June 2025 Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE 

• Letter from the CEO
• Industry News - A combination of news articles specifically curated for news relevant to the Latin American region. 
• New Members - Get in contact with our new member companies to create new business opportunities. 
  
• Upcoming Events - See what's upcoming in your city 
• Past Events - View event photos, hear about the latest activities and initiatives 
• Featured Members - Find out which companies are being featured this month

Letter from the Chief Executive Officer

Dear Members, friends and associates of ALABC,

ALABC is very fortunate to have a very dedicated and well credentialed board who bring a wealth of experience and diversity of interests to our organisation. I would like to extend a warm welcome to our newly elected board members Trevor Woolfe, Paul Murphy and Elliot Luke who were voted in at our recent AGM and bring a variety of country and sectoral knowledge. We are especially pleased to once again have a Western Australian board member in Elliot, so if you are Perth based and would like to arrange a time to meet him, please get in touch. I also would like to offer sincere thanks to Felipe Hodar, Paola Lasso and Valeria Alvano who finished up their terms with ALABC.

We have hit the mid-point of 2025 with an even busier program for the remainder of the year. Kicking things off in July we will be continuing our spotlight on infrastructure with webinars on opportunities in Chile and Costa Rica and hosting our Melbourne Gala Dinner and Business Excellence Awards. The calibre of award nominees has once again been impressive and would like to thank everyone who applied. We are excited to share with you the names of the 2025 finalists:

Category A – Entities with more than 200 employees

• SDI Limited
• LATAM Airlines Group SA
• Hofmann Engineering Pty Ltd

Category B – Entities with between 20 – 200 employees

• Don Kyatt Spare Parts
• YS Accounting
• MyPass Global
• Zayme Pty Ltd t/a Cheeky Foods

Category C – Entities with fewer than 20 employees

• 2Stay Accommodation Group
• Big Planet Adventures Pty Ltd
• Calima Group Pty Ltd
• Intermodal Solutions Group - Pit to Ship Solutions

We look forward to seeing you at the Melbourne dinner for an evening of celebration and networking or at another of our events.

Hasta Pronto!

Kim Prior

Chief Executive Officer
ceo@alabc.com.au

APAC business outlook 2025: Navigating growth in uncertain times

In a year marked by economic headwinds, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change, leaders across Asia-Pacific are redefining their strategies for growth. Drawing on insights from 1,706 C-suite executives globally (171 from APAC), our latest report reveals how businesses are balancing optimism with caution, investing in innovation, and preparing for long-term success in a competitive landscape.

Peru opens its doors to the world at INFRACON PERÚ 2025 

The First International Infrastructure & Construction Fair

INFRACON PERÚ 2025, the flagship event organized by the National Society of Construction and Infrastructure (Sociedad Nacional de Construcción e Infraestructura (SNCI)) in partnership with hashtag#PROMPERU, positioning Peru as a regional hub for strategic investment, innovation, and sustainable development.

📍 Where: Urubamba, Cusco

🏛️ Venue: The Virgin of VIDAWASI Children's Health Citadel

📅 When: 21-23 August 2025

StartUp Summit 2025

The next edition of the Startup Summit 2025 will be held from 27th to 29th August, 2025, in the city of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

The event will feature over 200 speakers and is expected to attract around 10,000 attendees, including startups, investors, and key players from the ecosystem.

Throughout the three days, participants will have access to a wide range of activities, high-quality content, a business area showcasing major companies and startups, and the presence of prominent national and international influencers from the ecosystem.

Calima Group Pty Ltd

Calima Group LTD specializes in tailored labour hire services for warehouse and logistics, major events and festivals, civil, and construction industries. Operating across VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, and New Zealand, they deliver reliable, skilled staff to meet diverse business needs. Established in 2020, their Australian-Colombian-owned company is proud to empower the Latin American immigrant community with meaningful employment opportunities.

Whether you’re looking for temporary event support or permanent staffing solutions, Calima Group is here to help.

WEG

WEG Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of WEG S.A. International, which is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of electrical products for Mining, Industry and Energy sectors. WEG has manufacturing centres throughout the world, allowing them the capability to manufacture products with global strategic supply at the forefront of their business structure. WEG’s sales and product support structure is a global network that brings Sales Teams, Service Engineers and Authorised Service Partners to the customers.

CLIFFORD CHANCE

Clifford Chance helps Australian and international clients make the most of business opportunities in domestic, Asia Pacific and international markets.

