MAY 25-30, 2015
CANADA
TRADE MISSION
OTTAWA • MONTREAL • TORONTO
DO YOU WANT TO FIND MORE CUSTOMERS?
The Kentucky Export Initiative can help. Join us for the
2015 Canada Trade Mission May 25-30, 2015.
GROW YOUR
BUSINESS!
Governor Steve Beshear will lead the delegation. You
and other like-minded business leaders, all looking for
new markets for Kentucky products, will have face-toface meetings with prospective Canadian buyers and/or
distributors in each of the three mission cities visited. In
addition, you will network with government and industry
leaders from Kentucky and Canada, gleaning wisdom and
best practices.
DISCOVER A
NEW MARKET
CONNECT WITH
BUYERS AND
DISTRIBUTORS
MORE INFO ON THE NEXT PAGE
WHY CANADA?
THE COST
Canada is a key trading partner and the number one export
market for Kentucky goods, with more than $7.6 billion in sales
last year. Geographic proximity, reduced trade barriers, and
similarity in business cultures make Canada an ideal export
market for Kentucky companies. This is your chance to grow
your company’s international presence by exploring business
opportunities in the world’s 11th largest economy.
Pricing information is provided below and varies depending on
whether participants have received a grant from the State Trade
and Export Promotion (STEP) program.
WHAT THE FIVE-DAY BUSINESS TRIP INCLUDES:
• Hotel accommodations for up to six nights
STEP RECIPIENT*
NON-STEP RECIPIENT**
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$5,300
$5,500
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$4,300
$4,500
per person
per person
*Business matchmaking services provided at no additional cost.
**Business matchmaking services are available for an additional $1,770.
• Train travel from Ottawa to Montreal
• In-country flight from Montreal to Toronto
• Three business networking events
• Country-level political and economic briefing
• Procurement opportunities presentation
• Six breakfasts and three dinners
• Cultural programming in Ottawa and Toronto
• Qualifying companies will receive business matchmaking
services and take part in a minimum of six one-on-one
tailored meetings with potential clients, distributors and
partners.
STILL NOT SURE?
We get it. The idea of expanding your business in other countries
is exciting, but the risk feels daunting. Will it be worth the cost?
If finances are holding you back, you may qualify for assistance.
Limited funding is available through the STEP grant program for
qualifying small businesses interested in attending.
READY TO REGISTER, OR WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Visit KyExports.com
DEADLINE EXTENSION:
THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS APRIL 7.
“These trade missions led by the Governor are eye
opening. Last year while in the UK, we saw a tremendous
amount of interest and demand for products and services
from Kentucky.
It’s no secret that in order for Kentucky’s economy
to flourish, we need to be exporting more goods and
services to international markets. These types of trips help
Kentucky companies learn about and open doors to new
customers.”
Ankur Gopal
CEO, Interapt
“The UK Trade Mission last year far exceeded my
expectations and my products are now being introduced
to an entirely new continent.
Representing Kentucky and traveling with the Governor
was an amazing experience—one I’ll never forget and
being part of a statewide delegation has added so much
clout to Oscarware and my ability to reach people
thousands of miles away.”
Debra Dudley
President, Oscarware