Monday April 26 will feature Michael Gallis from Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Gallis is changing the way cities in North America think and prepare for the future. He will lead a discussion on understanding the forces that create change, recognizing the new global patterns and capturing the opportunities. He will share informative case studies that have dramatically changed the way that cities and regions do business.
Senior officials from the US and Canadian Chambers of Commerce will discuss the 'Business of Moving Trade' and border experts present "The Border and Trade Facilitation: How Business and Government are Missing the Point".
Dinner with Minister Valeri later that evening allows for further discussion as he will outline his plans for Canada's trade corridors and cities.
On April 27, Minister Takhar and Commissioner Boardman will define strategies they are working on for Ontario and New York.
The forum is hosted by the Trade Corridors Partnership in co-operation with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, The US Chamber of Commerce, Americans for Better Borders, Americans for Transportation Mobility and the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association.
The Trade Corridors Partnership - an interdisciplinary coalition of business, community and government leaders is building a coherent trade strategy based on trade corridors. Through research, advocacy, conferences, and cross-border interaction, the Trade Corridors Partnership is elaborating on a definition of trade corridors as the geographically based movement of products, services, and information within and through communities.
The Trade Corridors Partnership believes that integration should not be silent -- rather, it should be strategic, developing a structure that fairly and effectively represents the full spectrum of social interests. Through the collective efforts of its membership, the Trade Corridors Partnership is committed to fostering an environment conducive to research and promoting strong policy positions that speak for interdisciplinary trade stakeholders, particularly those associated with and affected by the Northern Border. This multidimensional approach will ensure that each stakeholder is adequately represented.
The conference is hosted by the Trade Corridors Partnership in cooperation with the US Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Americans for Better Borders, Americans for Transportation Mobility, International Bridge, and the Tunnel & Turnpike Association.
The program is sponsored by the Cement Association of Canada, Borealis Capital, Detroit River Tunnel Partnership, CN, and the Canada Consulate General.
