Small- and medium-sized businesses looking for global partners are invited to participate in Futurallia Quebec 2008, May 20-22 in Quebec, Canada.
The small business forum includes access hundreds of exhibitors and dozens of international business seminars. Participating companies can schedule up to 12 personal meetings with 1000+ business leaders from 25+ countries around the world.
Whether involved in agriculture, manufacturing products, human or animal health, defense, optics, environment, or sustainable development this three day conference aims to help companies:
- Develop new export markets.
- Secure business partners, agents, or distributors outside the U.S.
- Explore technology transfer in the international marketplace.
- Obtain more information about international markets for your business.
The North Carolina delegation is coordinated by the North Carolina Dept of Commerce International Trade Division, the Small Business Center Network of the NC Community College System, and Wake Technical Community College Business & Industry Services in cooperation with N.C. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Commercial Service U.S. Export Assistance Centers of North Carolina, and U.S. Small Business Administration.
Visit www.futuralliaquebec2008.com and select English language for more information. There is a five-minute video that explains the conference and its opportunities.
Registration
North Carolina companies who have an interest in traveling to Quebec should pre-register on-line to receive conference information:
- Click "Registration"
- Click "English"
- Click "USA" under the "Country" window.
- Complete company information.
- Under delegation window click "NC Dept of Commerce ITD, Small Business Center Network, or Wake Technical Community College."
- Click "Send."
The fee is $1,195 US and includes registration, food, lodging, and program events.
For further information contact Ken Dillo at 919-335-1007 or Wayne Loots at 919-335-1009.