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Agri-food in Canada.

Canada’s agri-food sector is a significant contributor to its GDP, generating over $150 billion annually (and with over $100 billion exported). A wide variety of commodity crops, oilseeds, livestock, fish and seafood, orchards, and greenhouse-grown crops comprise the highly diverse Canadian agricultural sector. Food and beverage processors, distributors, and retailers also contribute significantly to the…
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We’re trade mission ready.

The bags are packed, meetings are set, and we’re ready for next week’s WFBB trade mission to Vancouver and Calgary! To recap: we’ve been working with AHP International to represent Germany’s Economic Development Agency Brandenburg (WFBB), and introduce German companies from the clean energy, circular materials, advanced manufacturing, and 3D visualization sectors to Western Canada…
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What’s on November ’26.

Summer vacations are winding down; have your set your trade show schedule yet? There’s a lot happening across Canada this fall, and November’s agenda is full of events covering the energy, agricultural, coffee, and grocery sectors (and more), and now is the perfect time to see what’s happening and get your schedule in place. Below…
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Trade news from GTC.

Big news from the Grow Trade team: We’re pleased to be working with AHP International to represent Germany’s Economic Development Agency Brandenburg (WFBB) on a trade mission to Vancouver and Calgary from August 31 to September 4! The Berlin-Brandenburg region has some strong parallels to British Columbia and Alberta, including a strong resource and traditional…
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A note about email marketing in Canada.

Planning an email marketing campaign in Canada? You should be aware of CASL before you begin. Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) was enacted in 2014 to promote best practices in email marketing while combating spam and related issues, including identity theft, phishing, and the spread of malware, such as viruses, worms, and trojans. CASL is designed…
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Your best 30 seconds ever.

It’s time to take another look at the ‘elevator pitch.’ These short briefs are often targeted toward new graduates looking to land a good job with a reputable company. But they’re really an important tool for small business owners, too. According to WordStream: An elevator pitch is a short promotional speech or written blurb presented…
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