Montana World Trade Center – October 20006 Newsletter – Wanna do more business in Canada?

1. Montana Department of Commerce Trade Show Assistance Fund – NOW COVERS GOLD KEYS MATCHING SERVICE (GKMS) ON TRADE MISSIONS!

2. School of Business Administration Tailgate – October 28, 2006.

3. International Trade Alliance (Spokane) Program and Reception: How to take advantage of opportunities surrounding the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

1. Montana Department of Commerce Trade Show and Trade Mission Assistance Fund

The Montana Department of Commerce has extended their Trade Show Assistance Fund to cover Gold Key Matching Services on trade missions as well. This is exciting news for Montana businesses!! Please see the attached guidelines and application for more details.

2. School of Business Administration Tailgate October 28, 2006

Please join us at the School of Business Administration tailgate prior to the Griz v. Idaho State kick-off (11:30-1:00pm)! Don’t miss the excellent networking opportunity!

3. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY WITH THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS

The International Trade Alliance would like to share information with you about a program presented by the Gallatin Group that can teach you how your company can be a part of the multi-billion dollar opportunities surrounding the 2010 Winter Olympics coming to Vancouver and Whistler, B.C.

Presenters Include:

Brian Kreiger, Director of the 2010 Commerce Centre, Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee – Brian will speak about the business opportunities and how to engage in the process.

John Arthur Wilson, Principal at the Gallatin Group – John will speak about the statewide impact study on the 2010 Games.

Michael Virr, Acting Consul General for the Canadian Government – Michael will speak about the partnership potential between Canada and the United States

Date:
Thursday, Novermber 2, 2006

Time:
5:00 pm Reception,

5:30 pm Presentation

Location:
The Spokane Regional Business Center, First Floor Conference Room
801 W. Riverside, (Post Street Entrance)

Hors d’ oeuvres & drinks

RSVP to Karen Cooney at 459-4127 or email at [email protected]

MWTC: http://mwtc.org/

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MWTC Plans Trade Mission to Canada!

Dear MWTC Members,

We’re heading to Canada, eh!

Fresh off a successful trade mission to South Korea and China, the MWTC, together with the US Commercial Service, is preparing for a trade mission to Alberta, Canada. We often forget that our neighbor to the north is an “international” venture, but Montana can’t afford to miss out on the immense opportunities, particularly in its Oil Sands region, in the housing and infrastructure and mining sectors. Alberta has the fastest growing economy in Canada and is one of the worlds most vibrant and competitive markets. With the explosion of investment in the Oil Sands project, the entire province is in critical need of all types of products and services. For more information about the incredible Canadian Oil Sands opportunities, please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/montana/canadaoilsands.html.

Attending companies will be assigned a US Foreign Commercial Service agent who specializes in their market segment, so that pre-screened potential business partners fit company specifications. There will also be a reception for participants, which will allow for more networking opportunities in a social atmosphere. As always, our goal is to help you CLOSE DEALS as we continue to “Take Montana to the World”.

TRADE MISSION DETAILS:

Type of Companies that best fits the profile for this trip: 1. Housing and Infrastructure and 2. Mining Industry
Destination: Alberta, Canada (cities TBD)
Travel Dates: 3 days in mid-November
Estimated Cost: $2500 plus expenses (e.g.: airfare, hotel)
Deposit Due: September 15, 2006

For further information and questions please contact:

Mark Peters
Montana USEAC
Phone: (406) 542-6656
Fax: (406) 542-6659
[email protected]

OR

Megan Harrington
Montana World Trade Center
Phone: (406) 243-5850
Fax: (406) 243-5259
[email protected]

For more information contact Megan Harrington at (406) 243-6982