New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Mission to Buffalo
The Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation, International Trade invites you to participate in the next NEBS Mission to Buffalo on Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16, 2012. NEBS is a practical, cost-effective program ideally suited to give Ontario manufacturers, distributors, agents and other business professionals the tools they need to easily expand their business interests across the border.
Announcing Allan O’Dette As New OCC President & CEO
The Board of Directors of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce announced that Allan O’Dette has been selected as the new President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC).
“Appointing an experienced advocate who has been very active within the Chamber movement will help ensure that the voice of Ontario businesses and Chambers is heard,” said David Sword, Chair of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “This is of particular importance in light of a shifting global economy and renewed fiscal restraint at all three levels of government. It is a time when the priorities of businesses need to continue to be advanced.”
Manufacturers in southern Ontario will improve their productivity and international competitiveness thanks to a contribution of $18.9 million provided by FedDev Ontario’s Prosperity Initiative announced in January. The funding will be allocated to Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) to launch a productivity improvement program, SMART Prosperity Now.