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Export USA Webinar: U.S. Banking Tips For Canadian Companies Expanding Into the United States

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This webinar has already taken place and registration is now closed. On-demand viewing of this webinar will soon be available through the Virtual Trade Commissioner.

Canada and the United States have very different banking systems and the pitfalls of trying to navigate these two systems can cost your business dearly! Take this opportunity to find out more about the differences between Canadian and U.S. banks and the services that U.S. banks can provide to Canadian exporters!

International commerce is a key driver for the growth of many successful companies. For Canadian companies, the first step towards an increased international presence is often to expand operations into the United States. A U.S. bank can be a key component of your international business strategy.

This webinar will show Canadian companies tips on successful banking in the U.S.

Why should you participate? You will learn how to:

  • Speed up your U.S. payments;
  • Effectively handle U.S. receivable information;
  • Deposit USD checks from your desk quickly;
  • Finance the U.S. portion of your business utilizing your company's U.S. assets;
  • Exploit available tools to manage U.S. expenses and currency fluctuations;
  • Develop strategies to manage currency fluctuations;
  • Obtain information on insuring your business assets in the U.S.

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST
Cost: Free

Partners

Speakers

Penny J. Beckwith, Vice President, Manufacturers
& Traders Bank

Mary Mokka, Trade Commissioner, Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo

Guillaume Parent, Trade Commissioner, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

After the presentations, there will be a Q&A period. The webinar session will be in English but the speakers will take questions in both French and English. The presentations will also be made available for on-demand viewing in both French and English following the live webinar.

Please register by November 10, 2009 .

For additional information, please email Guillaume Parent.

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