At our MAPLE Southern California Hybrid Winter Reception held at Knobbe Martens IP law firm in Irvine, California on December 10th, Kimberly Wright, Development Manager at Riverside County Office of Economic Development, profiled the Riverside County market and economy and its significant ties with Canada. Original release date: December 2024.
At our Southern California Hybrid Fall Reception on September 19. 2024, Jean-Pascal (JP) Saucier, Director of Foreign Direct Investment at Investissement Québec in Los Angeles, provided MAPLE members, partners and guests an overview of the Québec market focused on key sectors including aerospace, clean energy and artificial intelligence. Click on the image to view the recording. Original release date: September 2024.
At our MAPLE New York Hybrid Spring Reception, we were honored to welcome Consul and Senior Economic Officer Aaron J. Pinto, Head of Ontario International's Trade and Investment Office in New York who profiled the Ontario market and some of its key sectors for the benefit of our New York Chapter members and guests.
In Part II of our Conversation with Derek Armstrong, Director of the San Bernardino County Economic Development Department, he shares examples of key projects that are underway across the County that are contributing to the vitality of the region and are taking advantage of the availability of more affordable real estate. These projects are addressing local and global supply chain infrastructure, affordable housing through master planned communities, and supporting high-speed rail between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area. Original release date: May 2024.
In part one of our two-part Conversation with Derek Armstrong, Director of the Economic Development Department of San Bernardino County, he highlights some of the notable economic trends and key advantages of this dynamic region within Southern California. San Bernardino County is home to over two million people with a young labor force that is now over one million strong and a key factor in a nearly $100 billion annual GDP. Original release date: April 2024.
"Québec and the United States - we share the same goals when it comes to decarbonization." We are honoured to speak with Delegate General Martine Hébert of the Québec Government Office in New York about the close partnership that Québec and the U.S. share in pursuing a greener economy through critical mineral sourcing, green battery production, smart and sustainable EV mobility solutions, and clean and green hydroelectricity power in part one of our two-part series. Original release date: July 2023.
"The Province of Québec shares a very very long love story with New York." In part two of our Conversation with Martine Hébert, Delegate General of Québec at the Québec Government Office in New York, she discusses the depth of the relationship that Québec and New York share since Québec established an office at Rockefeller Center as one its first tenants over 83 years ago. Since this time Quebec and New York companies are creating jobs and wealth in their respective regions successfully fortifying an integrated economy together from downturns like the pandemic and protectionist policies. Original release date - July 2023.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Delegate General David Brulotte of the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles about the mission and scope of work of his office and the important economic ties that Quebec and California share together across sectors. Original release date - February 2023.
Tate Turner, Investment Advisor San Francisco Bay Area at Invest Alberta was a featured presenter at our MAPLE Southern California Hybrid Winter Reception at RSM US LLP in downtown Los Angeles on Dec 13, 2022. Tate speaks to the breadth of investment opportunities within Alberta. Original presentation date: December 2022
MAPLE Colorado was honoured to welcome Derek Burney OC, former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., to share some personal reflections from a lifetime of service to Canada at our inaugural reception for the launch of our new MAPLE Colorado Chapter. Mr. Burney captivated our audience with his remarks and we look forward to welcoming him back for a future fireside chat. Original release date - November 2022.
MAPLE Business Council was honoured to welcome Consul General Sylvain Fabi of the Consulate General of Canada in Denver to speak on the importance of Canada-Colorado economic ties at the inaugural reception for the new MAPLE Colorado Chapter. Original release date - November 2022.
In part two of our Conversation with Invest Alberta, COO Lynette Tremblay profiles the breadth of investment momentum the organization is generating for attracting companies and capital to Alberta including from the United States. Original release date - Sept. 2022.
In our first episode with Invest Alberta, CEO Rick Christiaanse discusses some of the ways that his organization helps international companies find their next home in Alberta including deploying an innovative team approach and a proactive global talent strategy. Original release date - September 2022.
Chelsea Peet, Consul & Senior Economic Officer at Ontario Trade & Invest at the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco profiled the Ontario economy and the Province's momentum in the automotive and ICT sectors at the MAPLE Southern California Fall Reception in Los Angeles on September 14, 2022.
At the 2022 MAPLE New York Summer Event,, Executive Director John Costanzo moderated an expert panel discussion on getting goods to Canada with leading logistics providers Challenger Motor Freight, Pitney Bowes, and Purolator International. Original release date - July 2022.
Getting goods to Canada the smart way is the focus of our Conversation with Paul Tessy, Senior Vice President at Jericho, New York-based Purolator International. Paul outlines three important considerations when considering a transportation provider for reaching into and across the Canadian market from the United States. Original release date - June 2022.
We have the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Silverman, Vice President of Foreign Direct Investment at Investissement Québec International to hear about why Québec is North America's best kept secret, its key sectors, and the opportunities for U.S. businesses to invest and grow in Québec Canada. Dan also highlights the services of the Invest Québec team. Original release date - February 2022.
In our second episode with Investissement Québec International, we speak with Marie-Eve Jean, Vice President Exports, regarding the work of the Invest Québec team to help Québec companies to connect with global markets and to help U.S. and international companies to source goods and services from Québec markets. Original release date - February 2022.
In part two of our Conversation with Chris Antonelli, District Manager West at Purolator International, we discuss the opportunity to engage with the Canadian consumer market as a growth opportunity for Southern California businesses. Original release date - October 2019.
In this episode of MAPLE Conversations, we speak with Chris Antonelli, District Manager West at Purolator International, about the ease of shipping to Canadian customers for a Southern California business. Original release date - October 2019.
Anna Innis, National Manager Passenger Sales for Air Canada, discusses the roots of Air Canada's presence in the Southern California region. Original release date - January 2019. Editor's note. In 2023, our dear friend and valued member, Anna Innis, passed away. We respectfully keep her videos on this site as a tribute to her spirit and insights.
In part two of our discussion with Anna Innis, National Manager Passenger Sales USA at Air Canada, she discusses how Canada's national flag carrier engages with key regional stakeholders in Southern California as part of their commitment to the region. Original release date - January 2019. Editor's note: In 2023, our dear friend and valued member, Anna Innis, passed away. We respectfully keep her videos on this site as a tribute to her spirit and insights.
We chat with LuAnne Morrow, Counsel and Trademark Agent at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, to discuss considerations when launching a product in Canada. Original release date - January 2019.
In part 2 of our conversation with LuAnne, Counsel and Trademark Agent at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, she shares key considerations when registering a mark in Canada. Original release date - January 2019.
International business development expert, Cynthia Coulter of the Los Angeles-based consulting firm, ColLAborate, shares perspectives on how firms can engage with elected officials when entering a new market. Original release date - March 2019.
International business development expert, Cynthia Coulter of Los Angeles-based consulting firm, ColLAborate, discusses how firms can engage with key community stakeholder organizations as part of their market planning. Original release date - March 2019.