BRAZIL'S LABOR REFORMTime:  Location: Brazilian-American       Chamber of Commerce, INC NEW YORK, NY September 29, 2017 Time: 8:00 AM TO 10:30 AM Brazil's labor legislation is known to be rigid and costly, but a significant overhaul of the current system has just been approved in the hope of making it more flexible and business-friendly. Effective November 2017, new rules on outsourcing, collective labor agreements and executive compensation are expected to improve the system and stimulate job creation. Join our panel of experts to discuss these and other changes and learn how to navigate through this major legislative reform in Brazil.  Speakers: Isabel Bueno,  Partner,  Mattos  Filho, Veiga  Filho, Marrey  Jr.  e  Quiroga Advogados Maria Inez Danino,  Vice-President  of  HR,  The  Warranty  Group Renata Neeser,  Shareholder,  Littler  Mendelson  P. C.,  NY Dario Abrahão Rabay,  Partner,  Mattos  Filho,  Veiga  Filho,  Marrey  Jr.  e  Quiroga  Advogados David E. Schwartz,  Partner,  Skadden,  Arps, nSlate,  Meagher  &  Flom  LLP More information to follow! Sponsors: LUNCHEON WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE STATE OF PERNAMBUCO'S DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.  SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 FINTECH BREAKOUT: GLOBAL DISRUPTION IS IMMINENT Join Us on September 21, 2017Time: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM Location: Cleary Gottlieb, New York , NY. Fintech Breakout: Global Disruption is Imminent Technology and social media advances have been threatening global financial markets for years, but the future is now!  Blockchain, new Payments Systems and Foreign Exchange Social Media are all set to revolutionize the industry. A distinguished panel will discuss how recent developments will alter the financial landscape in Brazil, and the opportunities and challenges these developments represent.  This event will include short presentations from leading innovators and experts followed by substantial audience debate on the reality of  trends that are leading the way against traditional banking.  Moderator:   Terry Boyland is currently Chief Executive of CPQi, a leading services provider for IBTech in the Americas. Prior to establishing CPQi, Terry was a member of the Operating Committee and Technology council for JP Morgan.  He is a frequent speaker at conferences and writes extensively in leading journals on Fintech.  Speakers:  Roger Serrati is Head of Research and Development for the leading Brazilian Banco Bradesco S.A., and will be speaking on both Blockchain as well as other investments the bank in making in companies that are challenging the status quo. Matthew Williamson is the Global Head of Payments and Cash Management for Finastra, now the world’s third largest fintech company, following the merger of Mysis and D+H.  Finastra is leading the way in payment systems innovation both with and without bank involvement. Marcos Almeida is Chief Executive Officer of Exchangenow, which employs social media to retail foreign exchange. With a proven model of auctions for Bureau de Change (exchangenow.net), his company is starting to revolutionize the $78bn USD a day market for retail FX. Elusive Biographies opening was a huge success!  We want to thank every artist and visitors for last night. It was a success and we are very proud to share pictures from the opening. Much love to all of you and hope to see you soon!  George Pummer (photo 1), Ngarra and Lois Sattler (photo 2), Hannah Sypniewski (photo 3) Bolsa de Arte | André Severo China Yiwu International Commodities Fair  21-25 Oct 2017 ( remind me )  Yiwu International Expo Center, Jinhua, China China Yiwu International Commodities Fair exhibits a wide range of consumer goods which are essential in the respective day to day life. The main objective of this show is to bring rapid growth to the companies who are exhibiting their range in this show. This event serves as a perfect platform for the Chinese as well as other foreign companies to widen the marketing networks and build new contacts with the huge number of audience coming from different parts of the world. China Yiwu International Commodities Fair will bring in participation of the manufacturers, exporters and decision makers who will interact with the attendees and get into business dealings with them. This event is the perfect place where the attendees can know about the various innovations made in the sector. Facts & Figures                                 Total Exhibit Area 100,000 Sq.feet Est. Exhibitors 2,500 Est. Visitors 120,000 Timings Oct 21 - Oct 24 08:30 AM-05:00 PMGeneral Hours Map & Directions Yiwu International Expo Center Jiangdong E Rd, Yiwu Shi, Jinhua Shi, Zhejiang Sheng, China Jinhua, China Get Directions Organized by Yiwu China Commodity City Exhibition Co.Ltd 3/F, International Expo Complex Building, No59 Zongze Road, Yiwu , ChinaJinhua, China China Yiwu International Commodities Fair will involve the participation of more than 2,600 and will exhibit a wide range of hardware, perfume fragrances, cosmetics, appliances, painted tattoos, electronic appliances, handicrafts, crystal and glass products, footwear, headgear, office supplies, clothing, digital products, equipment, computers, computer peripherals and accessories, storage solutions, woven products, household electronic equipment, application of new media, communications products, fixed-line, lingerie apparel, sports and leisure goods, leather bags, daily necessities, make up detergent, data storage, accounting supplies, material cosmetic bag, perfume packaging materials, cosmetic packaging materials, home decorations, picture frames and photo frames, Christmas items and decorations, trolley, luggage accessories, Leather & Plastic Leather, luggage fabrics holiday, party supplies and decorations, clockwork toys, fashion accessories, artificial fashion jewelry, gold and silver jewelry, power control toys, electronic games and