What we do

Mandala Group is a business-consulting firm that has been in the market for over 17 years. The company specializes in Business Development, Research and Event Planning & Support for organizations navigating the Brazil-Canada corridor.

MGP has provided consulting services for companies entering new markets in over 40 sectors. Working with several Canadian and Brazilian businesses and governmental organizations of all sizes, the company has established a solid reputation for successfully achieving its objectives on time and on budget.  Our team is able to identify with both Brazilian and Canadian cultural nuances, which can be of utmost importance in the business arena.

Lifetime Clients

Detailed Project References

Nano tech Brazil – Canada Event Support, Logistics, Matchmaking

October 2015

In the Nano tech Brazil – Canada, we worked in partnership with Global Affairs, University of Guelph and Canadian Consulate in São Paulo providing: event support, logistics, and matchmaking services during the Nanotechnology Trade Show Brazil.


Abbott Meeting 2016 – Mauritius Event Planning, Logistics, Support

May 2016

In the Abbott Meeting 2016 – Mauritius, the Mandala Group organized the entire event, taking care of : transportation, accommodation, meals, meeting room set up, team building activities, presentations, banners, agenda, and all other meeting materials requested.

The meeting took place at Blue Bay – Grand Port in Mauritius, at the exclusive Shandrani Resort.


Abbott Meeting 2016 – Cape Town Event Planning, Logistics, Support

April 2016

In the Abbott Meeting 2016 – Cape Town,  the Mandala Group organized the entire event, taking care of : transportation, accommodation, meals, meeting room set up, team building activities, presentations, banners, agenda, and all other meeting materials requested.

The meeting took place in Cape Town – South Africa, at the renowned Protea Victoria Junction Hotel.

 


Abbott Conference 2016 – Rio de Janeiro Event Planning, Event Support, Logistics

May 2016

In the Abbott Conference 2016 – Rio de Janeiro, the Mandala Group organized the entire event, taking care of : transportation, accommodation, meals, meeting room set up, team building activities, presentations, banners, agenda, and all other meeting materials requested.

The Conference took place in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, at the renowned Copacabana Palace Hotel.


Brazil/Canada – Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) Event Planning, Logistics, Matchmaking, Support

The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) is a business association with the primary objective of fostering stronger commercial relations between Brazil and Canada.

The Mandala Group provided event planning, logistics, matchmaking, and support services for many events and trade missions organized by BCCC.

 


Durham Region Investment Attraction Mission Event Support, Matchmaking, Site Visits

October 2015

In the Durham Region Investment Attraction Mission, we worked in partnership with: Ontario Office in Brazil, Global Affairs Canada (DFAIT), Canadian Consulate in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre

Provided consulting in market entry strategy, event Support, matchmaking during the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2013 ICT/Telecom Canadian Trade Mission to Spain involving a total of 67 foreign and domestic companies. Screened and arranged a total of 64 meetings, almost double the minimum requirement.


Brazil – Excel Funds Due Diligence Mission to Brazil Matchmaking, Planning, Site Visits, Support

November 2011

In the Brazil – Excel Funds Due Diligence Mission to Brazil, we worked in partnership with: ITAU Bank (NYC Branch), Banco ITAU (Brazil Headquarters), Canadian Consulate São Paulo and the Trade Department Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo

Scope: Provided planning, support, logistics, matchmaking services for this Excel Funds Due Diligence Mission to Brazil, introducing and underlining the strengths of Excel financial interests in Brazil. Attended by 20 financiers with a combined portfolio of $15B.


Brazilian Consulate in Toronto – SIAL Event Support, Logistics

April 2013 & 2015

In the Brazilian Consulate in Toronto – SIAL, we worked in a partnership with: Apex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil

Working with SECOM – export development department to provide Trade Show support & Logistics, bilingual staff.


AMBEV Brasil PamAm Observer Team in Toronto Logistics, Support

July 2015

In the AMBEV Brasil PamAm Observer Team in Toronto, we worked in partnership with: Ambev Brazil, Skol, Embratur, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Brazil, Brazilian Olympic Committee.

