trade Archives - WeBC https://staging.we-bc.ca/tag/trade/ Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in BC Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:46:19 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 Trade Accelerator Program: B.C. Interior Cohort https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/trade-accelerator-program-b-c-interior-cohort/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=84635 Find New Customers, Grow in Global Markets B.C. companies can now join the upcoming TAP B.C. Interior Cohort! This program, valued at $5,000, offers bursaries to qualifying SMEs, helping them […]

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]]> Find New Customers, Grow in Global Markets

B.C. companies can now join the upcoming TAP B.C. Interior Cohort! This program, valued at $5,000, offers bursaries to qualifying SMEs, helping them unlock export potential and expand into international markets. The cohort begins in April—don’t miss this opportunity!

Application Deadline: March 19, 2025

Apply Here!

 

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]]> Three‑part webinar series: Florida as a Gateway to the sunniest export destinations for your company! https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/three%e2%80%91part-webinar-series-florida-as-a-gateway-to-the-sunniest-export-destinations-for-your-company/2023-03-30/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/three%e2%80%91part-webinar-series-florida-as-a-gateway-to-the-sunniest-export-destinations-for-your-company/2023-03-30/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=61896 Ready to venture into the US market, but not sure where to start, look no further: Florida’s where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series, to gain a […]

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]]> Ready to venture into the US market, but not sure where to start, look no further: Florida’s where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series, to gain a better understanding of how to leverage our programs and services to successfully start your export journey with Florida as a Gateway to the Latin America and the Caribbean. Hear directly from our Trade Commissioners via a livestream discussion from Miami, followed by three sessions aimed at exploring export opportunities for Canadian companies.

By joining this webinar, you will:

  • Gain an introduction to e‑commerce and benefit from Florida’s market case studies
  • Have direct access to Trade Commissioners through a live Q&A to discuss your company’s expansion goals
  • Explore best practices, best distributors and sales partners when doing business in Florida
  • And more!

Dates

  • Livestream session: Introduction (March 30, 2023)
  • Session I: The importance of website localization, targeted marketing and e‑commerce best practices (April 13, 2023, 1PM EST)
  • Session II: Distributors, logistics and sales partners for exporters (May 11, 2023, 1PM EST)
  • Session III: Finding clients and boosting sales (June 15, 2023, 1PM EST)

Location: Virtual
Cost: Free

Register Now >>>

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/three%e2%80%91part-webinar-series-florida-as-a-gateway-to-the-sunniest-export-destinations-for-your-company/2023-03-30/feed/ 0 How to Protect your IP in Europe https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/how-to-protect-your-ip-in-europe/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/how-to-protect-your-ip-in-europe/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=61892 Join Trade Commissioners and Intellectual Property (IP) professionals for a webinar to learn how to protect your IP in the European Union (EU). Topics will include: IP basics (patents, trademarks, […]

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]]> Join Trade Commissioners and Intellectual Property (IP) professionals for a webinar to learn how to protect your IP in the European Union (EU).

Topics will include:

  • IP basics (patents, trademarks, trade secrets, etc.)
  • Differences between Canadian and European IP systems
  • Considerations for businesses looking to expand into the EU

The webinar will launch our new guide with key information and resources for protecting IP in the EU.

Date: March 29, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM EST

Register now >>>

CanExport funding is also available to help cover the costs of IP protection in international markets.

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/how-to-protect-your-ip-in-europe/feed/ 0 Western Europe Market Insights with the Trade Commissioner Service https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/western-europe-market-insights-with-the-trade-commissioner-service/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/western-europe-market-insights-with-the-trade-commissioner-service/#respond Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=61697 Want to learn more about exporting to Western Europe? Export Navigator will be hosting a webinar with the Trade Commissioners from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg to discuss commercial […]

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]]> Want to learn more about exporting to Western Europe? Export Navigator will be hosting a webinar with the Trade Commissioners from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg to discuss commercial opportunities in their respective markets.

Canadian exporters have a competitive advantage to access these opportunities due to the Canada-EU Free Trade Agreement. Find out if your business would be a good fit by attending the presentation on Tuesday, March 14. Make sure to register now, as spots are limited!

Register now >>>

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/western-europe-market-insights-with-the-trade-commissioner-service/feed/ 0 Ag tech companies: Join the EvokeAG 2023 business to business matchmaking program in Australia! https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/ag-tech-companies-join-the-evokeag-2023-business-to-business-matchmaking-program-in-australia/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/ag-tech-companies-join-the-evokeag-2023-business-to-business-matchmaking-program-in-australia/#respond Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=60000 Is your Canadian ag‑tech or agri‑food tech company interested in expanding into the Australian market? If this is the case, you are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) […]

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]]> Is your Canadian ag‑tech or agri‑food tech company interested in expanding into the Australian market? If this is the case, you are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) business‑to‑business (B2B) program on the margins of EvokeAG 2023, the leading agriculture event in Australia! The TCS program includes a pre-event webinar and tailored meetings with potential buyers, partners, and investors, curated to fit your business needs.

