Companies test their international competitiveness at no risk.
logistics, food security, new technolo- gies and housing. Winnipeg has some of the world’s
leading experts in Arctic research and cold weather technologies. Tis, along with our central location, vast northern territories and only inland Arctic port at Churchill, leaves our city primed to lead the way in providing solutions to over- come the tremendous needs and op- portunities of the northern and Arctic communities around the world. Experts will provide context and dis- cuss various topics including research, investment in the North, a review of high North business case studies, the perspectives of Northerners, market perspectives in the Arctic region, a mac- ro-economic overview and discussion of new business opportunities for Arctic communities. Te Americas will be the focus of a
simultaneously running conference. Ex- perts from these trade blocs will provide information on why integration efforts are beneficial for businesses looking to grow a presence in the Americas. Com- panies currently operating within these trade environments will speak and share their advice on opportunities available for businesses exploring or growing in these trade groups, resources and net- works available to increase business in these regions, how to use partnerships as a market entry strategy and sample
thehubwinnipeg.com Face-to-Face
Centrallia is ideal for businesses looking for opportunities in the following industries:
Manufacturing
Transportation and Logistics Agribusiness
Information and Communications Technologies
Environmental Industries
Energy, Resources and Mining Construction/Infrastructure
Innovation, Research and Development
business cases that will outline supply chain integration within these blocs. An overview of the most important
trade and economic blocs in the Ameri- cas will be discussed: NAFTA (Cana- da, U.S.), Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela) and the Pacific Alliance (Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru). Winnipeg,
situ-
ated at the geographic centre of North America, is an ideal location for grow- ing trade and a great access point for in- ternational business wanting to tap into this market.
Participants will then spend the next
two days meeting with decision makers from other businesses through face-to- face customized meetings, networking breakfasts, lunches and, of course, at- tending the gala dinner. Te afterglow
After the event the World Trade Centre Winnipeg’s trade development team will follow up with all companies offering personalized support to trans- form contacts and leads into business deals. “I found a potential reseller and a potential customer in Algeria. I met with people I could never meet other- wise, no matter how much I travelled or spent, since the forum makes meet- ings so open and easy,” says Tom Tes- sier from Solara Remote Data Delivery Inc. who attended in 2012. Centrallia is ideal for growing busi- nesses that are looking to expand into new markets, companies that want to further their export business, importers or distributors seeking new products or suppliers, investors, trade and invest- ment experts, or trade and investment promotion agencies wishing to high- light their regions to new businesses. Register, connect with like-minded
companies and grow your business at Centrallia this year. For more informa- tion visit
centrallia.com
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