Luncheon Business Seminar:

"INDIA – So Many Reasons to Be There"

Presentations:

Overview of the Indian Economy and Related Opportunities. a power point presentation by
Marvin Hildebrand, Consul General of Canada in Mumbai (PDF format)

Manitoba in India: a power point presentation by Bonnie de Moissac, from Manitoba Trade (PDF format)

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Manitoba Trade, in partnership with CME, held a luncheon seminar at the Fairmont Winnipeg Tuesday June 14, 2011. Special guests Marvin Hildebrand, Canadian Consul General to India (Mumbai) and Scot Slessor, Canadian Consul General to India (Chandigarh) spoke to a large audience of Manitoba business people about the Indian economy and business environment as well as opportunities for Canadian companies in the Indian market. In addition to the Guests of Honor, Bonnie de Moissac, Manitoba Trade, also made a presentation highlighting how a number of Manitoba companies, with different entry strategies, have been successful in India. Following the event, many took time to introduce themselves to the Consuls Generals and to network with the business crowd.

When:

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (lunch provided)

Where:

The Fairmont Winnipeg – East Ballroom
2 Lombard Place
Manitoba Legislative Building
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Invitation and fax back registration form

Open Invitation:

Join us for a presentation about the Indian market today and how Manitoba companies can capitalize on the business opportunities that India offers in the coming years as it projects a continuation of almost double digit annual GDP growth. Factors to consider:

Current diverse infrastructure projects of $1 trillion over the next 5 years offer a mix of opportunities for engineering, construction, machinery and equipment, aerospace, automotive and maintenance suppliers.
Growing demand and increasing trade with Manitoba and Canada in agriculture, ICT, mining, transportation, security, life sciences, environment, education & training sectors.
Current negotiations toward establishment of ‘Free Trade’ between Canada and India.

In attendance:

Marvin Hildebrand, Canadian Consul General to India (Mumbai)
and
Scot Slessor, Canadian Consul General to India (Chandigarh)

As part of your corporate growth strategy, there are so many reasons to be in India!

To confirm your place at this event, please fax the attached to (204) 957-1793
or call Donna Eyolfson at (204) 945-5099 / 1-800-529-9981
or email donna.eyolfson@gov.mb.ca.

I look forward to seeing you and discussing your specific interest in India!

Bonnie de Moissac
Manager International Trade Development
Manitoba Trade & Investment
1100 -259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3B 3P4
Tel: 001 (204) 945-3172 NA Toll free: 1-800-529-9981
Fax : 001 (204) 957-1793
Bonnie.deMoissac@gov.mb.ca www.manitoba-canada.com