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International Events
Events Industry Week Las Vegas, Nevada November 3-5, 2009
Canada Night Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV November 3, 2009
Canada Night at Industry Week Industry Week 2009 will be held in Las Vegas from November 3-5, 2009. Canada Night 2009 will once again be held at Caesars Palace on November 3. As in previous years, sponsorship opportunities are open to any manufacturer/agent currently active within the Canadian aftermarket. Complimentary tickets will be provided to all customers on behalf of all sponsors.
AAPEX is where you can reach all the key decision-makers in your target market all in one place. AAPEX, representing the $405 billion global automotive aftermarket, engages more than 132,000 professionals from around the globe. At AAPEX you will find all the products and meet all the people to help grow your business in 2009. Members of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada members will be offered the special AAIA member rate to exhibit!
International News & Resources
Export Markets Automotive Industry in India The far-reaching economic reforms undertaken since 1991 have unleashed the growth potential of the Indian economy. A series of "Second Generation Reforms" aimed at deregulating the country and stimulating foreign investment have moved India firmly into the front ranks of the rapidly growing Asia Pacific region. This report provides an overview of opportunities in India. (Report in PDF available in English only).
Exporters' Directory AIA is pleased to announce, that in partnership with Industry Canada, the new Canadian Automotive Exporters Directory will be offered on-line. We encourage all AIA members as well as non-members to visit this site on a regular basis.
International Trade Canada (ITCan) ITCan supports the development of trade by providing services to exporters, developing policy, and by attracting investment in the Canadian economy.Today's global economy is enticing more Canadian businesses to think of exporting their products and services to international markets. You may be thinking of exporting but with so much available information you don't know where to begin. Am I ready to export? Is my export plan and marketing strategy sound? What services are available in my chosen market that will help me establish strong, reliable business relationships? These are questions your local International Trade Regional Office (ITCan RO) can help answer.
Exportsource.ca: Government of Canada website with information and resources on exporting.
Export Development Canada Export Development Canada is a crown corporation that provides trade finance and risk management services to Canadian exporters and investors in up to 200 markets worldwide. Nearly 90 per cent of EDC customers are smaller companies.
EDC has developed a number of programs to service their particular needs. For example, EDC joined forces with Montcap Financial and Accord Business Credit Inc., to launch ExportEase. With this service, exporters can concentrate on developing business leads while EDC provides administration and risk management support such as collections and cash management.
Financial services include credit insurance, bonding and guarantees, political risk insurance, direct loans to buyers and lines of credit in other countries to encourage buyers to 'buy Canadian.' EDC also provide limited recourse financing arrangements, and joint ventures for projects involving long-term leasing arrangements and equity participation.
