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With over 9.4 million inhabitants, the Toronto-to-Rochester region is the third largest population
center in North America, and is increasingly being viewed as one economic region spanning two countries. The fast ferry
is returning, minimizing the inconvenience of the puddle between the two cities. What is your company doing to
maximize its potential in this extended marketplace?
Knowledge Upgrade v11 will feature speakers representing the United States and Canada governments, who will share information
on what it takes to do business across the lake. You’ll learn what resources are available from both governments and
from local organizations to help you get started. You will meet representatives of tech companies from Canada who are
actively looking for US partners or US based sales reps. We’ll help you to find the DR-like associations in Toronto,
Waterloo and other Ontario cities that can help you to make valuable business connections.
Expand your thinking!
Expand your market opportunities!
Build valuable partnerships and start  Doing Business Across the Lake!
[Register below]
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Time: 7:30am - 10:00am
Location: Colgate Rochester Auditorium (Note new location!)
1100 South Goodman Street
Rochester, NY
(Directions below)
AGENDA
| 7:30-8:00 |
Grab a coffee and a pastry, meet
Canadian exhibitors, international business resources,
fellow attendees and sponsors |
| 8:00-9:00 |
Speakers |
| 9:00-9:30 |
Q&A |
| 9:30-10:00 |
Meet with Canadian companies
and international business resources |
SPEAKERS
| Erin Cole |
| Director
Rochester Export Assistance Center
U.S. Department of Commerce |
| Jay Mileham |
| Trade Commissioner
Canadian Consulate
Buffalo |
CANADIAN EXHIBITORS
ABOUT OUR SPONSORS
The Canadian Consulate General Buffalo
The Canadian Government maintains extensive representation in the United States. Diplomatic relations and commercial and immigration services are carried out by the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with Consulates located across the United States, including Buffalo. The international gateways situated along the Niagara and the St. Lawrence Rivers have long been important points of commerce and exchange - an exchange not only of goods, but also of people, ideas and good will. The Canadian Consulate General Buffalo is committed to further this exchange between the two nations.
Greater Rochester Enterprise
Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE) is a public-private partnership established to professionally market the Rochester metropolitan region as a competitive, high-profile place for business location and growth. Its efforts support business attraction and expansion, as well as entrepreneurship and innovation. GRE collaborates with businesses, universities, not-for-profit organizations and government leaders to ensure a unified approach to regional economic development. For more information, please go to www.RochesterBiz.com.
Rochester Gas & Electric
Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. is a subsidiary of Energy East Corporation, a super-regional energy services and delivery company in the Northeast. RG&E serves approximately 360,000 electricity customers and 300,000 natural gas customers in the nine-county area centering around the City of Rochester. Through rate incentives and financial assistance programs targeted to support facility expansions and new business attraction, RG&E is a valuable partner in our community's growth and revitalization efforts.
DIRECTIONS TO COLGATE ROCHESTER:
The Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School is located at 1100 South Goodman St. Take the South Goodman Street exit off interstate 490. Head south for 1 mile (toward Highland Park.) The entrance to Colgate Rochester is directly across from the entrance to Highland Park's Reservoir Road. Park in lots A or B. The entrance into Strong Hall will be marked with Digital Rochester signs.
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REGISTRATION Although the Digital Rochester Knowledge Upgrade series is free of charge, registration is required. Please fill out this form and click "Register" at the bottom of the page. You'll receive a confirmation email shortly after you register.
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