2007 Export Fair & Seminars
BJune 12th, 2007B

Richmond Hill Country Club

8905 Bathurst Street, Richmond Hill

The Canada-Ontario Export Forum (COEF), in partnership with York Export Alliance, is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind export information fair, series of seminars and networking event.

Morning B Seminars
8:00 a.m.B
12 noon / NEBS: Exporting to the United States - What You Need to Know
For any business that is considering or is exporting to the U.S., the NEBS (New Exporters to the Border States) seminar will provide up-to-date information on such topics as immigration requirements, U.S. federal/state tax considerations, U.S. Customs compliance, regulations and documentation.

Book Early - Limited Reserve Seating Only

/ Regency Room
10:00 a.m.B
12:00noon / Doing Business in China – Practical and Cultural Considerations
Presented by Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham (ISCM), a panel of experts will share their experiences and provide some practical tips on doing business in China. Book Early -Limited Reserve Seating Only / Library
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. / TISA – Trade & Investment Services Alliance– by invitation only
For more information, contact Alan Ballak, FAITC (416) 952-4771 / Wellington Room
11:00 a.m.B
12:30 p.m. / EDC - Small Business Services for Exporters

Are you sure your U.S. or foreign buyer will pay? Learn more about EDC’s trade finance solutions and programs for small businesses including its Accounts Receivable Insurance, Bonds and other Risk Management assessment services. Book Early - Limited Reserve Seating Only

/ Wellington Room
Afternoon B Export Fair
12:30-1:30 p.m. / Lunch: Exporter Special $15 / Regency Room
12 noonB
4:00 p.m. / Export Fair Exhibits
The Export Fair brings together a number of federal and provincial government agencies and private sector trade partners offering various forms of export assistance to active and potential exporters. Front-line staff will be on hand to address export specific questions. Export literature and resource information will also be available. / Georgian Room

Export Fair Exhibitors

Agriculture & Agri-FoodCanadaI.E. (Importers & Exporters) Canada

Canada Border Services Agency Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre Ministry of Economic Development & Trade

Canadian HeritageMinistry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Trade & Investment Services Alliance (TISA)

English-Spanish Translation ServicesTopax Export Packaging Systems

Export Development CanadaStandards Council of Canada

FITT (Forum for International Trade Training)York Region Export Development Initiative

Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada… and other trade partners

ISCM (Innovation Synergy Centre in Markham)

There is no fee to attendBUT registration is required.

Please complete the attached registration form.

Export Fair & Seminars

June 12, 2007

Richmond Hill Country Club

8905 Bathurst Street

Required Registration Information

(Please indicate which sessions you plan on attending)

8:00 a.m. – 12 noon / NEBS: Exporting to the United States - What You Need to Know
Book Early - Limited Reserve Seating Only
10:00 a.m. – 12 noon / Doing Business in China – Practical and Cultural Considerations
Book Early - Limited Reserve Seating Only
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. / Trade & Investment Services Alliance (TISA)
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / EDC - Small Business Services for Exporters
Book Early - Limited Reserve Seating Only
12 noon – 4:00 p.m. / Export Fair Exhibits

Name: ______

Title: ______

Company: ______

Address: ______

Products / ______

Services

Phone: ______Fax: ______

Email: ______

Signature: ______

Please return the registration form before June 9, 2007 to Maggie Weaver, COEF,

by e-mail at or by fax to (416) 973-8161.

We look forward to seeing you on June 12th!