toys, remote control toys, travel bags, document bags, tool bags and ordinary bags, electric machinery and toy, simulation of bionic technology, plant weaving crafts, ceramic crafts, bedding, curtains, sofa, metal crafts, shaping the process, hairdressing packaging materials, coating stamping, other equipment, static inflatable toys, intelligent, inflatable toys, inflatable toys pendant, office tools, office equipment, labeling supplies, jewelry and jewelry accessories, machinery Exhibition of knitted clothing and accessories, home textiles, toys and children products, ecommerce and trade services, foreign goods and various others consumable daily items, instrumentation, smoking cigarette lighters, photographic products, cultural gifts, ad impressions, documents, envelopes, festive supplies and others, medical care, oral beauty products, health care equipment, cleansing products, beauty care products, electrical accessories. Bolsa de Arte | Porto Alegre | Eduardo Haesbaert Artsy L JWelcome Participants and Speakers of the 2017 BACCF Seminar "How to do Business in the US"  Luncheon Monday, October 2nd, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. As Facilidades que o Banco do Brasil Americas oferece aos Brasileiros nos EUA  featuring  Cassio Segura  CEO Banco do Brasil Americas Registration Fee: US$50 (members & future members)  Presentation will be in Portuguese Where: The Provident Doral at the Blue 5300 NW 87 Ave., Miami, FL 33178 REGISTER HERE Wine & Cheese Reception* Join us and welcome participants and speakers of the 2017 BACCF Seminar - "How to do Business in the U.S." This wine and cheese reception is a great venue to mingle with executives  participating in the seminar. Monday, October 2nd, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm Registration fee: US$30 (members & future members)  Where: The Provident Doral at the Blue 5300 NW 87 Ave., Miami, FL 33178 *TRUSTEE AND PATRON MEMBERS COMPLIMENTARY please send an email to info@brazilchamber.org or call 305-579-9030 REGISTER HERE   Luncheon Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Aspectos legais imigratórios, corporativos e tributários featuring  Alexandre Piquet Founder & Managing Partner, Piquet Law Firm, BACCF Board Member Registration Fee: US$50 (members & future members)  Presentation will be in Portuguese Where: The Provident Doral at the Blue 5300 NW 87 Ave., Miami, FL 33178  www.premio-ora.it PREMIO O.R.A. 2017 La giuria della settima edizione del Premio ORA è composta da 15 gallerie e 4 curatori interessati a scoprire nuovi talenti da esporre.  Ognuna delle 15 gallerie in giuria, disseminate nelle principali città italiane, visionerà tutti gli artisti iscritti al Premio O.R.A. e sceglierà l'artista per cui ha più interesse e gli offrirà una mostra personale nei propri spazi, preludio per una collaborazione lavorativa duratura. Le gallerie scelgono liberamente e in autonomia il proprio vincitore e hanno l'obbligo di selezionare artisti con la quale non abbiano mai avuto rapporti di collaborazione precedenti. Oltre alla mostra personale, gli artisti vincitori riceveranno anche il nostro supporto organizativo e un rimborso delle spese di spedizione delle opere. Inoltre, siamo orgogliosi di poter dire che molti degli artisti che hanno vinto le precedenti edizioni del Premio ORA al momento lavorano stabilmente con le gallerie che li hanno premiati.  Le iscrizioni sono aperte sul sito: www.premio-ora.it. DEADLINE: 01 DICEMBRE 2017 Brazil - September 2017 About FAS Contact Us Site Search Enter your keywords   USDAUnited States Department of AgricultureForeign Agricultural Service USDA’s next Agricultural Trade Mission – to Brazil, September 25-29, 2017 – will seek to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture in Brazil. Participating agribusiness and state government leaders will have a unique opportunity to forge relationships with potential customers, interact with government officials, and gather market intelligence that will help them develop or expand sales to the world’s fifth-largest country. The itinerary includes stops in the cities Recife, in northeastern Brazil, and Sao Paulo, in the southeastern part of the country. Recife is one of the country’s major business hubs, where population and income growth have led to significant growth in wholesale and retail trade. The upgrading of ports and other infrastructure in the region has made exporting to northeastern Brazil more logistically and financially feasible in recent years. Sao Paulo, Brazil’s financial and business center, is the most populous city in the Southern Hemisphere and home to many well-established importers.  Why Brazil? While Brazil is a major competitor to the United States in the production and export of commodities such as soybeans, poultry, beef, and corn, it is also a major importer. In 2016, Brazil purchased $10 billion in food and farm products from the rest of the world, most notably wheat, corn, fruits and vegetables, and dairy. Nearly 50 percent of Brazil’s agricultural imports were supplied its MERCOSUR partners – Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela – while eight percent of came from the United States. Since 1997, U.S. agricultural exports to Brazil have grown 64 percent, from $533 million to $872 million in 2016. Top agricultural exports from the United States last year included wheat, prepared foods, cotton, dairy products, and feeds and fodder. Products showing the largest export growth since 1997 include wheat, roasted coffee, tea, and eggs/egg products.  Brazil’s growing population and rising per-capita income, coupled with the fact that Brazilian consumers have a high regard for U.S. products and brands, make this a market worth well worth exploring for American exporters.  For additional information, please email trademissions@fas.usda.gov. Visit: https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/brazil-september-2017

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