North East businesses offered insight into Brazilian opportunities

World Cup fever has meant all eyes are on Brazil this summer, and the NECC Access Programme are hosting a one day event with a special visit from the HM Consul in Recife, to ensure North East businesses are aware of the vast export opportunities this ripe market offers.

On Thursday July 10, from 10.00am to 1.15pm at Newcastle’s Copthorne Hotel, an interactive workshop will be held to discuss how companies in the initial stages of researching market opportunities can develop a clear and focussed market entry strategy.

Registration opens at 9.30am, following which Gareth Moore, HM Consul in Recife will speak about the considerable opportunities available to NE companies in Brazil.

His talk will highlight regional centres of sector excellence and demonstrate the importance of taking key issues into consideration when forming relationships with potential Brazilian partners, such as business culture, challenges, taxes, along with an overview of current opportunities and market entry strategies.

Nynzi Maung, Access Programme leader, said: “This one stop shop event provides a valuable insight into the Brazilian market and the immense potential it holds.

“Both consumers and companies there have developed high expectations for value for money, but a real demand for technical expertise and knowledge exists.

“North East businesses are sophisticated and well versed in both, and could take their business to the next level by identifying potential partners and growing overseas.“

A short break will follow at 11.30am ahead of one-to-one 30 minute consultations with Gareth Moore, Jeff Sanders of UKTI NE, and Brian Herbert of RTC North. All can be pre-booked ahead of the event.

The vast range of sector and supply chain opportunities for businesses looking to enter the Brazilian market include engineering, consumer goods, creative industries, education, energy, healthcare, sports infrastructure, marine transport, aerospace and automotive.

The event is free to attend but spaces are limited. To register please contact gemma.bainbridge@necc.co.uk or call the Access Team on 08450 076 8330. Please advise which expert you would like to speak to when you register.