Event Guide: Think south, think east and think global with the Governor of Maine

The world is getting increasingly global. We have to think Canada, think USA and think Asia (in particular Hong Kong, the centre of Asia) – and connect them all together – and build the momentum.

Would you be interested to meet and network with major government trade officials and business contacts from the U.S. State of Maine, share their insights on the Asia-Canada-US trade corridor, find out what the business opportunities that they are offering to Canadian companies in such sectors as clean tech, biotech and medical products, natural resources products as well as transportation and infrastructure?

Our HKCBA Toronto Section incoming President, Bob Armstrong, in his capacity as the President of Supply Chain Logistics Canada, will join Governor John Baldacci of Maine and the Maine delegation to stage an Executive Briefing and Reception in downtown Toronto on November 20, 2008 at 4 p.m.

Below is the invitation from Governor Baldacci to you. Please reserve your seat early and leverage on this opportunity to expand your global business.

State of Maine Trade Mission

Executive Briefing on Trade, Transportation and Innovation

The Governor of the State of Maine,

The Honorable John E. Baldacci

and the

Maine International Trade Center

cordially invite you to attend

An Executive Briefing on Trade, Innovation and Transportation

Thursday, November 20, 2008

4:00 – 5:15 pm

State of Maine Reception to follow immediately

InterContinental Toronto Centre, 225 Front Street West

RSVP: 416-595-5412 x 239  by November 14                                                        Business Attire

State of Maine Trade Mission

Executive Briefing on Trade, Transportation and Innovation

November 20, 2008, 4:00 to 5:15 pm

Intercontinental Hotel, 225 Front Street West

Toronto, Ontario

I. Welcome Comments by Governor John Baldacci

II. Trade Overview – Janine B. Cary, State Director of International Trade

a. Overview of US/Canadian, ON/New England, and ON/Maine Trade

b. Trade corridor Asia/Canada/US

II. Innovation and R&D in the State of Maine – Commissioner John Richardson

  • a. Clean Tech Innovation – including Ocean and wind energy
  • b. Maine Technology Institute – funding for innovative clusters
  • c. Biotech and Medical Products
  • d. Innovation and Natural Resource products – forest/wood products industry, seafood/aquaculture

III. Transportation and infrastructure- Maine and the Northeast

Comments by Bob Armstrong, Supply Chain Logistics- Canada  Presentation by: Janine B. Cary, State Director of International Trade

  • a. Ocean, Air and overland structures in Maine
  • b. Trends in transportation in New England
  • c. Maine/Canadian connections

IV. Maine Industry and Infrastructure Video

End of Briefing

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