Trade Mission

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Trade Mission Overview
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Mission OverviewAgenda

• Mission Preparation
• Mission Logistics
• Matchmaking Services
• Mission On-site Services
• Mission Follow-Up
• Mission Costs

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Mission Preparation

• Recruitment of companies
• Briefing on identified market
• Provision of market intelligence, as required
• Training/seminars, as required

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Mission Logistics

• Mission program development
• Matchmaking consultant services
• Ground transportation
• Hotel reservations
• Air travel scheduling ( optional )
• Special event planning, ie. tours, dinners, etc
• Media/communications coordination

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Matchmaking

• The matchmaker will consult with each mission
  participant in order to fully understand the
  product(s) and/or service(s) to be exported
• TTPEI will hire an in-market consultant
  responsible for arranging a minimum of six (6)
  pre-qualified meetings with potential clients for
  each mission participant
• All introductions, company profiles and meeting
  scheduling are the responsibility of the
  Consultant

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On-site Services

• On-site matchmaker support (scheduling changes
  introduction to various contacts sector
  organizations, shippers, regulatory etc.)
• TTPEI logistics staff support
• Event execution
• Networking with sector organizations, business
  development/funding agencies
• Identification of additional opportunities
• Canadian Embassy/Consulate orientation briefing
  and establishment of contacts for future trade

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Mission Follow-up

• TTPEI is prepared to assist mission participants
  in following up on contacts made during the trade
  mission
• Assistance may include
• Additional contact with potential buyers through
  the matchmaker or directly
• Product sample distribution and assistance with
  shipping, pricing, customs, etc.

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Mission Costs

• Travel, accommodations and meals Company
  responsibility (PEIBD 40 contribution)
• Ground transportation TTPEI responsibility
• Matchmaking consultant TTPEI responsibility
• Mission events TTPEI responsibility
• Mission Wrap-up Dinner TTPEI responsibility
• Mission Follow-up Shared company/TTPEI
  responsibility