Governor’s Visit to Brazil

Governor Crist Leads Team Florida Trade Mission to Brazil
Governor Crist Opens Business Matchmaker Expo
Governor Crist Tours Embraer Headquarters in Brazil
Governor Crist Visits Christ the Redeemer Statue
Governor Crist Leads Team Florida Trade Mission To Chile
Governor Crist Meets With Columbian President Alvaro Uribe

Monday, November 5, 2007

Governor Charlie Crist participates in a roundtable discussion of opportunities between Florida and Brazil to advance ethanol production.

Governor Charlie Crist signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Governor José Serra of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, to enhance business and cultural exchange between the two states.

Governor Charlie Crist meets with Dr. Alberto Goldman, Lt. Governor of Sao Paulo, Brazil, to discuss opportunities for enhancing business and cultural exchange between Florida and Sao Paulo.

Governor Charlie Crist greets Paulo Skaf, president of Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo, on the first day of the Team Florida Trade Mission to Brazil.

Governor Crist joins Ingo Krieg (left), President of Green Power Systems, and Alberto Grosso, President of Controlsud International Group, to announce a funding agreement between GPS subsidiary Renewable Fuels of Tallahassee LLC and the Controlsud International Group.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Governor Charlie Crist stands before the flag of Brazil during a stop on the Team Florida Trade Mission he is leading to Florida’s number-one international merchandise trade partner.

Governor Charlie Crist prepares for departure to the world’s largest sugar mill, the COSAN Usina da Barra located in Barra Bonita; however, the tour of the mill was cancelled due to weather conditions.

Governor Charlie Crist participates in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Florida-Brazil Business Matchmaker Expo. Pictured from left to right: SunTrust Banks Florida President Tom Kuntz, U.S. Consul General in Sao Paulo Thomas White, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Clifford Sobel and President of Commerce Bank GuillermoVillar.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Governor Charlie Crist arrives at the Embraer headquarters for a facility tour and meeting with company officials during the Team Florida Trade Mission to Brazil. The United States headquarters for Embraer is based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Governor Charlie Crist deplanes an Embraer ERJ145 jet before meeting with Embraer President and CEO Frederico Curado.

Governor Charlie Crist is greeted by Embraer President and CEO Frederico Curado during the Team Florida Trade Mission to Brazil.

Governor Charlie Crist celebrates Florida-Brazil relations with Embraer North America President Gary Spulak, left, and Embraer President and CEO Frederico Curado.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Governor Charlie Crist visits the Christ the Redeemer statue during a five-day trade and economic development mission to Brazil.

Saturday, November 10, 2007