Business Event Centrallia 2016
A global business to business forum By Tania Moffat
Centrallia is a fast-paced business matchmaking program. C
ompanies wishing to ex- pand their business, develop new partnerships or extend into new global markets can
make connections with like-minded businesses at Centrallia. Tis event will bring more than 700 Canadian and in- ternational businesses from more than 30 countries together along with other World Trade Centres,
chambers of
commerce, trade and investment agen- cies.
Te fourth Centrallia event, to be held
May 25 to 27, is hosted by the World Trade Centre of Winnipeg in the newly renovated RBC Convention Centre. Why Winnipeg?
Besides being centrally located, Win-
nipeg is well connected to the rest of the world by air, rail, road and sea. Our
20 • Spring 2016
province’s diverse and growing economy is primed to serve as a gateway to North America.
Business matchmaking Registered companies will receive pre-
event support to develop their company profile and prepare for the tradeshow. Coaching, matchmaking support and proactive
recruitment based on each
company’s requests to meet others are used to develop a customized meeting schedule with up to 14 like-minded businesses. Countless other networking activities occur over the two and a half day event which is similar to an intense speed dating event for businesses. Local, national and international connections are prearranged guaranteeing quality meetings with decision makers, not cold calls.
Companies can maximize their time doing business as they are provided with on-site support and access to resources such as translation and interpretation services, international trade experts and service providers throughout the event. Highlighted topics
World-class keynote speakers and in-
ternational trade experts are present to educate attendees and share their ex- pertise on business in the Arctic or the Americas. Participants can choose be- tween a full day breakout session discus- sion on either topic. Te session on the Arctic will high- light business opportunities that focus on serving the needs of northern com- munities and improving economic con- ditions such as energy, communications, waste management, transportation and
The Hub
All photos courtesy of Centrallia.
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