They advise clients from all commercial and industrial sectors, financial institutions, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not for profit organisations on domestic, inbound and outbound work. With the ability to quickly put together teams that manage complex, fast-moving transactions in Australia and beyond, they seek to provide clients with the highest quality advice and legal insight which combines our local knowledge with the breadth and depth of our global network. Their clients include many leading businesses, operating across a wide variety of markets, cultures and languages.

KourisPower

Alfred Ai Chatbot

AlfredAI.bot enables businesses to build hyper-customised, no-code AI chatbots and agents that automate operations, service delivery, client onboarding, admin workflows, and customer support—all trained on your unique processes, documents, and tools. Designed for coaches, consultants, agencies, and construction firms, AlfredAI is fully secure, built in minutes, and helps save over 98% in operational costs by replacing repetitive admin and training tasks with intelligent automation. It ensures consistent 24/7 customer and team experiences while freeing business owners and senior leaders from low-value tasks like project delivery, quoting, emails, and follow-ups—so they can focus on growth.

Dynapumps

 Workinitiatives

Workinitiatives is tackling Australia’s skills shortage through innovative, technology-driven solutions and workforce capacity-building initiatives. Their mission is centred on empowering people, enhancing skills, creating job opportunities, and supporting migration pathways.

The Workinitiatives ecosystem brings together Australian and international government agencies, industry bodies, employers, and service providers to strengthen Australia’s employment landscape. A key feature is the Migration Marketplace, a platform that connects employers and visa applicants with registered Australian migration agents to navigate immigration requirements with ease. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and a collaborative network of service providers, Workinitiatives offers integrated support across jobs, skills development, and migration solutions.

 Don Kyatt Spare Parts

A Guide to Investing in Peru Legal Pathways and Strategic Partnerships for Investors

On 7 May, ALABC hosted the third session in our Latin America Investment Series, A Guide to Investing in Peru: Legal Pathways and Strategic Partnerships for Investors, presented in partnership with Promperu in Australia & New Zealand.

We extend our sincere thanks to our outstanding speakers: Daniel Córdova Espinoza (Promperu), César Candela (SNCI), Germán Barrios (BAFUR), and Harris Gomez (Harris Gomez Group) for sharing their valuable expertise on market entry, legal frameworks, and strategic collaboration in Peru.

We also warmly thank our partner Promperu for their continued support, and acknowledge our member Interlingual for providing professional simultaneous translation, allowing participants to engage in both English and Spanish seamlessly.

ALABC AGM 2025

Following our 2025 Annual General Meeting on 14 May, we are pleased to announce the results of this year’s Board election. We warmly welcome Elliot Luke, Trevor Woolfe, and Paul Murphy as newly appointed Directors, each beginning a 3-year term. We also extend our congratulations to Richard Andrews, Julio Gonzalez, and Rob Whiddon on their re-election for another 1-year term.

We would like to sincerely thank our retiring Directors, Paola A. Lasso, Valeria Alvano, and Felipe Hödar, for their dedication and valued contributions to ALABC. Their commitment has played an important role in strengthening the organisation. We look forward to this next chapter with optimism and continued collaboration.

Latin America Queensland Parliamentary Friendship Group

On 13 May, the Co-Chairs of the Latin America Queensland Parliamentary Friendship Group hosted a special gathering at Parliament House for ALABC members, featuring the Ambassador of Mexico, H.E. Ernesto Céspedes, and the Counsellor, Mr Alejandro Rivera.

Ambassador Céspedes presented Mexico’s new economic, trade, and investment strategy, highlighting exciting opportunities for deeper collaboration between Australia and Mexico. The event served as a valuable platform for strengthening bilateral engagement and fostering connections between government, business, and diplomatic communities.

A warm thank you to Ambassador Céspedes and Mr Rivera for their time, insights, and ongoing support.

Budget Event at Queensland Parliament - May

Following the release of the Queensland Government's 2025–26 Budget, ALABC was honoured to participate in a special event held at Parliament House in Brisbane. Hosted by Fiona Simpson MP and Premier David Crisafulli, the event highlighted key budget initiatives relevant to our mission, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and multicultural engagement.

ALABC was proudly represented by CEO Kim Prior and Director Rob Whiddon, further strengthening our commitment to fostering economic ties between Australia and Latin America.

We extend our sincere thanks to Fiona Simpson and Premier David Crisafulli for the kind invitation and continued support.

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