York Small Business Enterprise Centre hosts import/export conference

Sept. 2, 2014
yorkregion.com
By Chris Traber

If your enterprise is based on international trade, reserve Sept. 10 in your calendar.

You are invited to explore business opportunities under the new Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement at the fifth annual York Region Import/Export Conference.

Hosted by the York Region Small Business Enterprise Centre, you’ll learn to gain a competitive advantage in global markets.

Experts representing multiple facets of the international trade community will share their insight into how to access business opportunities beyond Canada’s borders. The European market is one of the largest and most lucrative in the world.

Guest speakers include:

• Ambassador Werner Wnendt, ambassador to Canada for Germany;
• Bernadeen McLeod, president and founder of Mentor Works Ltd.: The Canadian Government Funding Experts;
• Gilles Chatelain, area director, international trade branch, Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade;
• Amelia Ng, former officer, trade compliance, Canada Border Services Agency;
• Maggie Weaver, Canada Ontario Export Forum; and
• Avia Eek, councillor at Township of King; director (Holland Marsh), Ontario at CanAgPlus.

By participating in this conference, you will:

• Discover new import/export opportunities and processes under the trade agreement;
• Prepare for emerging prospects and connect with global companies;
• Access resources and funding programs available to your business;
• Hear an overview of import/export opportunities for businesses;
• Improve your supply chain and bottom line; and
• Learn how to get started from business leaders.

The conference takes place Sept. 10, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Novotel Vaughan, 200 Bass Pro Mills Dr., Vaughan. The cost is $40 plus HST and includes breakfast.