October 1, 2014 - CME: Are You Export Ready?

Are you Export Ready? Travel First-Class to Europe with Enterprise Network Canada

Overview:
CME BC and partners present a three-part workshop. If you are considering exporting, it's important to verify whether your company and your products are "export ready". We'll explore the resources available to BC businesses. The second component will be the official BC launch of Enterprise Network Canada (ECN) an industry-led single window platform that connects Canadian businesses and researchers to qualified global opportunities and partnerships. Following the presentation of ECN, a panel discussion will follow with two European Consuls General, the Executive Director of the European Chamber of Commerce  and a Senior Canadian Trade Commissioner. They will discuss, debate and take questions on CETA the European economies that present the most appealing opportunities for Canadian businesses, both for supply chain integration and as sales markets.

Highlights:
- Discover the features of the new Enterprise Canada Network that can help your company access new business opportunities - Increase your understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of specific European markets - Leave with solid information and practical tools and resources to help your business grow - Connect with industry peers, high-level diplomats and trade commissioners

Speakers:
Philip Turi, CME, Director, Global Business Services Rupert Potter, Consul General of Great Britain Fabrizio Inserra, Consul General of Italy Celso Boscariol, President, European Chamber of Commerce, Western Canada Business Development Bank of Canada expert Economic Development Canada expert

Who Should Attend:
If you are an owner or sales/production manager of a small-to-medium sized manufacturing/exporting firm, located in BC, this will be a very valuable workshop for you

MANUFACTURING MATTERS! OCTOBER IS MANUFACTURING MONTH!
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters is the country's leading trade and industry association, serving as the voice of 10,000 leading companies. In British Columbia manufacturing is the fourth largest contributor to the provincial GDP and the third largest employer. Manufacturing contributes 30% of the business tax revenue paid to government, 42% of private sector research and development and almost 65% of BC's exports. Visit www.bc.cme-mec.ca to learn more about opportunities in this vibrant sector and about the events of Manufacturing Month in October and beyond.