Participating in the event will allow you to:

  • Promote your technologies, services, and products to potential buyers and partners.
  • Meet key industry players and learn about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Australia.
  • Gain an in‑depth understanding of the Australian ag‑tech ecosystem.

Date: February 20, 2023
Location: Adelaide, Australia

We can help your Canadian agriculture business grow in Australia at EvokeAG 2023. Learn more and apply today.

You’re ready to grow. We’re ready to help.

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian businesses grow by connecting them with its funding and support programs, international opportunities and its network of Trade Commissioners in more than 160 cities worldwide.

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/ag-tech-companies-join-the-evokeag-2023-business-to-business-matchmaking-program-in-australia/feed/ 0 Doing Business in the USA https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/doing-business-in-the-usa/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/doing-business-in-the-usa/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=59204 This live webinar will cover all you need to know to start exporting to the U.S., so register today and secure your spot >>>> Gain access to a panel of […]

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]]> This live webinar will cover all you need to know to start exporting to the U.S., so register today and secure your spot >>>>

Gain access to a panel of carefully selected local immigration and cross-border lawyers, tax specialists, customs brokers, and logistics professionals by attending this free webinar on November 17.

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/doing-business-in-the-usa/feed/ 0 Growing Global Activator Cohort Application Deadline https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/growing-global-activator-cohort-application-deadline/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/growing-global-activator-cohort-application-deadline/#respond Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=58853 To woman or non‑binary business owners: apply to join the Growing Global Activator Cohort to expand your company internationally! The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is collaborating with Export Development Canada […]

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]]> To woman or non‑binary business owners: apply to join the Growing Global Activator Cohort to expand your company internationally!

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is collaborating with Export Development Canada (EDC) and Coralus (formerly SheEO) to offer the Growing Global Activator Cohort, a 12‑month long program curated to help woman or non‑binary owned companies to grow globally.

You will notably:

  • participate in cohort sessions including networking opportunities, expert panel discussions and workshops
  • receive a 1:1 introduction to a regional Trade Commissioner for a session to support your specific international growth needs
  • benefit from knowledge and resources focused on growing your business globally as a women or non‑binary owner

The next cohort will start in January 2023.

Applications will close on November 13th at 11:59pm EST.

Apply Now or Learn More >>>>

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/growing-global-activator-cohort-application-deadline/feed/ 0 Canadian Council for Public‑Private Partnerships’ 30th Annual Conference https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/canadian-council-for-public%e2%80%91private-partnerships-30th-annual-conference/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/canadian-council-for-public%e2%80%91private-partnerships-30th-annual-conference/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=58711 Find global infrastructure opportunities via public‑private partnerships at P3 2022 If your Canadian company is interested in delivering global infrastructure projects using the public‑private partnership (P3) model, you are invited […]

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]]> Find global infrastructure opportunities via public‑private partnerships at P3 2022

If your Canadian company is interested in delivering global infrastructure projects using the public‑private partnership (P3) model, you are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at P3 2022, the Canadian Council for Public‑Private Partnerships’ 30th Annual Conference. P3 2022 will host experts in design, construction, finance, operations, maintenance and advisory services in one centralized location, and the TCS will be there to help you make connections with key partners.

You will:

  • Discover P3 opportunities in promising global markets
  • Participate in live Q&A sessions with panelists and keynote speakers
  • Meet with Trade Commissioners to discuss market opportunities

TCS key results from 2021:

  • Covered 16 markets represented by Trade Commissioners (TCs)
  • Hosted 59 qualified international buyers from markets around the world
  • Organized 170+ B2B meetings
  • Offered 9 sessions on international infrastructure opportunities
  • Developed 14 market reports highlighting P3 opportunities, which you can use to identify possible market opportunities and Trade Commissioners you’ll want to meet this year.

Date: November 21‑22, 2022
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/canadian-council-for-public%e2%80%91private-partnerships-30th-annual-conference/feed/ 0 Business Women in International Trade and the Indian Market https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/business-women-in-international-trade-and-the-indian-market/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/business-women-in-international-trade-and-the-indian-market/#respond Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=58543 Canadian woman exporters are invited to learn the best practices for doing business in India Women exporters and entrepreneurs are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for Business Women […]

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]]> Canadian woman exporters are invited to learn the best practices for doing business in India Women exporters and entrepreneurs are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for Business Women in International Trade and the Indian Market, an upcoming virtual panel discussion centering on doing business in India as a Canadian business woman. Attendees will hear from an expert panel with experience on-the-ground, and will also have the opportunity to interact with the panelists and ask questions.

