NOVEMBER 2016
   
Register Now - Export Networker Event
November 24, 1:30 - 3:15 PM 
You are invited to a special networking session to discuss the Export Navigator Program, emerging market opportunities and industry e-commerce trends. In addition, there will be a post session reception for networking opportunities with local food & beverage businesses.

Keynote Speaker 
 
Allison Boulton, Export Navigator Program Manager, Small Business BC

Allison is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with a focus on growing globally. Currently an International Trade Advisor with Small Business BC, and with over 15 years of wine industry experience, most recently as the Marketing and Trade Sales Director - China for a wine importer and distributor, and before as Director of Operations for a niche Canadian winery.
 
 

Export Networker 
November 24, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM 
Best Western The Westerly Hotel



 
Other Speakers

Thomas Balint, Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Thomas Balint is a Trade Commissioner with Global Affairs Canada. He is based in Victoria, covering all business sectors on Vancouver Island, and works closely with the department's regional office in Vancouver. His background with Global Affairs has focused on European bilateral relations, circumpolar affairs, the Arctic Council, the Commonwealth, and on issues related to the environment and sustainable development.

Graham Truax, Executive in Residence, Innovation Island 

Graham has over 30 years' experience working as an entrepreneur and executive with start-ups and small-medium-sized businesses.  Over the course of his career he has worked in retail, manufacturing, commercial real-estate development and media/technology sectors in Canada and the US.  Graham has founded, co-founded and advised dozens of companies; realizing 7-9 figure revenues and raising over $150 million in venture and institutional financing.  Product conceptualization, market research, strategic planning, creative financing and risk/opportunity assessment(s) are key attributes to his work as a Business Advisor and Executive in Residence. 
 
Export Navigator Program - Background
 
The Export navigator program is a new streamlined export services program designed to help business grow through exporting. It offers businesses access to community-based export specialists who will provide a personalized, step-by-step approach to exporting and help connect businesses to market information, export programs, financial services, and business development experts at every stage of the export process.