The Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers is leading a multi-sector trade mission to Montreal, Quebec, September 25-28, 2016. The mission's goal is to assist small to medium sized companies from the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region to export products and services to this important market. Each mission participant will benefit from a tailored schedule of B2B meetings, in-country briefings, networking events and logistical support. Special programming will be provided for companies from the maritime sectors.
Why Quebec?
- The U.S. and Canada share the largest and most comprehensive tradomg relationship in the world. Canada is currently the USA's largest goods trading partner with two way trade in 2015 totaling $662.7 billion.
- Quebec is Canada's second most populous province with 8.2 million people generating 20% of Canada's GDP.
- Quebec has retail chains and other business services not found elsewhere in Canada. Working with local representation is key.
Opportunities in Key Sectors
- Aerospace
- Clean tech
- Life sciences
- Pharmaceuticals/medical devices
- Environmental
- Mining
- Food
- Multi-media
- Maritime
- Transportation
Mission Costs
Mission Participation Fee: $1,250 USD per person
$400 each additional participant
Market Research & Customized Appointment Schedule Fee: $3,000* USD per company
$0 for New York, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania companies**
*Grant funding is available in many States to cover a portion of the travel and mission fees for eligible companies and organizations. Please contact us for further details.
**If approved by State
Registration deadline is August 5, 2016
Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers