Business trade mission to Canada planned

SMITHFIELD – The Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University, in partnership with the R.I. Commerce Corporation and U.S. Department of Commerce, is coordinating an upcoming business trade mission to Canada June 6 to 10.
Those who attend will visit Toronto and Montreal.
“Recognizing the tremendous potential for Rhode Island companies to find partners in the Canadian market, this trade mission will bring together a high-level delegation of Rhode Island executives desiring to find new trade opportunities. This mission is part of a strategy to promote Rhode Island exports worldwide and help pave the way for our companies to enter or expand their global market share,” according to Raymond W. Fogarty, Chafee Center director.
He said there will be one-on-one business meetings, and networking events to connect companies with top-level Canadian corporate and government leaders.
“Having personally participated in several of these trade missions I can attest to the tremendous potential value for any company that participates. Companies returning from previous missions have come back with important contacts that have led to significant contracts and business deals. Whether you are a large company or a sole proprietor, there is no better way to learn about a market, meet potential business clients and network with important contacts than through our trade missions,” Fogarty said.
Also, eligible Rhode Island businesses may apply for STEP (State Trade Export Promotion) funding to offset the cost of the mission.
In preparation of the trip, a seminar, “Doing Business in Canada,” will be held Feb. 24 at 8 a.m. at Bryant. The seminar is open to anyone interested in learning more about doing business in Canada. Register at www.regonline.com/canada2016.
For information about the trade mission, contact Kathy Therieau at 401-278-9139 or ktherieau@commerceri.com. Program registration deadline is April 1.

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