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    A suite of services to build sales in international markets

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    The Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) establishes a virtual presence for Atlantic Canadian companies in Europe or Asia, connecting them with influencers and decision-makers to start building a sales pipeline, without large-scale investment.

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    The MEDP will assess opportunities and develop company-specific approaches based on the expertise and connections of in-market trade consultants. The program focusses on increasing sales in countries where trade agreements with Canada already exist.

     

  • Objectives and Outcomes Specific to Your Needs

  • The program provides companies with everything they need to find or grow new sales, all packaged in the form of a customized market-entry strategy.

    MEDP benefits include:

    • 10 or 20 days of international sales development services delivered over several months.
    • Opportunity assessment meetings and workplan prior to enrollment
    • Opportunity analysis via detailed market research
    • Advice on marketing and regulatory issues
    • Support and in-market representation from trade professionals (e.g., trade shows)
    • Connections and meetings with potential clients or sales partners
    • Access to additional government funding to support extended marketing efforts
    • A comprehensive, personalized market entry strategy

     

    For more program details and a list of available services please see the MEDP Program Guidelines

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  • Conditions of Acceptance

  • Applicants must:

    • have an exportable product or service,
    • demonstrate a commitment to executing an export-focused growth strategy, and
    • contribute $4,750 (plus HST) to the cost of the consultant services (valued at $24,000)

     

  • Applicants should be experienced or export-ready companies with viable opportunities to sell outside of Atlantic Canada. Companies must demonstrate an organizational commitment to fully executing an export growth strategy.

     

    Applicants will be interviewed by export development officers and upon acceptance into the program will be required to enter into a contractual relationship with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce.

     

    MEDP is designed to enhance federal and provincial export-support resources and programs. In some cases, applicants may be encouraged to explore complementary services or funding programs.

     

    Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis until MEDP reaches the program capacity limit. 

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    For More Program Details:

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  • Contact Information by Province and Region

     

  • Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Inc.

    Glenn Davis

    VP Export Programs

    902-292-0121

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  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Laurel Veitch

    Provincial Trade Commissioner

    709-729-8055

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    Global Affairs Canada

    Aline Le Blanc

    Trade Commissioner 

    506-378-4617

     

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  • Business Truth & Reconciliation Business Truth & Reconciliation

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is taking proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework. This entails a commitment to meaningful consultation, fostering respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before embarking on economic projects. Moreover, the Chamber advocates for equitable access to employment, training, and educational opportunities for Indigenous communities, ensuring they reap sustainable benefits from economic development initiatives.

     

    Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.

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