focused on providing intercultural solutions.
Social entrepreneurship is our jam
Bossa Creative LLC is a women-owned, intercultural, start-up located in Greenville, SC.
We are Bossa
We put creativity, data research and innovation to work in favor of diversity and interculturalism. We develop solutions to promote the integration of the international individuals who live, work and play in the U.S. From events to one-on-one programs, our goal is twofold: empower foreign-born professionals and to promote the sense of belonging among the international community.
We have Bossa
Bossa is a Brazilian word that means a certain pizzazz, talent, ability and style to do things in a lively and clever way — and that’s how we strive to do things!
We love what we do.
Our events and programs focus on people of all ages and backgrounds, including international and professional women, children, small business owners and entrepreneurs.
What we do
"We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now."
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
all over the world
The international community and the economy in South Carolina
There are approximately 288,580 foreign-born individuals living in South Carolina, which represents 5.6% of the state’s population. To learn more, visit The New American Economy.
1.200+
International firms call South Carolina home. Majority-owned, foreign-affiliated companies employ more than 158.000 South Carolinians – 7% of the state’s private industry employment.
$7.2B
Spending power
$609.6M
Total business income of immigrant entrepreneurs
2.6B
Immigrant taxes paid
Sources: https://data.newamericaneconomy.org/map-the-impact, American Immigration Council and Migration Policy Institute — Data from 2019
5
Bilingual schools
5.5%
Of the population speaks a language other than English at home
15
Active international associations & organizations
25
International cuisines (restaurants & groceries)
46
Of language and cultural groups for residents and expats
7
Major international festivals
Sources: Upstate SC Alliance & Move Upstate SOUTH CAROLINA
Our Solutions
Intercultural Event
Our virtual events deliver on our social entrepreneurship goals. Our events focus on long-term personal growth and thrive to follow a sustainable, environmentally conscious, and inclusive format
Business Event
Small businesses owners of all nationalities are invited to participate in this networking and lead-generating event. We offer workshops, live performances and on-site services geared toward professional development.
Kids' Event
This free event is open to the public and invites children of all ages to watch G-rated movies with audio in their native language.
Back-to-work program for women
Our exclusive program called The Protagonist Experience provides tools and answers to professional expat women who want to enter the American workforce with confidence. From diploma validation to starting a new business, we've got them covered.
The Protagonist Experience
A good number of women relocate to the U.S. because their husbands have been transferred, and in doing so, they give up their careers in their homeland. Among these women, many do not feel well equipped to enter the American workforce. Whether it’s because they don’t know how to validate their diploma, can't speak English well enough or because they can't find time to look for answers, this inability to be professionally productive causes them a multitude of negative feelings.
These women have interrupted their careers to support their spouse's goals. Professionally, it is as if they have left the center stage to become the spectator of somebody else's performance. They are no longer the protagonist, but are relegated to a supporting role.
We’ve seen this happening one too many times. It has happened to us and to many of our friends. When we realized that there was no remedy for this collective pain, we decided to be on the frontline of this battle and become agents of change in our community. And so, The Protagonist Experience was born.
Bossa in a nutshell
We assist skilled expat women to enter the American workforce.
We promote the sense of belonging among foreign-born children.
We empower foreign-born entrepreneurs.
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