Scope: support & logistics for a group of 6 VIP observers to the Pam American Games in Toronto.


Brazil/Chile – ACOA & Trade Team PEI Multi-Sector Mission Event Planning, Logistics, Matchmaking, Support

June 2015

In the AMBEV Brasil PamAm Observer Team in Toronto, we worked in a partnership involving multiple federal and provincial government departments/agencies, with a mandate to supporting the growth and development of Prince Edward Island exporters through a program of trade and investment related activities, providing event support, logistics, and matchmaking services.

Trade Team PEI has the support of, and is working closely with, the Canadian Trade Offices in Porto Alegre, São Paulo & Santiago de Chile to ensure that the Mission is executed with success.


Brazil/Canada – SESCOOP Brasil Exploratory Mission Event Planning, Logistics, Site Visits, Support

June 2014

In the Brazil/Canada – SESCOOP Brasil Exploratory Mission, we worked in partnership with: Anthurium Turismo, Ministry Foreign Affairs (Brazil), Central Bank (Brazil)

The Mandala Group provided local support for an exploratory Mission in the Finance Sector, where financial cooperative services in Brazil, along with governmental officials from the Brazilian Central Bank met with similar Canadian financial institutions in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City to learn about their practices and create alliances.


Barcelona – Mobile World Congress Event Support, Matchmaking, Site Visits

February 2013 & 2014

In the Barcelona – Mobile World Congress, we worked in a partnership with: Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency (ACOA), Canadian Embassy in Spain, Trade Department/ICT Foreign Affairs Canada

Provided consulting in market entry strategy, event support, matchmaking services during the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2013 ICT/Telecom Canadian Trade Mission to Spain involving a total of 67 foreign and domestic companies. Screened and arranged a total of 64 meetings, almost double the minimum requirement.


Innovation PEI Biotech Investiment Event Planning, Logistics, Site Visits, Support

November 2013

In the Innovation PEI Biotech Investiment, we worked in partnership with: Foreign Affairs and Trade Development Canada (DFATD), Province of Prince Edward Island Trade Department, Canadian Consulate, Brazil -Trade Departments in São Paulo & Porto Alegre & Economic Development Canada (EDC)

This project included consulting in market entry strategy, event logistics, support, matchmaking services for four PEI companies in official trade/diplomatic mission to the city of Florianópolis in Brazil. In just over a week, our team was able to surpass the minimum number of meetings required and book all the local support necessary to make this matchmaking program a success.


Innovation PEI – SP Trade Mission Event Planning, Logistics, Site Visits, Support

June 2015

In the Innovation PEI – SP Trade Mission, we worked in partnership with: Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency (ACOA), Canadian Consulate São Paulo, Trade Department, Foreign Affairs and Trade Development Canada (DFATD)

Scope: Exploratory Mission to Promote Bio-technology Cluster in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The aim of Mission is to attract international (Brazilian) companies that desire to tap into the many advantages of the cluster and explore the North American market. Mandala Group is responsible for finding and working with companies on local market entry strategy and ensure they met with the decision-maker in each sector, countrywide – providing strategy, matchmaking, logistics and planning of this Mission.


CAP- Council of Atlantic Premiers Trade Mission to Brazil Event Support, Matchmaking, Site Visits

October 2013

In the CAP- Council of Atlantic Premiers Trade Mission to Brazil, we worked in partnership with: Foreign Affairs and Trade Development Canada (DFATD), Province of Prince EdwardIsland Trade Department, Canadian Consulate, Brazil -Trade Departments in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro & Porto Alegre and Economic Development Canada (EDC)

Scope: Large Multi-Sector Trade Mission to Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, services include consulting in Market Entry Strategy, Event Logistics, Support, Matchmaking services for over 30 companies in multiple cities in Brazil. Over 250 meetings were booked including meeting room, local transport and language coordination. Mandala Group also helped compile and coordinate guest list for Official Mission Luncheon in the city of São Paulo.


