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Our Mission

 

The Portugal-US Chamber of Commerce strengthens business ties between Portugal and the United States by connecting companies, professionals, and institutions, and by promoting trade, investment, and mutual understanding between our two nations.

Networking

The PUSCC offers ongoing opportunities for individuals and firms involved in Portuguese-US relations, trade and commerce to meet and network.

  • Introduces members to civic leaders, government representatives and influential decision-makers in the Portuguese and US business communities
  • Identifies and counsels on partnership and joint ventures for Portuguese and US corporations
  • Arranges private meetings between US and Portuguese executives to discuss business and investment issues of mutual interest
  • Collaborates with the Portugal Trade office (AICEP) to sponsor the annual Economic Forum
  • Sponsors regular networking gatherings and events – including the Annual Gala; cocktail hours and a series of panel discussions
  • Partners with the Council of the US-EC Chambers of Commerce to foster networking and connections within the European Community in the US.
  • Affiliated with numerous organizations in both countries to provide better resources to its members.

Business Development

An active participant in both the Portuguese and US marketplaces, the PUSCC facilitates connections and assists its members with referrals to meet their business needs. PUSCC also makes hundreds of business referrals each year, both from its members and from outside the organization.

Information Exchange

Timely information is of the essence when positioning a business and investments for the future. The PUSCC in partnership with AICEP Portugal Global can assist Members seeking information on a wide range of trade issues.

The PUSCC sponsors seminars and conferences on key topics relevant to our Members . Additionally, frequent events feature the Portuguese Minister of Finance, the Minister of Economic Affairs, or other government dignitaries to address pertinent developments in economics, trade, finance, education, or cultural affairs.

Management Team

Officers
President
Rodrigo Carvalho
 
Vice Presidents
Antonio Folhadela de Oliveira, Nuno Guerreiro and Tomás Tavares d'Almeida 
 
Secretary
Dario Nolasco
 
Treasurer
João Salvação Barreto
 
Executive Director
Teresa Ferraz Miranda
Directors
Donzelina Barroso
Pedro Belo
Rodrigo Carvalho – President
Rogério Fernandes Ferreira
Alfonso Finocchiaro
José Carlos Fernandes
António Folhadela de Oliveira – Vice President
Florentino Gregorio
Nuno Guerreiro – Vice President
José Ivo
André Amaral
Tiago Reis Marques
João Salvação Barreto - Treasurer
Dario Nolasco
Sara Lima
Michael Lubben
Pedro Pires Joao
Susy Pestana
Rosa Rebimbas
Tomás Tavares d'Almeida - Vice President
Fernanda Ottavio
Committees
Executive Committee:
Rodrigo Carvalho
Tomás Tavares d'Almeida
Dário Nolasco
João Salvação Barreto
Nuno Guerreiro
António Folhadela de Oliveira
 
Legal, Tax & Audit Committee
Rogério Fernandes Ferreira
Michael Lubben
Rodrigo Carvalho
 
Nomination and Membership Committee
Pedro Belo (Chair)
António Folhadela de Oliveira
Tomás Tavares d'Almeida
Dário Nolasco
Past Presidents

Bernardo Goarmon 2019 – 2022

Rodolfo Lavrador 2019-2022

Donzelina Barroso 2016-2018

Cesaltine Gregorio 2011-2015

Richard Russell, Esq. 2008-2010

Alberto Veloso 2006-2007

Domitília M. Dos Santos 2004-2005

Evandro Braz 2002-2003

Pedro Belo 2000-2001

Robert Block 1998-1999

Francisco Graça 1996-1997

Stephen Ham 1993-1995

Joseph Fernandes 1991-1992

Richard Russell, Esq.1989-1990

Mildred Mottahedeh 1987-1988

Alfonso Finocchiaro 1985-1986

Luís Gregório 1983-1984

Domenick Scaglione 1981-1982