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SUMMARY:Multi-Sector Trade Mission to the Caribbean - June 2-8\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Innovation PEI is inviting export-ready businesses from Prince Edward Island in the fields of engineering\, architecture\, clean and marine technologies\, renewable energy\, and manufacturing to participate in the PEI Multi-Sector Trade Mission to the Caribbean\, taking place June 2–8\, 2025. \nA key feature of the mission will be attendance at the Annual General Meetings of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC)\, scheduled for June 4–6\, 2025\, in Willemstad\, Curaçao. In addition to the AGM\, participating PEI companies will benefit from pre-arranged B2B meetings and a port tour\, providing direct engagement opportunities with senior executives from four Caribbean port authorities. \nPMAC represents 26 full members and 44 ports across the Caribbean\, along with 38 associate members from the private sector. This year’s AGM will bring together senior executives from Caribbean port authorities\, maritime stakeholders\, and government agencies\, along with international partners\, to explore strategic opportunities for cooperation and transformation within the region’s maritime and trade sectors. Key focal themes of the 2025 AGM include: \n\nPort Modernization and Infrastructure Development\nTechnological Innovation in Maritime Operations and Trade Facilitation\nEnvironmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience\nHumanization of Technology\n\nThis mission offers PEI companies a tremendous opportunity to: \n\nExplore regional partnerships and market entry opportunities in Caribbean port redevelopment.\nParticipate in B2B meetings with four Caribbean port authorities.\nNetwork with key stakeholders across the Caribbean port ecosystem.\nShowcase your company’s innovative\, leading-edge technologies and solutions in green building\, energy efficiency\, clean and marine tech\, and related products and services.\n\nTentative itinerary:  \nMonday\, June 2 – Tuesday\, June 3: B2B Meetings and Networking with Senior Executives from: \n\nAntigua and Barbuda Port Authority\nPorts Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands\nSt. Vincent and The Grenadines Port Authority\nCuraçao Ports Authority\n\nWednesday\, June 4 – Friday\, June 6: PMAC Annual General Meeting  \nSaturday\, June 7 – Sunday\, June 8: Site Visit and further discussion: Antigua and Barbuda Port \nFunding Support: \nInnovation PEI’s Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund can cover up to 60% of eligible travel-related expenses for eligible participating companies from PEI\, including economy airfare\, accommodations\, and meals. For detailed information and access to the online application portal\, please visit: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/export-enhancement-and-diversification-fund \nNotes: \n\nPEI export-ready companies may choose to participate in select activities or the full itinerary\, depending on their interests and availability.\nRegistration for the PMAC AGM is complimentary for all PEI delegates. Innovation PEI will facilitate the registration with the PMAC team for PEI delegates.\nGiven the tight planning timeline\, we would greatly appreciate it if you could confirm your company’s interest in joining this mission at your earliest convenience by contacting Lannia MacAleer: lpmacaleer@gov.pe.ca
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/multi-sector-trade-mission-to-the-caribbean-june-2-8-2025/
CATEGORIES:Past Trade Missions
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SUMMARY:2025 SEUS-CP Conference - Saint John\, New Brunswick - June 8-10\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The annual Southeast United States-Canadian Provinces Conference (SEUS-CP) brings together small and medium-sized manufacturers\, distributors\, tech providers\, and procurement leaders from top global companies within the SEUS-CP alliance to build connections and unlock new supply chain opportunities. \n\nJoin us in Saint John\, NB\, from June 8-10\, 2025\, for three days of forging new partnerships and unlocking procurement opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFill out the Registration Form here.  \n  \nFor more information about this event\, please get in touch with Bonnie MacDonald\, Director of Global Trade Services\, Innovation PEI\, at bjmacdonald@gov.pe.ca
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/2025-seus-cp-conference-saint-john-new-brunswick-june-8-10-2025/
CATEGORIES:Past Trade Missions
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SUMMARY:Multi-Sector Mission to Toronto\, Ontario – June 9th-13th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION: Innovation PEI will lead a multi-sector business mission to Toronto on June 9th -June 13th\, 2025\, in support of trade\, investment and tourism opportunities in this region.  The mission will consist of a business program of prearranged meetings between participating PEI companies/organizations with Toronto based companies/organizations. \nHere’s what to expect: \n\nArrive in Toronto Sunday\, June 8th\, 2025/ Mission briefing\nPrearranged B2B meetings / Monday\, June 9th-13th\, 2025\nTransportation provided in market\n\n  \nFocus sectors: \n\nInformation and communications technologies\nLife sciences/ Bio\nAdvanced Manufacturing\nEducation\nProfessional Services\nAgriculture and processed foods\nFish and seafood\nFood and Beverage\nAerospace\n\n  \nMission features: \n\nMatchmaker/consulting services\, development of customized business itineraries.\nMarket access to buyers\, distributors/agents\, technology partners\, investment capital\, labour.\nGround transportation services to and from all meetings.\nBusiness networking.\nTravel cost support on economy airfare\, accommodations and meals (60% by Innovation PEI).\n\nRegistration Deadline: March 21st\, 2025.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplete the Registration Form here.
