THE LARGEST INVESTMENT SUMMIT IN CANADA MARCH 20-22, 2018 JOIN US
WELCOME TO THINK CANADA A collaboration between the public and private sectors of Canada to help you grow your business in Canada! AWA ARD WINNING PROGRAM Think Canada: Global Business Summit is proud to present the 3rd edition of Think Canada will be held March 20-22, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. Think Canada provides an elite, one stop, all inclusive opportunity for foreign businesses to grow in Canada. Grow your business through market research, lead generation, market entry advisory services and custom B2B matchmaking. It is a results-oriented initiative that advances the investment decision making of foreign investors. The event focuses on the foreign businesses' interests, understanding their needs and delivering customized programs that serves as a catalyst for facilitating investment decisions. The initiative includes green field investment, merger-acquisitions, joint-ventures and direct investments. WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS 20 Countries Represented 92% Of Attendees Are Decision Makers $147 Million Dollars in Projected Investment 150+ Businesses Assisted Through the Program SECTORS INCLUDE: Agri-Business Health Science Infrastructure I.C.T Manufacturing Energy Professional Services
WHY ATTEND THINK CANADA? 1 CUSTOM PRE-ARRANGED B2B MEETINGS THAT MATCH YOUR TARGET PROFILE. 4 MOST COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO ENTER CANADA EFFECTIVELY. > Min. of 4 private companies; distributors, partners, clientele, sales agents, competitors & more. > Min. of 4 advisory service experts; immigration, legal, marketing & more. > Min. of 2 government representatives You will have the authority to review and approve all meetings prior to the event. Both parties meeting will know the purpose of the meeting and background on each other. A program valued at $35,000 USD provided to you at a 5th of the cost, this includes: PRE-EVENT SUPPORT INCLUDES : Corporate profile development Marketing research and analysis 2 3 COVER OPPORTUNITIES FROM ACROSS CANADA IN ONE VISIT. Think Canada brings government representatives and business opportunities from across the country to you! LEARN FROM EXPERTS FROM BOTH THE PUBLIC & PRIVATE SECTORS. Target profile development Summit preparation and logistics Matchmaking support through the B2B platform Proactive recruitment based on the identified needs of the registered participants DURING THE EVENT : Customized B2B Matchmaking Translation and interpretation services Networking with government representatives and service providers Seminars and workshops Breakfast and lunch for 3 days Site tours for site selection with partners Cocktail reception with respected dignitaries POST-EVENT SUPPORT INCLUDES : Follow-up meeting to help grow your new found relationships Customized summit reporting on your experience to share with your business team
EVENT SCHEDULE: MAR 20-22, 2018 DAY ONE: MARCH 20, 2018 07:00 08:00: Breakfast & Networking 08:00 08:30: Welcoming Remarks & Government Introductions 08:30 09:30: Government Incentives and Grants 09:30 10:30: Accounting in Canada: Audit, Tax and Transactions 10:30 11:30: Canadian Banking System 11:30 12:30: Sales & Marketing in Canada 12:30 01:30: Lunch & Networking 01:30 04:30: B2B Meeting Sessions 1-6 04:30 05:00: Closing Remarks DAY TWO: MARCH 21, 2018 07:00 08:00: Breakfast & Networking 08:00 08:30: Success Story Panel 08:30 09:30: Immigrating to Canada: The Do s & Don ts to Strengthen Your Application 09:30 10:30: Real Estate & Development: The Right Location for You 10:30 11:30: Human Resources & Talent Acquisition 11:30 12:30: 2 Way Trade with Canada 12:30 01:30: Lunch & Networking 01:30 04:30: B2B Meeting Sessions 7-12 04:30 05:00: Closing Remarks DAY THREE: MARCH 22 2018 The two schedules below will be taking place simultaneously. SPECIALISED PROGRAM You will be able to choose from a list of meetings and seminars that suite your needs best and develop a custom schedule with your Think Canada representative to create an optimal itinerary for your needs. To see samples, visit www.thinkcanada.org/eventschedule/. STARTTECH GLOBAL 02:15 03:00: The Next Workforce: Recruiting & Engaging Millennia for your Start Up 03:00 05:00: B2B Meeting Session 1-4
OUR PARTNERS WE ARE PLEASED TO COLLABORATE WITH PUBLIC, PRIVATE & NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE. WE HAVE APPROXIMATELY 127 PARTNERSHIPS, HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR VALUED PARTNERS PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, ONTARIO INVESTMENT & TRADE CENTER COLLINS BARROW (TORONTO) MERIDIAN BCF LAW WILDEBOER DELLELCE LLP THINKCOMPASS INC. CITY OF ABBOTSFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (BC) COUNTY OF SIMCOE (ON) GREY COUNTY (ON) INTELLIGENT COMMUNITY FORUM CANADA (ICF CANADA) CANADIAN EURASIA RUSSIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (CERBA) ITALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ONTARIO (ICCO) CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF MARKETING PROFESSIONALS (CAMP) WORLD TRADE CENTRE FEDERATION OF CANADIAN BRAZILIAN BUSINESSES (FCBB) START UP CHILE CONSULATES & EMBASSIES IN 10+ COUNTRIES
