Team Canada Atlantic has selected New York City as its next trade mission location. In order to help Prince Edward Island companies interested in expanding or increasing their exports in the Big Apple, officers from the Canadian Consulate General in New York City will be at the Delta Prince Edward on Wednesday, January 23 to discuss prospects for PEI companies.
The Exploring Marketing Opportunities in New York City session will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and all export-ready businesses interested in exploring this major market are welcome to attend.
"Atlantic companies interested in furthering their exports to the United States may be considering New York City as their next place to do business. The environment is right for introducing new products and services into this growing market," said the Honourable Robert G. Thibault, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). "Despite the September 11, 2001 tragedy, New York continues to be a thriving, vibrant city that is always open for business."
As the largest urban centre in the United States, New York City is home to more than eight million people, and its metro region population exceeds 21 million. It's also the business and financial capital of the world with 97 Fortune 500 leading national and international corporations headquartered there.
Many Prince Edward Island companies have already established trade relationships within the New York market, and this trade mission will give more companies a chance to explore this market.
"Over the last five years, PEI exports to New York City have more than doubled and totalled over $36 million in 2000-2001," said Premier Pat Binns. "By further concentrating our efforts on this market, more doors will be opened for Island companies and that will translate into an increase in export dollars being injected into our economy."
"Firms interested in getting into the fast-paced New York market should attend this seminar," says André LeBlanc, Trade Commissioner with the Canadian Consulate in New York. "You will gain insight into what sector opportunities exist and discover if New York is the right market for your business."
Discussions will focus on business opportunities in a variety of sectors including value-added food products, information technology, consumer products, construction and building products, biotechnology, and United Nations procurement opportunities. Interested businesses are asked to contact Joanne Taylor at (902) 566-7485 by January 18, 2002.
The information session is presented by Team Canada Atlantic and is being funded through the Canada/Atlantic Provinces COOPERATION Agreement on International Business Development.