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The intelligence to grow where few can see.

Business strategy, market intelligence and qualified connections for companies seeking to expand their commercial presence in the Amazon and in new markets.

Balponte Business IntelligenceManaus · Amazonas, BrazilStrategy · Market · Expansion
Satellite image of the northern Amazon with the road from Manaus to Georgetown
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More than communication: intelligence applied to business.

Balponte has evolved: from regional publisher to intelligence and growth platform

For 20 years, we have followed the Amazon region’s economy, logistics, agribusiness and decision-makers. That knowledge now becomes business strategy, market intelligence, authority content and qualified connections.

PIM Amazônia magazine, published by Balponte

We interpret markets, identify opportunities and build relationships to support decisions on market entry, positioning and commercial expansion.

  • In-depth regional knowledge.
  • Business vision.
  • Genuine ability to connect.
  1. KnowledgeEconomic, industrial and business information
  2. IntelligenceData and context for decisions
  3. StrategyMarket-entry and growth routes
  4. ConnectionAccess to companies and leaders

From information to commercial growth.

We turn data, context and relationships into clearer commercial paths and sounder decisions.

Forest and city east of Manaus
  1. Market intelligence

    Scenario analysis, sector mapping and the identification of trends, risks and opportunities to inform decision-making.

  2. Commercial expansion strategy

    Planning for entry and growth in new markets, setting out positioning, priorities and courses of action.

  3. Opportunity mapping

    Identification of companies, demand, territories and partnership opportunities with the potential to generate business.

  4. Strategic connections

    Qualified introductions to leaders, companies, institutions and key decision-makers for each objective.

  5. Business missions

    Commercial immersion programmes designed to build local knowledge, relationships and market access.

  6. Authority content

    Editorial strategy and communications projects that strengthen reputation, influence and institutional presence.

Local context. Future vision.

Every project begins with a concrete need and progresses through analysis, strategy and access to the right ecosystem.

  1. Diagnosis

    We build an understanding of the company’s objectives, maturity and challenges.

  2. Intelligence

    We examine the market, its players, risks and opportunities.

  3. Strategy

    We set priorities and chart a viable route to expansion.

  4. Connection and execution

    We bring partners together and help to advance the commercial agenda.

The starting point is one of Brazil’s largest urban economies

Official figures for the city where the route to Guyana begins.

millioninhabitants, making it Brazil’s 7th most populous state capitalIBGE · 2025 estimate
billionGDP in 2023, the 6th largest of any Brazilian cityIBGE · Municipal GDP 2023
billionManaus Industrial Hub turnover in 2025, an all-time recordSuframa · 2025
thousanddirect jobs in the Industrial Hub’s factories (monthly average, 2025)Suframa · 2025
the Manaus Free Trade Zone’s tax incentives are guaranteed under the Federal Constitution until that yearConstitutional Amendment 83/2014

Project Guyana: a permanent platform for economic integration

Content, intelligence, trade promotion and relationships brought together in one long-term programme.

Take the journey from Manaus to Georgetown

PIM Amazônia

Guyana in its own voice

Guyanese public leaders, companies, communities and experts will lead the country’s narrative.

PIM Amazônia Issue 200

An editorial agenda with depth and business value

  • Economy and oil
  • Infrastructure and cities
  • Logistics and ports
  • Culture and society
  • Companies and investment
  • Brazil–Guyana
  • Diversification and future
  • Sustainability

PIM Amazônia — Historic Issue 200

A full issue dedicated to Guyana and the region’s emerging economic geography.

200 issues

Celebrates PIM Amazônia’s journey and launches Balponte’s structured editorial presence in Guyana.

Guyana in its own voice

Guyanese public leaders, companies, communities and experts will lead the country’s narrative.

An editorial agenda with depth and business value

  • Economy and oil
  • Infrastructure and cities
  • Logistics and ports
  • Culture and society
  • Companies and investment
  • Brazil–Guyana
  • Diversification and future
  • Sustainability

Opportunities across multiple sectors

Oil is accelerating growth. Diversification, infrastructure and access to new markets will shape the next chapter.

