Trade Northern Ontario

http://www.ontarioexports.com/

·    One-on-one export and market consulting - multilingual team provides guidance on doing business in developed and emerging markets worldwide.  

·    Export education - develop knowledge of export fundamentals and learn about successful market access strategies through market specific seminars and workshops.  

·    Lead identification and commercial intelligence  

·    Business to business matchmaking   

·    Matching Ontario export capabilities to market opportunities   

·    Identifying new customers for Ontario exporters   

·    Providing guidance on outbound investment   

·    Organizing customized programs in key markets   

·    Commercial advocacy services   

·    Capital projects s uppliers - facilitate in the development of consortia and introduce key contacts at international financial institutions.   

·    New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) - an introduction to the basics of exporting to the United States covering export pricing and financing; customs clearance procedures; selecting agents and distributors; warehousing and distribution; immigration considerations; banking, legal and insurance issues; and identifying new market opportunities.   

·    IT Exports to the US (ITEXus) - designed to introduce Ontario IT firms to key IT markets in the U.S. and assists in identifying and meeting potential customers, research distributions channels, and obtain market information.   

·    Community Export Development (CED) - these programs assist economic development organizations in Ontario to introduce new and experienced exporters to government and other resources, and provide practical insights into the business of exporting.   

·    Virtual Trade Missions (VTMs) - videoconferences offer a means to identify new export opportunities, showcase a company, and "meet" with potential partners abroad.

·    Trade Missions and Exhibitions - introduce Ontario exporters to potential customers, distributors and decision-makers by organizing outbound missions and showcases at key international trade exhibitions.   

·    In-Market Trade Consultants (ITDCs) - In Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Dubai (UAE), ITDCs provide market information, assist in identifying potential business partners and advise on the regulatory environment and import requirements to Ontario exporters.