Brazil – CAP- Council of Atlantic Premiers Event Support, Logistics, Matchmaking, Site Visits

October 2013

In the Brazil – CAP- Council of Atlantic Premiers, we worked in a partnership with: ACOA, Foreign Affairs Canada, Provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, Canadian Consulate Trade Department/ICT

Scope: Mandala provided consulting in Market Entry Strategy + Event Support + Matchmaking services for the Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to Futurecom on the ICT/Telecom Industry ensuring clients got to see all the major players.


Brazil – Government of Morocco, Carana Corporation Logistics, Matchmaking, Planning, Site Visits, Support

June 2013

In the Brazil – Government of Morocco, Carana Corporation. We worked in a partnership with: Ministry of Artisan in Morocco, Carana Corporation UK, US Government / & The Millennium Challenge Corporation. Includes Hosted Buyer & Media Program for Trade Show in Marrakesh

Mandala provided consulting in market entry strategy, event support, logistics, matchmaking services for this Trade Mission to the city of São Paulo. This program from the government of Morocco was focused or the architecture and décor sectors and included 8 individual meetings per delegate, as well as 5 site visits. Delegates included government officials, Carana Corporation officials, as well as 10 non-competing delegate companies. Contract included hotel arrangements, interpretation services and local transportation for trade mission, as well the recruitment and travel arrangements for 5 Brazilian companies to attend the first Marrakesh Artisan Show.


Brazil – World Cup Promotion (Embratur) Event Set-up, Logistics, Support

November 2012

In the Brazil – World Cup Promotion (Embratur), we worked in a partnership with: Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Agency for Promotion for the State of Amazonas (Amazonastur), Gauche Eventos, Secretaries of Tourism of Host Cities (SETUR)

Organized event set-up, support, logistics for the “Goal to Brazil” World Cup Promotional event for Arts & Culture and Tourism in Toronto to 150 targeted agencies and guests to promote the variety of destinations that Brazil offers. Multiple speakers and individual booths showcased all regions of Brazil. According to the President of Amazonastur, this was the best set-up they had for this global promotion.


NATI – Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to Futurecom Event Support, Matchmaking, Site Visits

October 2012

In the NATI – Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to Futurecom, we worked in a partnership with: ACOA, Foreign Affairs Canada, Provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, Canadian Consulate Trade Department/ICT.

On very little notice Mandala provided consulting in market entry strategy, event support, matchmaking services for the Atlantic Canada Trade Mission to Futurecom on the ICT/Telecom Industry ensuring clients got to see all the major players. Number of companies involved (local and foreign).


Brazil – PDAC Mining Trade Show Event Support, Logistics

March 1999 – 2017

In the Brazil – PDAC Mining Trade Show, we worked in a partnership with: Ministry Foreign Affairs (Brazil), CPRM – Geological Service of Brazil, DNPM – National Department Of Mineral Production (Brazil), IBRAM – Brazilian Institute of Mining and Patricia Moreira Recepção de Eventos

For the past 16 years Mandala Group has provided event Support and logistics for the Brazil Pavilion for the PDAC Mining and Energy Show (with approximately 30,000 attendees in 2013). Planning starts about 4 months in advance with organizing the promotional material for 83 Brazilian companies, and booth and distribution points for one of the largest trade shows in the world. Responsibilities include local travel arrangements, international travel consulting, staffing, special needs as required, extra-show entertainment, translation, coaching and concierge services. This is a highly competitive environment for clients, miners, governments, media and industry associations with millions of dollars in deals signed.


BCCC & Biolab Event Planning, Logistics, Matchmaking, Support

November 2015

The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) is a business association with the primary objective of fostering stronger commercial relations between Brazil and Canada.

The Mandala Group provided event planning, logistics, matchmaking, and support services for many events and trade missions organized by BCCC.


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