WHY CHOOSE CANADA? If you are looking for a dynamic and prosperous country in which to invest, innovate, grow or expand your business on the world stage, Think Canada! Canada welcomes foreign business investments and offers many competitive advantages: 1. Canada is the second-best country in the G20 to do business, according to Forbes. Source: Forbes 2. Canada led all G7 countries in economic growth over the past decade (2006 2015). Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 3. Once CETA comes into force, foreign investors in Canada will have assured preferential access to both NAFTA and the EU a vibrant market with a combined GDP of nearly US$37 trillion, or one-half of the world s output of goods and services. Source: The World Bank 4. Canada s workforce is the most highly educated among members of the OECD, with half of its working-age population having a tertiary level education. Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 5. Total business tax costs in Canada are by far the lowest in the G7 and 46 percent lower than those in the United States. Source: KPMG 6. Canada offers the lowest business costs in the G7 for R&D-intensive sectors, with a 27.7 percent cost advantage over the United States. Source: KPMG 7. The World Economic Forum consistently declares Canada s banking system to be one of the soundest in the world. Source: World Economic Forum 8. Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, with world-class universities, a universal health care system and clean and friendly cities. The OECD s Better Life Index shows Canada as best in the G7 in terms of overall living conditions and quality of life. Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
SAMPLE OF OPPORTUNITIES Take a look at a few featured opportunities to see a sampling of the types of opportunities we can connect you with, keep checking in as we update these periodically: http://thinkcanada.org/opportunities/ BUSINESSES FOR SALE- Avoid the Start Up Risk! Business Succession Planning: Recreation & Tourism Industries Selling Price: $1,000,001-$2.5M Description: Well-built 17 unit motel with 3-bedroom owner s suite (presently) rented for $1500 per month all inclusive. AGRICULTURE Ontario s number one producer of sheep, apples and hay. There is additional strength in dairy and beef. Significant serviced industrial lands for processing and export is available. Recently, an Ontario Forage Processor began processing hay for Canadian and export market. This featured community continues to have an extremely diverse agricultural economy. While the number of farms decreased nation-wide by 5.9% between 2011 and 2016, this community gained 2.5%. In the same period, there was a 61% increase in gross farm receipts from $288,295,498 to $463,676,995. AVIATION Actively seeking businesses related to aviation services. Airport facility that is modern, well equipped facility designed to accommodate a wide range of aircraft including large corporate jets, turboprops, and narrow-body airliners including the B737-800. Potential Uses: Corporate Aviation, Operations, Executive Air Charter, Rotary Wing Operations, Flight Training, Aircraft/Avionics, Maintenance, Aircraft Sales, Aircraft grooming, Shared aircraft hangars, Aerial Survey, Sightseeing, FBO Operations, Light Corporate Aviation, Hangars, Private/Prestige Aircraft, T Hangars, Aircraft tie-down, Large aircraft maintenance repair (MRO) facilities, Aircraft painting/ refurbishing, Airline maintenance, Manufacturing, Light industrial, Warehousing, Air cargo/courier facilities, Non-aviation uses, Recreational Uses, Agriculture, and Solar farm. ENERGY Existing and potential energy investment opportunities. With the largest nuclear generating plant an hour away (8 reactor) the regional workforce and supply chain is growing and has potential. Nuclear related investment would be welcomed and supported. A joint venture with local farmers and Samsung built a 350 acre solar farm, complete with 192,000 solar panels and 420 sheep. With significant land along the main power line corridor, other opportunities exist. INFRASTRUCTURE: CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT Actively seeking partnerships for design / build and build-to-suit opportunities. Pre-qualified industrial properties that are primed for development and ready for investment. Permitted Uses Include: Accessory Administrative Offices, Accessory Retail Sale of Goods Produced on the Premise, Accessory Use and Building, Airfield (Private), Automotive Body Shop, Automotive Maintenance Garage, Bulk Fuel Depot, Contractor s Shop or Yard / Heavy Equipment, Dry Cleaning Establishment, Manufacturing and Warehousing Facilities, Printing and Publishing Establishment, and Propane & Natural Gas Conversion Establishment. MANUFACTURING Looking for manufacturers or complementary businesses for printing, food manufacturing (ice cream, bottled water, chicken and turkey processing), mining equipment, grains and milling, pharmaceutical packaging, furniture, commercial dishwashers, and OEM auto-parts. Serviced industrial land is approximately $35k-$45 thousand per acre with numerous parcels available including a half a dozen larger parcels of over 40 acres. Beyond that, larger parcels are available and could be serviced. With over 11% of the workforce employed in the sector. Because of the lower cost of living and the natural beauty of the area, employers consistently say their dedicated and low turnover workforce is their main success factor.
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HOW TO REGISTER 1. VISIT www.thinkcanada.org/registernow/ 2. SELECT A PACKAGE FROM THE THREE OPTIONS BY CLICKING REGISTER. A. Foreign Start Up B. Foreign Existing Business (In business for over 3 years) C. Canadian Business *This will open the picatic website, an online event platform for registration. 3. CLICK ON "GET TICKETS". 4. ENTER YOUR PROMO CODE (If you've been provided one) 5. CLICK ON "CHECKOUT". 6. ENTER YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AND CLICK ON "PAYMENT". 7. ENTER YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION AND CLICK "PAY". For questions on registration contact: Think Canada, 1-877-551-1994 or email: info@thinkcanada.org.