Press Release:

Florida Trade Mission Travels to Brazil

Posted: November 05 2007

MILTON, FL, November 5, 2007 - Patrick Ropella, President/CEO of Ropella and Associates and Robbie Ropella, Vice President of Client Development, are traveling this week to Brazil with the Team Florida Trade Mission. More than 200 Florida businesses, and state and local leaders, will arrive to Sao Paulo, Brazil for a five-day trade and economic development mission. During the mission, Governor Charlie Crist will meet with Brazil’s top business leaders and senior government officials.

Team Florida’s goal during the Trade Mission to Brazil is to expand the powerful relationship already held by identifying new ways to partner with companies and business leaders with Brazil, Florida’s top international trade partner.

Organized by Enterprise Florida Inc., the Trade Mission is focused on increasing Florida exports and investment in areas including agriculture, biofuels, aviation accessories, computer software, medical equipment, telecommunications and IT hardware.