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‘Cobots’ are becoming popular in Canada.
Read more: ‘Cobots’ are becoming popular in Canada.Businesses offering collaborative robotics and related technology may find receptive clients in Canada’s manufacturing sector. Automation has allowed manufacturers to increase productivity, profitability, and stay competitive – at the perceived expense of the factory worker. However, statistics indicate that human-robot collaboration is far more productive than humans or robots working alone. Collaborative robots (‘cobots’) are…
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Bringing The World to PA is a go!
Read more: Bringing The World to PA is a go!We look forward to this every fall. For more than 20 years, Pennsylvania’s Office of International Businesses Development (OIBD, of PA’s Department of Community & Economic Development) has been bringing authorized trade representatives from around the world on a two-week tour across the state, allowing businesses to meet with the trade reps and discuss international…
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More info for visitors to Canada.
Read more: More info for visitors to Canada.Blog topics over the past few weeks have included the easing of border restrictions and September’s trade event schedule (which included some in-person and hybrid events). And while there is some cause for optimism, it’s good to remember that the pandemic is ongoing and event schedules may still change. With that in mind, we recommend…
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What’s on in September.
Read more: What’s on in September.Trade events are a great way to learn about – and make connections in – a new market sector. And although it might still be summer, it’s the ideal time to plan your business activities for the fall. Below is a list of various (and primarily Canadian) market events scheduled for September. Some are in…
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Looking to export? We’ve got the info right here.
Read more: Looking to export? We’ve got the info right here.Exporting is a great move for small- and medium-sized businesses. And while it can be tough to know where to start, there is help available. We work with export development organizations (EDOs) in five U.S. states to help their client companies make connections in the Canadian market. We have included links to their export resources…
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An update on Canada’s border restrictions. (Spoiler: they’re easing.)
Read more: An update on Canada’s border restrictions. (Spoiler: they’re easing.)We’ve been posting updates to Canada’s travel restrictions that were implemented to stop the spread of COVID-19. This week, the Government of Canada announced a timeline for loosening rules and allowing non-essential travel to resume across the border. Included in the announcement: Starting August 9, fully-vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents will be allowed into…
