June 2022 ALABC E-Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE 

• Letter from the CEO
• Soft-Landing Program - ALABC's business support program for companies wanting to set up in Australia
• Industry News - A combination of news articles specifically curated for news relevant to the Latin American region. 
• Upcoming Events - Registration links so that you can secure your place at important business events. 
• New Members - Get in contact with our new member companies to create new business opportunities. 
• Featured Members - Find out which companies are being featured this month. 
• Previous Events - Gain access to previous event photos and webinar recordings to share with your friends and colleagues on social media. 
• Event Sponsorship Opportunities - Provide more exposure to your business by sponsoring an ALABC event through event partnerships and marketing strategies. 

Dear Members and Friends,

Welcome to our June 2022 newsletter.

ALABC members, partners and stakeholders, both in Australia and Latin America, engage regularly to learn from each other by creating meaningful partnerships and sharing knowledge on how to best promote sustainability,  and encourage collaboration between government, industry, academia and local communities.

Over the years, ALABC has delivered a large number of webinars, workshops and symposiums, to provide government policymakers, industry decision makers as well as other relevant stakeholders with actionable recommendations to assist in the practical achievement of the sustainability goals and our members own targets.

At ALABC, we see this as our responsibility to share the best practice and provide opportunities for Australian organisations to share their knowledge and experience with Latin America.  

Whether you are a member or not, you can help us to expand this knowledge and create a positive impact in our economies and in our communities.

Best regards,

Marcelo Salas

Chief Executive Officer

Australia-Latin America Business Council

ceo@alabc.com.au

Click here to find out how to expand your business to Australia with the support of ALABC along the way

IMARC Venue Change - Now taking place at the Sydney International Convention and Exhibition Centre 

Updated venue: ICC Sydney, 14 Darling Dr, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000

Date: Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4 November, 2022

Establishment of the Australia-Ecuador Business Council (AEBC)

On the 9 June in Quito, Ecuador and 10 June in Canberra, Australia the Australia-Latin America Business Council and the Chamber of Industries and Production of Ecuador (CIP), to foster closer friendship and promote trade and investment between Australia and Ecuador.

The signing ceremony was co-chaired by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ALABC Mr. Richard Andrews and the President of CIP Mr Pablo Agustin Zambrano Albuja.  

Qatar Airways offers unique Travel Packages for FIFA World Cup 2022

With diverse options by Qatar Airways Holidays, each including return flights, hotel stay and match tickets, enjoy all that you need from one official source. 

• Choose your favourite team to follow and guarantee your place at their matches.
• Book ahead and enjoy flexibility with refunds provided if your chosen team does not quality 
• Explore a range of 3-5 star hotels to choose from with Qatar Airways Holidays

Latin America economic outlook, June 2022

The war in Ukraine has brought in a new a set of challenges for Latin America. Beyond these challenges, however, lurk opportunities for realizing long-term economic goals.

In 2021, Latin America rebounded from the pandemic-induced economic contraction of the last two years. Growth prospects, however, remain moderate this year, because of a less favorable base effect and a series of domestic and international challenges.

How VP Choices are shaping Presidential races in Colombia and Brazil

The choice of a running mate gives a presidential hopeful a chance to widen the net, solidify a profile, or win over a rival's supporters. Knowing that, what can we glean from vice-presidential choices in Brazil and Colombia, which both hold game-changing elections in the coming months?

How Latin America is fighting inflation 

Amid pandemic-related sluggish growth worsened by the Ukraine crisis, nearly four dozen central banks around the world have increased interest rates to fight inflation. 

A number of Latin American countries started taking that step earlier this year—even before than the U.S. Federal Reserve announced its largest interest rate hike in 28 years on June 15. Latin American governments have also taken steps like subsidizing fuel costs, implementing cash transfers, and pandemic relief programs.

Green Hydrogen Webinar: Opportunities and Challenges for Collaboration between Australia and Brazil

On 30 June 2022 ALABC Co-Hosted a webinar with the Consulate General of Brazil in Sydney, with panelists:

Ms Agnes Da Costa, Head of the Regulatory Advisory Office, Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy

Ms Marina Domingues, Executive Secretary, Brazilian Hydrogen Association

Mr Marco Stacke, Chief Operating Officer, Enegix Energy

moderated by Mr Richard Andrews, Chairman of ALABC.

Thank you to all the panelists and to the Consulate General of Brazil in Sydney for your support and collaboration on this online event.