Energy Agriculture Services Mining Sustainable forestry Manufacturing ICT Tourism

Investment and export agenda

Market intelligence

Intelligence for companies seeking to enter, grow or export

Sector mapping
Market, demand, competition and opportunities
Project radar
Public and private investments, projects and supply chains
Business matching
Identification of buyers, suppliers and partners
Market-access strategy
Positioning, priorities, agenda and action plan

Trade promotion

Guyanese products connected to buyers in Brazil and worldwide

  1. Company and product selection
  2. Commercial narrative preparation
  3. Bilingual content and catalogue
  4. Prospecting and B2B meetings
  5. Trade fairs, missions and presentations

Content & visibility

An economic narrative built with credibility and reach

Journalism, branded content and editorial intelligence to show the world what Guyana produces, builds and envisions.

Magazine
Reports, interviews and special editions
Digital
Portal, digital magazine, newsletters and social media
Audiovisual
Videos, interviews, series and field coverage
Corporate
Reports, studies, catalogues and branded content

Missions & connections

Relationships that begin on the ground

The Amazon Connection missions give Balponte a practical ability to connect companies, public leaders and opportunities.

  1. Economic briefing
  2. Technical visits
  3. Institutional meetings
  4. Business meetings
  5. Editorial coverage

Two countries. One trusted agenda.

The annual guide to understand, invest in and do business with Guyana

A bilingual reference publication designed to remain useful, circulate widely and generate business throughout the year.

Content designed to inform and activate opportunities

  1. 1Country in numbersEconomy, population, trade and infrastructure
  2. 2Sector guideEnergy, agriculture, industry, tourism, services, mining and forestry
  3. 3Opportunity mapProjects, demand, investment and supply chains
  4. 4Export GuyanaProducts, companies and export capabilities
  5. 5How to do businessRegulatory, tax, logistics and institutional environment
  6. 6Executive directoryCompanies, chambers, agencies and strategic contacts

Knowledge already active in the market.

Our editorial platforms and projects extend Balponte’s capacity for insight, influence and connection.

  1. PIM AmazôniaEconomy and businessSpecialist journalism covering industry, the Manaus Free Trade Zone, logistics, innovation and development.
  2. Anuário do Polo Industrial de ManausData and referenceIndicators, analysis and leading figures that help to explain the strength and evolution of the Manaus Industrial Hub (PIM).
  3. Norte RuralAgribusiness in northern BrazilInformation and opportunities relating to production, land and sustainable development.
  4. Conexão AmazôniaBusiness missionsImmersive experiences and curated agendas that bring companies closer to new markets.
  5. GPTW NorteCulture, reputation and leadership

The strength of a multi-platform ecosystem

Content, distribution and relationships working together to expand relevance and conversion.

monthly pageviews
monthly unique users
integrated monthly circulation
monthly social reach

Ways to build Project Guyana with us

Flexible models for companies, institutions and sector organisations.

  1. Strategic partner

    Institutional association and cross-platform presence

  2. Sector partner

    Leadership in an economic value chain or priority theme

  3. Content partner

    Editorial projects, studies, series and branded content

  4. Participating company

    Advertising, profiles, catalogue, directory and engagement actions

Each partnership is built around jointly defined deliverables, audiences and indicators.

From introduction to permanent presence

A progressive rollout built with Guyanese partners.

  1. Engagement

    Local partners, advisory network and institutional agenda

  2. Launch

    Issue 200 and public presentation of Project Guyana

  3. Activation

    Ongoing content, missions, studies and trade promotion

  4. Consolidation

    Guyana Almanac and annual intelligence and business calendar

Guyana is building a new future. Balponte wants to help that future reach Brazil and the world.

Take the journey from Manaus to Georgetown

Where would your company like to go?

Tell us your objective. Balponte turns regional context, intelligence and connections into a strategy for expansion.

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