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
Jackson O. Igbinosun
President and CEO, AfriCanada Commerce Exchange, Inc
Byron A. Martin
Producer, Byron A. Martin Production, Inc
Lauri Elliott
CEO, Globalstratos, North Carolina, USA
Andy Subasinghe
Director, Global Trade Finance, TD Securities
Natasha Daniels
Communications Lead, Efficiency Canada
Priya Balakumar, MSc
Trade Commissioner
Amna Khan
Trade Commissioner
Uche Okugo, B. Eng, MBA
Investment Attarction Coordinator, City of Brampton
Amiel Blajchman
President, Ceder Water Strategy / climate change instructor with the University of Toronto
Angelo Raimondo
Outreach Officer, Domestic Network Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (ICC)
Nissi Ekpot
CEO, Bizconnect Africa
Sandra Ludwig Hinojosa Verdin, M.Sc.
Industrial Technology Advisor, Industrial Research Assistance Program(IRAP)