Massachusetts is home to the second-largest Brazilian population in the country, with thriving communities across Greater Boston and MetroWest. Brazilians are launching businesses, revitalizing neighborhoods, and creating pathways to economic opportunity.

Five local business leaders in the Brazilian community joined us for a conversation about entrepreneurship, economic mobility, and the growing influence of Brazilians in Massachusetts—and what their success means for the region’s future.

Learn what industries Brazilian entrepreneurs are building here and how are they shaping the state’s economic future.

From construction and real estate development to professional services, food, retail, and a growing number of women-led and family-owned enterprises, Brazilian entrepreneurs are helping drive innovation, job creation, and community investment across the Commonwealth.

Our panelists include:

• Real Estate Development & Construction - Nelson de Oliveira, Founder & CEO at Nelson Group
• Professional Services - Fernando Castro, President of Income Tax Plus
• Food Services - Renato Valentin, Co-founder of Tavern in the Square
• Personal Services - Flavia Leal, Owner of Flavia Leal Beauty School
• Consulting and Investment - Manuel Mendes, Global Executive Director of IXL Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership

Thanks to these organizations for an evening of networking in the GBH Atrium:

1. Brazilian American Center (BRACE)
2. Brazilian Women’s Group
3. Brazilian Workers Center
4. Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CDLE USA)
5. Downtown Framingham INC
6. Brazilian Consulate
7. Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers ( MAPS)
8. Brazilian Community Heritage Foundation 
9. Instituto Diáspora Brasil (IDB)