"I commend you for organizing and leading such an important endeavor and would like very much to help you with the partnership."

Doug Davidson, Market Executive, Bank of America, N.A.

"I was very impressed to see so many upper level individuals from several large industries in attendance that day. Judging by the accolades you received from your peers, it was very obvious to me that you are held in high esteem by these individuals."

Kathryn Starkey, Chairman, District 3, Pasco County

"Thank you for bringing so much excitement and experience into Tampa. The Brazil-Florida Business Council is a fantastic organization and everyone is still talking about the luncheon."

Kari Goetz, Tampa International Airport

"Congratulations on the newsletter, it was a pleasure reading it and learning about all the excitement the Council is generating in its first year! "

Gaston Terrones Dimant, GOLIN

"Having an organization like this, that can leverage and consolidate the efforts of what everyone is doing, with a focus on a single market like Brazil, is absolutely an incredible asset to our region."

Lorrie Belovich, Tampa Hillsborough EDC

"It is pleasing to see that through Sueli's efforts we all seem to be pushing in the right direction in Tampa Bay. While USF's academic and research work in Brazil is somewhat distinctive from most of the business community there is a real sense that the overarching goals of extending the reach of Brazil into Florida (Tampa Bay) and vice versa is building momentum and moving forward. Congratulations to everyone involved in this effort and to Sueli's vision and energy."

Roger Brindley, University of South Florida

"This is a very important Council. Sueli is a doer, not just a talker, and Tampa Bay is a community of doers."

Rick Homans, President & CEO, Tampa Bay Partnership

"Tenho recebido os seus emails e mais uma vez  parabenizo pelo brilhante trabalho à frente da Câmara de Tampa. Você vem fazendo um trabalho maravilhoso a despeito dos problemas que o Brasil enfrenta."

Akira Ensiki, President, United Americas Insurance Co.

"Brazil continues to be Florida's largest global market for trade and FDI. The partnership between the Brazilian Office of Enterprise Florida and the Brazil-Florida Business Council play a vital role to capitalize on business prospects in both regions."

Fabio Yamada, Enterprise Florida Brazil

"I must congratulate you on the wonderful event. Not only was it a great business opportunity, but you have truly managed to create a sense of community where like-minded individuals can come together and share in business, friendship, family and culture."

Gabrielle Mandel, Country Manager for Brazil, USTDA

Tom Kennedy, WestportCRE

"A Sueli é uma locomotiva para o desenvolvimento de negócios, ela não se cansa de procurar meios para auxiliar o crescimento de todos, prova disso é a Brazil Florida Business Council que em tão pouco tempo já alcançou tamanha expressão e mostra o tempo todo ao que veio, aglutinando mais interesse no Brasil e esse tipo de iniciativa faltava na Florida. Ela é capaz de fazer crescer, é assertiva e suas ações a frente da BFBC ajudam o Brasil e a Florida a crescerem”

Marcelo Fleury, LAFINSA

"Thank you Sueli. Impressive how you can make a difference from anywhere."

Michael Hajjar, Progresso Capital Partners

“The BFBC is a remarkable organization dedicated to fostering business relations, cultural exchange, and economic growth between Brazil and Florida. As someone who is passionate about international business and collaboration, we are honored to be a part of this dynamic council.”

Mark Frazier, Chief Commercial Officer, NXTPoint Logistics