Registration Information

Reaching New Markets / Beyond Borders - September 16 - 17, 2009

This two day event is targeted toward small and medium sized companies in Alberta who are interested in expanding their business and finding new opportunities, both internationally and through local infrastructure projects in Alberta.

September 16th Calgary Alberta

Deerfoot Inn and Casino – 8:00am to 5:00pm

September 17th Coutts Alberta

Coutts Civic Centre - 9:00am – 2:30pm

Reaching New Markets

Hot Opportunities in Your Own Backyard
Selling to the Alberta and Canadian Governments

Beyond Borders

US Tax and Legal Issues
US Market Entry
Targeted sessions on US and global export opportunities for Oil and Gas / Agri-food sectors
Export Essentials for Niche products and beginners
Free Trade Agreements
Buy America Policy - Opportunities and Access

September 16th only: $75

Beyond Borders Continued

Practical Shipping Issues for Exporters
Canadian Export Procedures and Documentation
U.S. Import Procedures and Regulations
Traveling to the US for business purposes
Coutts Border Crossing Tour

September 16th and 17th: $125

Beyond Borders - Second Day Activities

Prior to registering for the Beyond Borders component of this event, please note the following:
Your $125.00 registration fee includes the following:

Expert seminars and presentations on both September 16th and September 17th
Border Tour at the Coutts Border Crossing, Coutts Alberta
Complimentary round-trip shuttle between Calgary and Coutts
Breakfast, lunch and snacks both days

Please Note: Accommodation in Lethbridge is not covered by the registration fee; participants joining us on the trip to Coutts are responsible for making their arrangements for the overnight in Lethbridge. See registration page for additional details.

Our shuttle to Lethbridge and Coutts will depart around 5:15pm from the Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary on September 16th. We plan to leave the Ramada Inn in Lethbridge at 7:30am on the 17th, with a start time of 9:00am at the Coutts Civic Centre. Following the program in Coutts, we anticipate departing to Calgary around 2:30pm, arriving between 5:30pm~6:30pm depending on traffic.