Check out the latest news from the Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce and our proud members. Keep up to date with deals and events!
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Stay tuned for details of our
"Winter Business Mixer 2020"
at Fogo de Chão Steakhouse
Kick-off this new year with us at our quarterly networking event in an evening of drinks and Brazilian specialties.
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Monday of CERAWeek - March 9, 2020
at the Petroleum Club
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Join us to Honor our Person of the Year,
Décio Oddone
, Director-General of the Brazilian Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP).
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And
Equinor
, a renowned Norwegian multinational petroleum and wind energy company elected as Bratecc's Company of the Year in recognition to their commitment to the development of the Oil & Gas sector in Brazil.
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This year, we are introducing a new award:
Entrepreneur of the Year.
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Radix
is an engineering and software development company, 100% Brazilian-owned. Radix will receive our Entrepreneurship of the Year Award after showing consistent growth in the American marketplace.
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Similarly to the 2018 ceremony, guests will have the chance to interact with some of Brazil's top government officials like Astronaut Marcos Pontes, Brazil's Minister of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications and Renata Isfer, Secretary of Oil, Natural Gas and Biofuels of the Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy.
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Featured Member:
Squire Patton Boggs
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Squire Patton Boggs, a proud-member of BRATECC, is a full-service global law firm. Their multidisciplinary team of over 1,500 lawyers in 44 offices across 19 countries provides unrivaled access to expertise and invaluable connections on the ground.
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With a diverse mix of clients, from Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 corporations to emerging companies, and from individuals to local and national governments, Squire Patton Boggs provides insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving clients a voice, supporting their ambitions and achieving successful outcomes.
Learn More:
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More Member Benefits:
Discount at Fogo de Chão Steakhouse
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BRATECC members enjoy a
15% Discount on Main Dining Food*
at Fogo de Chão with VIP reservations sent to Tiffany De La Rosa, Houston Fogo de Chão Sales Manager.
Please send requests Monday-Friday.
*Discount applied to food only, no alcohol or beverages. Valid all year.
Our business Mixers happen quarterly, and have been hosted at Fogo de Chão – Houston, since its very first edition.
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For more information or to book group/private dining or happy hour event contact:
Tiffany De La Rosa- Sales Manager
Phone: 713-413-7333
8250 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063
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BRATECC Welcomes Minister Astronaut
Marcos Pontes to SpaceCom 2019 in Houston
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In November 2019, BRATECC participated at
SpaceCom 2019
, America’s Commercial Space Conference and Exposition in Houston - Texas. BRATECC and SpaceCom inaugurated a promising partnership, with the support of the Consulate of Brazil in Houston, which was sealed with the presence of Brazilian Minister for Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications, Astronaut Marcos Pontes, as a speaker at the Global Spaceport Alliance (GSA) Summit.
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Ulisses Sperandio, President of Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce shares Bratecc's plans for 2020 at
Café com Cavanha
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What is the focus of Bratecc? What can we expect for the near future?
What are some of the benefits Bratecc members have?
What companies make up Bratecc's Board of Directors? What events are planned for 2020?
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Equinor targets to reach zero emissions by 2050
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Jan. 7, 2020 -
Equinor officially announced its new climate goal to reduce absolute greenhouse emissions from its offshore areas and onshore plants located in Norway.
Specifically the company informed that plans to cut the emissions at 40% by 2030, 70% by 2040, and to near zero until 2050.
Read more
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Schlumberger joins UN-sponsored program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Dec. 20, 2019
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In a Thursday afternoon statement, Schlumberger reported that it plans to join Science Based Targets, an emission reduction program sponsored by the U.N. Global Compact program, the London-based Carbon Disclosure Project, Washington, D.C.-based World Resources Institute and Switzerland-based World Wildlife Fund.
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Petrobras busca reduzir dívida com desinvestimentos de até US$ 30 bilhões
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Dec. 19, 2019 - Rio de Janeiro — A anglo-francesa Perenco e as companhias do Reino Unido Trident Energy e Premier Oil estão entre as empresas que estudam a compra de um conjunto de campos petrolíferos da Petrobras conhecido como Polo Garoupa.
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Doing Business in Brazil Webinar Series
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Join the U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Americas and the U.S. Commercial Service Brazil teams for a webinar to learn more about the opportunities your company can take advantage and the resources available to gain business in the Brazilian market.
Date:
Wednesday, January 22 at 1pm EST
For more information:
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Global Offshore Brazil Summit
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The Global Offshore Brazil Summit addresses the impact of Brazil's transformation to a more competitive market let by multiple Global Operators which will drive long-term growth in the world’s most prolific Deep-water arena.
Date:
March 3-4, 2020
Location:
Grand Hyatt Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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QUICK!
Register by
January 17
to save $100 on Conference Delegate Registrations!
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Innovating the Google Way Webinar
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Through this presentation,
Luciana Paulise
will share some insights on how Google drives continuous innovation, explain the key factors and provide tips to help leaders apply the same concepts within their own organization.
Date:
January 21, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Palestra (gratuita) "Imposto de Renda"
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Palestra promovida pelo Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Houston para toda a comunidade brasileira com a participação de Bruna Frota do Immigration and Nationality Law Group PLLC, membro da BRATECC.
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Data:
28 de janeiro 18:00
à
s 20:00
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