As a member of the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, you have the option of becoming a volunteer in the area of your interest with minimal time commitment. Just check the Committee you would like to participate and fill out the form below. Committee participation is for members only.
Business & Innovation
Chair: Fabio Motta
- Open forum to discuss new business models of successful entrepreneurship and understanding innovation
- Bi-monthly meetings are held for the exchange of ideas and to share case studies
Businesswomen’s Committee
Chair: Camila Quaresma-Sharp
Co-Chair: Evelyn Barroso & Mary Arnaud
- To promote women in business through access to a network of support, increased visibility and targeted business opportunities
- Educate, empower and mentor through programs that help grow their businesses
- Meetings to promote networking, possibly including Women’s Committees from other Chambers
- Workshops or lectures to enhance knowledge in different fields
- Through these activities help build membership for the Chamber
Communications
Chair: Tereza Raquel Costa
Co-chair: Alex Miranda & Luiz Pisanelli
- Creation and development of value-added benefits/programs for the members
- Supervises all BACCF publications
- Issues press releases regarding chamber functions; distributes transcripts of speeches, etc.
- Supervises website
- Supervises Chamber News Online
Finance & Alternative Investments
Chair: Greta Trotman
Co-chairs: Marson Cunha
The Finance & Alternative Investments Committee has been formed to host informative workshops and meetings on:
- Wealth Management.
- Insurance, Lending, Mortgage & Real Estate.
- Money Transfers & Remittances, Payment & Billing, Blockchain & cryptocurrency.
And also, members in this committee can have a strong resources in the alternative investment sector:
- Private Equity
- Real Estate
- Credit
- Structured Products
- Venture Capital
- Infrastructure
- Energy
Membership
Chair: Claudio Cury
Co-Chairs: Marina Elliot & Marson Cunha
- Monthly Open Mic Meetings
- Membership Drives
- Business Card Exchanges
- New Members Breakfasts
- Retention of Members through personal visits
- Renewals
Programs
Chair: Carlos Osório
Co-chair: Alexandre Piquet
- Lines up speakers and topics for monthly events
- Elaborates special events programs
- Responsible for social functions
- Creates new events to promote trade and networking opportunities
Strategic Partnerships
Chair: Carlos Mariaca
Co-Chair: Cássio Segura & Henry Kelly
- Responsible for building strong relationships with non-profits and other businesses.
Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Chair: Alexandre Piquet
Co-chairs: Eduardo C. Santos & Stephanie Hall
- Provides young professionals and entrepreneurs opportunities to develop socially, professionally, and civically.
- Social Events - Happy Hours
- Business Workshops
- Enhance the vitality of South Florida by creating a strong community of young professionals and entrepreneurs within the BACCF.
- Values: leadership, connections, community and development.