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/multi-sector-mission-to-toronto-ontario-june-9th-13th-2025/
CATEGORIES:Past Trade Missions
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SUMMARY:Good Food Mercantile - NYC - June 28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The US Trade Commissioner network has space for up to 10 Canadian companies to participate in their booth at the Good Food Mercantile in NYC this June. The Good Food Mercantile is an “un-trade show” that draws a diverse set of independent and gourmet retailers from across the country seeking new and ethically produced food and beverage products. Companies can express interest in participating through the end of May. Cost to participate is $1\,000 USD plus travel costs. \nBACKGROUND \nThis is the third year that Global Affairs has partnered with the Good Food Foundation to host a booth at their Mercantiles. Past exhibitors have enjoyed success at Central Market\, TJX\, Williams Sonoma\, Cost Plus\, and other key regional accounts. The New York iteration is by far their best attended\, with a diverse draw of buyers attending the Summer Fancy Food Show. \nIdeal applicants are small- to medium-Canadian food manufacturers who are looking to work with: \n\nInfluential independent US retailers (ex. Erewhon\, Zabar’s\, Zingerman’s\, DiBruno Brothers)\nRegional gourmet chains (ex. Dorothy Lane\, Central Market)\nNational non-grocery retailers (ex. TJX\, Williams Sonoma\, Alaska Airlines)\n\nThese companies are typically pulling single cases (either drop ship or through distribution) through a pallet at a time. \nThe Good Food Mercantile NYC takes place from 12-5pm on Saturday\, June 28 at the Metropolitan Pavilion. \n  \nPROCESS \nInterested companies need to be approved by the Good Food Foundation as meeting their Guild standards (except for Made in USA) to participate in the show. Specific information on standards for exhibiting companies can be found here. Please note that the upper right of the page includes a drop down featuring category-specific standards. Companies can express interest here. Once approved by the Good Food Foundation\, companies can secure a spot with their deposit directly to the Foundation. \nThe US Trade Commissioner network will be hosting a Q&A webinar in coming weeks for interested companies. I will be using the interest form to contact companies for the webinar. Please complete the form to be included in this\, even if you are unsure about participating. There is a space in the form to include notes to Meghan (Good Food Foundation) and me. \nFAQs \n\nAre alcoholic beverages allowed? Alcoholic beverage companies that are legally sold in the US are eligible to participate. There may be additional insurance requirements that are the responsibility of the exhibitor.\nWho attends? 2024 NYC attendees can be found here. This is a smaller\, curated show. An estimated 200-300 buyers will be in attendance. You should expect ample engagement with those attending.\nWhat is included? Skirted table space (4’)\, any electricity needs\, ice\, glasses for sampling. The booth is a 4’ table length\, in accordance with show norms. There should not be significant booth costs as the show’s ethos supports simplicity and encourages exhibitors to keep the focus on the products.\nIs the pricing discounted? Yes. The online pricing is for Good Food Guild members only. Booths for non-Guild members are $2\,500 each.\nNote: Good Food Mercantile typically runs 2-3 shows a year. The west coast show details have not been announced yet\, but Global Affairs plans on participating. If you are a company interested in participating in any upcoming shows\, but not NYC\, please feel free to complete the interest form and note this.\nIs there a hotel block? We do not have a hotel block for attendees.\nWill Global Affairs be at the Summer Fancy Food Show / supporting companies attending? Companies interested in exhibiting at or walking the SFFS are encouraged to let me know and I will connect you with the GAC team in attendance.\nI’m unsure about participation – what should I do for next steps? Please complete the interest form and include a note to this effect. It takes a little while for the Good Food team to review and approve companies. This will ensure you’re included in the Q&A webinar and are able to reserve a space if you remain interested.
URL:https://innovationpei.com/event/good-food-mercantile-nyc-june-28-2025/
CATEGORIES:Trade Missions
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