You will:

  • Learn the best practices for doing business in India as a Canadian woman exporter
  • Gain insights on India’s business environment and finding networking opportunities
  • Get advice and tips on catalyzing international partnership

Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am (EST)
Cost: Free

Find out why the Indian market may be right for you. Register now.

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/business-women-in-international-trade-and-the-indian-market/feed/ 0 Export Navigator: Doing Business in the USA – Nanaimo https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/export-navigator-doing-business-in-the-usa-nanaimo/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/export-navigator-doing-business-in-the-usa-nanaimo/#respond Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=57871 Brought to you by Export Navigator, Doing Business in the USA (DBUSA) is a seminar dedicated to helping Canadian business owners enter the American market. One of Kelowna’s greatest trade […]

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]]> Brought to you by Export Navigator, Doing Business in the USA (DBUSA) is a seminar dedicated to helping Canadian business owners enter the American market. One of Kelowna’s greatest trade assets is its proximity to the US border. However, crossing borders with commercial goods face ever-changing complexities and regulations. Gain access to a panel of carefully selected local immigration and cross-border lawyers, tax specialists, customs brokers, and logistics professionals.

Don’t miss out on this interactive seminar if you want to ensure a foolproof US market access strategy.

Small to medium-sized business owners who attend this event will learn:

  • Cost-effective logistics and distribution channels
  • Responsibility for federal and state tax
  • US consumer purchasing behavior
  • Canadian export requirements and US import compliance

REGISTER NOW: http://bit.ly/DBUSANM

Please note that the registration deadline is Sept 26, 2022 and lunch will be provided during the seminar.

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/export-navigator-doing-business-in-the-usa-nanaimo/feed/ 0 Export Navigator: Doing Business in the USA – Prince George https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/export-navigator-doing-business-in-the-usa-prince-george/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/export-navigator-doing-business-in-the-usa-prince-george/#respond Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=57864 Brought to you by Export Navigator, Doing Business in the USA (DBUSA) is a seminar dedicated to helping Canadian business owners enter the American market. One of Kelowna’s greatest trade […]

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]]> Brought to you by Export Navigator, Doing Business in the USA (DBUSA) is a seminar dedicated to helping Canadian business owners enter the American market. One of Kelowna’s greatest trade assets is its proximity to the US border. However, crossing borders with commercial goods face ever-changing complexities and regulations. Gain access to a panel of carefully selected local immigration and cross-border lawyers, tax specialists, customs brokers, and logistics professionals.

Don’t miss out on this interactive seminar if you want to ensure a foolproof US market access strategy.

Small to medium-sized business owners who attend this event will learn:

  • Cost-effective logistics and distribution channels
  • Responsibility for federal and state tax
  • US consumer purchasing behavior
  • Canadian export requirements and US import compliance

REGISTER NOW: http://bit.ly/DBUSAPG

Please note that the registration deadline is October 7, 2022 and lunch will be provided during the seminar.

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]]> https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/export-navigator-doing-business-in-the-usa-prince-george/feed/ 0 Export Navigator: Doing Business in the USA – Kelowna https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/export-navigator-doing-business-in-the-usa-kelowna/ https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/export-navigator-doing-business-in-the-usa-kelowna/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://we-bc.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=57855 Brought to you by Export Navigator, Doing Business in the USA (DBUSA) is a seminar dedicated to helping Canadian business owners enter the American market. One of Kelowna’s greatest trade […]

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]]> Brought to you by Export Navigator, Doing Business in the USA (DBUSA) is a seminar dedicated to helping Canadian business owners enter the American market. One of Kelowna’s greatest trade assets is its proximity to the US border. However, crossing borders with commercial goods face ever-changing complexities and regulations. Gain access to a panel of carefully selected local immigration and cross-border lawyers, tax specialists, customs brokers, and logistics professionals.

Don’t miss out on this interactive seminar if you want to ensure a foolproof US market access strategy.

Small to medium-sized business owners who attend this event will learn:

  • Cost-effective logistics and distribution channels
  • Responsibility for federal and state tax
  • US consumer purchasing behavior
  • Canadian export requirements and US import compliance

REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/DBUSAKL

Please note that the registration deadline is Sept 13, 2022 and lunch will be provided during the seminar.

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