international artists. A must-visit for aficionados of luxury and sophistication!

Home to almost half the state's population of more than 21 million residents and welcoming a majority of the 126 million tourists who visit Florida every year, the Tampa Bay/Orlando I-4 Corridor has the largest concentration of distribution centers in the state. From this central location in the middle of the Florida peninsula, importers and exporters achieve significant savings in their truck delivery costs to serve the entire state, while also reaching into markets throughout the Southeast and beyond. 

For companies involved in retail distribution, e-commerce, food and beverage, and manufacturing, the demands for same-day service, tighter delivery windows, and shorter lead times are driving this shift in supply chain strategy. Importers and exporters benefit from significant truck cost savings, as well as reductions in their carbon footprint, as drivers can now make multiple shorter round trip deliveries per day thanks to Port Tampa Bay's preferred location and proximity to Florida's Distribution Hub the I-4 Corridor. 

Together with container terminal operator partner Ports America, Port Tampa Bay is continuing to expand and upgrade facilities, having recently added 25 acres of paved storage, with construction about to begin on another 30 acres, bringing the total container footprint to 100 acres. A third deep-water berth is also being added, along with 3 additional cranes and a new gate complex making a total of 5 Post Panamax gantries.

SA Finance & Accounting is more than just an accounting firm—they are strategic partners in business growth. With a deep understanding of financial reporting, they help businesses transform profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports into powerful tools for decision-making. Their expertise empowers entrepreneurs and business leaders to make informed financial choices, optimize profitability, manage risk, and scale with confidence. 

SA has been serving clients locally as well as world-wide with US accounting services needs. They are committed to client success and strive to be a true asset to your business.

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a world-class gateway to Florida’s west coast, recognized for its award-winning customer experience and innovative infrastructure. Serving over 21 million passengers annually with nonstop routes to 90 destinations, TPA has been ranked #1 in North America and fifth in the world in customer satisfaction among airports of its size.

Operated by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, TPA has undergone its largest expansion, introducing a state-of-the-art Main Terminal renovation, a 1.4-mile automated people mover, a multi-level rental car facility, and the pioneering Blue Express Curbsides. With a strong commitment to efficiency, convenience, and public art installations, TPA enhances the travel experience while driving economic growth in the Tampa Bay region.

TOTVS FLORIDA is a technology group with over 30 years of expertise in software, consulting, and digital transformation. As a channel specialized in Supply Chain for TOTVS, one of the world’s top software providers, TOTVS FLORIDA offers integrated, cloud-based solutions for billing, finance, bookkeeping, and analytics, helping businesses streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Their all-in-one platform centralizes financial management, reducing complexities and maximizing profitability.

With alliances for the US market with iManage, Accountfy and Venturus, TOTVS FLORIDA delivers tailored solutions for ERP, automation, system integration, and legal management. Their collaboration with VENTURUS Institute enhances Sr Agile nearshore development, driving cutting-edge innovation for clients.

With a strong commitment to technology-driven transformation, TOTVS FLORIDA empowers businesses to eliminate inefficiencies and embrace digital evolution.

Founded in 1972, Veirano Advogados is a leading Brazilian law firm providing tailored legal solutions to multinational companies across key economic sectors. With more than 650 professionals, including 320 attorneys, the firm handles both routine and complex cases, combining deep local expertise with global experience.

Veirano’s services cover M&A, privatizations, corporate structuring, tax advisory, infrastructure projects, and dispute resolution. The firm also offers specialized support for highly regulated industries such as oil and gas. Its team includes lawyers with advanced degrees (LL.M.) and international experience at top global firms.

With offices in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Brasília, and New York, Veirano was the first Brazilian firm to receive the Chambers Client Service Law Firm of the Year award—reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Council News

Led by Shining Star, Brazil Business Council Gains Traction

Although The White House, Commerce Department and US Trade Representative’s Office are all led by protectionists these days, various chambers of commerce throughout the United States are moving ahead with promoting two-way trade and investment flows between the United States and Latin America.

