Local Businesses in Tampa, Florida Fly High With Exports to Brazil

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Madison Lawson, the international business manager with the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation says, "When you find a new consumer base in a market like that [Brazil], you can grow your company exponentially."

The EDC worked with the economic development leaders in Pinellas and Pasco counties to send 3 Daughters Brewing, American Freedom Distillery and six other businesses to Sao Paolo Monday as part of a program to help small businesses grow into international exports.

It's a chance many business owners didn't have before to meet with distributors, consumers, and end buyers.

Read more about how Bay Area businesses hope to expand their global customer base in Brazil.

Guess Who's a Powerhouse Among South American Economies?

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Argentina? Bolivia? Chile? Guess again. Try Brazil. And The Export-Import Bank of the United States is putting some money there to promote exports. Exim Bank Chairman and President Fred P. Hochberg says:

“I chose Brazil as my first international destination for good reason: Brazil is a powerhouse among South American economies and offers tremendous opportunities for U.S. exporters in many sectors. I want Brazilians to know that Ex-Im Bank has the will and the capacity to finance their purchases of U.S. equipment, products and services."

Read all about it here.