Services
Business Attraction and Retention
- Marketing and promotion to attract new businesses.
- Incentive programs to retain and expand existing businesses.
Workforce Development
- Job training programs to enhance the skills of the local workforce.
- Collaboration with educational institutions to align curricula with industry needs.
Infrastructure Development
- Planning and development of physical infrastructure like roads, utilities, and industrial parks.
- Facilitation of public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects.
Access to Financing
- Assistance in securing loans and grants for businesses.
- Information about available financial incentives and tax credits.
Entrepreneurial Support
- Incubator and accelerator programs for startups.
- Training and mentorship for entrepreneurs.
Market Research and Analysis
- Provision of data and analysis to help businesses make informed decisions.
- Research on industry trends and market opportunities.
Regulatory Assistance
- Guidance on navigating local, state, and federal regulations.
- Streamlining permitting processes to facilitate business operations.
International Trade Assistance
- Support for businesses seeking to enter international markets.
- Information on trade agreements and export/import regulations.
Our Speakers
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Jackson O. IgbinosunJackson O. Igbinosun
President & CEO
AfriCanada Commerce Exchange, Inc.Read more -
Byron A. MartinByron A. Martin
Producer
Byron A. Martin Production, Inc.Read more -
Lauri Elliott
CEO, Globalstratos
North Carolina, USARead more -
Andy Subasinghe
Director, Global Finance
TD SecuritiesRead more -
Amna Khan
Trade Commissioner
Ontario Regional Office of the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS).Read more -
Uche Okugo, B.Eng, MBA
Investment Attraction Coordinator
City of Brampton
CanadaRead more -
Nissi Ekpot
CEO, Bizconnect Africa
Cape Town, South AfricaRead more -
Sandra Ludwig Hinojosa Verdin, M.Sc.
Industrial Technology Advisor
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)Read more -
Gédéon Baleke
Trained Diplomat and Secretary General of the African Coalition for Development (ACD)
C.G. for Business and Investments Promotion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)Read more -
Latanya Monteith Housen
I Regional Manager, Black Community Business Development
Metro West I Women in Enterprise Banker (WE Banker) TD GroupRead more -
Ishmael Mansaray
Founder & CEO
Sancorps SL LTD
Freetown, Sierra LeoneRead more -
Elizabeth Collinson
Acting Intellectual Property Advisor
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Read more -
Mustafa Jaffa
Industrial Technology Advisor
National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC – IRAP)
Canada.
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Jeremy Tessier
Specialist
Knowledge Transfer - Client Relations at CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
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Nathalie Wuta
Immigration Promotion and Employer Outreach Unit / Global Talent and Settlement Services
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)Read more -
DR. UPIOMOH
CEO, Repiyah Heritage Media, Canada
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Mr. Adamu Tah
CEO, El-Tadham exploration Nigeria LimitedRead more -
Othman Kamara
- Lecturer
- Master of Philosophy (M.phil) in Political Science
- Master in Business Administration (MBA)
University of Sierra Leone (USL)Read more -
Imole Kate Igbinosun
Manager, LAPO Micro Finance, Edo State, NigeriaRead more -
Cheska Catilo
Trade Commissioner
Ontario Regional Office of the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS).Read more