Export Sales Training 2008
Do you want to grow your business in new markets? Even the best business can have issues around new business development. Many entrepreneurs are uncomfortable in a sales role. If this is you, then you’ll be interested in this new program being offered by the International Business Development Agreement.
The program is open to NS companies who are currently exporting or planning to export and who are committed to making a change in their business approach to grow in new markets.
If after reading the Program Description you feel this program is for you please fill out the Application Formand fax it to NSBI c/o Debbie MacIsaac 424-6823 or email to gov.ns.ca ASAP.
Deadline for applications is Friday, August 8th.
For more information please contact: Denise VanWychen 1-902-384-2973 or Debbie MacIsaac 424-4242.
WTCAC Members - NS Export Achievement Awards 2008 Winners
New Canadian Market Development Award: Stark Oil
Presented by: Nova Scotia Business Inc.
Stark Oil is an industry-leading provider of transformer maintenance and related services. The company invests in its customers by educating them on their transformer maintenance requirements, the best courses of action, and how Stark's services can increase the life of their transformers. Its customer-first approach has given Stark the competitive edge to continue building on its impressive list of customers around the world.
Export Growth thorough Product Development Award: Trail Blazer Products Limited
Presented by: Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.
Trail Blazer Products Limited has more than 500 customer accounts in North America. Through multiple channels of distribution, its products can be found in more than 2,000 outlets in Canada and more than 10,000 outlets in the United States. Since beginning operations in 1987, Trail Blazer has been committed to quality for its customers and has set many industry standards for quality and performance.
Source: http://www.exportachievementawards.com/PastWinners/
Immigration Project Expands - Kisserup International Trade Roots Inc.
Kisserup’s roster of cultural consultants expands as 18 new immigrants complete the customized training requirements for the “Empower Exports with Immigrants” directory. Kisserup International Trade Roots Inc., Halifax, NS provides a three-hour training seminar for immigrants who are interested in assisting companies to better understand their home markets and countries. Upon completed training, Kisserup offers one-on-one cultural consulting, trade mission training and customized cross-cultural exporting consulting with experts from individual countries.
The directory includes diverse immigrants with extensive experience in a multitude of export fields representing over thirty-two countries.
For more information, visit www.intltraderoots.com or telephone 902-405-3880.
Want to Become a Supplier to United Technologies Corporation?
Here is your opportunity! We are currently recruiting Nova Scotia companies interested in participating in a supplier development conference featuring Pratt & Whitney Canada and its parent company, United Technologies Corporation (UTC).
Presidents and CEOs of accepted companies with the potential to become suppliers will be invited to attend the one-day event on Tuesday, September 9th at the World Trade & Convention Centre, Halifax.
As a participant of the conference, you will receive:
- An overview of UTC’s products and services;
- A cursory understanding of a continuous improvement program;
- An understanding of the steps to becoming a UTC supplier;
- Some attendees will be invited to promote their products / services directly to a UTC division.
Industry sectors that might have interest in this exclusive event may include:
- Aerospace & Defence;
- Renewable energy;
- Environmental products and services;
- Innovative technologies;
- Manufactured products (i.e. metal fabrication, composite fabrication, electrical and electronic component manufacturing, electrical motor manufacturing and electromechanical component manufacturing).
About UTC
United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries. UTC’s products include Carrier heating and air conditioning, Hamilton Sundstrand aerospace systems and industrial products, Otis elevators and escalators, Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines, Sikorsky helicopters, UTC Fire & Security systems and UTC Power fuel cells.
About Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a division of Pratt & Whitney, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines powering business, general aviation and regional aircraft, and helicopters.
In order to receive your formal invite, download and complete this company profile and return it to Peter Giffin via fax at 902.424.6823 or email at gov.ns.ca by July 31, 2008.