Washington during the next few months.
Additional events are listed in
the following trade event calendars:
www.bctradeevents.com (Trade
Team BC)
www.wtcta.org (World Trade
Center Tacoma)
www.pacebordertrade.org (PACE
- Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council)
www.canadaexportcentre.com
(Canada Export Centre)
www.canada-americasociety.org
Canada-America Society
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GOT NEXUS? If not,
click on the link in the upper left of
www.ucantrade.com and enjoy
cruising past the long border lineups.
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Are You Interested in Exporting?
Where: Vancouver, BC - Small Business
BC, #82-601 Cordova St.
When: Wednesday,
June 4, 2008, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: $39.00 +
GST (coffee and light lunch included)
Info: Bridget Field, 604-775-5086
[email protected],
www.smallbusinessbc.ca
If you are interested, or in the
process of launching your export venture,
this course is for you. Small Business
BC, the Canada Border Services
Agency (CBSA) and others offer a full
day workshop and networking seminar
developed to deliver everything you
need to know about the rules,
regulations, standards and resources
involved in exporting. Network with
peers and industry professionals.
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Communicate Effectively Across Borders
Where: Surrey
Board of Trade, #101-14439-104 Avenue, Surrey, BC
When: Tuesday,
April 29, 2008, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: Members
$20.00, Non-members $30.00
Info: Heather
at 604-581-7130, www.businessinsurrey.com
Successful business strategies don't
always translate in the way you intend
when you conduct business abroad. When
you recognize and respect cultural
differences, you show the world that
you are serious about doing business in
a global society. Topics
include: Recognizing cultural differences and
communicating and working in other
cultures.
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Ready to Import
Where: Vancouver,
BC - Small Business BC, #82-601 Cordova St.
When: Thursday,
May 1, 2008, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: $69.00 +
GST (coffee and light lunch included)
Info: Bridget
Field, 604-775-5086
[email protected],
www.smallbusinessbc.ca
Small Business BC, the Canada Border
Services Agency (CBSA) and several
government departments offer a full day
workshop and networking
opportunities. This seminar was
developed to deliver everything you need
to know about the rules, regulations,
standards and resources involved
in importing.
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International
Development Days
Where: Vancouver,
BC - Hyatt Regency Vancouver
When: May 20,
2008 - May 22, 2008
Cost: See
website for details
Info: 866-775-1817,
[email protected], www.cme-mec.ca/idd/index-en.asp
Find out how to successfully integrate
developing countries into your
supply chain. Learn about Canada's
international development and
international trade programs. Hear from
successful Canadian and
international companies and
organizations to find out first hand where
the opportunities are in your sector.
Participate in private one-on-one
meetings with senior representatives
from international firms, the Canadian
private sector, Foreign Affairs and
International Trade Canada, CIDA, IFIs,
non-CIDA bilateral donors and other
international, provincial and federal
agencies to discuss your specific areas
of expertise and opportunities for
you and your organization.
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Canadian & USA Customs Compliance
Seminars
Where: Pacific
Customs Brokers, #101-17637 1st Ave, Surrey, BC
When: Thursday,
April 24, 2008,
9:00am to noon (Canada),
12:30pm to 3:30pm (USA)
Cost: Morning
$150, Afternoon $150, Full Day $200 (+ GST incl.lunch)
Info: Yvette
Fox, 604-538-1566, www.pcb.ca/seminar.asp
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering
seminars on Canadian and US Customs
issues to Commercial and Professional
Importers, Non-Resident Importers,
Shippers and Receivers. This seminar is
open to Business Owners, Managers,
Purchasers, Shippers and Warehouse
Managers. We will educate you on customs
regulations, required documentation and
the logistics of seamless
cross-border shipping, thus avoiding
delays and penalties issued by Canada
and US Customs.
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23rd Angel Forum
When: Tuesday,
April 29, 2008
Where: Vancouver,
BC
Cost: See
website for details
Info: Bob
Chaworth-Musters, [email protected], www.ANGELforum.org.
Started in 1997, the Angel Forum -
Vancouver introduces emerging companies
to private equity investors, each
spring and fall. It is the oldest angel
group in Canada with 70+ investors and
its sponsors include leading
companies and industry associations in
BC. 30+ pre-screened technology,
service and industrial companies
seeking equity funding up to $1.5 million,
present "in- person" and demonstrate
their products/services to 80+
pre-screened investors in one day. It
also offers Investor Ready 101 boot
camp seminars for start up
entrepreneurs as well as investor-only workshops.
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Think Asia - China 2008
Where: Vancouver,
BC - 2010 Commerce Centre, Lower Plaza, Robson Square
When: Thursday,
June 3, 2008 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Cost: No Charge
Info: 604-660-2020
China is the world's fourth largest
economy fueled by capital investment,
export growth, new innovation and a
steady expansion of its domestic market.
The Think Asia-China 2008 workshop
offers insight and information for BC
businesses on how to successfully
develop business trade with China.
You will learn how to identify and
access opportunities in the Chinese
marketplace, how to develop a 'China
Strategy' including establishing
relationships and business networks and
many other useful skills.
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Doing Business in the USA
(Full Day Seminar and Professional
Briefing)
Where: Richmond,
BC - Best Western Abercorn Inn
When: Thursday,
November 6, 2008, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: $195 per
person, pre-registered ($145 each for 2 or more)
(If registered on/before
Oct. 31, deduct $25 per person.)
Info: Carol
Jackson, 1-800-799-8848, [email protected],
or visit www.ucantrade.com
The USA is a huge and responsive market
for both Canadian and imported
products and services. This seminar is
designed to help you understand
the market, plan your approach, and
suggest practical methods and
alternatives for implementing your
business and marketing plans.
Key topics include: (1) dealing with
"border issues", such as
U.S. immigration and travel planning,
U.S. customs clearance, business
planning, taxation, and legal
considerations; (2) understanding "logistics
issues", such as establishing a USA
business identity, warehousing,
transportation, fulfillment, and
handling of returned goods; and
(3) "sales/marketing strategies",
including market overview, using
dealers and agents, and attending
tradeshows. In addition, the seminar
will feature "resource introductions",
including the Canadian Trade
Commissioner Service, who provide
federal government programs
and services.
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