Trusted business advice is key to any successful business. Ontario’s Investment and Trade Division is your free connection to personally accessing a seasoned team of Business Consultants. Armed with information gleaned through business contacts and published and non-published information, we offer unbiased advice based on the most current market data. Our Business Consultants have inside access to internal and external sources of key research, giving Ontario businesses everything needed to create powerful entry strategies in many international markets, including:
- Import/export statistics
- Market demographics
- Import regulations
- Distribution channels
- Payment mechanisms
- Cultural barriers
Our Business Consultants also assist foreign businesses looking to invest in Ontario. They can build compelling business cases and put clients on the path to success with accurate statistics and business development information on:
- Key economic indicators for Ontario, Canada and competitive jurisdictions
- Business climate
- Government incentive programs
- Those who are already investing in Ontario
- Community profiles
- Comparative jurisdictional analysis
Ontario's international representatives are key to establishing the Province's footprint in markets around the world. In addition to building local awareness of Ontario's competitive business advantage, our 7 International Marketing Centres (IMCs) work to develop strong intergovernmental relationships to support investment and trade goals. They are the face of Ontario in priority international markets and your first point of contact for information on local market opportunities.
Our International Business Development Consultants play an important role in supplying and generating business investment leads. They identify strategic alliances and foreign joint venture opportunities, plus they facilitate the creation of favourable networks and partnerships.
If you are an Ontario exporter, our International Trade Development Consultants will gather and share market data and business information with you. Plus, we will also promote Ontario exporters through trade shows and marketing. And we’ll assist with incoming and outgoing trade missions.
From start to finish, the Ontario Investment and Trade Service provides you with assistance for your business ventures. Your first point of contact may be our rich resource of information online — and to close your deals, or for any other key meetings, we invite you to use our innovative and beautifully designed meeting facilities with one of the most privileged vantage points in Toronto.
As well, the facilities provide the latest multimedia presentation technology, productivity tools at your fingertips and access to highly trained professionals ready to assist you. A full suite of industry standard computer hardware and software are also at your disposal and will ensure complete compatibility with your existing systems.
Online, our unique Internet database will allow you unlimited access to the most current and comprehensive information about Ontario's business climate and economy.
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The Investment and Trade Division regularly sponsors or hosts seminars and workshops and interacts with business professionals at trade shows. As an Ontario business, these events provide you with a great opportunity to discuss market trends and opportunities, introduce your company to the world, and create real networking and deal-making opportunities.
If you're considering moving to Ontario to set up your business, our Business Immigration Services (BIS) are the place to start. We conduct information seminars and provide consulting services to assist with investment and business establishment decisions.
BIS also has a consulting and advocacy role with multi-national corporations to assist you with the temporary transfer of senior management or key personnel/technical staff into Ontario. It's a useful service that can help you save time and effort.
Business Immigration seminars cover a wide range of topics in many languages including Farsi, Mandarin and Spanish.
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