One of the most active is the Brazil-Florida Business Council, which after only three years in operations has gained a reputation for its high-profile Brazilian guests while scoring strong feedback from attendees of its events, who lavish praise on the council’s founder, Sao Paulo native Sueli Bonaparte.

Read more at Latinvex.

Bonaparte: Brazil Back on Track

Brazil’s economy, Latin America’s largest, is back on track, says Sueli Bonaparte, president of the Brazil-Florida Business Council (BFBC). In this interview with Latinvex, Bonaparte talks about the outlook for Brazil’s economy, US investor interest, investment grade and why she started the BFBC.

Latinvex: To what extent have recent economic reforms in Brazil helped interest in Brazil among US companies?

Bonaparte: Despite Brazil’s dismal economic performance, foreign direct investment has hit record highs amid recent reforms. Savvy US companies recognize Brazil’s underlying economic fundamentals and see this is a historic buying opportunity. The economic team of the current administration has brought confidence to the international financial market and they have quickly taken essential actions to bring the economy back on track. Despite modest economic growth forecasted for the coming year, analysts expect that the new administration will continue pro-growth policies to foster more robust economic recovery in the coming years.

Read more at Latinvex.

Council helps businesses in Brazil, Florida navigate bureaucracy

Brazil is Florida’s No. 1 trade partner when it comes to exports, but getting in the door isn’t easy. The Brazil-Florida Business Council provides a forum for business people to exchange ideas and network.

Sueli Bonaparte - President and FounderTAMPA, June 17 — Brazil is Florida’s No. 1 trade partner when it comes to exports. But getting in the door isn’t easy. Cutting through red tape and tariffs requires a sharp tool.

Enter Sueli Bonaparte, who for 17 years served as executive director of the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce in New York City, slicing through bureaucracy to create international partnerships. After moving to Florida a few years back, Bonaparte said, she saw a lot of untapped potential for connecting business threads between this state and her native Brazil.

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"Sueli, the amazing energy that you bring to this cause is astounding. I envision this organization and the relationship to go long beyond certainly my tenure as a mayor, and I think building a bond between Brazil and Florida, particularly between Brazil and Tampa, is going to be important. The Brazil-Florida Business Council can play a vital role to the economic growth of the city. If we are going to be the city we want to be, we will have to expand our horizons and be global in our perspective and global in our actions."

Bob Buckhorn, Former Tampa Mayor

"Sueli is relentless in pursuing excellence for Brazil-US relations, and she should really be congratulated for that. Honestly, we highly respect her work and all the great things she’s done now, she’s doing it here."

Gary Spulak, Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.

"I'd like to say how excited we are for the launching of the Brazil-Florida Business Council and the important work they'll do in further connecting Brazil's and Florida's business communities and promoting Brazilian companies in Florida." 

David Neeleman, Azul Brazilian Airlines

"It is important to work with partners such as the Brazil-Florida Business Council to help counsel and advise American companies about doing business in Brazil."

Stephen Knode, United States Commercial Service

"Brazil continues to be Florida's largest global market for trade and FDI. The partnership between the Brazilian Office of Enterprise Florida and the Brazil-Florida Business Council play a vital role to capitalize on business prospects in both regions."

Fabio Yamada, Enterprise Florida Brazil

"A Sueli é uma locomotiva para o desenvolvimento de negócios, ela não se cansa de procurar meios para auxiliar o crescimento de todos, prova disso é a Brazil Florida Business Council que em tão pouco tempo já alcançou tamanha expressão e mostra o tempo todo ao que veio, aglutinando mais interesse no Brasil e esse tipo de iniciativa faltava na Florida.”

Marcelo Fleury, LAFINSA

"We see how passionate you, and your staff, are in building relationships across borders to mutually grow global economic development.”

Doug Davidson, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

“We are extremely grateful for your continued leadership and efforts to promote the relationship between Florida/Tampa Bay and Brazil.  Your efforts reflect the very best of what we do to promote our community and our regional growth.” 

Paul Anderson, Port Tampa Bay

“The Brazil-Florida Business Council is surely a key partner for Brazilian firms willing to invest in Florida.” 

Andre Leal, Select USA