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International Events
Events
Canada Night Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV October 30, 2007
Industry Week Las Vegas, Nevada October 30 - November 3, 2007
Canada Night at Industry Week Industry Week 2006 will be held in Las Vegas from October 30 through November 3, 2007. Canada Night 2007will once again be held at Caesars Palace on October 30, 2007. 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.
The 12th International Automotive Aftermarket Middle East Dubai, U.A.E. March 12-14, 2007
This event covers the entire range of parts for motor vehicles, as well as components for the drive, chassis, body, electrics and electronic groups, equipment for vehicle service and repair, bodywork repair and painting, tires, batteries and performance systems.
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. Trade offices in Canada. 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, including the following:
Identifying your market
Building an export plan
Export financing
E-Business for Exporters
Export trainin
Top tips
Information on specific areas
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
This website has many resources including the virtual trade commissioner; a FREE online resource that provides the following:
Market and sector specific information Business leads and news On-line service delivery Information about your company available to Trade Commissioners abroad Upcoming events such as trade missions Post your organization’s profile Business leads Companies abroad can access your profile if they are looking to buy parts, or to find a distributor for their own products.
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.
EDC Services
Insurance: to help expand sales and increase working capital
Financing: EDC is not a not-for-profit but does offer flexible financing options. They can be useful for instance if you want to go into a market that a Canadian bank might be reluctant to finance or to help with local financial restrictions at foreign banks.
Bonding: issue bonds without it impacting your line of credit
Online Solutions Advisor
Online Services
EXPORT Check: you can order credit profiles on potential foreign buyers
EXPORT Protect: allows you to insure a single export transaction
Economic & Political Research: to monitor trends in your target export markets
EXPORT Able: If you want to determine your export readiness
