Former PM talks exports
Chrétien headlining conference in Membertou next week
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Think Export NOW conference in Membertou.
The full-day conference will bring together export-related government partners, organizations, and both current and future exporters to address the barriers of exporting products and services to national and international markets.
The Think Export NOW (Navigating Opportunities Worldwide) conference is being held on Tuesday at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre.
The agenda includes various presentations, roundtable discussions, networking activities and interactive panels. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions of Chrétien following his luncheon keynote address.
“This event will offer business owners and employees a unique opportunity to hear directly from industry experts and partners, and gain valuable insight on the business of exporting,” said Carla Arsenault, chief operating officer of the Cape Breton Partnership.
“Participants will also be able to interact with industry partners, and each other, to identify the unique opportunities and challenges that face Cape Breton-based business.
“The Cape Breton Partnership is very excited about its role in facilitating this conversation and maintaining the momentum generated at this event through the Export Growth Services Pilot Program.”
Among the other speakers are Laurel Broten, president and CEO of Nova Scotia Business Inc.; Carolyn Wood, senior account manager with Export Development Canada; Darlene Sponagle of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Helen Graham, business administration instructor at the Nova Scotia Community College Marconi campus; Kathryn Aleong, regional director and Atlantic region senior trade commissioner for Global Affairs Canada; and Lan Zheng of Victoria Co-op Fisheries Ltd.
Registration for the Think Export NOW conference is $99 plus tax for the full day or $60 plus tax for the luncheon and keynote engagement only.
To reserve a seat, phone the Cape Breton Partnership office at 902-562-0122 or visit http://capebretonpartnership.com/events/exportnow/.