The new strategic role of foreign investment in Chile

During a new version of InvestChileTalks, led by Economy Minister Nicolás Grau and InvestChile Director Karla Flores, the key aspects of the role to be played by foreign investment in Chile were announced. The event was attended by 40 representatives from 17 binational chambers of commerce.

Boardroom Luncheon with Mr Darryl Cuzzubbo, CEO of SolGold

Vice-Chair of ALABC in Queensland Mr Rob Whiddon is delighted to invite you to our Boardroom Luncheon with Mr Darryl Cuzzubbo. 

Date: 21 July 2022

Time: 12:00-2:00pm

Location: The Brisbane Club, 241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

University of Queensland Annual Latin American Colloquium

This is the 15th year that UQ will have hosted the Latin American Colloquium. Each year, the University brings Ambassadors, industry, and government heads together to showcase Queensland's engagement with the diverse regions of Latin America. 

Date: 28 September 2022

Time: 10:00- 5:00pm

Location: The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072

ALABC Brisbane Annual Dinner 2022

A celebration of the growing relationship between Australia and Latin America, spanning business, innovation, education, science and much more.

Date: 29 September 2022

Time: 6:30 - 10:00pm

Location: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Marcelo Salas: ceo@alabc.com.au

Jaws Buckets and Attachments

An Australian owned company, Jaws Buckets and Attachments' products are sold worldwide. Their products are synonymous with quality, strength and endurance and this reputation has enabled them to export worldwide. Every attachment is designed and manufactured on-site.

Pipeline Global Agency

Pipeline Global Agency is headed by Australian financial expert, Howard Siller.

With over two decades of accountancy, compliance and financial control experience, Howard knows exactly what’s required when it comes to business financial success and expanding to new international markets.

Value Learning: Intercultural Specialists

Value Learning Intercultural Specialists is a consulting business committed to advancing global competence and fostering intercultural understanding.

Value Learning provides consultation, facilitation, program design and development to education, non-profit, and government organisations.

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RPM Global

For more than 5 decades, RPMGlobal has been the mining industry’s go-to partner for Advisory and Consulting, Software and Training. With contracts and services rendered in more than 125 countries around the world, we support our customers out of offices in 24 locations across 15 countries. RPM has provided services and solutions in virtually every commodity and mining method there is.

Boardroom Luncheon with Ambassadors of Central America 29 June 2022

The Chairman of ALABC Mr Richard Andrews was delighted to welcome our members and guests to a Boardroom Luncheon in Sydney, featuring Ambassadors of Central America.

Thank you to our Ambassadors in attendance:

His Excellency Mr Armando Vargas Araya, Ambassador of Costa Rica

His Excellency Mr Ronald Recinos, Ambassador of Guatemala

Her Excellency Mrs Ithzel Patiño de Villarreal, Ambassador of Panama

A special thank you also to Counsellor Cristian Pineda Figueroa, from the Embassy of El Salvador for attending. 

Thank you also to our Patron members in attendance:

Investment NSW
EucoClean Global

University of Melbourne

Please feel free to view and share our official photos through social media.

Melbourne Annual Dinner 2022

On the 23 June 2022, ALABC was proud to host our Melbourne Annual Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. 

What an excellent turnout from our members and guests from all over Australia and Latin America who we were delighted to have in attendance. 

Thank you to our Event Partner, Global Victoria and CEO Ms Gönül Serbest for her address. 

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, WEG Australia, Silver Sponsor Duratray International and Bronze Sponsors Andes Agile and 2M Language Services.

A special thank you to the Ambassador of Peru, His Excellency Mr Vitaliano Gallardo Valencia for making the trip from Canberra to attend our event. 

What a privilege it was to hear from our keynote speaker Mr Alberto Calderon, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti about the future of Gold Mining. We also were honoured to hear from Professor Adrian Little, Pro Vice Chancellor (International) from the University of Melbourne and Mr Nick Staikos MP, newly appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier of Victoria.

Please feel free to share the event photos with colleagues and on social media.

ALABC Member's App to help you stay connected

Staying in touch has been difficult for all of us during this pandemic. With the Member's app, you can interact with fellow members anywhere from your mobile device, update your member profile, including your address, phone, email and Linkedin. You can even email and call fellow members, so it’s easier for you to stay in touch and build a community.

You will find it easier than ever to register and attend events using the mobile app. You can view your event calendar and event details, and register for events directly from the app.

You can also keep on top of your existing event registrations by viewing your tickets, adding events to your calendar, and make online payments.

Want to sponsor one of our upcoming events?

Please view the information below and consider joining the Australia-Latin America Business Council using the online form. 

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