NLIS 3
August 12, 2004
(Innovation, Trade and Rural Development)

 

Companies invited to participate in upcoming trade missions

The Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development is seeking companies interested in participating in two upcoming trade events.

In conjunction with the Aerospace and Defence Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, the provincial government is inviting companies and other interested organizations to attend the Atlantic Aerospace, Defence and Security Exhibition in Halifax. The exhibition and industry seminars, being held September 8-10, will allow companies to network and identify opportunities for growth. The deadline for application to join the provincial delegation is August 24.

The department is also seeking expressions of interest from companies to participate in a multi-sectoral trade mission to the greater Boston area, planned for November 1-5. The mission will involve one-on-one meetings between Newfoundland and Labrador companies and pre-qualified companies in the region. This mission is part of the province�s New England Trade and Investment Initiative which focuses on promoting export opportunities in the New England states, as well as attracting investment from the northeastern U.S. in ongoing efforts to create new jobs and wealth for Newfoundland and Labrador. The closing date for application to participate in the mission is September 3.

"Getting our companies and organizations to national and international markets is vital to building our export potential and identifying business opportunities," said Kathy Dunderdale, Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development. "These missions and exhibitions are a valuable tool for helping local companies to explore new markets and to make new contacts or to build upon existing relationships."

For more information on the Atlantic Aerospace, Defence and Security Exhibition in Halifax, contact Brian Wade at (709) 729 -2994 or bwade@gov.nl.ca

To find out more about the New England Trade and Investment Initiative, visit the Web site at: www.newenglandbusiness.ca or contact Barry Snow at (709) 729-3356 or BSnow@gov.nl.ca

Media contact: Lynn Evans, Communications, (709) 729-4570

2004 08 12                                        3:05 p.m.


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