Gainesville
Education, life sciences, healthcare, technology, and founder networks anchored by a strong research economy.
Gainesville, Ocala, and North Central Florida
Brazilian business, Florida opportunity, one chamber.
A civic and commercial platform connecting Brazilian entrepreneurs, American companies, universities, investors, and local leaders across North Central Florida.
Regional focus
Built around the strengths of Gainesville and Ocala.
Ocala
Logistics, equine business, agriculture, light manufacturing, tourism, and access to fast-growing Central Florida corridors.
Who we are
A trilingual bridge for trade, investment, and community leadership.
The Brazilian Chamber of Commerce for North Central Florida helps Brazilian and American businesses find credible relationships, market guidance, and practical introductions in Gainesville, Ocala, and the surrounding region.
See moreBusiness access
Warm introductions to local companies, civic partners, and service providers.
Market confidence
Programs that explain local regulations, culture, capital, and commercial norms.
Regional visibility
Events and publishing that spotlight members, partners, and bilateral wins.
Bicultural access
A trusted community of Brazilian and American executives, investors, founders, and professionals who understand both markets.
Institutional relationships
Connection points with Brazilian consulates, diplomatic channels, trade promotion offices, and local civic leadership.
Soft-landing support
Practical guidance for newcomers navigating compliance, business culture, bilingual talent, and first local partnerships.
Membership support
Onboarding, member directory placement, referrals, and chamber programming.
Market-entry guidance
Soft-landing support for Brazilian companies exploring Florida operations.
Trade and delegation programs
Curated visits, business matchmaking, and sector briefings.
Events and sponsorships
Networking receptions, executive roundtables, workshops, and partner activations.
Trilingual communications
Portuguese, English, and Spanish support for chamber outreach and requests.
Business education
Practical sessions on compliance, banking, real estate, workforce, and growth.
Professionals and founders
For entrepreneurs, executives, students, and civic leaders building relationships.
Small and mid-size companies
For companies that want visibility, referrals, events, and market support.
Institutions and sponsors
For organizations supporting trade, investment, workforce, and regional growth.
Member advantages
What membership unlocks beyond a listing.
Members gain a practical channel for introductions, visibility, market intelligence, institutional support, and mutual discounts.
Networking and high-value connections
Connect with a bicultural community that has already navigated Brazilian and American business realities.
- Bicultural community access
- Matchmaking events and business roundtables
- Introductions to American corporations
Visibility, credibility, and marketing
Use the chamber platform as a trusted showcase for customers, partners, and local decision-makers.
- Official member directory
- Credibility badge for approved members
- Promotion through newsletters and social channels
Market intelligence and training
Access practical education on tax, company formation, transfer pricing, immigration, tariffs, and customs changes.
- Technical seminars and workshops
- Regulatory and trade updates
- Mentorship and soft-landing guidance
Institutional support and member advantages
Build stronger channels with institutions, bilingual talent, and member-to-member offers.
- Diplomatic and trade-promotion articulation
- Access to bilingual talent
- Exclusive hot deals from members
United States and Brazil
A practical relationship with room to grow locally.
The chamber focuses on trusted introductions, export readiness, investment literacy, professional services, and events that turn interest into action.
See moreHelping companies understand buyers, suppliers, and routes to market.
Connecting trilingual professionals, students, and employers.
Supporting better conversations about expansion, capital, and location strategy.
Building civic trust between Brazilian, American, and Latino communities.
Board section
Board list and leadership structure.
Founding appointments can be replaced with confirmed names as the chamber formalizes its leadership.
See morePresident
Sets chamber strategy, civic relationships, and board priorities.
Vice President
Leads member engagement, committees, and operational coordination.
Treasurer
Oversees budget, dues, sponsorships, and financial reporting.
Secretary
Maintains records, governance materials, and meeting documentation.
Gainesville Liaison
Connects university, healthcare, technology, and civic networks.
Ocala Liaison
Connects logistics, equine, agriculture, tourism, and regional business networks.
List of partners
A partner network for cross-border growth.
This section is ready for confirmed partners across universities, local government, banking, law, accounting, logistics, real estate, hospitality, and international trade.
See more- Education and research
- City and county partners
- Banking and capital
- Legal and accounting
- Trade and logistics
- Tourism and hospitality
Members
Member directory prepared for approved chamber members.
As members join, this area can feature company profiles, industries, locations, and direct contact pathways.
See moreFounding members
Opening roster
Business members
Companies and service providers
Corporate partners
Institutions and sponsors
Community members
Professionals and civic supporters
An event
Brazil-US Business Gateway Forum
A launch-format event for member introductions, regional briefings, and sector-specific networking across Gainesville and Ocala.
See more- When
- Planning for Fall 2026
- Where
- Gainesville and Ocala corridor
- Focus
- Trade, investment, talent, and community
Founding membership opens for North Central Florida
A first look at how companies can join and help shape the chamber agenda.
Why Gainesville and Ocala matter for bilateral growth
A practical overview of the region's education, health, logistics, and agriculture strengths.
Member spotlight series ready for launch
Approved members can be featured with services, leadership, and expansion goals.
Contact us
Submit a request to the chamber team.
Use the form for membership, partnerships, sponsorships, services, events, and media inquiries.
See moreService area: North Central Florida, with focus on Gainesville and Ocala.
Languages: Portuguese, English, and Spanish.